It is with a heavy heart that I announce on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Gwen (Cockburn) Seaton, loving wife to Mike Seaton, and mother to Amber MacGuffie, passed away at the age of 72.
Gwen was born on May 28,1950 in Powell, WY to Bill and Georgia Cockburn. She graduated from Powell High School in 1968 and moved to Denver, CO and met her first husband; they had a child, Amber. In 1983, Gwen moved to Gillette, WY with her daughter until she met her current husband, Mike Seaton in 1992, and was married February 25, 1995. She moved to Laramie, WY in 1996 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012. She was taken care of, at home, by the Home Health Care and her husband, until her death. She was survived by her husband, Mike Seaton; daughter, Amber MacGuffie, two granddaughters; sisters, Debbie Cockburn and Cherie Kelley; and nieces and nephews.
Gwen was kindhearted and would do anything to help someone in need. She loved to travel with her husband and daughter. Loved celebrating holiday’s, spending time with family, camping, water skiing, and was an avid collector. She was adventurous and curious about life.
We appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association. Our hope is they will find the reason why people are getting this disease and hope they can find a way to slow it down and eventually find a cure.
We will miss her deeply. She is no longer suffering and is watching over us all. You will be missed.
10 Comments To "Gwen (Cockburn) Seaton"
#1 Comment By Anonymous On August 12, 2022 @ 6:48 pm
Mike,
My heart hurts for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Allory and Dawn Deiss
#2 Comment By Lanny Mauk On August 13, 2022 @ 5:07 am
Mike so sorry for your loss my condolences
#3 Comment By Marie Ammann On August 14, 2022 @ 6:20 am
Amber, my thoughts and prayers are with you today. Your mom is not struggling any more. I too have seen the ravages of Alzheimer’s in my family and it is a tough road and difficult journey for all when a loved one struggles. I think if you often and wanted you to know that today I am thinking of you. Marie “Dickey” Ammann
#4 Comment By Jim Rusch On August 14, 2022 @ 11:54 am
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Jim & Lynn Rusch
#5 Comment By Gayla Lane On August 14, 2022 @ 2:47 pm
Mike we are so sorry to hear about Gwen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Phil and Gayla Lane
#6 Comment By Gary and Marilyn Scarpelli On August 14, 2022 @ 3:16 pm
Old neighbors sending you and your family our love. Gwen was an amazing person. I loved working with her. Organization was important to her. She taught me! We have been friends for many years. Our prayers are with your family. We will talk soon. Love u.
#7 Comment By Rog Gryder On August 17, 2022 @ 1:09 pm
Shalom Mike
As many have already said,so well my thoughts, prayers and sympathy are also with you. Thank you for taking such good care of Gwen. She was, indeed, a very precious lady. Bless you. Mike,
Shalom aleichem
Rog Gryder
#8 Comment By Loretta Walker On August 18, 2022 @ 1:34 pm
Mike and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Gwen when she came in the office.
#9 Comment By Pete Steinkraus On August 19, 2022 @ 10:35 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike.
#10 Comment By Jerome Greene On September 29, 2022 @ 9:48 am
Gwen was a beautiful person in every way. She always projected a quiet dignity that I cherished about her, and she’ll remain in my thoughts and heart forever.