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Kenneth Emil Norenberg

Kenneth Emil Norenberg

Jun 8, 2014

Kenneth Emil Norenberg, age 76, of Montrose, Co., died June 8, 2014 at his home.  A celebration of Kenneth’s life will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at  11:00 A.M. at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel.  The Service will conclude at the Chapel.  Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory, Montrose, Colorado

W. Gary Pope

W. Gary Pope

Jun 5, 2014

Longtime Montrose Resident, W. Gary Pope, age 69 passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 5, 2014 at his home with his beloved wife Nettie at his side.

Survivors include his wife Nettie of the family home.

At Gary’s request no services are planned at this time.

Cathy Ann Ledford

Cathy Ann Ledford

Jun 1, 2014

Cathy Ann Ledford earned her angel wings on June 1, 2014 after a heroic battle with cancer. She passed peacefully at her home with her family and loved ones surrounding her.

 Born August 8, 1957 in Ouray, Co to Oliver Fellin Jr. and Ramona Wilson and after her father’s passing, was raised by mom and dad, Ramona and Peter Klein....

Emma Louise Waller

Emma Louise Waller

May 28, 2014

Emma Louise Waller

July 17, 1955 ~ May 28, 2014

Emma Louise Waller, age 58, of Montrose, died May 28, 2014 at her home due to complication from ALS.  Emma was born July 17, 1955 to Frank and Gladys (Martin) Story in Birch Tree, Missouri.  They she spent her childhood and graduated from high school in Kansas City, Missouri.  Emma...

Gertrude (Trudy) Annette Gilbert (Mckellin)

Gertrude (Trudy) Annette Gilbert (Mckellin)

May 28, 2014

Gertrude (Trudy) Annette Gilbert

Trudy Gilbert, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Homestead in Montrose. Gertrude Annette “Trudy” Gilbert was born to Ira and Gertrude (Buss) McKellin on February 16, 1920 in Bethlehem, PA. She attended schools in Bethlehem and then worked for several years as a nanny. On December 14, 1939 she married Stanford D....

Ross G. Smith

Ross G. Smith

May 26, 2014

Ross G. Smith, 84, of Montrose, CO died unexpectedly of a ruptured aneurism on Monday, May 26, 2014.  Ross was born to Lewis W. Smith Sr., and Josie L. Glover on July 31, 1929 in Holly, Colo.  Ross had seven siblings; Thelma, Gertrude, Lewis Jr. (Smitty), Charles, Lorene, Kenneth and Keith who along with his parents preceded him in death.

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John E. Rumbaugh

John E. Rumbaugh

May 26, 2014

 

John Edward Rumbaugh

March 7, 1937 ~ May 26, 2014

John Edward Rumbaugh, age 77, of Montrose, passed away at home with his family by his side.  John was born March 7, 1937 to Fred and Gertrude (Reed) Rumbaugh at home on North Mesa in Montrose, Co.  John was raised and received his education in Montrose, graduating with the...

Dorotha M. (Hart-Erwin) Eades

Dorotha M. (Hart-Erwin) Eades

May 25, 2014

 

Dorotha M. (Hart-Erwin) Eades

 

April 3, 1924 – May 25, 2014

 

Dorotha M. (Hart-Erwin) Eades, age 90, of Sunrise Creek Assisted Living and formerly of Naturita took the Lord’s hand when he called her home on Sunday morning, May 25, 2014 at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Dorotha was born April 3, 1924 to Ralph and Mary Hannah (Stewart)...

Doris H. Gregory (Holland)

Doris H. Gregory (Holland)

May 24, 2014

 

Doris Gregory

 

 

Doris H. Gregory of Montrose Colorado passed away on Friday, May 24th,  2014 at the age of 96.

 She was born in Jerome Idaho on April 5th 1941 to Nelly and Darwin D. Holland.

She married the late Carl E. Gregory on Aug. 17th, 1940.

She gave birth to their son Dorwin in 1942.

Doris...

Kenneth L. Barnard

Kenneth L. Barnard

May 22, 2014

Kenneth L. Barnard, age 83, of Olathe, Colorado passed away early Thursday morning, May 22, 2014 at his home, with family present.  Survivors include his wife, Edna Barnard of the family home; son Steve (Jan) Barnard of Cedaredge, Colorado; daughters Debra (John) Holden of Olathe, Michele (Dan) Gresham of Delta, Colorado; sisters Pat Welton  and Lynn (Tom) Smith of Olathe;...

Phyllis Van Riper

Phyllis Van Riper

May 18, 2014

Phyllis Van Riper was born July 11, 1923 in Telluride, Colorado and passed away May 18, 2014 in her home in Montrose, Colorado.  She  was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Van Riper, her parents Adolph and Pearl Williams, and two sisters Bertha Turner and Betty McBride.

Surviving family members include her daughter Nancy (Ken) Shorter of Montrose,...

Patricia Morris (Prickett)

Patricia Morris (Prickett)

May 16, 2014

Patricia Morris, of Montrose passed away peacefully Friday, May 16, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction.

Patricia was born on October 28, 1931 in Grand Junction, Co to Riley & Grace (Haney) Prickett, Patricia spent her childhood, and attended school in Grand Junction, graduating with the class of 1949. She married Alvin Morris on February 11, 1971 in...

Hazel E. Spaven (Pierce)

Hazel E. Spaven (Pierce)

May 16, 2014

Hazel Pierce Spaven

  9/12/1915 – 5/16/2014

Hazel E. Pierce was born in her grandparents’ home in Troy, Pennsylvania to Mary E. Smith and Leslie Abner Pierce.  She and her brothers Kenneth and Glenn grew up in several small towns near Elmira, New York.  Hazel graduated with honors from Elmira Free Academy in 1933 and received a secretarial degree from Elmira...

Herbert Warner Mcgrath

Herbert Warner Mcgrath

May 14, 2014

 

Herbert Warner McGrath             June 22, 1922 ~ May 14, 2014

Herbert Warner McGrath, age 91, of Montrose, passed away May 14, 2014 at Colorow Care Center in Olathe, Colorado.  Herbert, the son of Herbert James and Edith Hazel Warner McGrath, was born June 2, 1922 at Bloomington, Illinois.  He spent his childhood in Bloomington, graduating from Bloomington High School. ...

Tracy Ann Weller (Ulibarri)

Tracy Ann Weller (Ulibarri)

May 13, 2014

 

Tracy Ann Ulibarri Weller

January 8, 1972 ~ May 13, 2014

 

Tracy Ann Ulibarri Weller, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at her home.  Tracy was born January 8, 1972 to Edward J. and Susan C. (Kimbrough) Ulibarri in Ventura, California.  She spent her childhood and received her education in Ventura.  Tracy went on...

Inola 'Nola' Klaire Gargus

Inola 'Nola' Klaire Gargus

May 12, 2014

Inola “Nola” Klaire Gargus

July 14, 1945 ~ May 12, 2014

 

Inola “Nola” Klaire Gargus of Montrose, Colo passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 after an illness at the age of 68.  She was born in Deadwood, S. Dak on July 14, 1945 to Quentin and Carrie Major.  She grew up in Montana and Spearfish, S. Dak.  Nola met...

Helen Haynes Toungate

Helen Haynes Toungate

May 9, 2014

Helen Haynes Toungate born January 28, 1933 in Merkel, Texas, passed away May 9, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Toungate.  Helen was known for her caring heart and her ability to always put others ahead of herself.  People of all ages were impacted by Helen’s love.  She was also independent.  Up until a month ago...

Isla Beatrice Miles (Kimberlin)

Isla Beatrice Miles (Kimberlin)

May 7, 2014



Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles

August 19, 1920 ~ May 7, 2014

 

Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles was born in Wray, Colorado, at the home of her grandparents, Charles and Ella Bolender, on August 19, 1920, to Reuben and Anna Kimberlin.  She lived with her grandparents while her parents.  When it was necessary for Isla to enroll in school, they...

Isla Beatrice Miles (Kimberlin)

Isla Beatrice Miles (Kimberlin)

May 7, 2014

 

Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles

 

August 19, 1920 ~ May 7, 2014

 

 

 

Isla Beatrice Kimberlin Miles was born in Wray, Colorado, at the home of her grandparents, Charles and Ella Bolender, on August 19, 1920, to Reuben and Anna Kimberlin.  She lived with her grandparents while her parents traveled and worked. When it was necessary for...

Reno Brown

Reno Brown

May 7, 2014

Reno Brown

July 31, 1916 ~ May 7, 2014

Reno was a true cowboy. A true cowboy is a honorable man with all the

virtues that every one respects and admires. He’s a man of his word and

when he shakes your hand and looks you in the eye you know things will

be right. He was...

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