Chester D. Christie, 74, of Buffalo, Wyoming, died Friday, October 10, 2014 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Christie was born October 12, 1939 in Necthess, Texas to David Crockett and Mertie (Fletcher) Christie. He grew up and attended schools all over Texas.

Chester joined the Marine Corps and served during the early 60’s.

He married Sylvia Haynes in Quartsize, Arizona on April 19, 1958. Chester worked construction for a time, then worked in maintenance for the State of Wyoming plowing snow in Farson, Wyoming.

Mr. Christie was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Story. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, but most of all, enjoyed spending time with his family.

Chester was preceded in death by his parents, Mertie and David; one brother, Donald; and several nephews.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, of Buffalo, Wyoming; two daughters, Wanda Baldwin, husband, Matt, of Superior, Wyoming, and Terry Schneider, husband, John, of Buffalo, Wyoming; two sisters, Glenda Christie, Moore, Oklahoma, and Madge Mcelra, of Virginia; Three grandchildren, Cody Christie, Autumn Christie, and David Baldwin; and three great grandchildren, Emily Christie, Sierra Christie, and Bryson Fletcher.

Graveside services for Mr. Christie will be 2:00 P. M. Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Quiet Rest Cemetery, Story, Wyoming with Pastor William Dill officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

A Memorial Service will be held in Rock Springs, Wyoming in early November.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Christie may be made to the Grace Baptist Church, Story, Wyoming.

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