Alberta Jean King

Memorial services for Alberta Jean King will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Tom Frey officiating.Alberta King, age 75, of Gillette, Wyoming died at her home on Saturday, September 29, 2012 due to heart complications.Alberta was born on January 25, 1937 in Orchard, Nebraska the daughter of Albert and Edith (Hille) Holbrook. She was raised and educated in Orchard. Alberta married Keith Norman King Sr. on July 9, 1956. The couple lived in Stuart, Nebraska until 1978, when they moved to Gillette, Wyoming. Alberta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her hobbies included watching baseball, gardening, crocheting, camping and attending the numerous activities of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alberta was a member of Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church and her faith got her through the rough times. She was very generous, willing to help out if any one needed. Alberta loved life and each adventure it held. Although she will be greatly missed she has a new adventure now with God and her family in heaven. Rest in peace we will love and miss you forever.Alberta is survived by her children: Norm King, Kevin King and Tammy Morrison all of Gillette, Wyoming; mother, Edith Holbrook of Stuart, Nebraska; brothers: Eugene Holbrook of Nebraska and Dwight Holbrook of California; sister, Carolyn Schleis of Iowa; 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, father, two sons: Allan and Brent King and brother Rolland Holbrook.Memorials and condolences may be sent in Alberta'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