Cynthia Gay (McDonald) Goracke, age 52 of Basin, Wyoming was born on
December 28, 1969, to Edward Orval and Zelma Ellen (Rhodes) McDonald in
Marysville, California. She passed away unexpectedly at her home on
February 3, 2022.
Cynthia was a student at Marysville High School, later obtaining her
Associates Degree in Nursing from Butte College in 2004. She finished
her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of
Missouri.
Cynthia's passion for helping others led her to become a nurse. She
loved connecting with her patients and hearing their stories. Cynthia
was a traveling nurse for many years, which allowed her to fulfil her
passion for travel. She finally obtained her dream home with a cabin
and acreage for her beloved animals and was working from home for
Ensemble Health Partners at the time of her death.
Cynthia had many passions. She was known for her elaborate rock
garden she created with Tom at their home. She loved the state of
Wyoming and always admired the beautiful sunsets. She loved all
animals, feeding the wild birds, and taming the squirrel who lived in
the tree in their yard. She loved the warm sunshine, beautiful flowers,
gardening, beautiful clouds, hiking, camping, cooking, hunting for
rocks and elk sheds along with fishing and elk hunting. She had a
passion for searching for teepee rings and artifacts. Each day was full
of life and adventure for Cynthia. She found sunshine on the cloudiest
of days.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Vernon McDonald and her beloved dogs, Biscotti and Atticus.
Cynthia is survived by her loving husband, Tom Goracke, of Basin,
Wyoming; daughter, Erin Honeywell and her unborn granddaughter of
Vernon, Connecticut; son Brendon Randolph of Decatur, Tennessee;
grandchildren Lucy and Evie and Michael Morris all of Kansas. She is
also survived by Tom's daughter, Ashley Goracke and grandson Kholter
Goracke of Gillette, Wyoming. Survivors also include her siblings,
Edward (Sherry) McDonald of Marysville, California, Liz (Dave) Baggett
of Yuba City, California and Margaret (Terry) Burr of Lovell, Wyoming
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12,
2022 at the Ten Sleep Mountain View Assembly of God Church with Pastor
Brandon Weddle officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be at
the church one hour prior to services. Cremation will take place
following the services and an inurnment will be held at the Ten Sleep
Cemetery later this summer. Memorial donations may be made to New Hope
Humane Society and sent to PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Online
condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.