Obituaries

Clara George (Kraus)

Clara George (Kraus)

Feb 21, 2016

 

Clara George, age 88, of Montrose, passed peacefully at her home on February 21, 2016, surrounded by her family.

Clara was born to Jake (Sr.) and Marie Kraus on June 29, 1927, in St Croix Falls, Wisconsin.  While she was still a toddler the family moved to Delta, Colorado.  Clara attended local schools and graduated from Montrose High School. ...

Elizabeth Bridges (Clason)

Elizabeth Bridges (Clason)

Feb 19, 2016

 

Elizabeth Bridges

March 20, 1928 ~ February 19, 2016

 

Elizabeth “Betty” Bridges of Montrose, Colorado went to live with her Heavenly Father peacefully on February 19, 2016.

Betty was born to Oren Cecil and Elsie Pearl (McCray) Clason in La Junta, Colorado on March 20, 1928. Betty would have been 88 years old in March.

Betty was raised...

Harry Edward Edmond

Harry Edward Edmond

Feb 15, 2016

 

Harry Edward Edmond, age 83,  lifetime Montrose resident, died February 15, 2016 at his home.  Harry was born August 15, 1932 to Alfred and Mary Ruth (Evans) in Montrose, Colorado.  He spent his childhood and graduated high school in Montrose.  Harry married Eloida Jean Fisk on December 18, 1960.  She preceded him in death in June 30, 1998 in...

Lorene M Wiseman (Covert)

Lorene M Wiseman (Covert)

Feb 15, 2016

  Lorene M. Wiseman April 27, 1923- February 15, 2016

Lorene M. Wiseman was born April 27, 1923 to Melvin and Edna May (Bostock) Covert in Gibbon, Nebraska, where she spent her childhood and graduated from high school. She went on to college at Western Slope Cosmetology in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Lorene married Orie K. Wiseman on October 4,1944 in Cheyenne,...

Shirley Louise Sutphen (Baker)

Shirley Louise Sutphen (Baker)

Feb 15, 2016

 

Shirley Louise Sutphen

October 2, 1935 ~ February 15, 2016

Shirley Louise (Baker) (Patrick) Sutphen was born on 2 October 1935 in Garden City, Kansas to Emerson and Emily (Hinkle) Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as a step-grandson, Nicholas Marcon. Shirley was raised in the mining town of Stone City, Pueblo County, Colorado,...

Gerald (Jerry) Dean Fleming

Gerald (Jerry) Dean Fleming

Feb 15, 2016

 

Gerald Dean (Jerry) Fleming

June 9, 1961 ~ February 15, 2016

Gerald Dean “Bird Man” Fleming, age 54, of Colona, Colorado died February 15, 2016 at his home.  Gerald was born June 9, 1961 to mother, Barbara Foster and father, John Gerald Fleming in Denver, Colorado.  He spent his childhood and received his education in Denver graduating from West...

Carmelita Martinez

Carmelita Martinez

Feb 15, 2016

 

August 23, 1969 ~ February 15, 2016

Carmelita was a loving mother to Cheyenne and David.  She was the sister to Andy, Herman, Barbara and Donna and was preceded in death by her parents Juan and Sadie Martinez.

Although we will always miss Irene, we are comforted by the fact that she received her wings and is now a...

Faye Fresques (Gallegos)

Faye Fresques (Gallegos)

Feb 14, 2016

 

Faye Fresques

Born 12-3-1922 Deceased February 14, 2016

Faye Fresques passed peacefully with her family at her side on February 14, 2016, at age 93, in Montrose, CO.  Faye was born Maria Fedelina Gallegos, on December 3, 1922 to her parents Cirilio Gallegos and Elsie Struck in Del Norte, CO.  A total of six siblings completed the family. She...

Josephine Augustina White (Mills)

Josephine Augustina White (Mills)

Feb 13, 2016

Josephine Augustina White

October 30, 1934 ~ February 13, 2016

 

Josephine “Jo” Augustina White, passed away February 13, 2016 at her residence in Montrose, Colorado at the age of 81. Josephine was born October 30, 1934 to William Edgar and Augustina (Archuletta) Mills in Gunnison, Colorado. Jo’s mother Augustina passed away on April 6, 1936 to influenza. Jo was...

Livia Voehringer (Fedrizzi)

Livia Voehringer (Fedrizzi)

Feb 12, 2016

Livia Voehringer

September 21, 1925 ~ February 12, 2016

Livia Voehringer, age 90, of Montrose, passed away at Sunrise Creek Assisted Living in Montrose, Colorado.  Livia Voehringer, was born September 21, 1925 in Silverton, Colorado to Alfred and Ida (Bassetti) Fedrizzi. Livia spent her childhood and graduated from Silverton High School.  She married Emil Voehringer on June 2, 1946 in...

Arlene M Clark (Humphrey)

Arlene M Clark (Humphrey)

Feb 8, 2016

Arlene M. Clark

June 23, 1926 ~ February 8, 2016

 

Arlene M. Clark of Grand Junction passed away February 8th, 2016 at Larchwood Inn where she made her home for the past four years. She was born on June 23, 1926 in Sutherland, Nebraska to Floyd and Nina (Wilcott) Humphrey.

Arlene graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1947...

Emma Lou Gist (Hamilton)

Emma Lou Gist (Hamilton)

Feb 5, 2016

 

Emma Lou Gist

Emma Lou Hamilton Gist was called home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2016. Lou was born in Beaver, Utah on April 19, 1921 to Alexander R. Hamilton and Mittie Barnett Hamilton.  She was raised and attended school in Beaver until the age of 14 when her mother passed away.  Therefater, she, her father...

Jimmy Eugene Armour

Jimmy Eugene Armour

Feb 3, 2016

Jimmy Eugene Armour

June 13, 1947 ~ February 3, 2016

Jimmy Eugene Armour, age 68, passed away in his home on February 3, 2016, after a lengthy illness with loved ones at his side.  Jimmy was born June 13, 1947 to Jesse James Armour and Virginia Kay Armour in Montrose, CO.  He attended Montrose schools and graduated in 1965.  He...

Sharon Boddy (Hadley)

Sharon Boddy (Hadley)

Feb 3, 2016

 

Sharon Boddy

 

Those who have met Sharon describe her as infectiously beautiful and full of life.  She was an exceptionally selfless and generous woman. Sharon was taken from us too early at the age of 60, after a long battle with breast cancer. She fought vibrantly and with incredible strength that inspired everyone.

Sharon was born Sharon Hadley...

Wayne J Thompson

Wayne J Thompson

Feb 2, 2016

 

Wayne J. Thompson , age 92, of Montrose, Colorado died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Montrose Memorial Hospital, and the last of his large family.  Wayne was born April 27, 1923 to Wayne and Anna Bell (Hicks) Thompson Marceline, Missouri.  There he spent his childhood and graduated high school in Keytsville, Missouri.  He served his country in the United...

Boyd Murphy Jr.

Boyd Murphy Jr.

Feb 2, 2016

Boyd Murphy Jr.

July 24, 1931 ~ February 2, 2016

 

Boyd was born in Battleship, West Virginia, July 24, 1931. When he was 17 he married Helen Josephine Toler who was 15. They had 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. They shared 36 years together before Helen’s passing in 1989.

Boyd lived and worked in lots of...

Roy E Young

Roy E Young

Jan 30, 2016

 

Roy E Young, age 93, of Montrose a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother died Saturday January 30, 2016 at Valley Manor Care Center.

Roy Young, the son of Willis and Mae (Kimsey) was born July 26, 1922, in Hesperus Colorado where he was raised, received his education and grew to adulthood.

On March 23, 1943 Roy was...

Leroy C Kiser

Leroy C Kiser

Jan 28, 2016

 

Leroy C. Kiser, 79, of Montrose, CO went to be with the Lord on January 28th, 2016.

Leroy was born on April 15th, 1936 in Fittstown, Oklahoma to Cecil and Louise (Dotson) Kiser.  During his childhood he spent time in both Colorado and Louisiana.  He attended Montrose High School, Class of 1955.  Leroy was stationed in Germany while serving...

Eleanor G Savoy (Gough)

Eleanor G Savoy (Gough)

Jan 27, 2016

Eleanor G. Savoy

September 4, 1934 ~ January 27, 2016

 

Eleanor G. Savoy, age 81, of Montrose died peacefully Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Montrose Memorial Hospital.  Eleanor was born September 4, 1934 to Herbert and Maude (Hoyt) Gough in Mapleton, Maine.  There she received her education and graduated high school.

Eleanor married Maynard J. Savoy on June...

Mary Abramo (Massarotti)

Mary Abramo (Massarotti)

Jan 26, 2016

Mary Abramo

Loving Mother – Always with a sweet smile

November 13, 1918 ~ January 26, 2016

 

Mary Abramo, a lifetime resident of Montrose, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at her home with her daughter and son at her side.  She was 97 years old.

Mary, the daughter of John Massarotti and Adelina (DeJulio) Massarotti was born on November...