Christopher Paul Badwound

Mass of Christian Burial for Christopher Paul Badwound will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Father Cliff Jacobson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with a prayer/vigil service at 4:00 p.m.Chris Badwound, age 32, of Gillette, Wyoming died at his home on Sunday, April 14, 2013 due to kidney failure.Chris Badwound was born on October 8, 1980 the son of Mike Walk and Patricia Badwound in Gillette, Wyoming. He graduated from Campbell County High School in 1999. As a child he actively engaged in all of his curiosities with priesthood, mortuary science and journalism. Chris had a very healthy and active interest in politics and was once elected the youngest chair of Campbell County Democratic Party and ran for County Commissioner. He loved all kinds of music and enjoyed performing karaoke. He was a very outgoing person but especially enjoyed spending time with his large family. He began refereeing midget basketball while in grade school and from there he went on to referee for Campbell County Parks and Recreation Department, officiating everything from little league to Babe Ruth, men's basketball, high school basketball, and football. Chris had an engaging faith in Catholicism and served in different capacities in St. Matthew's ministries. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and achieved fourth degree Knight Status, and was secretary of Demolay as a teenager. Chris also volunteered at KUVO radio in Denver, Colorado. He was last employed by Professional Transportation as a driver. Chris loved to watch professional football, cheering on the Atlanta Falcons.Chris is survived by his partner, James Beasley of Gillette, Wyoming; mother, Patricia Badwound of Cheyenne, Wyoming; brothers: Sean (Steph Gulbranson) Badwound of Fort Carson, Colorado, Timothy Badwound of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Justin (Ashly Harcharik)Badwound of Everett, Washington; grandmother, Doris Badwound of Gillette, Wyoming numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and seven nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joy G Badwound Sr.Memorials and condolences may be sent in Chris's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or condolences via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716