ROCK SPRINGS —Brenda (Maxfield) Hamp was born June 9, 1956, to Margaret and Lewis Maxfield.
She attended school in Lyman where she also graduated from high school. It was in Lyman where she met the love of her life, Ron Hamp. They were married Feb. 22, 1975, and just recently celebrated 45 years of marriage. They lived in Lyman for a while after they married, but then moved to Tooele, Utah; for Ron’s job.
Brenda and Ron were blessed with four children: Mitzi Hamp, William Hamp, Brandi (Justin) Ivie and Amy (Eric) Henderson. Their children were their life, and they loved and worried about them even as they grew into adults.
Brenda was a hard worker. She spent many years managing and cooking at Bridger Valley Bowling. Brenda and Ron decided to move to Little America where Ron was working. She worked for a number of years in the gift shop. In 2007 they decided to move to Buffalo, Wyoming. Brenda set up a home for when Ron could join her. At this time, she went to work for The Wounded Soldiers and Sailors home as a cook. Everyone who worked with Brenda loved her as she loved them.
When Ron took a job in Gillette, Wyoming, they purchased them a home where they lived until Ron retired. They decided to move to Rock Springs, Wyoming, to be closer to their children and grandchildren
Brenda passed away peacefully in her home from long-term health complications. Brenda is survived by her husband, Ron Hamp; daughters: Mitzi, Brandi and Amy; her grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally: Anita, Beth, Cayden, James, Morgin, Searria, Halie, Auxzana and Hayden; sister, Sherry Walter; brothers: George and Johnny Maxfield, her extended family: Donna Parker and Stacy Kono and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Lewis and Margaret Maxfield; in-laws: Earlen and Gaye Hamp and son William Hamp; sister in-law, Janice Maxfield; brother in-law, Gene Lane; grandparents, nieces, nephews and many aunts and uncles.
In lieu of flowers, donations for medical and funeral costs can be made to:
Rocky Mountain Bank
“In C/O Brenda or Ron Hamp”
PO Box 1770
Rock Springs, WY 82902
Services will be held March 21, at the LDS Church at 1109 Tulip Dr. in Rock Springs starting at 11 a.m.
