Obituaries

Charlotte L. Cummings

Charlotte L. Cummings

Mar 11, 2015

Charlotte L. Cummings

April 8, 1921 ~ March 11, 2015

 

Charlotte L. Cummings, 93, passed away on March 11 in Montrose, where she had lived since 1966.

Charlotte was born in Denver and grew up in Leadville, CO, where she graduated from high school and met her husband of 64 years, Dick, who preceded her in death.  She was...

Marjorie Eilts (Frey)

Marjorie Eilts (Frey)

Mar 10, 2015

Marjorie “Sue” Eilts

February 15, 1941 ~ March 10, 2015

 

Marjorie Sue Eilts passed away March 10, 2015 at her home in Montrose, CO. Marjorie was born to Edward and Hazel (Hawkins) Frey on February 15, 1941 in Paonia, CO. She grew up in the Crawford, CO area. Following graduation from Crawford High School in 1951, Sue went to...

Glenn Robert Slayton

Glenn Robert Slayton

Mar 3, 2015

Glenn Robert Slayton passed away in Ridgway, CO., on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.  At Glenn request no services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home.

Donald Richard Lambuth

Donald Richard Lambuth

Mar 3, 2015

Donald Richard Lambuth

August 24, 1967 ~ March 3, 2015

OLATHE – husband, father and friend, Donald Richard Lambuth of Olathe, Colorado passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on March 3, 2015,  after an unexpected illness.  Donald was 47 years old.

Donald “Don” or “PeeWee”, as he was called by his family and friends.  He was born in Wheat Ridge,...

Forrest Raymond Christie

Forrest Raymond Christie

Feb 24, 2015

FORREST  RAYMOND  CHRISTIE

June 5, 1927     February 24, 2015

Forrest R. Christie, 87, died peacefully February 24, 2015, with family by his side.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rose Mary,  children Mark (Maureen) and Jill (Jeff) Hansen,  daughter-in-law Robin,  6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, brothers Howard (Bennie Belle),  Ralph (Kay),  sister Shirley Allies,  sister-in-law Mary,  brother-in-law Wilmer...

Fred Martin Reed Sr.

Fred Martin Reed Sr.

Feb 24, 2015

Fred Martin Reed Sr., age 86,  passed away February 24, 2015 at Willow Tree Care Center in Delta, Colorado.

A Graveside Interment Service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss, Colorado.

He is survived by his two sisters, Angie Hougen of Drumounds, TN; and Ermine Durfee of Grand Junction, CO; his...

Mary Jane 'Janie' Emert (Crist)

Mary Jane 'Janie' Emert (Crist)

Feb 19, 2015

 

Mary Jane ‘Janie’ Emert

“Home At Last”

July 7, 1921 ~ February 19, 2015

Mary Jane “Janie” Emert, age 93 of Montrose, Colorado passed away peacefully in her residence at Heidi’s Chateau, Thursday morning, February 19, 2015.  Mary Jane was born July 7, 1921 to Jesse P. and Catherine N. (Barndt) Crist in Ralphton, Pennsylvania, and where she spent...

Betty Ann Spadafora

Betty Ann Spadafora

Feb 19, 2015

 

Betty Ann Spadafora of Montrose, Colorado passed away peacefully at home Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the age of 81. Her steadfast Catholic faith and devotion were a constant in her life, most especially as her health deteriorated in the last few years. She was ready to greet the Lord and precious family members.

Betty Ann was born March...

Cynthia Ann Nelson

Cynthia Ann Nelson

Feb 12, 2015

 

Cynthia Ann Nelson

February 16, 1938 ~ February 12, 2015

Cynthia Ann Nelson, of Montrose, Colorado passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at her home, at the age of 76.  Cynthia was born February 16, 1938 in Sterling, Colorado.  Her parents, Horace and Esther (Patterson) Coats brought the family to Montrose in 1948, which included three brothers, John N....

Billy Don "Big" Carver

Billy Don "Big" Carver

Feb 9, 2015

 

Billy Don “Big” Carver

December 21, 1966 ~ February 9, 2015

Billy Don “Big” Carver, age 48, of Nucla, CO., who died from injuries sustained in an ATV accident in Nucla.  Billy was born December 21, 1966 to Preston Carver and Karen Anders in Carson City, Nevada.  The family moved to Nucla where Billy spent his childhood and graduated...

Richard L. Todd

Richard L. Todd

Feb 9, 2015

Richard L. “Dick” Todd of Montrose, CO joined the loving arms of our Lord on February 9, 2015 at the age of 79. He was born December 11, 1935 and was the 4th of 5 sons of John and Dorothy Davis Todd of Hotchkiss, Colorado.   The Todds were ranchers in the Crawford/Hotchkiss area and Dick spent much of his childhood...

Jimmie Joe Dixon

Jimmie Joe Dixon

Feb 8, 2015

Jimmie Joe Dixon

June 19, 1932 ~ February 8, 2015

 

Jimmie Joe Dixon, 82, USN retired, passed away peacefully February 8, 2015 at the San Juan Living Center, Montrose, Co.  Jimmie was born June 19, 1932 is Centerville, Iowa to Frank and Gwelda  Helme Dixon.  They precede him in death.

He is survived by his cousin, Shannon Shore Howell...

Helen L. Witcher

Helen L. Witcher

Feb 7, 2015

 

Helen L. Witcher

July 21, 1917 ~ February 7, 2015

Helen L. Witcher, age 97, of Montrose took the Lord’s hand when he called on Saturday morning, February 7, 2015 at Sunrise Creek Assisted Living in Montrose.  Helen was born July 21, 1917 to Lon and Lillie (Burt) Gilbert, on a farm near Sharon, Oklahoma.  She grew up in...

Catherine H. Crisp

Catherine H. Crisp

Feb 6, 2015

 

Catherine H. Crisp

November 23, 1924 ~ February 6, 2015

 

Catherine H. Crisp, age 90, of Montrose died February 6, 2015 at her home.  Catherine was born November 23, 1924 to Carl B. and Anna Matilda (Lang) Hobe in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.  She spent her childhood in Pittsburg, before moving to Phoenix, Arizona where she graduated high school, then...

Raymond James

Raymond James

Feb 4, 2015

Raymond James, age 84, of Clifton, Colorado passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at  the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Raymond is survived by his wife, Doloris of 59 years; two sons, David James of Grand Junction, Doran James of Wyoming; three grandsons, Cameron of Arizona, Garrett and Gavin of Wyoming; five sisters, Donna Gardner of Grand Junction,...

Evelyn Doris Tyler (Atchley)

Evelyn Doris Tyler (Atchley)

Feb 4, 2015

 

Evelyn Doris Tyler

July 23, 1929 ~ February 4, 2015

 

Evelyn Doris Tyler, age 85, of Montrose, Colorado passed away February 4, 2015 at the HopeWest Hospice Center in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Evelyn was born July 23, 1929 to Bryan and Gertrude (Kelsay) Atchley in Delta, Colorado.  She was previously married to Homer Murphy, and Glenn Tyler who...

Brian Torp

Brian Torp

Feb 4, 2015

 

Brian “Bri Guy” Torp passed away February 4, 2015 at San Juan Living Center in Montrose, CO.

Brian was born April 28, 1960, and is the oldest son of Richard and Ina Faye Torp.  Brian is well-known for his appreciation of travel, music, craft beers and festivals. He worked for over 20 years as a slope side photographer at...

Leola L. Allison

Leola L. Allison

Feb 3, 2015

Leola L. Allison

November 12, 1916 ~ February 3, 2015

Leola Lloyd Allison, 98, of Montrose Colorado passed away on February 3, 2015 at Sunrise Creek Assisted Living.

Leola was born November 12, 1916 in Sauquoit, New York, daughter of Helen Merrill and Wells Lynn Lloyd.  She graduated from Syracuse University, School of Nursing in 1937.  Leola married Charles Stewart...

Lois Veo

Lois Veo

Feb 1, 2015

 

Lois Marie Veo passed away February 1, 2015 at Heidi’s Chateau. She was 84 years old. Lois was born December 15, 1930 in Montrose, CO to Robert and Pearl Carnal. She grew up in the Ridgway area and attended school by riding there on her little horse, Lady. She married Richard “Dick” Veo, Novemeber25, 1948 at the ranch in...

Donald D. Davis

Donald D. Davis

Feb 1, 2015

Donald D. Davis

Donald D. Davis passed away February 1, 2015 at Montrose Memorial Hospital with his loving wife by his side. There will be no services held at this time.

Donald was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on March 5, 1937 to John and Eva (Schale) Davis. He spent most of his childhood in Arkansas and Colorado, but graduated...