Beulah M. Faler, 87, died peacefully on September 6, 2008, in Pinedale.
She was born on Dec. 13, 1920, in Ironsides, Md., to Charles and Edna Millar. She attended school in Maryland and graduated with honors at the age of 15. She was a talented athlete, and the recipient of many tennis and volleyball trophies. After graduation she went to work for the Naval Intelligence Dept. in the U.S. Pentagon.
During WWII she met the love of her life, Harold Faler, at a military dance where she was a hostess in Washington D.C. They married on June 22, 1944, in San Diego, Calif.
They then returned to his home state and began their life together in Boulder.
She taught elementary school in Boulder's one room schoolhouse her first year in Wyoming.
She and her husband opened their first grocery store, Falers General Store, in Boulder. They eventually out grew the store in Boulder and opened a larger store in Pinedale.
The business grew to be successful and remained in the family until 2008.
She brought the exceptional grace from her eastern upbringing into the community of Pinedale, and never complained about the world she left behind or the trials of living in the cold rural west.
She used her talents to raise her boys, even taught them how to play ball.
She enjoyed writing and authored Christmas plays for the Episcopal Church in Pinedale, where she was an active member.
She was a gifted artist and received many ribbons for her original oil paintings.
She won several golf tournaments over the years.
She enjoyed playing bridge, riding horses, hunting and hosting events in the community. She will always be remembered for her generous heart, quiet yet unshakable faith, and the kindness.
She loved her children and grandchildren and taught them all much of what they know about generosity, forgiveness, sincerity and unconditional love.
She is survived by her husband, Harold; son, Judson and his wife of Pinedale; sister, Lillian (Sugar) Walker of Maryland; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, seven siblings and her beloved son, Lester.
Burial will be in the Pinedale Cemetery.
She was born on Dec. 13, 1920, in Ironsides, Md., to Charles and Edna Millar. She attended school in Maryland and graduated with honors at the age of 15. She was a talented athlete, and the recipient of many tennis and volleyball trophies. After graduation she went to work for the Naval Intelligence Dept. in the U.S. Pentagon.
During WWII she met the love of her life, Harold Faler, at a military dance where she was a hostess in Washington D.C. They married on June 22, 1944, in San Diego, Calif.
They then returned to his home state and began their life together in Boulder.
She taught elementary school in Boulder's one room schoolhouse her first year in Wyoming.
She and her husband opened their first grocery store, Falers General Store, in Boulder. They eventually out grew the store in Boulder and opened a larger store in Pinedale.
The business grew to be successful and remained in the family until 2008.
She brought the exceptional grace from her eastern upbringing into the community of Pinedale, and never complained about the world she left behind or the trials of living in the cold rural west.
She used her talents to raise her boys, even taught them how to play ball.
She enjoyed writing and authored Christmas plays for the Episcopal Church in Pinedale, where she was an active member.
She was a gifted artist and received many ribbons for her original oil paintings.
She won several golf tournaments over the years.
She enjoyed playing bridge, riding horses, hunting and hosting events in the community. She will always be remembered for her generous heart, quiet yet unshakable faith, and the kindness.
She loved her children and grandchildren and taught them all much of what they know about generosity, forgiveness, sincerity and unconditional love.
She is survived by her husband, Harold; son, Judson and his wife of Pinedale; sister, Lillian (Sugar) Walker of Maryland; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, seven siblings and her beloved son, Lester.
Burial will be in the Pinedale Cemetery.
Beulah M. Faler, 87, died peacefully on September 6, 2008, in Pinedale.
She was born on Dec. 13, 1920, in Ironsides, Md., to Charles and Edna Millar. She attended school in Maryland and graduated with honors at the age of 15. She was a talented athlete, and the recipient of many tennis and volleyball trophies. After graduation she went to work for the Naval Intelligence Dept. in the U.S. Pentagon.
During WWII she met the love of her life, Harold Faler, at a military dance where she was a hostess in Washington D.C. They married on June 22, 1944, in San Diego, Calif.
They then returned to his home state and began their life together in Boulder.
She taught elementary school in Boulder's one room schoolhouse her first year in Wyoming.
She and her husband opened their first grocery store, Falers General Store, in Boulder. They eventually out grew the store in Boulder and opened a larger store in Pinedale.
The business grew to be successful and remained in the family until 2008.
She brought the exceptional grace from her eastern upbringing into the community of Pinedale, and never complained about the world she left behind or the trials of living in the cold rural west.
She used her talents to raise her boys, even taught them how to play ball.
She enjoyed writing and authored Christmas plays for the Episcopal Church in Pinedale, where she was an active member.
She was a gifted artist and received many ribbons for her original oil paintings.
She won several golf tournaments over the years.
She enjoyed playing bridge, riding horses, hunting and hosting events in the community. She will always be remembered for her generous heart, quiet yet unshakable faith, and the kindness.
She loved her children and grandchildren and taught them all much of what they know about generosity, forgiveness, sincerity and unconditional love.
She is survived by her husband, Harold; son, Judson and his wife of Pinedale; sister, Lillian (Sugar) Walker of Maryland; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, seven siblings and her beloved son, Lester.
Burial will be in the Pinedale Cemetery.
She was born on Dec. 13, 1920, in Ironsides, Md., to Charles and Edna Millar. She attended school in Maryland and graduated with honors at the age of 15. She was a talented athlete, and the recipient of many tennis and volleyball trophies. After graduation she went to work for the Naval Intelligence Dept. in the U.S. Pentagon.
During WWII she met the love of her life, Harold Faler, at a military dance where she was a hostess in Washington D.C. They married on June 22, 1944, in San Diego, Calif.
They then returned to his home state and began their life together in Boulder.
She taught elementary school in Boulder's one room schoolhouse her first year in Wyoming.
She and her husband opened their first grocery store, Falers General Store, in Boulder. They eventually out grew the store in Boulder and opened a larger store in Pinedale.
The business grew to be successful and remained in the family until 2008.
She brought the exceptional grace from her eastern upbringing into the community of Pinedale, and never complained about the world she left behind or the trials of living in the cold rural west.
She used her talents to raise her boys, even taught them how to play ball.
She enjoyed writing and authored Christmas plays for the Episcopal Church in Pinedale, where she was an active member.
She was a gifted artist and received many ribbons for her original oil paintings.
She won several golf tournaments over the years.
She enjoyed playing bridge, riding horses, hunting and hosting events in the community. She will always be remembered for her generous heart, quiet yet unshakable faith, and the kindness.
She loved her children and grandchildren and taught them all much of what they know about generosity, forgiveness, sincerity and unconditional love.
She is survived by her husband, Harold; son, Judson and his wife of Pinedale; sister, Lillian (Sugar) Walker of Maryland; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, seven siblings and her beloved son, Lester.
Burial will be in the Pinedale Cemetery.
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