Darlene Kay Stuart passed away September 25, 2025, surrounded by family in Laramie, Wyoming at the age of 81. She was born to Rueben and Florence Theurer on March 18, 1944, in Dupree, South Dakota. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Dale (Washington) and her daughter Connie Jo. She is survived by her husband of 66 years William Carl Stuart, her son William Jay Stuart (Melissa), her son Darin Lee Stuart along with her grandchildren Preston Daniel Bayne, Amber Kay Clemence, William Marshall Stuart (Payton), and Tanner Jay Stuart and Jayden Marie Stuart. Great grandchildren include Brandon Thorin Clemence, Chase Stephen Clemence, Chea Grace Clemence, Dylan Preston Bayne, and Makayla Violet Bayne. In addition, she is survived by 2 great-great grandchildren.
Darlene married William (Bill) Stuart on August 16th, 1959, in Deadwood South Dakota and they went on to have three children. Darlene spent the first years of their marriage creating a loving home for her family. The family moved to Laramie Wyoming in 1977 where she and Bill managed and worked at The Stable Door. Later, Darlene began working for the University of Wyoming in the residence halls where she helped young college students begin their college journey. She spent a brief time managing the University Common Ministries Organization and spent the end of her career working with young families in married student housing at the University of Wyoming. In 1998 she left the University to care for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, which she adored.
Darlene valued family above all and was an amazing baker, cook, seamstress and homemaker. She cared deeply for all her family and became like a second mother to the college students she worked with. She spent an enormous amount of time making sure holidays were memorable, especially Christmas and Thanksgiving. She was very focused on family, and went out of her way to share knowledge, tips, and tricks, and of course recipes for her family’s favorites. She will be missed by all that knew her and cherished for the wisdom and caring she shared.
Services will be held on October 11, 2025 1:00pm at Montgomery Stryker Funeral Home. A full obituary can be viewed at https://www.montgomerystryker.com/ Reception to follow at American Legion in Laramie WY https://www.mapquest.com/us/wyoming/american-legion-10144099
Be aware of UW Football has a home game the day of the services, so parking will be limited. Please car pool if available.
What do u say but God bless all of you and cherish the good memories.
Preston and family - So sorry to hear about your "Granny". I'm so glad I got to meet her. You have some great memories to keep her forever alive in your hearts. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Conna
Very sorry to hear of Darlene's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! The Jacksons
Darlene and Bill were great supporters at Marshals baseball games and always a joy to be around. God Bless her and her family.
Thank you!! She definitely loved coming to the games and supporting the team!
Darlene helped me secure an apartment at Spanish Walk apartments back in 1992. She and Bill frequented Ideal grocery store which is where I worked at the time. I’m sorry to hear of her passing. She was a very lovely lady.
Thank your for your thoughts! Family cherished her efforts and caring as well!
Darlene was my cousin but more like a sister. She and I kept close contact, updating family events, and just talking. In fact, we had our normal chat just two days before her passing. I promised I would call her Sunday to see how she was doing. My heart is full of special memories of this one of a kind special person. I will miss her dearly. Our prayers, love, and thoughts are with all the family. Rod & Charlene Carmody
Thank you for your thoughts!! I kmow Darlene loved you and Rod - amd all of the extended family in South Dakota. She specifically had the greatest admiration for you Charlene - and Rod!!!
She was a very special lady.. This is very sad, may she rest in peace. Praying for the family in their grief. ❤️
Grannie was a very special lady, so loved by many. Thinking of you all during this time.