Mary Lynn Perkins

Funeral Mass will be celebrated for MARY LYNN PERKINS, 63, 10am August 9, 2023 at the Saint Rose Catholic Church with Father Ray Moss officiating. Mary passed away August 1, 2023 in her home after a years-long, heroic battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday August 8, 2023 from 3pm to 5pm. A rosary will be recited Tuesday August 8, 2023 at Saint Rose Catholic Church at 7pm. Cremation will take place following the services, memorials can be made to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation in Mary's name and condolences may be sent to www.ColyerFuneralHome.com Mary was born on October 14th , 1959, in Casper, Wyoming, where she was adopted by Kenneth Charles and Jeanette Eleanor (DeMarah) LeClere. She grew up in Casper with one brother, Kenneth Charles (K.C.), and three sisters, Elizabeth, Michelle, and Laura. Mary graduated from Natrona County High School before going on to the University of Wyoming, Chadron College, and Lesley University, where she earned a minor in business, a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, and a master’s degree in technology. On August 30, 1980, Mary married Mark E. Perkins at St. Anthony’s church in Casper. In 1984 they relocated to Torrington, Wyoming, where they established their home and their family. Over the next five years, they welcomed three children into the world: Chelsea Jo, Seth Leroy, and Matthew Kenneth. During her distinguished career as a teacher, Mary taught math at Torrington Middle School, business at Torrington High School (THS), and eventually acted as the head librarian for all of Goshen County School District. She coached Torrington’s tennis team for seventeen years (1999-2016) followed by four years as the assistant coach. She was a multi-time South Conference Coach of the Year award winner in tennis. From 2007-2014 Mary accepted the challenge of head coaching the first girls’ soccer team at THS. She served on the USTA Tennis Board in Wyoming. She also served as the tennis representative to the Wyoming Coaches Association (WCA) for five years (2010-15), and, in 2022, was given a Distinguished Service award by the WCA before being inducted into their Hall of Fame. In addition to her passion for teaching and coaching, Mary was active in her community in other ways. As a young adult she was a youth minister for CYO and achieved the position of Color Guard Commander for the Casper Troopers. Mary was a member of the Gering Tennis Club, and competed in tennis tournaments across Wyoming, and as far as Salt Lake City, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a sponsor of the Future Business Leaders of America club at THS, and a class sponsor to the THS class of 2005. A devout Catholic, Mary attended St. Rose parish in Torrington and volunteered as a reader on many Sundays. Mary and her husband, Mark, were avid cyclists, and could often be spotted riding on country roads, miles away from the nearest town. There was no role in Mary’s life that she didn’t embrace—she was a beloved and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, coach, friend, teacher, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Mark; daughter, Chelsea (Kyle); two sons, Seth, and Matthew (Hailey); siblings, K.C., Michelle, and Laura; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother Jeanette, her father Kenneth, and her sister Elizabeth.

Mary Lynn Perkins

October 14, 1959 - August 1, 2023