Vivian Rose Harrelson
Jan 21, 2019
Vivian Rose Harrelson died in the early morning of January 21st, 2019 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, Colorado. She was 84 years old and generally very cranky. But this tells you nothing of who the real Vivian was.
It’s not important where she was born or where she went to school or who she married. Knowing those bits...
Francisco Jaramillo-Ortega
Jan 19, 2019
Francisco Jaramillo-Ortega passed away peacefully at home with his family on January 19, 2019 after a twenty-nine-year battle with diabetes. He was 69 years old.
He was welcomed into this world on November 18, 1949 by his loving parents, Ramon and Herlinda Jaramillo in General Trias, Chihuahua Mexico, where he lived and attended school.
In his twenties he worked in...
Ruth E. Workman (Cornwell)
Jan 16, 2019
RUTH E. WORKMAN
September 12, 1932 – January 16, 2019
Ruth E. Workman, surrounded by her loving family was reunited January 16, 2019 with her husband Ken who preceded her in death. Ruth was a lifetime resident of Olathe, CO. Born to Bert and Wilma (Scott) Cornwell on September 12th, 1932 in Montrose, CO. Ruth married Kenneth Workman on May...
Helen Louise Tunget (Marsh)
Jan 14, 2019
Helen Louise Tunget
Farmer and Rancher
August 11, 1926 – January 14, 2019
OLATHE – Helen Louise Tunget, age 92, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 of natural causes in the Montrose Memorial Hospital, Montrose, Colorado.
Funeral Services to honor and celebrate her life will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Crippin Funeral Home with Pastor...
Robert Weaver Rainey
Jan 12, 2019
Robert Weaver Rainey
Robert Weaver Rainey (Bob), 97, died on January 12, 2019. He was born the son of Dr. William T. Rainey and Merle Weaver Rainey in Fayetteville, NC. He attended Oak Ridge Military Academy and graduated from NC State in 1943 with a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering degree with honors. A WWII veteran, he served in the...
Julia Martinez (Velasquez)
Jan 10, 2019
Julia Martinez, 90, passed away on January 10, 2019 at Valley Manor Care Center. She was born on February 4, 1928 in Center, Colorado, to Jose and Juanita Montano Velasquez. Julia was raised in the San Luis Valley and later became a 55-year resident of Montrose. Julia had a very strong work ethic at a young age. She was a...
Wanda Lee Bennett (Holt)
Jan 9, 2019
Wanda Lee Bennett
September 10, 1943 ~ January 9, 2019
Wanda Lee Bennett, age 75, of Clifton, peacefully passed away with family by her side at Hope West in Grand Junction, CO. Friends and family will miss her loving spirit in Norwood where she built her life for so many years.
Wanda was born in Fall Creek, CO on...
Billy Boyd
Jan 9, 2019
Billy Boyd, the Man, the Myth, the Legend.
In the world of Racing, every man wanted to be him. He was a Legend, setting National records in both Motocross and, Race Cars.
Billy “Iron Man” Boyd died on January 9, 2019.
He loved racing fast cars, and fast motorcycles, and building fast cars, and fast motorcycles. He loved shooting, and...
Emma Jean Chamberlain
Jan 7, 2019
Emma Jean Chamberlain
Born April 29, 1943 – January 7, 2019.
Emma Jean was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma April 29, 1943. She passed away January 7, 2019 at Montrose Memorial Hospital.
Emma Jean’s favorite color was Red. Her favorite flowers were Roses and favorite song was “The Old Rugged Cross”.
Emma Jean lived in many places but settled down...
Margaret Kathleen Green (Hilton)
Jan 7, 2019
Margaret Kathleen Hilton Green passed away at the age of 75 on January 7th, 2019 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose.
Kathy was born on April 13th, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Kenneth W. Hilton Sr. and Margaret Farrar Hilton. She attended Olympus High School in Salt Lake and graduated in 1961. During that time, she met...
Marie Perez (Thylander)
Jan 1, 2019
Marie Thylander Perez, a resident of Cimarron and Montrose, Colorado since 1989, passed peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on New Year’s Day. She was 64 years old. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Marie was a world sojourner and follower of Jesus with a heart for hospitality and serving others. She spent 11 years with Mercy Ships, a Christian organization...
Paul Thomas Cranor
Dec 31, 2018
Paul Thomas Cranor died Monday, December 31, 2018 at Horizons Care Center. He was 72. Paul was born in Salina, Utah, on March 7, 1946 to James T. and Ruth M. (Allen) Cranor. He attended several different schools as the family moved around until Paul was in high school. He graduated from Boulder High School in 1964. In 1967 he...
John A. Galley, Jr.
Dec 22, 2018
John A. (Buck) Galley, Jr.
John A. Galley, known by everyone as, Buck, passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2018. He was 93 years old. Buck was born on May 24, 1925 in Nucla, CO and was a lifetime rancher in Nucla other than the short time he spent in the Army during WWII. He enjoyed tending to...
Clarence L Pierson
Dec 15, 2018
Clarence L. Pierson
April 16, 1951 – December 15, 2018
Clarence L. Pierson passed away on Saturday Dec. 15, 2018 at Horizon Care Center in Eckert, CO. He was 67 years old.
Clarence Leon Pierson was born April 16, 1951 to John and Lois (Pope) Pierson at Olathe, CO. He grew up in Olathe graduating from Olathe High School.
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Bobbie J Gilbert (Turner)
Dec 11, 2018
Bobbie J. Gilbert, 91 passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018 at Brookdale Sunrise Creek Memory Care Unit. Bobbie’s perseverance was admirable her entire life after having polio as a child, seven back surgeries and later Alzheimer’s. Her faith, friendships and love for her family kept her strong. Bobbie was a loving and devoted wife, mother and ” Nana” as...
Steven Scott Mccarthy
Dec 11, 2018
Steven Scott McCarthy, age 60, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on December 11, 2018 at St. Marys Hospital, in Grand Junction, Colorado after a long battle with diabetes. He was born in Ramsey, NJ and after graduating from high school he served briefly in the U.S. Navy. He relocated to Colorado in 1983 where he attended Colorado Mountain College, achieving...
Clinton C Shilts
Dec 9, 2018
Montrose resident, Clinton C Shilts, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at his home in Montrose, Colorado. Clint was 62 and had a brave fight with Adenocarcinoma of the Gastric Junction HER 2 positive. He was enrolled in Hospice on Tuesday December 4th, and passed away on December 9th.
A celebration of life will be held at 10am Friday December...
William C Kettle
Dec 9, 2018
William “Bill” Clyde Kettle, age 95, died peacefully on December 9, 2018, in Montrose, Colorado.
Bill is survived by his son, Robert “Bobby” Kettle, of Grand Junction; son-in-law Jim Langford, of
Grand Junction; granddaughter, Jennifer and Mike Osborn, of Grand Junction; and his grandson
Eric and Heather Langford, of Montrose; as well as his great grandchildren Glen Langford, Joseph
Osborn,...
Robert L Jones
Dec 8, 2018
Robert (Bob) L. Jones, 90, died peacefully on December 8, 2018, at his home in Montrose, Colorado. He was born on April 10, 1928, in Maxwell, California to Giles and Neita (Kennedy) Jones. He grew up in Maxwell and graduated from Maxwell High School.
Bob served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was an active member of...
James Thomas Argys
Dec 8, 2018
James (Jim)Thomas Argys of Montrose, Colorado died on December 8, 2018 at the age of 70, but his larger-than-life persona and trademark stubbornness will not be forgotten.
He was born in Salida, Colorado on January 12, 1948. He was an only child of Ted and Helen Argys until his cute, sweet twin sisters (Sharon and Karen) were born years later...
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