James Buchanan

James E. Buchanan of Osage, Wy died Monday March 16th, 2009 at the
Weston County
Health Services. He was born June 20th, 1932, in Odin Illinois, to
James Clifford and Glenda Marie Buchanan. The family moved to Wyoming
in 1948. Ed graduated from Upton High School in 1950. While in High
School he was a member of the football team and set records in pole
vaulting. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy,
during his service he was stationed on the ship USS Philippines Sea, he
served during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Japan. He
received an honorable discharge in 1956 holding the rank of EMP3. After
returning to Wyoming, he married the love of his life, LaVeta Ruth
Kirkpatrick in Rapid City, South Dakota on November 21st 1956. In his
younger years he worked for a building contractor and was involved in
the construction of the Methodist Church in Upton. For many years he
worked in the oil field until his retirement.

Ed was a member of the VFW, and served on the Osage Sanitation board for
many years.
He enjoyed bowling, hunting, and mostly spending time with loved ones.
He especially enjoyed the times with his grandchildren. He is survived
by his loving wife LaVeta of Osage, his two sisters Shirley Bo Jones
of Holiday TX, Jeannette Ray of Upton, their three children Peggy
Richard Perkins, Jim Joyce Buchanan, Shirley Mitich all of
Newcastle, his two grandsons Jimmy Buchanan and Mike Mitich of
Newcastle, and four granddaughters Darbi Jeremy Dost of Colorado
Springs Co, Krystel Travis Nolen of Altus OK, Jennifer Austin Dixon
Buchanan , and Paige Mitich of Newcastle and also by numerous nieces and
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Buck Buchanan, his
mother, Glenda Vinzant, and his step father Earl Vinzant.