Obituaries

Shirley Louise Sutphen (Baker)

Shirley Louise Sutphen (Baker)

Feb 15, 2016

 

Shirley Louise Sutphen

October 2, 1935 ~ February 15, 2016

Shirley Louise (Baker) (Patrick) Sutphen was born on 2 October 1935 in Garden City, Kansas to Emerson and Emily (Hinkle) Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as a step-grandson, Nicholas Marcon. Shirley was raised in the mining town of Stone City, Pueblo County, Colorado,...

Gerald (Jerry) Dean Fleming

Gerald (Jerry) Dean Fleming

Feb 15, 2016

 

Gerald Dean (Jerry) Fleming

June 9, 1961 ~ February 15, 2016

Gerald Dean “Bird Man” Fleming, age 54, of Colona, Colorado died February 15, 2016 at his home.  Gerald was born June 9, 1961 to mother, Barbara Foster and father, John Gerald Fleming in Denver, Colorado.  He spent his childhood and received his education in Denver graduating from West...

Carmelita Martinez

Carmelita Martinez

Feb 15, 2016

 

August 23, 1969 ~ February 15, 2016

Carmelita was a loving mother to Cheyenne and David.  She was the sister to Andy, Herman, Barbara and Donna and was preceded in death by her parents Juan and Sadie Martinez.

Although we will always miss Irene, we are comforted by the fact that she received her wings and is now a...

Faye Fresques (Gallegos)

Faye Fresques (Gallegos)

Feb 14, 2016

 

Faye Fresques

Born 12-3-1922 Deceased February 14, 2016

Faye Fresques passed peacefully with her family at her side on February 14, 2016, at age 93, in Montrose, CO.  Faye was born Maria Fedelina Gallegos, on December 3, 1922 to her parents Cirilio Gallegos and Elsie Struck in Del Norte, CO.  A total of six siblings completed the family. She...

Josephine Augustina White (Mills)

Josephine Augustina White (Mills)

Feb 13, 2016

Josephine Augustina White

October 30, 1934 ~ February 13, 2016

 

Josephine “Jo” Augustina White, passed away February 13, 2016 at her residence in Montrose, Colorado at the age of 81. Josephine was born October 30, 1934 to William Edgar and Augustina (Archuletta) Mills in Gunnison, Colorado. Jo’s mother Augustina passed away on April 6, 1936 to influenza. Jo was...

Livia Voehringer (Fedrizzi)

Livia Voehringer (Fedrizzi)

Feb 12, 2016

Livia Voehringer

September 21, 1925 ~ February 12, 2016

Livia Voehringer, age 90, of Montrose, passed away at Sunrise Creek Assisted Living in Montrose, Colorado.  Livia Voehringer, was born September 21, 1925 in Silverton, Colorado to Alfred and Ida (Bassetti) Fedrizzi. Livia spent her childhood and graduated from Silverton High School.  She married Emil Voehringer on June 2, 1946 in...

Arlene M Clark (Humphrey)

Arlene M Clark (Humphrey)

Feb 8, 2016

Arlene M. Clark

June 23, 1926 ~ February 8, 2016

 

Arlene M. Clark of Grand Junction passed away February 8th, 2016 at Larchwood Inn where she made her home for the past four years. She was born on June 23, 1926 in Sutherland, Nebraska to Floyd and Nina (Wilcott) Humphrey.

Arlene graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1947...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...