Mary Bridge

Mary Ann (Canfield) Bridge, 80, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away September 30, 2014, at Kindred Healthcare. Mary was born October 28, 1933, in Ft. Collins, Colorado, daughter of the late Duayne and Lois (Swope) Canfield. Mary attended Cache La Poudre High School in La Porte, Colorado, and graduated with honors. She gave piano lessons and was the pianist for the La Porte Presbyterian Church. She married Gene W. Rumsey in 1951 and made their home in Cheyenne. They enjoyed camping, fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time with family and friends. She began working with Mountain Bell Telephone Company as a switchboard operator and later retired in 1985 as a manager in the Denver office. After Gene's death in 1975, she later married William Bridge in 1981. She and Bill enjoyed traveling, caring for their dogs, and spending time with family. Mary will be remembered for her loving spirit and her thoughtfulness and consideration, always willing to help others. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Bill Bridge of Cheyenne; brother, Tom Canfield; sister, Margaret Webber; duaghter-in-law, Carol Rumsey; three grandchildren, Amber Pace, Jennifer Peters and Kyle Rumsey; four great-grandchildren; step-children, Revina Garcia and Pennie Kittelson; cousins, Gerrie Bishop, Kurt Hall and Kathryn Crabtree; and several nieces, nephews and other cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Gene W. Rumsey; two children, Linda Woodworth and Duane Rumsey; and a sister, Lillian Gibson. Services will be on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow at Schrader Funeral Home. Interment will be in Beth El Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Wyoming Chapter, 2232 Dell Range Blvd, Suite 220, Cheyenne, WY 82009, or charity of choice.

Service

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 1:00pm

First Presbyterian Church

220 W. 22nd St,.

CHEYENNE, WY 82001

Interment

Beth El Cemetery

Pershing and Seymour Ave.

CHEYENNE, WY 82001