Wilma Loraine Halbert was born on November 11, 1938 to Raymond W. and Frances L. (Cunningham) Bailey in Greeley, Colorado.  She passed away on November 12, 2020 in Holyoke, Colorado at the age of 82. 

Wilma married Robert L. Halbert in Denver, Colorado. 

Wilma graduated from Greeley High School and then attended the University of Northern Colorado also in Greeley, Colorado.  Wilma worked as a Commercial Insurance Underwriter and Rater.

Wilma loved to read and was especially interested in history.  She loved to crochet and embroidery when she wasn’t reading. 

Wilma participated in reading and selecting school essays for the Holyoke Grade School.  Wilma belonged to the Jolly Dozen, Chapter 14 AARP along with various other clubs. 

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Frances Bailey and her sister, Norene Bailey.

Wilma is survived by her husband, Robert Halbert, of Norton, Kansas; daughter, Diana and spouse, Bill Dewey of Washington; son, Michael Halbert and spouse, Andria of Utah; son, Scott Halbert and spouse, Cindy of Colorado; daughter, Tracie Darbin and spouse, Rich of Oklahoma; son, Rodney Halbert and spouse, Angie of Colorado; brother, Gary Bailey and spouse, Glenda of Colorado; sister, Judy Macy and spouse, Tony of Colorado along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the First Christian Church in Holyoke, Colorado at 2:00 p.m.  with Pastor Michael Brown officiating.  Interment followed at the Holyoke Cemetery.  Baucke Funeral Home directed the service.