Kenneth L. Barnard
May 22, 2014
Kenneth L. Barnard, age 83, of Olathe, Colorado passed away early Thursday morning, May 22, 2014 at his home, with family present. Survivors include his wife, Edna Barnard of the family home; son Steve (Jan) Barnard of Cedaredge, Colorado; daughters Debra (John) Holden of Olathe, Michele (Dan) Gresham of Delta, Colorado; sisters Pat Welton and Lynn (Tom) Smith of Olathe;...
Phyllis Van Riper
May 18, 2014
Phyllis Van Riper was born July 11, 1923 in Telluride, Colorado and passed away May 18, 2014 in her home in Montrose, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Van Riper, her parents Adolph and Pearl Williams, and two sisters Bertha Turner and Betty McBride.
Surviving family members include her daughter Nancy (Ken) Shorter of Montrose,...
Hazel E. Spaven (Pierce)
May 16, 2014
Hazel Pierce Spaven
9/12/1915 – 5/16/2014
Hazel E. Pierce was born in her grandparents’ home in Troy, Pennsylvania to Mary E. Smith and Leslie Abner Pierce. She and her brothers Kenneth and Glenn grew up in several small towns near Elmira, New York. Hazel graduated with honors from Elmira Free Academy in 1933 and received a secretarial degree from Elmira...
Patricia Morris (Prickett)
May 16, 2014
Patricia Morris, of Montrose passed away peacefully Friday, May 16, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction.
Patricia was born on October 28, 1931 in Grand Junction, Co to Riley & Grace (Haney) Prickett, Patricia spent her childhood, and attended school in Grand Junction, graduating with the class of 1949. She married Alvin Morris on February 11, 1971 in...
Herbert Warner Mcgrath
May 14, 2014
Herbert Warner McGrath June 22, 1922 ~ May 14, 2014
Herbert Warner McGrath, age 91, of Montrose, passed away May 14, 2014 at Colorow Care Center in Olathe, Colorado. Herbert, the son of Herbert James and Edith Hazel Warner McGrath, was born June 2, 1922 at Bloomington, Illinois. He spent his childhood in Bloomington, graduating from Bloomington High School. ...
Tracy Ann Weller (Ulibarri)
May 13, 2014
Tracy Ann Ulibarri Weller
January 8, 1972 ~ May 13, 2014
Tracy Ann Ulibarri Weller, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at her home. Tracy was born January 8, 1972 to Edward J. and Susan C. (Kimbrough) Ulibarri in Ventura, California. She spent her childhood and received her education in Ventura. Tracy went on...
Inola 'Nola' Klaire Gargus
May 12, 2014
Inola “Nola” Klaire Gargus
July 14, 1945 ~ May 12, 2014
Inola “Nola” Klaire Gargus of Montrose, Colo passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 after an illness at the age of 68. She was born in Deadwood, S. Dak on July 14, 1945 to Quentin and Carrie Major. She grew up in Montana and Spearfish, S. Dak. Nola met...
Helen Haynes Toungate
May 9, 2014
Helen Haynes Toungate born January 28, 1933 in Merkel, Texas, passed away May 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Toungate. Helen was known for her caring heart and her ability to always put others ahead of herself. People of all ages were impacted by Helen’s love. She was also independent. Up until a month ago...
Isla Beatrice Miles (Kimberlin)
May 7, 2014
Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles
August 19, 1920 ~ May 7, 2014
Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles was born in Wray, Colorado, at the home of her grandparents, Charles and Ella Bolender, on August 19, 1920, to Reuben and Anna Kimberlin. She lived with her grandparents while her parents traveled and worked. When it was necessary for...
Robert L. Jay
May 7, 2014
Robert L. Jay, age 60, of Ridgway, Colorado passed away peacefully at home in Ridgway, Co. surrounded by family on May 7, 2014, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born to Robert B. and JoAnn Jay September 28th, 1954 in St. Charles, Illinois where he lived for 60 years before moving to Ridgway, Co., in September...
Isla Beatrice Miles (Kimberlin)
May 7, 2014
Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles
August 19, 1920 ~ May 7, 2014
Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles was born in Wray, Colorado, at the home of her grandparents, Charles and Ella Bolender, on August 19, 1920, to Reuben and Anna Kimberlin. She lived with her grandparents while her parents. When it was necessary for Isla to enroll in school, they...
Reno Brown
May 7, 2014
Reno Brown
July 31, 1916 ~ May 7, 2014
Reno was a true cowboy. A true cowboy is a honorable man with all the
virtues that every one respects and admires. He’s a man of his word and
when he shakes your hand and looks you in the eye you know things will
be right. He was...
Natalie D. Bowen
May 5, 2014
Natalie D. Bowen
February 22, 1938 – May 5, 2014
Natalie D. Bowen, age 76, of Montrose, Colo. died May 5, 2014 at her home. Natalie was born February 22, 1938 to Frank O. and Eliza L. (Tyson) in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. She spent her childhood in Hazelton, New York, and Los Angeles, California. Natalie graduated from Westchester High School in...
Katherine Louise Hoover (Mccann)
May 5, 2014
Katherine Louise Hoover, age 96, of Delta, Colorado passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Katherine was born September 13, 1917 to William Francis and Martha Belle (Murray) McCann Sr. in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
She was an Executive Secretary of Western General Insurance for many years prior to her retirement. Katherine was a proud...
Elizabeth Mary Avila (Vigil)
May 4, 2014
Elizabeth Mary Avila, age 79, of Olathe, Colorado died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Valley Manor Care Center. Elizabeth was born July 13, 1933 to Joe A. and Estella O. (Lovato) Vigil. She spent her childhood in Center and Hotchkiss, Colorado before moving to Montrose where she made her home until her time of death. Elizabeth was employed at Valley...
Benita Cordova
May 3, 2014
Benita Cordova, a lifelong resident of Montrose passed away May 3, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Benita was born August 25, 1925 to Jose Romaldo Chavez and Maria Anita (Madrid) Chavez. She was the eldest of ten children.
Benita married Charles (Chuck) Cordova, the love of her life, on December 8, 1947. They were married at Saint...
Marion Gene Jeffcoat
May 3, 2014
Marion Gene Jeffcoat, 85, of Montrose, passed away on May 3rd under hospice care. He was born March 24, 1929 in Aubrey, Texas to Walter & Edna Jeffcoat.
Marion was preceded in death by his father, Walter, his mother, Edna, his sisters Alma, Hassie, Adell and Lena; brothers Jack, W.E. and Bobby and great grandson Adam Jeffcoat.
He...
Maurice E. Wheeler
May 1, 2014
Maurice E. Wheeler
October 7, 1928 ~ May 1, 2014
Maurice E. Wheeler, of Montrose died May 1, 2014 at his home. Maurice was born October 7, 1928 to Fred and Vera (Kelly) Wheeler in Newton, Iowa. He received his education and graduated high school in Newton. Maurice served his country in the United States...
Clifford Henry Wolfe
Apr 30, 2014
Clifford Henry Wolfe, age 55, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2014, surrounded by family at his home in Montrose, Colorado. Clifford was born on June 1, 1958 in La Junta, Colorado. His parents were Kenneth and Jacqueline Wolfe. Cliff grew up on a farm near Sugar City, Colorado.
Cliff married Barbara Groves in 1976; after spending a few years...
Esther M. Gale (Myers)
Apr 26, 2014
Esther M. Gale
April 18. 1934 ~ April 26, 2014
Esther Gale, 80, passed away in her home on April 26, 2014. Esther Lee Myers, the only child of John Henry and Edith May Myers, was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. She married Kenneth Gale in 1952 in Ogden and, after living in San Antonio, Texas and Scottsbluff,...
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