Richard A. 'Pug' Wormell
Aug 28, 2016
Richard A. Wormell, affectionately known by friends and family as “Pug,” age 78, went to be with his Lord on Sunday Aug. 28, 2016, surrounded by his family in his home in Montrose. Richard’s faith in Christ was an anchor during his life, recent illness, and in his passing. He was born in Pueblo, Colo., on May 16th, 1938...
Hester Lucille Perfors (Shupe)
Aug 26, 2016
Hester Perfors
September 30, 1923 ~ August 26, 2016
Hester Lucille Shupe was born September 30, 1923 in Littleton, CO. to Frank and Eunice Shupe.
She had an older brother, Frank Jr., and later a sister Patty Jo and two more brothers John and Ronald.
As a child in the depression, she and her family moved around the...
Betty Browning (Garner)
Aug 25, 2016
Betty Browning went home to her Heavenly Father in the early morning of August 25, 2016. She was born November 19, 1937 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Birley Garner and Tola Ray. She had several brothers and sisters. Soon after she was born the family moved to Oklahoma. At around the age of nine they moved back to Grand...
Machell Holman (Barnes)
Aug 24, 2016
With a heavy heart the Montrose Elks Lodge would like to extend their condolences to Member Kenric Holman and his Family. Machell was loved by all! She worked at the Lodge for 8 years. She is going to be truly missed!
Due to the overwhelming expenses and Medical bills the Lodge was planning a Fundraiser prior to Machell’s passing....
William Powers Brougham
Aug 19, 2016
William Powers Brougham, 74, passed peacefully on Aug. 19, 2016 at Montrose Memorial Hospital after an enduring battle with mantle cell lymphoma.
Bill is survived by his son, William Powers Brougham II, his daughter-in-law Melody Brougham, and his granddaughter Madelyn Ann Brougham; sister Jane Ann (Jan) Brougham Brooks and brother Robert Powers Brougham, cousins, nieces, nephews, very close friend...
Melvin Bruce Webb
Aug 13, 2016
Melvin Bruce Webb, age 72, of Montrose, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home. Melvin was born February 2, 1944 to Henry Melvin and Betty Bruce (Poston) Webb in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Following high school, Melvin served his country in the United States Navy. He married Judy F. Coker on November 19, 1966. Melvin had resided in California for...
Charles Thomas "Tom" Richards
Aug 13, 2016
Charles Thomas “Tom” Richards, 78, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
Tom was born in Dixon, Illinois on September 17, 1937 to the late Charles and Winifred Richards. Tom earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Administration at Iowa State University where he met his wife Mary Frances Hussong. Tom and Mary married on July 24,...
Rachael Mariah White
Aug 8, 2016
Rachael Mariah White
March 20, 1995 ~ August 8, 2016
Rachael Mariah White, age 21, passed away on August 8, 2016 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Racheal was born March 20, 1995 in Kingman, Arizona to Steven and Nancy (Walker) White. Rachael grew up in Gilbert and Page, Arizona before moving to Montrose, Colorado where she graduated from Montrose...
William A Farrow Jr., Dvm
Aug 4, 2016
Montrose — William A. Farrow Jr, DVM, age 91, passed peacefully on August 4, 2016 at Brookdale Sunrise Creek, Montrose, Colorado.
How do you find the words to describe a life so well lived? The words are not adequate.
Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joanie and children; Robbi Farrow, Kristi Dommen and Bert Farrow and...
Thomas "Tom" Howard Ashby
Aug 1, 2016
Thomas “Tom” Howard Ashby
November 22, 1932 ~ August 1, 2016
Thomas Howard Ashby, age 83, passed away on August 1, 2016 in the comforts of his home with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Thomas was born November 22, 1932 in Mattoon, Illinois to Kester and Theresa (Rothrock) Ashby. Tom graduated from Mattoon High School in...
Catherine M Brown (Williams)
Jul 23, 2016
Catherine “Katie” M. Brown
November 20, 1929 ~ July 23, 2016
Catherine “Katie” M. Brown, age 86, Lifetime Montrose Colorado resident, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Colorow Care Center in Olathe. Katie was born November 20, 1929 to Dominic and Evelyn (DeJulio) Williams in Montrose. Katie married Arthur J. Brown on November 7, 1948 in Montrose, and he...
Harvey Howard Olson
Jul 23, 2016
Harvey Howard Olson
November 27, 1935 ~ July 23, 2016
Harvey Howard Olson, age 80, passed away on July 23, 2016 at his home in Montrose, Colorado with his loving wife at his side, after three long years battling cancer. Harvey was born November 27, 1935 in White City, Kansas to Howard and Minnie (Wafler) Olson. When Harvey...
Martin Etchart
Jul 21, 2016
Martin Etchart
June 14, 1926 – July 21, 2016
Martin Etchart, a French Basque immigrant came to America’s Uncompahgre Valley on May 12, 1947. Martin began as a sheepherder and ended as a prominent sheep rancher.
Martin was born in Lasse, France, one of 6 sons born to Fernand and Jeanie (Gomis) Etchart. After coming to...
Dolores Rocha (Jaramillo)
Jul 13, 2016
Dolores Rocha April 19, 1938 ~ July 13, 2016 Dolores Rocha, age 78, passed away July 13, 2016 in the comforts of her own home in Commerce City, Colorado, surrounded by her family. Dolores was born April 19, 1938 to Pete and Tina Jaramillo in Montrose, Colorado. Dolores had married Norman in 1954, which they both raised 6 children in...
Wendell Phillips
Jul 11, 2016
Wendell “Buzz” Gordon Phillips July 28, 1931 ~ July 11, 2016 Wendell “Buzz” Gordon Phillips, age 84 of Montrose, Colorado, passed away July 11, 2016. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Crippin Funeral Home 802 East Main Street, Montrose, Colorado. Wendell was born July 28, 1931 in Monte Vista, Colorado. He graduated from...
Roberta Ann Lange
Jul 9, 2016
Roberta Ann Lange
March 8, 1940 ~ July 9, 2016
In peace, Roberta Ann Lange passed away of natural causes on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in the early morning hours. Roberta was born March 8, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan. She lived most of her life in the greater Detroit area of Michigan until she moved to Montrose in...
Oscar Franklin "Buster" Burris
Jul 7, 2016
Oscar Franklin “Buster” Burris
November 1, 1934 ~ July 7, 2016
Oscar Franklin “Buster” Burris, age 81, of Montrose died July 7, 2016 at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Buster was born November 7, 1934 to Walton Miles and Alice (Louetta) Luallen Burris in Malden, Missouri. The family moved to Compton, California and Buster received his education there. He married Coraleen...
Lottie L Rutherford (Pryor)
Jul 7, 2016
Lottie L. Rutherford was born to John & Helen Pryor April 8, 1924 in New Kensington Pennsylvania. Losing both of her parents at an early age, she was raised by her adult siblings in a loving Catholic atmosphere. She pursued ballet for a short time. After graduating school she moved to Dallas, Texas where she shared a home with...
David T. "Dave" Sanders
Jun 30, 2016
David T. “Dave” Sanders
November 4, 1927-June 30, 2016
David T. Sanders, age 88, of Montrose, Colorado took the Lord’s hand when He called him home on June 30, 2016. Dave was born November 4, 1927 to Grant and Lola (Taylor) Sanders in Durango, Colorado. He spent his childhood in Durango, and graduated from high school in Paonia, Colorado. He...
Melba Ellen Hill (Chew)
Jun 29, 2016
Melba Ellen Chew Hill
November 5, 1930-June 29, 2016
Melba Ellen Hill passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on June 29, 2016. Melba arrived on November 5, 1930 in Vernal, Ut. She was the middle child of Douglas and Eleanor Chew of Jensen, Ut. Melba married C. Harry Hill of Vernal, UT on June 1, 1951. From...
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