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Emma Lou Gist (Hamilton)

Emma Lou Gist (Hamilton)

Feb 5, 2016

 

Emma Lou Gist

Emma Lou Hamilton Gist was called home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2016. Lou was born in Beaver, Utah on April 19, 1921 to Alexander R. Hamilton and Mittie Barnett Hamilton.  She was raised and attended school in Beaver until the age of 14 when her mother passed away.  Therefater, she, her father...

Sharon Boddy (Hadley)

Sharon Boddy (Hadley)

Feb 3, 2016

 

Sharon Boddy

 

Those who have met Sharon describe her as infectiously beautiful and full of life.  She was an exceptionally selfless and generous woman. Sharon was taken from us too early at the age of 60, after a long battle with breast cancer. She fought vibrantly and with incredible strength that inspired everyone.

Sharon was born Sharon Hadley...

Jimmy Eugene Armour

Jimmy Eugene Armour

Feb 3, 2016

Jimmy Eugene Armour

June 13, 1947 ~ February 3, 2016

Jimmy Eugene Armour, age 68, passed away in his home on February 3, 2016, after a lengthy illness with loved ones at his side.  Jimmy was born June 13, 1947 to Jesse James Armour and Virginia Kay Armour in Montrose, CO.  He attended Montrose schools and graduated in 1965.  He...

Wayne J Thompson

Wayne J Thompson

Feb 2, 2016

 

Wayne J. Thompson , age 92, of Montrose, Colorado died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Montrose Memorial Hospital, and the last of his large family.  Wayne was born April 27, 1923 to Wayne and Anna Bell (Hicks) Thompson Marceline, Missouri.  There he spent his childhood and graduated high school in Keytsville, Missouri.  He served his country in the United...

Boyd Murphy Jr.

Boyd Murphy Jr.

Feb 2, 2016

Boyd Murphy Jr.

July 24, 1931 ~ February 2, 2016

 

Boyd was born in Battleship, West Virginia, July 24, 1931. When he was 17 he married Helen Josephine Toler who was 15. They had 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. They shared 36 years together before Helen’s passing in 1989.

Boyd lived and worked in lots of...

Roy E Young

Roy E Young

Jan 30, 2016

 

Roy E Young, age 93, of Montrose a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother died Saturday January 30, 2016 at Valley Manor Care Center.

Roy Young, the son of Willis and Mae (Kimsey) was born July 26, 1922, in Hesperus Colorado where he was raised, received his education and grew to adulthood.

On March 23, 1943 Roy was...

Leroy C Kiser

Leroy C Kiser

Jan 28, 2016

 

Leroy C. Kiser, 79, of Montrose, CO went to be with the Lord on January 28th, 2016.

Leroy was born on April 15th, 1936 in Fittstown, Oklahoma to Cecil and Louise (Dotson) Kiser.  During his childhood he spent time in both Colorado and Louisiana.  He attended Montrose High School, Class of 1955.  Leroy was stationed in Germany while serving...

Eleanor G Savoy (Gough)

Eleanor G Savoy (Gough)

Jan 27, 2016

Eleanor G. Savoy

September 4, 1934 ~ January 27, 2016

 

Eleanor G. Savoy, age 81, of Montrose died peacefully Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Montrose Memorial Hospital.  Eleanor was born September 4, 1934 to Herbert and Maude (Hoyt) Gough in Mapleton, Maine.  There she received her education and graduated high school.

Eleanor married Maynard J. Savoy on June...

Mary Abramo (Massarotti)

Mary Abramo (Massarotti)

Jan 26, 2016

Mary Abramo

Loving Mother – Always with a sweet smile

November 13, 1918 ~ January 26, 2016

 

Mary Abramo, a lifetime resident of Montrose, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at her home with her daughter and son at her side.  She was 97 years old.

Mary, the daughter of John Massarotti and Adelina (DeJulio) Massarotti was born on November...

W. Howard Heath

W. Howard Heath

Jan 24, 2016

 

W. Howard Heath

April 13, 1925 ~ January 24, 2016

 

W. Howard Heath, age 90, lifelong Montrose resident died January 24, 2016 at his home.  Howard was the 3rd generation, born April 13, 1925 on Bostwick Park to Frank and Ruth (Pitman) Heath.  He was a farmer and rancher his entire life, working the land and providing for...

Carol Etta Nesius (Cummings)

Carol Etta Nesius (Cummings)

Jan 24, 2016

 

Carol Etta Cummings Nesius

October 15, 1935 ~ January 24, 2016

Carol was born at home in Hanover, Maine, the youngest of 3 children.

She graduated from Gould Academy, Bethel, Maine and then went to the New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Boston, MA where she received her RN (Registered Nurse) degree. After working in Boston for...

Chelsi Marie Koller

Chelsi Marie Koller

Jan 24, 2016

 

Chelsi Marie Koller

September 27, 1985 ~ January 24, 2016

Chelsi Marie Koller died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 24th, after a lifetime of struggles from Juvenile diabetes.  She was 30 years old.

Born September 27, 1985, Chelsi spent her childhood in Canon City, graduating with honors from CCHS in 2002.  She was a gifted student, actress...

Albert Joseph Appelhanz

Albert Joseph Appelhanz

Jan 23, 2016

 

Albert Joseph Appelhanz

August 12, 1936 ~ January 23, 2016

Albert Joseph Appelhanz, age 79, lifetime Montrose and Olathe resident passed away at home on January 23, 2016.  Albert was born August 12, 1936 in Olathe, Colorado to John and Mary (Unrein) Appelhanz.  He graduated from Montrose High School in 1954.  On February 5, 1972, he  married Katherine Brown.

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Philip "Phil" Arthur Nesius Jr.

Philip "Phil" Arthur Nesius Jr.

Jan 23, 2016

 

Philip “Phil” Arthur Nesius Jr.

May 28, 1930 ~ January 23, 2016

Phil was born in Chicago, IL to Marion Elizabeth Nugent Nesius and Philip Arthur Nesius Sr. He grew up in Chicago and graduated from DePaul Academy and then graduated from Coyne Electric School. He was working on his apprenticeship for electrician when his Air Force Reserve Unit...

Keith E Maynes

Keith E Maynes

Jan 21, 2016

 

Keith E. Maynes

June 4, 1936  ~ January 21, 2016

 

Keith E. Maynes, age 79, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016, with his family by his side.  Keith was born June 4, 1936, to Frank and Florence (Hackney) Maynes in Oberlin, Kansas.  Keith was 12th of 14 children. When Keith was a small boy, his family relocated from...

Matt Treadway

Matt Treadway

Jan 20, 2016

Matt Treadway, beloved son of Mark and Kim Treadway – Kardel passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Olathe, Colorado at the age of 26. Matt was born in San Francisco, California on August 30, 1989.

Matt lived his life with loving kindness and good humor and was loved by all who knew him.  He was spunky, fun loving,...

Wallace William Wright

Wallace William Wright

Jan 20, 2016

Wallace William Wright

May 6, 1929 ~ January 20, 2016

Wallace William Wright, age 86, of Pea Green, Colorado, passed away January 20, 2016 at his home.  Wallace was born May 6, 1929 to Henry and Izora (Herrington) Wright in Stephenville, Texas.  His family moved to Pea Green, Colorado and also resided in Delta, Colorado.  Wallace attended Olathe and Delta...

Margaret T Miller (Williams)

Margaret T Miller (Williams)

Jan 17, 2016

 

Margaret T. (Williams) Miller was born October 17, 1927, in Holmesville, NE, to James H. and Jean I. (Hollingsworth) Williams. She attended schools in Battle Creek and Norfolk, NE, graduated from Norfolk High School in 1945 and Norfolk Junior College in 1947. Margaret married Harvey W. Miller of Pierce, NE, on September 19, 1948, in Norfolk, NE. They have...

Mary Katherine Lear (Hancock)

Mary Katherine Lear (Hancock)

Jan 10, 2016

 

Mary Katherine Lear

September 4, 1924 ~ January 10, 2016

 

Mary Katherine (Hancock) Lear, 91, passed away  with family by her side Sunday evening, January 10, 2016 at the Homestead in Montrose, Co.

Mary was born September 4, 1924 to Frank and Laura (Dick) Hancock in Rensselaer, Indiana where she spent her childhood and graduated from high school....

Robert Lawrence Mardock

Robert Lawrence Mardock

Jan 9, 2016

 

Robert Lawrence Mardock

September 5, 1927 ~ January 9, 2016

Robert Lawrence Mardock, died January 9, 2016 at Montrose Memorial Hospital.  Robert was born September 5, 1927 to Lawrence Ivan and Lela (Rash) Mardock in Wichita, Kansas. He spent his childhood and received his education in Wichita, and graduating high school.  At the age of 19, Robert served his...

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