Mary Anges Bland (Lent)

Mary Agnes Bland
April 12, 1921 ~ March 9, 2018
Mary Agnes Bland changed her address on the evening of March 9, 2018 to her heavenly home. She was born to Marion and Olive Lent on April 12, 1921 in Vona, Colorado. She was the youngest of five children. Mary met Bill Bland in 1936. They were married in 1941. They had a wonderful marriage. Mary is survived by three children; Eugene (Gay) Williams of Fruita, CO., Dottie McCoy, husband Tom is deceased of Hereford, Arizona, Janet Gail (Kevin) Jenkins of Montrose. Other survivors are grandchildren Mark, Gregg, Scott, Bob, Tommy, Paula (Jim,) Hinez and Nicole (Clint) Hyde; 12 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband and four siblings, son-in-law and a great-grandson.
Mary had many friends; Michiko Hitchcox, Winonna Powell and Joy Long were extra special and also out lived many. Her most favorite hobby was ceramics and she was very talented. Mary was a most amazing lady and she will dearly be missed. We sure do love you, and many cherished memories. Mary said if anyone shows up at her graveside service with a camera to call the police.
Graveside Services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 11:00 am at Valley Lawn Cemetery, south of Montrose with Pastor Buddy Cook officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to HopeWest Hospice, in memory of Mary Bland, 725 S. 4th Street, Montrose, Co. 81401. Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory.