Wesley R. Coulson

Wesley “Wes” Ray Coulson, 79, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly at home. He was born on August 20, 1945, in Buffalo, Wyoming to Katherine and Ray Coulson. He graduated from Worland High School in 1963. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1963 and served until 1967. He moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1978, He worked at American National Bank when they first moved to Cheyenne then retired from the Wyoming Department of Transportation after 30 years. He was a part of Cheyenne Frontier Days for over 40 years, including Wagon Doctors, Parade Committee, and a member of the HEELS. He loved being a volunteer with CFD, was a huge Denver Broncos fan and an avid Budweiser collector. He also loved all sports and being with his family. He would give you the shirt off his back and loved everyone.

He is survived by the love of his life of 45 years Virginia Bowers, daughters Stacey Hammock (Matt), Janetta (Chris) Bowey, stepdaughters Debi Eldridge, Kris (Scott) Smith, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Katherine & Ray Coulson, sisters, Bobbie Jean Coulson, Sydney Stoneking, and Yvonne McLane, in-laws Rachel and Virgil Tomson, and great grandson Hunter Durako.

Celebration of Life will be December 7th at The Gathering Place from 2-4 p.m. Feel free to wear anything CFD, Broncos, or Budweiser related. A military honors service will be held at the cemetery at a later date.