Josephine Augustina White (Mills)

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 only 18 months old and was then raised by her grandmother Tillie Archuletta in Gunnison. Jo attended Western State College in Gunnison before marrying Leland Eugene “Gene” Brashers until Gene’s.

Jo was also married to Billie Joe “B.J.” White till B.J passing in Nov 1990. Jo lived all over Colorado in places such as Montrose, Gunnison, Monte Vista, and Farmington, New Mexico. Jo was a devote catholic, and was involved in the National Association of Legal Secretaries. She enjoyed crocheting, crosswords, reading, and embroidery. She was an awesome cook, and doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jo is survived by her sons Ricardo “Rick” Brashers of Montrose, CO, Edgar “Ed” (Yvonne) Brashers of Colorado Springs, CO, Donald “Don” Brashers of Montrose, CO; her daughters Theresa “Teri” Reule of Winston Salem, NC, Anna Victoria “Vickie” Johnson of Montrose, CO; her brothers Roy Archuletta of Gunnison, CO and Andy Archuletta of Grand Junction, CO; her sisters Grace Archuletta of Gunnison, CO, and Tressia Archuletta of Gunnison, CO; 14 Grandchildren; and 9 Great Grandchildren.

Jo is preceded in death by her grandparents Andrew and Tillie Archuletta; her parents William and Augustina Mills; her brothers Memacio, Gilbert, Lou; and her sister Florence.

Memorial contributions may be made to HopeWest Hospice at 725 South 4th Street, Montrose, CO 81401. There will be a Funeral Service for Jo at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. burial will follow at Grand View Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Grand View Cemetery.