Edward Finley Munroe

Edward Finley Munroe, 89, of Cheyenne Wyoming passed away February 16, 2012 at the Cheyenne VAMC. Mr. Munroe, lovingly known to his family and friends as "Buster", spent the vast majority of his life ranching in Colorado and Wyoming. Buster was born on October 19, 1922 in Fort Collins, Colorado to Clarence and Ida May Hosmer Munroe. He attended school in Buckeye, Colorado and graduated from Waverly High School. Buster joined the US Navy in 1944 and served his country in the South Pacific during World War II. He returned to Buckeye in 1946 and married Zelma F. Burch on June 28, 1947. Buster and Zelma had one son, Montie, born in 1948. Buster raised sheep and cattle on the family homestead in Buckeye until he and Montie purchased a ranch near Encampment, Wyoming in 1971. Buster continued to ranch in Encampment until his retirement in 1991 when he returned to Fort Collins. The last seven years of his life he resided in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Buster is survived by his son Montie and daughter-in-law Cheryl Lucas of Encampment, grandchildren and great grandchildren Cathy Munroe Glenn and son Wyatt of Cheyenne, Monica Munroe Solaas husband Chris and sons Josh and Zach of Paonia, Colorado, Melissa Munroe Addison, husband Beau and daughters Samantha and Alexis of Collbran, Colorado, Lisle Munroe, wife Estella and children Peyton and Coy of Encampment. Buster was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Zelma and numerous beloved family members and friends. A memorial service will be held for Buster at Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 West Olive Street in Fort Collins, Colorado on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Graveside service with Military Honors with Fort Collins All Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery.