Elaine Binning

Elaine Marie Binning (Peterson) passed away in her home March 26, 2020 in Cheyenne, WY at the age of 67. Elaine was the wife of Aaron Trzynka and they shared her last 20 years together.

Elaine was born on September 19, 1952 in Moorhead, Minnesota to Gordon and Gladys Peterson. She grew up in Hawley, Minnesota, attended school and graduated Hawley High School in 1970. She then began her adult life and ventured on to Wyoming where she worked on at the T-Z ranch. There she met Willard Binning, they wed and had their two children Willard Robert, Jr and Christine Marie. After moving back to Minnesota, Elaine earned a degree at the Interstate Business College. She then worked for Heritage Villa Retirement Home as a caregiver and later at the American Cancer Society fundraising for the cause. Her children remember her as a loving, kind, and driven mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals and grow in their relationship with God.

Elaine was accomplished at crocheting, quilting, and watercolor painting. She was very knowledgeable about antiques and took pride in her collections of antique teapots, furniture, and colonial era items. She traveled abroad to England and Ireland many times and loved to be by the ocean. Her interests included horseback riding, American history, and classic movies(1940s). She loved her children and grandchildren fiercely. She was passionate for praise and worship music and above all else, dedicated to her love for the Lord. She was an active and dedicated member of the International Fellowship of Christians & Jews and National Pro-Life Alliance and often volunteered at the Laramie County Library and Lifechoice Pregnancy Care Center.

Elaine is survived by father, Gordon Peterson, Hawley, MN; husband, Aaron Trzynka, Cheyenne, WY; son, Willard Robert Binning, Jr, Pinedale, WY; daughter, Christine (Jesse) Zumpfe, Pinedale, WY; three grandchildren, Ted McDaniel, Willow Lucero, and Christina Duchon; brother, Arvid Peterson, Hawley, MN; brother, Gary Peterson, Hawley, MN; brother, Wayne Peterson, Hawley, MN; sister, Linda (John) Newland, Hawley, MN; uncle and aunt, Albin (Marian) Sorum, Breckenridge, MN; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by grandparents, Syvert (Alma) Sorum and Leigh (Ida) Peterson; mother, Gladys Peterson; brother, Roger Peterson; and cousin, Scott Sorum,

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Hawley Lutheran Church in Hawley, Minnesota.