Hattie Mae Bullinger, 45, of Laramie, Wyo., passed away peacefully at her Aunt Bell’s home on March 6, 2025. Born in Laramie on April 16, 1979, to Colleen Crosier and Steve VanCleve, Hattie lived her life with passion and gusto. She filled the lives of her family and friends, and especially her children and grandsons with unwavering love and devotion.
Hattie’s kind heart and generous spirit touched the lives of all who knew and worked with her. She easily learned expert server and bartending skills and acquired lifelong friends wherever she worked. She particularly enjoyed processing tax returns for Jackson Hewitt.
A natural helper, she was in her element working as a Certified Nurses Aid and then Activities Coordinator at Edgewood Spring Wind assisted living facility. She loved every dog and cat she ever met. She was also a die-hard Colorado Avalanche fan even choosing burgundy, steel blue, and silver as her wedding colors. A true Mama Bear, she possessed fierce loyalty and would go to any length to support and protect those she loved. Her family, particularly her grandsons, were her world, her greatest treasures, and source of immense joy. Always one to tell it like she saw it, her honesty and passionate nature were hallmarks of her character.
Hattie is survived by her husband, Adam Bullinger; her four children, Dale Swain, Katie (Cody Rose) Bartow, Trevor Bartow all of Laramie, and Destiny (Kody Bard) Bullinger of Surprise, Ariz.; her cherished grandsons, Xayden, Noah, and Elijah Rose, Jaxtyn Olivares-Bartow, Riftyn Swain, and Karson Bard; her mother and stepfather, Colleen and Joe Crosier of Arlington, Wyo.; her father, Steve VanCleve of Laramie; siblings, RC (Angel) Decker of Cheyenne, Beau (Sophie) Crosier of Laramie, Chance (Desiree) Crosier of Wright, Wyo., and Brooklynn VanCleve of Billings, Mont.; her mother-in-law, Shelly Norris of Malta, Mont.; her many nieces and nephews, including Preston, Ava, Aubrey, Oakley, Lily, and Braven, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Decker; maternal grandmother, Arlene Swain and great-grandmother, Hattie Bartlett; and cousin, Troy Swain all of Laramie, Wyo.
Viewing and visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025,
with a Funeral Service following at 1:00 p.m. at Harvest Church (2535 Harvest Drive).
A potluck celebration of Hattie’s life will follow the service at the same venue.
Hattie’s memory will be long cherished by all who knew her. Her legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched.
I was very sad when I learned of Hattie’s passing. My heart goes out to entire family and her friends. She was very sweet and had a heart full of love she shared with her children and grandchildren. All of your hearts that are full of sorrow today will soon be replaced by fond loving memories of yesterday.
I was around when you were born ,you had such a a beautiful smile your whole family was gathered and y'all stuck together, I remember doing one of your weddings y'all were family to me and still are ,may you be welcomed to heaven and see the face of the Lord may your family have the peace only Jesus can give y'all will be in our thoughts and prayers
I meet Hattie when we went to rock river together, we became quick friends. We had our moments on and off and as our lives went different ways we drifted apart connecting here and there. Never thought there would be a time we couldn't talk again. Rip , give granny and grandma swain those big hugs
My heart goes out to Coleen and family. Our hearts are broken. We lost such a beautiful girl. She lit up a room every time she walked in. I loved her so much, she will be in my heart forever. R.I.P. sweetheart. 💜
Our thoughts are with you and your family. May you find peace in your memories.
I am so lucky to get to call you my friend ,partner in drunken shenanigans and sisterly support Hattie Mae my deapestest sympathy to all her family and friends
We're sending prayers & positive thoughts for the family.
I'm so blessed to be apart of this family, n have this women take me in as her own! She loved me n my sons just as much as she loved her biological ones. I am thankful for Hattie, and all her children, they all are a huge part of my life n family. Forever and always loved ~ lashuka kellaway, Atticus Davis, Rj Davis. R.i.p mama we love n miss u so so very much!
Steve and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
I will always hold her close in my heart. Her and I had a roller coaster ride of a meeting and friendship but I was always drawn to her because of her fire and passion. She loved hard and well 🫶🌻
Katie, Trevor and Destiny I’m so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Your mom will always be in my heart along with each of you. I wish all of you along with Dale and Adam peace in your hearts. My sincerest condolences. I wish each of you wonderful memories of your mom she was one of the most compassionate people I’ve ever known. Lisa Tuthill
So sorry 🙏 for you all love you
My deepest condolences for your family and all the prayers our family can send. May the Lord be with you during the hard time
I'm sorry for your loss she was an amazing woman out going and funny she will be greatly missed ..prayers for the family ..love you guys
im so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to family and friends she will definitely be missed. Ganeen Nelson