Valeene "Val" Wilcox

Valeene “Val” Wilcox

December 1, 1927 – April 7, 2015

Long-time Montrose resident Valeene “Val” Wilcox passed away peacefully early Monday morning on April 7^th.  Val was born December 1^st , 1927 in Los Angeles, CA.  She lived at her home in Montrose until a few weeks ago when her health required a move to Heidi’s Chalet.  She was 87 years old.

During her childhood and young adult years, she worked in the early motion picture industry appearing in episodes of the Our Gang, Little Rascals, and even had the opportunity to work with Shirley Temple and Jimmy Durante.  After WWII, she met her husband Chris Wilcox who had returned from the Pacific and settled in Hollywood.

Her time in Montrose began in 1961 when the young family relocated to Western Colorado. She devoted her new life to raising her children, Arabian horses, and to her love of dancing where she started and owned the Montrose School of Ballet for many years.  During those years, she enjoyed working with Magic Circle Players where she choreographed the dance performances of many musical productions.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2004.  She is survived by her two sons, Eric and Chris Wilcox along with their wives Vickie and Terri all of Montrose.  She has one Granddaughter, Jessica Kendig (Wilcox) who is currently attending college in Kansas.

At Val’s request, cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.

Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home of Montrose.