Obituaries

Hilda E. Bryant (Monson)

Hilda E. Bryant (Monson)

Jul 4, 2014

 

Hilda E. Bryant

April 12, 1938 ~ July 4, 2014

Hilda E. Bryant, age 76, of Ridgway, Colorado died July 4, 2014 at her home.  Hilda was born April 12, 1938 to W. Fred and Georgia (Winston) Monson in Gunnison, Colorado.  She spent her childhood and graduated from Gunnison High School.  Hilda married her husband, Tom Bryant on November...

Betty Lou Mock

Betty Lou Mock

Jul 4, 2014

Betty Lou Mock

July 15, 1925 ~ July 4, 2014

Betty Lou Mock, age 88, of Montrose, died July 4, 2014 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose.  Betty was born July 15, 1925 to Edward and Ruth Marie (Lyster) Baker in Joplin, Missouri.  Her family moved to Los Angeles, CA., when she was an infant, but had also resided...

Dorothy Mae Boyer

Dorothy Mae Boyer

Jun 25, 2014

Dorothy Mae Boyer, age 97, of Montrose died June 25, 2014 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, Co.  Survivors include one son Patrick (Judy) O’Donnell of Montrose; grandsons Sean O’Donnell of Brighton, Co., Ryan (Michelle) O’Donnell and their children Mariah & RJ of Fruita, Co., Butch O’Donnell; granddaughter Liz Berg; niece Margaret Ricks of Grand Junction, Co; nephew Gerald...

Sarah A. Morris

Sarah A. Morris

Jun 23, 2014

Sarah A. Morris, age 71, of Delta, Co., died June 23, 2014 at Willow Tree Nursing Home in Delta.  Survivors include her children, Sheila (Tom) Lovato of Montrose, Co., Dwight “Ted” (Deanna) Morris of Denver, Co., Sarah (Dan Ferguson) Halberg of Montrose, Co., David (Marji) Morris of Tucson, Az., Donna (Don) Henderson of Loma, Colorado; 10 Grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren and...

Rebecca "Anne" Martinez

Rebecca "Anne" Martinez

Jun 18, 2014

Rebecca “Anne” Rivera Martinez, age 89, of Montrose, Colorado died June 18, 2014 at her home of natural causes.  Anne was born July 26, 1924 to Cornelius and Edwigen (Chavez) Martinez in Vallecitos, New Mexico.  She spent her childhood in New Mexico and Colorado.  She married Roger Martinez on September 6, 1942 in Montrose, and he preceded her in death...

Daniel Paul Fossey

Daniel Paul Fossey

Jun 16, 2014

Daniel Paul Fossey

September 14, 1954 ~ June 16, 2014

Daniel was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the youngest of six children to Douglas and Virginia Fossey.  The family moved to Moab, Utah when Dan was a young child.  Dan was the assistant superintendant of the road and bridge department for Ouray County.

Dan had three children, Jason, Elizabeth, and...

Bernice "Joyce" Vernon

Bernice "Joyce" Vernon

Jun 15, 2014



Bernice “Joyce” Vernon, age 87, of Montrose, CO passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 due to complications of dementia at Montrose Memorial Hospital.  Services will be at Montrose United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Reinhard officiating.  Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Grand View Cemetery. 

Joyce...

Bobbie Wanetta Houser (Trimmer)

Bobbie Wanetta Houser (Trimmer)

Jun 12, 2014

Bobbie Wanetta Trimmer Houser

March 11, 1944 ~ June 12, 2014

Bobbie Wanetta Trimmer was born on March 11,  1944 to Melvin (Ted) and Mabel Trimmer on an Indian reservation in Homestead, Oklahoma.  The family moved to Delta County where she and most of her brothers and sisters grew up.  In 1965 Bobbie met John in Telluride, CO  where they...

Walburga Smith (Rockel)

Walburga Smith (Rockel)

Jun 10, 2014

Walburga Smith

January 11, 1932 ~ June 10, 2014

 

Walburga Smith, 78, of Montrose, CO died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Tuesday, June 10, 2014.  Walburga was born to Heinrich and Eva Rockel on January 11, 1932 in Darmstadt Germany. Walburga had 3 siblings, Manfred (Gisela), Volker (Marianna), and Ute (Holger) who are all residing in Germany. Walburga...

George W. Townsend

George W. Townsend

Jun 10, 2014

George W. Townsend, age 88, of Montrose, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Montrose Memorial Hospital.  George was born November 15, 1925 in Cassopolis, MI.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jackie Townsend; daughter Sandy (Paul) Cross, and son George (Beverly) Townsend; grandchildren Bobbi...

Imogene (Jean) Lewis (Walker)

Imogene (Jean) Lewis (Walker)

Jun 9, 2014

Imogene (Jean) Walker Lewis passed away June 9 2014 after a brief illness.  She was 89 years old.  Jean was born January 7, 1925, in Olathe Colorado to Tivis A. Walker and Ethelyn May Story Walker.  She was one of 8’children:  twins Dean and Almeda May, Ellen, Evelyn, then Jean, LaVeta, John William, and Betty.  Jean’s parents also took in...

Kenneth Emil Norenberg

Kenneth Emil Norenberg

Jun 8, 2014

Kenneth Emil Norenberg, age 76, of Montrose, Co., died June 8, 2014 at his home.  A celebration of Kenneth’s life will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at  11:00 A.M. at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel.  The Service will conclude at the Chapel.  Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory, Montrose, Colorado

W. Gary Pope

W. Gary Pope

Jun 5, 2014

Longtime Montrose Resident, W. Gary Pope, age 69 passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 5, 2014 at his home with his beloved wife Nettie at his side.

Survivors include his wife Nettie of the family home.

At Gary’s request no services are planned at this time.

Cathy Ann Ledford

Cathy Ann Ledford

Jun 1, 2014

Cathy Ann Ledford earned her angel wings on June 1, 2014 after a heroic battle with cancer. She passed peacefully at her home with her family and loved ones surrounding her.

 Born August 8, 1957 in Ouray, Co to Oliver Fellin Jr. and Ramona Wilson and after her father’s passing, was raised by mom and dad, Ramona and Peter Klein....

Gertrude (Trudy) Annette Gilbert (Mckellin)

Gertrude (Trudy) Annette Gilbert (Mckellin)

May 28, 2014

Gertrude (Trudy) Annette Gilbert

Trudy Gilbert, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Homestead in Montrose. Gertrude Annette “Trudy” Gilbert was born to Ira and Gertrude (Buss) McKellin on February 16, 1920 in Bethlehem, PA. She attended schools in Bethlehem and then worked for several years as a nanny. On December 14, 1939 she married Stanford D....

Emma Louise Waller

Emma Louise Waller

May 28, 2014

Emma Louise Waller

July 17, 1955 ~ May 28, 2014

Emma Louise Waller, age 58, of Montrose, died May 28, 2014 at her home due to complication from ALS.  Emma was born July 17, 1955 to Frank and Gladys (Martin) Story in Birch Tree, Missouri.  They she spent her childhood and graduated from high school in Kansas City, Missouri.  Emma...

Ross G. Smith

Ross G. Smith

May 26, 2014

Ross G. Smith, 84, of Montrose, CO died unexpectedly of a ruptured aneurism on Monday, May 26, 2014.  Ross was born to Lewis W. Smith Sr., and Josie L. Glover on July 31, 1929 in Holly, Colo.  Ross had seven siblings; Thelma, Gertrude, Lewis Jr. (Smitty), Charles, Lorene, Kenneth and Keith who along with his parents preceded him in death.

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John E. Rumbaugh

John E. Rumbaugh

May 26, 2014

 

John Edward Rumbaugh

March 7, 1937 ~ May 26, 2014

John Edward Rumbaugh, age 77, of Montrose, passed away at home with his family by his side.  John was born March 7, 1937 to Fred and Gertrude (Reed) Rumbaugh at home on North Mesa in Montrose, Co.  John was raised and received his education in Montrose, graduating with the...

Dorotha M. (Hart-Erwin) Eades

Dorotha M. (Hart-Erwin) Eades

May 25, 2014

 

Dorotha M. (Hart-Erwin) Eades

 

April 3, 1924 – May 25, 2014

 

Dorotha M. (Hart-Erwin) Eades, age 90, of Sunrise Creek Assisted Living and formerly of Naturita took the Lord’s hand when he called her home on Sunday morning, May 25, 2014 at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Dorotha was born April 3, 1924 to Ralph and Mary Hannah (Stewart)...

Doris H. Gregory (Holland)

Doris H. Gregory (Holland)

May 24, 2014

 

Doris Gregory

 

 

Doris H. Gregory of Montrose Colorado passed away on Friday, May 24th,  2014 at the age of 96.

 She was born in Jerome Idaho on April 5th 1941 to Nelly and Darwin D. Holland.

She married the late Carl E. Gregory on Aug. 17th, 1940.

She gave birth to their son Dorwin in 1942.

Doris...