Obituaries

James Jarvis

James Jarvis

Apr 7, 2016

 

James “The Legend” Jarvis July 7, 1945 passed away April 7, 2016

 

Jarvis, or “Jimmy” was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Howard and Edna Jarvis. He was their fourth child in a family of 6 children. His love of adventure and wildlife lead him to become the owner of Jim Jarvis Outfitting Service, and a well-known and highly...

Chrisma C Nygaard

Chrisma C Nygaard

Mar 31, 2016

Chrisma C. Nygaard, age 88, of Ouray, Colorado died March 31, 2016 at Montrose Memorial Hospital.  Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, in Montrose is assisting the family.

William E Blueher

William E Blueher

Mar 29, 2016

William E. Blueher, age 64, of Telluride, Colorado died March 29, 2016 at his Home.  Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory in Montrose, is assisting the family.

Melvin Gilbert Brooks

Melvin Gilbert Brooks

Mar 29, 2016

 

Melvin Gilbert Brooks

April 20, 1924 ~ March 29, 2016

Melvin Gilbert Brooks, a resident of Montrose, Colorado since 1967, died Tuesday morning, March 29, 2016 at Valley Manor Care Center at the age of 91.  Melvin, the son of Melvin G. Brooks Sr., and Lillian (Nagel) Brooks was born on April 20, 1924 in Flushing, New York.  He...

Donna Mae Hawks (Wuokila)

Donna Mae Hawks (Wuokila)

Mar 23, 2016

 

Donna Mae Hawks

April 29, 1943 ~ March 23, 2016

 

Our Dearest Mom

Donna Mae Hawks went Home to her Heavenly Father, March 23, 2016 after a brief illness. Donna will be missed by a large family and many, many friends. She lived her life to its fullest and touched many lives with her kindness and love. She...

Donald Dennis Tunget

Donald Dennis Tunget

Mar 18, 2016

 

Donald Dennis Tunget

January 21, 1948 ~ March 18, 2016

Donald Dennis Tunget passed away on March 18, 2016 at his home in Olathe, Colorado.  He was 68 years old.  Don was born in Montrose, Colorado on January 21, 1948 to Evelyn Pettis Tunget and Chester Tunget.  The Family moved to the present home site in Olathe when he...

Joseph Edward Schmidt

Joseph Edward Schmidt

Mar 16, 2016

 

Joseph Edward Schmidt

February 26, 1974 ~ March 16, 2016

 

Joseph (Joey) Edward Schmidt unexpectedly passed away on March 16, 2016. He was born February 26, 1974 to Davie Schmidt and Patsy Anstine. He married Crystal Schell on March 7, 2001. Joe and Crystal moved to Farmington, New Mexico so Joe could follow his career in golf. Golf...

Lucille M Tyrrell (Hardie)

Lucille M Tyrrell (Hardie)

Mar 15, 2016

 

Lucille M. Tyrrell Obituary

 

Long time Montrose resident Lucille Mae Tyrrell, age 98, peacefully passed away in hospice care at Valley Manor Care Center on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Lucille was a familiar face around Montrose with her daughter Lu Anne Tyrrell at her side, pushing her cart with her little dog Gidget in the basket, greeting friends...

Albert P. Martinez

Albert P. Martinez

Mar 13, 2016

 

 

Albert P. Martinez

June 27, 1927 ~ March 13, 2016

Albert P. Martinez, age 88, of Olathe, Colorado, died peacefully at home with his wife and family present on March 13, 2016.  Albert was born June 27, 1927 to Patrick and Helen ( Chacon) Martinez at Villa Grove, Colorado.  There he spent his childhood and received his education. ...

John Oleen Marble

John Oleen Marble

Mar 12, 2016

John Oleen Marble

December 31, 1986 ~ March 12, 2016

 

John Oleen Marble, age 29, of Redvale, Colorado, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 12, 2016.  John was born December 31, 1986 to Curtis and Pamela (Hadden) Marble at Stone, Idaho.

John’s family moved to Nucla, Colorado, where he received his education and graduated high school.  He married Hollie Marie...

Marcella (Marcy) A. Triplett (Zeman)

Marcella (Marcy) A. Triplett (Zeman)

Mar 12, 2016

 

 

 

Marcella (Marcy) A. Triplett

Oct. 24, 1937 – March 12, 2016

 

Marcella (Marcy) A. Triplett passed away peacefully at the Homestead on March 12 with her husband by her side. She was born and raised in a rural farming area near the small town of Rolfe, Iowa. Parents were Charles and Agnes (Hotovec) Zeman, she being...

Billie Jo Rash (Lane)

Billie Jo Rash (Lane)

Mar 11, 2016

 

Billie Jo Rash

April 18, 1925 ~ March 11, 2016

 

Billie Jo (Lane) Rash, of Montrose passed away March 11, 2016 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose at the age of 90.  Billie Jo was born April 18, 1925 to Early Douglas and Hester (Buffington) Lane in Terrell, Texas where she also spent her childhood and received...

Donald Duane Binder

Donald Duane Binder

Mar 11, 2016

Donald Duane Binder

Don Binder died in his home in Montrose on March 11.

Don was born to Adolph and Eleanor (Pfannanstiel) Binder, near Munjor, Kansas on August 3, 1939. He grew up on the family farm and dairy near Hays, Kansas.  He enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving in the Philippines and Okinawa and was honorably discharged in 1960.

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Marion D. Cutler (King)

Marion D. Cutler (King)

Mar 8, 2016

 

Marion D. Cutler

October 3, 1925 ~ March 8, 2016

Marion D. Cutler, age 90, of Montrose, passed away March 8, 2016 at her home.  Marion was born October 3, 1925 to Andrew and Clara (Stieger) King in Bucyrus, Ohio.  This is where she spent her childhood and school years.

Marion was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in...

Ethel "Tinker" Isabell Atkinson (Sims)

Ethel "Tinker" Isabell Atkinson (Sims)

Mar 2, 2016

 

Ethel “Tinker” Isabell Atkinson

July 28, 1955 ~ March 2, 2016

 

Ethel Isabell “Tinker” Atkinson, 60, passed away March 2, 2016 in the comforts of her home in Montrose, Colorado. Ethel was born July 28, 1955 to Lloyd and Marjory (Griffith) Sims in Lamar, Colorado. Ethel graduated from Sargent High School before marrying the love of her life...

Norma "Leann" Hammon (Jacobson)

Norma "Leann" Hammon (Jacobson)

Mar 1, 2016

 

Norma “LeAnn” Hammon

June 17, 1953 ~ March 1, 2016

 

LeAnn Hammon, 62, of Montrose joined the Lord and her soulmate on March 1, 2016 at Montrose Memorial Hospital.

LeAnn was born on June 17, 1953. She was the daughter of Peter “Jake” and Norma “Jean” Jacobson (Stewart). She was born in McCook, Nebraska. She went to Duchene...

Douglas M Garner

Douglas M Garner

Feb 29, 2016

 

Douglas M. Garner

1936 ~ 2016

Douglas M. Garner died surrounded by family at the Sunrise Creek Nursing Home in Montrose, Colorado on February 29, 2016 at the age of 80.

Doug is survived by his wife Maxine (Aspaas) of Montrose, Three sons, Jim (Kristi) of Montrose, Mark (Terry) Garner of Seminole, Texas and Max Garner of Anchorage, Alaska,...

Jeanette Marie Mckinney-Schmid (Strong)

Jeanette Marie Mckinney-Schmid (Strong)

Feb 24, 2016

Jeanette Marie McKinney-Schmid passed away in the comfort of her home Wednesday morning, February 24, 2016 at the young age of 68, just 2 days prior to her 69th birthday.  Born to Merle and Jane Strong in Galesburg, Illinois, she was the oldest of 3 girls.  At 12 years old, she and her family moved west to Inglewood, California.  After...

Treva Jerrlene Burns (Young)

Treva Jerrlene Burns (Young)

Feb 23, 2016

 

Treva Jerrlene Burns

December 29, 1930 ~ February 23, 2016

 

Treva Jerrlene Burns passed away February 23, 2016 at San Juan Living Center in Montrose, Colorado. Treva was born December 29, 1930 in Pea Green, Colorado to Elmer Elvoid and Zelma Avada (Rosseter) Young. Treva grew up in Colorado and California, where she met the love of her...

Uleta Fisk Hopkins

Uleta Fisk Hopkins

Feb 22, 2016

Uleta Fisk Hopkins

September 14, 1936 ~ February 22, 2016

Uleta Fisk Hopkins, of Olathe, Colorado passed away February 22, 2016 at Colorow Care Center in Olathe, at the age of 79.  Uleta was born September 14, 1936 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.  In 1946 and the age of 10, her family moved to Olathe, and she graduated as Valedictorian from...