Clarence Roy Bergman passed away, at his residence, Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was born to Clarence and Edith Bergman in North Platte, Nebraska January 5, 1932. He grew up in Colorado; graduated from Montrose High School in 1950, and married Martha Louise Shelhamer of Bayfield, Colorado November 22, 1951. His 36 years of service with the telephone company took him and his family all over Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.
In 1994, Roy and Martha (Marty) moved from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Sheridan, Wyoming. He desired to return to his farming "roots" adopting a donkey, mowing hay, raising a few steers and heifers. He was passionate about things on wheels and spoiled his dogs rotten. The last 14 years of his life he worked as a bus driver for Sheridan School District #2.
Roy is survived by his wife, Martha; one daughter and two sons; Georgia, Lonnie (Bonnie), and Tom; 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his oldest grandson, Mark A. (Tony) Ellner.
A public Memorial is being held at Sunrise Assembly of God, 570 Marion Street, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2015; Pastor John Jackson officiating. Online condolences may be written at www.championfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted with Champion Funeral Home.