Duane Earl McClure Sr

Duane Earl McClure, age 78, of Recluse, Wyoming passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, Wyoming. Duane was born on March 3, 1935 in Gillette, Wyoming the son of Earl and Alta McClure. He graduated from high school in Sheridan, Wyoming. After finding the love of his life, Betty Ann Zaichkin, the couple married on October 7, 1964, and lived in Sheridan, Wyoming. They had five children, and worked hard providing for a strong traditional family of 7. Duane served in the United States Air Force. After he separated from the military, Duane built fences and started logging in the Big Horn Mountains. In 1968, Duane became a contract pumper and started ranching. He pumped until 1985. Duane was always a cowboy at heart. All of the outdoor hunting, fishing and ranching, he did with beloved dog, Lucky.Duane is survived by his wife, Betty Ann McClure of Recluse, Wyoming; sons; Duane E. McClure, Jr. (Tammy) of Gillette, Wyoming; Grant L. McClure (Kim) of Sundance, Wyoming; David A. Castle (Natalie) of Gillette, Wyoming; Richard L. Castle of Rawlins, Wyoming; daughter, Ruth A. Peltier (Aaron) of Recluse, Wyoming; brother, Dee L. McClure (Karen) of Gillette, Wyoming; sister, Della A. Poeling of Hot Springs, SD; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dean L. McClure.A memorial has been established in Duane's name to benefit the Dog and Cat Shelter, Inc. 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801. Memorials and condolences may also be sent in Duane's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com. Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716