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Our Staff

Meet Our Caring Staff

Meet our staff, members of the local community who make everything that happens possible.

Melinda Lankston
Melinda Lankston
Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner/Certified Crematory Operator
Melinda Lankston
Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner/Certified Crematory Operator

Melinda, originally from Miles City, MT, is a 2015 graduate of Arapahoe Community College. She graduated with an Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science and began her funeral service career in Casper, WY and has served the community of Casper since. Alongside her family, this profession has become her greatest passion in life. Melinda loves caring for others and planning meaningful funerals for the people of her community. In her free time, she loves to spend time outdoors with her family. 

Traci Evans
Traci Evans
Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner
Traci Evans
Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner


David Purrington
David Purrington
Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner
David Purrington
Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner


Veronica Johnson
Veronica Johnson
Funeral Arranger & Certified Crematory Operator
Veronica Johnson
Funeral Arranger & Certified Crematory Operator

Veronica was born and raised in Casper. She attended Natrona County High School and graduated in 2014. She began working at Bustard's in 2017, and she considers the Bustard's staff as her second family and looks forward to what the future may hold. She enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with friends and family, and her dogs.

 Aaron Bowman
Aaron Bowman
Funeral Arranger & Certified Crematory Operator
Aaron Bowman
Funeral Arranger & Certified Crematory Operator

Aaron has been a part of the Bustard's staff for over six years.  He has been helping with funerals and performing cremations as a Certified Crematory Operator.  He is also active in maintaining the facilities.  He moved to Casper in 2009 and has a seven year old son, Landon. He enjoys all outdoor activities, spending time with friends and family, and being involved in the community.

Ezra Bovee
Ezra Bovee
Family Service Counselor
Ezra Bovee
Family Service Counselor

Ezra joined Bustard’s team in 2008 and currently serves as the pre-arrangement counselor.  He and his wife have two children and enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, and many other outdoor activities. 

Beverly Purrington
Beverly Purrington
Accounting Clerk
Beverly Purrington
Accounting Clerk


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