After the war, he returned to the University of Wyoming School of Law and graduated in 1947. In 1949, he and Ed Murane formed the law firm of Murane and Bostwick in Casper, which still bears his name. During the 46 years of practice, he specialized in medical malpractice defense work. He served as President of the Natrona County Bar Assn, Wyoming State Bar, International Society of Barristers and was a member of the executive committee of the American Judicature Society. His distinguished service to the AMJ, was recognized by that organization when he was awarded the Herbert Harley Award, one of the organizations highest awards that was named for the founder. He is a past post Commander of the American Legion. He was active in the Masonic Lodge, including the Shrine and the Casper Rotary Club. Dick, Virginia Lathrop and Trula Cooper were the Natrona County Blue Envelope board, affectionately called "The Three Musketeers." for many years. He established the Pro Bono Program in Wyoming. He retired from his law practice in 1991 spending time in Casper and Arizona.
He helped develop the community swim program, coached little league and was an avid skier and golfer. He is survived by his wife, Bettye, of 69 years, Mike of San Diego, CA., Patty of Casper, Ed (Melody), Seattle, WA, and Dick of Casper; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He touched the lives of many people throughout his long and memorable life.
After the war, he returned to the University of Wyoming School of Law and graduated in 1947. In 1949, he and Ed Murane formed the law firm of Murane and Bostwick in Casper, which still bears his name. During the 46 years of practice, he specialized in medical malpractice defense work. He served as President of the Natrona County Bar Assn, Wyoming State Bar, International Society of Barristers and was a member of the executive committee of the American Judicature Society. His distinguished service to the AMJ, was recognized by that organization when he was awarded the Herbert Harley Award, one of the organizations highest awards that was named for the founder. He is a past post Commander of the American Legion. He was active in the Masonic Lodge, including the Shrine and the Casper Rotary Club. Dick, Virginia Lathrop and Trula Cooper were the Natrona County Blue Envelope board, affectionately called "The Three Musketeers." for many years. He established the Pro Bono Program in Wyoming. He retired from his law practice in 1991 spending time in Casper and Arizona.
He helped develop the community swim program, coached little league and was an avid skier and golfer. He is survived by his wife, Bettye, of 69 years, Mike of San Diego, CA., Patty of Casper, Ed (Melody), Seattle, WA, and Dick of Casper; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He touched the lives of many people throughout his long and memorable life.
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