Obituaries

R. Orval Wilderson

R. Orval Wilderson

Mar 24, 2015

R. Orval Wilderson

July 3, 1935 ~ March 24, 2015

R. Orval Wilderson passed away March 24, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. Orval was born July 3, 1935 to Rufus Albert and Ruth Edna (Holiday) Wilderson in Dolores, Colorado. Orval spent most of his life in Arizona and Colorado. He graduated from Dolores High School before...

Lydia Francis Medina (Montague)

Lydia Francis Medina (Montague)

Mar 23, 2015

 

Lydia Medina

Lydia Francis (Montague) Reiner Medina, born May 24, 1943 – March 23, 2015

Lydia was born in Greeley Co. then moved with her family to Loma Co. and grew up on the western slope where she went to school in Fruita. She was married three times, the last to the love of her life John “Jackie, Poppy”...

Harry Lee Flack

Harry Lee Flack

Mar 21, 2015

 

Harry Lee Flack

May 27, 1916 ~ March 21,2015

 

Harry Lee Flack, State of Colorado Registered Professional Engineer # 2160-Retired, passed away March 21, 2015 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, Colorado.

Harry was born May 27, 1916 in a small farm house north of Ignacio, Colorado to William Lester Flack and Ella Marie (King).    Harry was...

Sid W. Collins

Sid W. Collins

Mar 21, 2015

 

Sid W. Collins

April 10, 1938 ~ March 21, 2015

Sidney (Sid) Warren Collins passed away on Saturday, March 21st, 2015. The son of Bert and Rose Collins, Sid was born in Montrose, Colorado on April 10th, 1938. Sid graduated from Montrose High School in 1956 where he enjoyed playing sports, playing the trumpet, and made many lifelong friends....

Hayden Scot Heinold

Hayden Scot Heinold

Mar 21, 2015

 

Hayden Scot Heinold

October 27, 1994 ~ March 21, 2015

 

Hayden Scot Heinold was born October 27th, 1994 In Grand Junction, Colorado, to his parents, Melinda and Levi Heinold.  Hayden was a happy baby and left this world as a happy man on March 21st, 2015.

Hayden started his life adventure wrapped snuggly against his mother’s chest while...

Beth Anne Weining (Hill)

Beth Anne Weining (Hill)

Mar 15, 2015

Beth Anne Weining, age 60 of Montrose died March 15, 2015.  Beth was born to William Harry and June Louise (Ware) Hill on June 1, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Beth married Jack Weining on May 4, 1997 and was previously married to William L. Pryor.  She was a member of Grace Community Church, and had a strong faith in THE...

Craig Gressman

Craig Gressman

Mar 15, 2015

 

Craig Gressman, 61, of Montrose, CO passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015 with his loving family by his side at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO.  Craig was born in Oakland, CA on February 24, 1954 to parents John James and Mary Elizabeth (Parker) Gressman. He was the middle child of their 5 children.  Craig graduated high...

Don Allen Weber

Don Allen Weber

Mar 12, 2015

 

Don Allen Weber

September 29, 1936 ~ March 12, 2015

 

Don Allen Weber, age 78, of Montrose, CO died Thursday March 12, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family after being diagnosed with ALS in August.

Don was born September 29, 1936 in a small farmhouse on Spring Creek Mesa. After the death of his mother,...

Mabel E. Gordon (Hampton)

Mabel E. Gordon (Hampton)

Mar 12, 2015

 

Mabel E. Gordon

August 27, 1915 ~ March 12, 2015

Mabel Elizabeth Gordon was born August 27, 1915 to Charles W. and Alma (Hays) Hampton in Montrose Colorado. She passed away March 12, 2015 and the age of “99 and some”. The oldest of 7 children, she grew up on the family farm south of Oak Grove. She remembers...

Jack Leroy Jaragoske

Jack Leroy Jaragoske

Mar 11, 2015

Jack LeRoy Jaragoske

December 28, 1936 – March 11, 2015

 

Jack LeRoy Jaragoske; age 78 of Montrose, Colorado, passed away March 11, 2015 at his home.  Jack was born December 28, 1936 to Roy J. Manworring and Ruby Jorgensen in Des Moines, Iowa.  He spent his childhood in Huron and Redfield, South Dakota and graduated from Redfield High School...

Margaret Marie Towner (Hals)

Margaret Marie Towner (Hals)

Mar 11, 2015

MARGARET MARIE TOWNER

December 16, 1925 ~ March 11, 2015

Margaret Marie Towner, 89 passed away March 11, 2015 in Alva, Oklahoma. Margaret was born December 16, 1925 in Rush City, Minnesota to Frederick William and Theresa (King) Hals. Margaret graduated from Rush City High School in 1943. Following graduation she worked for two years in St. Paul as a...

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....