Memorials, 0417 WYBJ, Vol. 40 No. 2. 54
William “Bill” Stephen Bon
William “Bill” Bon passed away unexpectedly at his home on the night of February 1, 2017. He joins Ruth, his beloved wife of 63 years, in heaven just 7 months after her passing. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. He is survived by 5 children: Andrea, Stephen, Richard, Linda and Michael; 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends who loved and respected him. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth Bon, sister Jane Bon Swanton, and infant daughter Carol Kay.
Bill was born in Casper in 1923 to Cecil and Gladys Bon. He went to public school in Casper and graduated from NCHS in 1941. He attended the New Mexico Military Institute and the University of New Mexico. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Pacific as a naval officer on the USS Carol. After returning from the service he attended the University of Wyoming, graduating with a Law degree in 1949.
He was a founding partner of Casper Law Firm “Schwartz, Bon, Walker & Studer” and continued to practice law up until his death at 93. He was past president of the Wyoming State Bar, Natrona County Bar, Kiwanis Club, Jr. Chamber of Commerce and Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was baptized at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and remained an active member.
He loved traveling with Ruth, friends and family. He was a loyal fan of Wyoming Cowboy football and basketball, loved skiing, golf, tennis and outdoor activities. He enjoyed making others laugh, had great wit, and loved life!
Memorials may be given in his memory to a charity of your choice.
Elizabeth “Betty” Kail
Today we celebrate the life of Judge Elizabeth “Betty” Kail. She passed on March 11th at age 81 in Lander, Wyoming, surrounded by family and good friends.
Betty was born on October 24, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She lived in Farmington, Utah, until Junior High, when her parents, Art and Ann Oeland, moved her and her sister, Susan, to Lander, Wyoming, where she would spend the rest of her life.
After high school, Betty attended the University of Wyoming, where she received both her undergraduate and law degrees, graduating from law school in 1959. She was an active member of Kappa Delta and was a majorette for the Wyoming Cowboys.
As a young, woman lawyer, Betty practiced law with her...
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