Grant Allen Bauman

Memorial services for Grant Bauman will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., at Central Baptist Church, Pastor Richard Prettyman officiating.Grant A. Bauman, age 72, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on March 20, 2015 at Campbell County Health of heart failure. Grant Bauman was born July 16, 1942 to Wilfred and Pauline Bauman in Yerington, NV. He was the youngest of 3 siblings. He was raised in the area and graduated from Lyon County High School in 1961. In 2007 he was inducted into the high school football hall of fame. He enlisted in the Army National Guard of NV and served from 1964-1970 upon which time he was honorably discharged. Grant met Sally and was married August 1, 1969 in Yerington, NV. They had a son, Biff. Grant was also the loving adoptive father to Ed, Tim and Mary Jane. They moved to Gillette, WY in 1978. Grant was a diesel mechanic at Anaconda copper in NV and later in Gillette at Jacobs Ranch Mine, and Caballo Mine. He retired in 2002. He enjoyed woodworking and built many projects for friends and family. He spent time with friends and family 4-wheeling and watching his beloved Denver Broncos. He was an active member of Central Baptist Church and helped build the new parish. Grant shared his spirit with the community through his business, We R Quilters running "Tabby" the long arm, computerized quilting machine. Grant is survived by his wife, Sally of Gillette; sister Lenore Billows of NV; children, Ed (Dora) Bauman of Nevada; Tim (Jenn) Bauman of Gillette; Mary Jane and (Mike) Dowling of NE; Biff and (Melinda) Bauman of Gillette; 15 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren with one on the way.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Verda Smith. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences can also be sent vial the obituary tribute site on the website; www.gillettememorialchapel.com Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716