Jimmie Myrick

Jimmie Otis Myrick, 90, of Cheyenne passed away June 14 at home. Jimmie was born March 5, 1926 in Elgin, Oregon. He was the youngest of nine children. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Jimmie served his country beginning at the age of 17, joining the United States Army and serving in Austria during WWII. He later joined the United States Air Force and served during the Korean, Vietnam and the Cold Wars. He retired at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant after 26 years. He earned a Certificate of Completion in Welding and Heavy Equipment Operator from Laramie County Community College. He owned his own business for several years in home construction. He finally retired at the age of 71 from Civil Service at F.E. Warren AFB. He had a love for fishing and he rarely shared his fishing stories or his secret fishing spots. He would sneak away every chance he got. He enjoyed the outdoors, reading, watching westerns and documentaries. He was a hard worker and provided well for his family. He is survived by his children Lorrie Myrick and David Myrick (Parker, CO), Kathy Ormsby (Myrtle Beach, SC), Mark Myrick, Mary Swanson, Patty Smith, and Sherry Myrick (Cheyenne, WY), Ed and Jimmie Myrick (Anaconda, MT). Fourteen grandchildren, Amber Cromwell, Christopher and Justin Myrick, Joshua and Courtnay Schoeneberg, Jordan Johnson, Alan and Aaron Smith, Jimmie Myrick, Betsy, Justina, Josephine and Gabriel Myrick. Also sixteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark Newton and Mary Elizabeth Weaver Myrick. His wife Josephine V. (Fernandez) Myrick, eight siblings, grandson Jeremy Kragness and one great-grandson. A private family service with military honors was held.

Service

Lakeview Cemetery

Pershing Blvd.

CHEYENNE, WY 82001