Marie Gladys Rutherford (Krebs)

Marie Gladys Rutherford
July 15, 1929 ~ September 9, 2017

Marie was born July 15, 1929 to Leon and Bertha (Brower) Krebs in Cimarron, Colorado. Marie grew up in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School. On September 17, 1971 Marie married Lowell C. Rutherford in Carson City, Nevada. They were married nearly 20 years before Lowell’s passing in January of 1990. Marie spent 17 years working as a manager for Montgomery Wards in Walnut Creek, CA. After moving back to Montrose in the mid 80’s, she was the Director of Volunteers and Gift Shop Manager at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Marie enjoyed the wild life in Colorado, gardening, fishing, and camping. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society, Montrose County Historical Museum, the American Red Cross, and was also a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Marie is survived by her son Mel (Brenda) Bower of Montrose, CO; her daughter, June (Jim) Blackburn of Rocklin, CA; Step-son Gary (Ann) Rutherford of North San Juan, CA; Step-daughter Carole Rutherford of Oakland, CA; her sister Esther Schlaugher of Grand Junction, CO; six grandchildren, Kristi Carlin, Kelly (Ken) Berry, Trent (Robert) Bower, Bradley (Anita) Carlin, Gary (Ann) Rutherford, Carole Rutherford; and 12 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Leon A. and Bertha Krebs; her brother Leon O. Krebs; her sister Annie Gleason; and her husband Lowell Rutherford.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marie’s name to the Montrose Animal Protection Agency at P.O. Box 2009, Montrose, CO 81402. At Marie’s request cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.crippinfuneralhome.com.