Toni Vee Brangham, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the age of 81 in Rock Springs. Born in Pocatello, Idaho, on September 4, 1945, to Harold (Red) and Veda Brangham. She was primarily raised in Green River and then Rock Springs. Toni’s life was a testament to love, family, and faith.
Toni was a proud graduate of Rock Springs High School in 1963. Following her graduation, she attended Beauty School in Salt Lake City. She was a devoted stay at home mom for years and later worked for School District #1 as a teacher’s aide at Roosevelt School in Rock Springs. Toni was a loyal employee at the United States Post Office in Shoshoni for over a decade as the Relief Postmaster. She later worked for Hospice in Riverton. This was one of the most meaningful positions she held and it was close to her heart. Toni withdrew from the workforce into retirement in 2015.
She married Bill Kouris in Rock Springs on December 8, 1963 and they had two children from this union.
She later married George Steven Clabaugh in 1972 and had an additional three children from this union. Steve and Toni remained life long friends.
Toni was a faithful member of Assembly of God and Victory Bible Church (now known as Victory Christian Fellowship) in Rock Springs in the 90’s. Later, she was a devoted member of Hope Church in Casper, Toni’s faith was the cornerstone of her life. She was renowned for her love of the Bible and her eagerness to share the teachings of Jesus.
Toni found immense joy in cooking, collecting recipes and being surrounded by her family, as she was a natural nurturer. Her ultimate passion was being surrounded with her loved ones and children, whether at home or taking her family to a park, the fair or the lake. She was a great cook and spread the love of cooking to her children. She was an avid history and current events buff.
Toni leaves behind a loving family: her two sons, Tim Kouris and wife Carmen of Sahuarita, Arizona, and David Clabaugh of Muskogee, Oklahoma; three daughters, Angela (Kouris) Hamdan and husband Ray of Sacramento, California, Carin Clabaugh-Martin of Casper, and Katie (Clabaugh) Romine and husband Craig of Rock Springs. She is survived by her brother, Pat Brangham of Green River. Her legacy continues through her ten grandchildren, Christopher Kouris, Andrew Kouris, Yousef Hamdan, Lexi Hamdan, MaKinna Clabaugh, Brooklyn Clabaugh, Greyson Martin, Walker Martin, Dylan Romine, and Lillian Annabelle Clabaugh; two great-grandchildren, Eliseo and Valentino Hamdan; several cousins, nieces, and nephews also honor her memory.
Toni was preceded in death by her beloved parents; Harold (Red) and Veda Brangham, her former husband George Steven Clabaugh, her brother Tom Brangham, and sisters-in-law Carol Brangham and Verion Brangham. Also waiting to welcome her into eternity is her little sister, Jill Roosa.
The family extends their gratitude to the caring staff and friends who supported Toni, and they respectfully requests that donations be made to the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901
Cremation will take place; a Private Family Service will be conducted at a later date.
Condolences may be shared at www.vasefuneralhomes.com where a virtual guest book is available.
Toni’s love and light will forever be missed but remembered with every cherished memory she leaves behind.
