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Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Mortimore, 59, of Thermopolis, Wyoming began the
ultimate vacation on Monday, September 2, 2024 at her home with her
loving family by her side. A vacation that came far too soon, but one
she'd prepared herself for after battling cancer bravely.
Rebecca Lynn Westlake was born September 19, 1964 in Riverton, Wyoming
to Alan Dwight and Juanita Kaye (Leake) Westlake. Becky grew up in
Riverton, Wyoming and graduated Riverton High School with the class of
1982. She met her future husband, Mark Mortimore, when the Thermopolis
boys had come to Riverton to "drag Main". Becky and Mark had an
immediate attraction to each other and were married March 5, 1983 at the
Riverton United Methodist Church. The couple celebrated 41 years of
marriage.
For a majority of their marriage, the couple lived in Thermopolis.
Their son Brenon, was born in 1986 with their niece, Mandi always
rumored to be their favorite daughter, until Tiffany was born 10 years
later in 1996.
Becky began working at the local Ben Franklin store in 1983, later
becoming Apparel Manager until 1995. She began working for Dr. Wilson
at Red Rock Family practice as a receptionist for many years eventually
becoming the office manager. Following her time at Red Rock, Becky
became the Program Manager for Prevention Management Organization of
Wyoming. She was instrumental in strengthening the prevention efforts
around alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and suicide. Becky was also a wonderful
wife behind the scene who supported her family in the family funeral
home helping their community. Becky ended her working career at Hot
Springs Co. Senior Center where her kindness and love of people shined
through.
Becky had many amazing interests and hobbies where everyone knew family
and friends were her "big thing;" she will forever be cherished as "Aunt
Becky." She loved traveling, cooking - baking, hosting parties, arts
and crafts and sewing beautiful dresses. She made many Halloween
costumes for her kids and family. She loved children, loved Cheyenne
Frontier Days, and was an avid Denver Broncos fan. She loved shopping,
as long as it was for her friends and family and not herself.
Becky was baptized Christian and a strong, Christian member of the
Community Federated Church. She enjoyed her years of teaching Sunday
School and hosting coffee hour.
She is survived by her husband, Mark of Thermopolis; son, Brenon
Mortimore; daughter, Tiffany Mortimore; father, Alan Westlake of
Cheyenne, WY; mother-in-law, Ellen Mortimore; sisters, Lori Birt and
husband, James of Cheyenne and Lisa Lineen and husband, Doug of
Cheyenne; brother, Scott Westlake of Cheyenne; brother-in-law, Mike and
wife, Dorothy Mortimore of Thermopolis; many loved nieces, nephews, and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Kaye Westlake; and
father-in-law, Clark "Sir" Mortimore.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the
Community Federated Church with burial to follow at Monument Hill
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.,
Monday, September 9, 2024 at the family mortuary, Mortimore Funeral
Home, 620 Arapahoe Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443.
On-line condolences may be made at MortFH.com and
TheDavisFuneralHome.com.
Services are under the direction of the Mortimore Funeral Home and Davis
Funeral Home.
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