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Paul Lee Harrison, Jr.

Paul Lee Harrison, Jr.

Feb 26, 2019

 

Paul Lee Harrison Jr, 64 of Montrose, Colorado passed on February 26th, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction Colorado.

He was born to Paul Sr and Dorothy Harrison on November 12th, 1954 in Pleasanton Texas. Paul served in the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam War.

Paul married Sheila Boyd on May 28th, 1983....

Wanda Marie Bell (Castberg)

Wanda Marie Bell (Castberg)

Feb 26, 2019

 

Wanda Marie Bell passed away February 26, 2019 at Valley Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 09, 1923 to Elmer and Victoria Castberg in Montrose Colorado. She married the late John J. Bell January 03, 1947. Together they owned and operated Lillys Nursing Home while receiving their nursing degrees. She continued working in nursing homes until her retirement....

Bonnie Lou Murphy (Markham)

Bonnie Lou Murphy (Markham)

Feb 23, 2019

Bonnie Lou Markham Murphy

September, 1925 to February, 2019

Bonnie Murphy went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully with her loving family at her side at her home in Montrose Saturday, February 23rd.

Bonnie was born in Buffalo, Kansas. She lived in Garnett, Kansas in her early childhood then moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she graduated...

John C Pladson

John C Pladson

Feb 23, 2019

John C Pladson

John Cochrane Pladson was born June 2, 1954, to Hale and Frances Pladson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The youngest of four siblings, he spent his youth working with his hands and learning the carpentry trade from his father. He was introduced to the guitar by his brother-in- law, Bob Hatlestad, and playing the guitar and singing...

Theodore Benito Bercillio

Theodore Benito Bercillio

Feb 22, 2019

Theodore Benito Bercillio was born October 13, 1939 to Martin Bercillio and Angie Duran in Monte Vista Co.

Ben enjoyed working on cars, painting, and dancing. He loved to cook for others and his specialty was homemade chips, salsa, tortillas and sopillas. He loved visiting Monte Vista and had dreams of going to the Royal Gorge one more time. He...

Mary R Sanderford (Coleman)

Mary R Sanderford (Coleman)

Feb 16, 2019

Mary Sanderford Obituary

Mary Ruth (Coleman) Sanderford passed away on February 16th at home.  Mary was born July 26, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK to Bill and Sylva Coleman. She grew up in Tulsa with her two sisters, Robin Barrett and Becky Moore and favorite brother, Bob Coleman.   Mary was baptized in the First Christian Church in Wewoka, OK and...

Marjorie M Hecht (Mingus)

Marjorie M Hecht (Mingus)

Feb 13, 2019

Marjorie M. Hecht born June 10, 1932, in Montrose Colorado, to Glenn and Hazel Mingus.  She and her 5 siblings were raised by their single mother Hazel.  Marjorie passed away February 13, 2019 at Valley Manor Care Center Memory Unit.

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Marjorie’s life is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Monday Feb. 18, 2019 at Montrose...

Wilma Willson

Wilma Willson

Feb 13, 2019

Wilma Willson

January 20, 1937 ~ February 13, 2019

Wilma Willson 82, of Montrose, Colorado passed away peacefully February 13, 2019 at San Juan Living Center, after a sudden illness.

Wilma married Ralph Willson and enjoyed 49 years together. They enjoyed camping and many outdoor activities with close friends. Ralph passed away in 2006 while they resided in Mesa, Az.,...

William Strickland Rice, Jr.

William Strickland Rice, Jr.

Feb 10, 2019

William Strickland Rice, Jr.

May 4, 1933-February 10, 2019

 

William S. Rice Jr. age 85 of Cimarron, Colorado passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019

In Valley Manor Nursing Home in Montrose, Colorado.

William was born May 4, 1933 in Hereford, Texas spending most of his young life in Hereford. He married Jeannie Scarborough on February 8, 1952. They...

Georgetta Rae Dougherty

Georgetta Rae Dougherty

Feb 8, 2019

Georgetta Rae Dougherty

 

Georgetta Rae Dougherty passed away on February 8th, 2019 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.  Georgie was surrounded by her loving family in her own home.

Georgie loved all crafts, painting, ceramics, jewelry making, sewing and especially quilting.  She made numerous quilts for everyone.  Georgie’s best friends are the “Quiltettes” here in Montrose. ...

Carolyn Marie Homewood (Shilaikis)

Carolyn Marie Homewood (Shilaikis)

Feb 8, 2019

Carolyn Marie Homewood (Shilaikis)

June 26, 1926 ~ February 8, 2019

Carolyn Marie Homewood of Montrose, CO peacefully passed away with family by her side at Colorow Care Center in Olathe, CO. Carolyn was born in her grandmother Barbara Ashenbrenner Stefan’s home in Olathe, CO to Peter Adam Shilaikis and Mary Eva (Stefan) Shilaikis on June 26, 1926. Carolyn lived...

Edna Mae Whitener (Caddy)

Edna Mae Whitener (Caddy)

Feb 6, 2019

Edna Mae Whitener

November 4, 1927 – February 6, 2019

Edna Mae Whitener, age 91 of Olathe died at Homestead in Montrose Wednesday morning.

She was born to Arthur Wallace Caddy and Edna Viola Button on November 4, 1927 in Montrose, Colo.  She was raised in the Colona community where she completed her elementary schooling at the historical Colona School. ...

Kathryn Thompson (Laws)

Kathryn Thompson (Laws)

Feb 4, 2019

Kathy Thompson 7-3-1937 to 2-4-2019

 

Kathryn, “Kathy” Laws Thompson was born on July 3, 1937 to Emily and Curtis Laws.  She was born and raised in Burbank, California and was a proud Burbank “Bulldog” in high school.  Kathy attended the University of California Los Angeles, (UCLA) and obtained her Elementary Education degree.  She lived and taught in Burbank until...

Jose Manuel Rosales Olivas

Jose Manuel Rosales Olivas

Feb 3, 2019

?Jose Manuel Rosales Olivas?

Fallecio el 3 de Febrero del 2019 a las 2:20am a la edad de 49 años.

 

Velorio sera el Viernes 8 de Febrero de las 5 a las 7pm en la iglesia St. Mary’s Catholic Church en Montrose, CO

Despues de eso sera el rosario ay mismo

La misa sera el Sabado 9 de Febrero...

Emma Osborn (Grace)

Emma Osborn (Grace)

Feb 1, 2019

Emma “Carol” Osborn went to Heaven February 1, 2019.

 

Emma “Carol” Osborn was born March 11, 1934 to Emma and Meyer Grace. She grew up in the Loomis / Bertrand, Nebraska area.

On June 25, 1950 she married Charles “Marvin” Osborn in Bertrand, Nebraska. Carol and Marvin made their home in Leadville, Colorado. Carol worked at many places during...

Theodore Ivan Cole

Theodore Ivan Cole

Jan 30, 2019

Theodore Ivan (Butch) Cole of Olathe, CO passed away in the comfort of family and friends at Colorow Care Center on January 30, 2019. Ivan was born February 23, 1939 in Boulder, Colorado to Cass and Susie Cole. He spent his childhood in Fraser and Norwood, Colorado where he met the love of his life, Glenda Mae (Booth). He graduated...

Janie Haag (Tipotsch)

Janie Haag (Tipotsch)

Jan 29, 2019

Janie Tipotsch Haag passed away on January 29, 2019 in her home in Tucson, AZ. She was 65 years old.

Janie was born October 1, 1951 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Robert and Jean Moore. Janie was later

adopted by stepfather Rudy J. Tipotsch, of Durango, who passed away just 19 days after Janie.

Janie graduated from Durango High School...

Ronald O Stonestreet

Ronald O Stonestreet

Jan 25, 2019

Ronald O. Stonestreet, age 88, died January 25th, 2019, in Montrose, Colorado.

Ronald was born March 10, 1930 in Hutchison, Kansas, the son of Dale Grossman Stonestreet and Irene Wells Stonestreet.  He graduated from Cullison High School in 1948.  He lived and farmed in Pratt, Haskell and Seward Counties in Kansas.  He moved to Garden City, Kansas in 1981 and...

Paul Raymond Miller

Paul Raymond Miller

Jan 23, 2019

Paul Raymond Miller died in the evening hours of January 23, 2019 at the Brookdale Sunrise Creek assisted living facility at the age of 93.  Paul and his wife Eileen moved to Montrose in the early 90s and built a home in Wildwood. When Eileen passed away Paul moved into a patio home in the Brookdale development.  He later moved...

Margaret (Peggy) Andra Mcleroy (Nelson)

Margaret (Peggy) Andra Mcleroy (Nelson)

Jan 22, 2019

Margaret “Peggy” McLeroy

August 31, 1944 – January 22, 2019

Margaret “Peggy” McLeroy was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 22nd at Larchwood Inn in Grand Junction, Co. Born August 31, 1944, in Durango, Colorado, Margaret (nicknamed “Peggy” during her childhood) spent her early years in the towns of Ironton, Silverton, Eckert and...

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