Although Brian carried his English roots with pride throughout his life, Wyoming was the home he loved. Brian shared 53 beautiful years of marriage with the love of his life, Susan. Biruta Kearns: 1940 – 2026Biruta Kearns died August 2, 2026 at Mountain Plaza Memory Care in Casper, Wyoming from complications likely related to Alzheimer’s Disease. Mayor Ed Opella proclaimed Tuesday, November 21, 1995 as BIRUTA KEARNS DAY. She is preceded in death by her husband, John J Kearns; her parents, Alise and Augusts Zarins; son, Edward Kearns; and brothers, Janis (John) Zarins and Andris (Andy) Zarins.