Obituaries

Feb 8, 2015

Jimmie Joe Dixon

June 19, 1932 ~ February 8, 2015

 

Jimmie Joe Dixon, 82, USN retired, passed away peacefully February 8, 2015 at the San Juan Living Center, Montrose, Co.  Jimmie was born June 19, 1932 is Centerville, Iowa to Frank and Gwelda  Helme Dixon.  They precede him in death.

He is survived by his cousin, Shannon Shore Howell...

Feb 7, 2015

 

Helen L. Witcher

July 21, 1917 ~ February 7, 2015

Helen L. Witcher, age 97, of Montrose took the Lord’s hand when he called on Saturday morning, February 7, 2015 at Sunrise Creek Assisted Living in Montrose.  Helen was born July 21, 1917 to Lon and Lillie (Burt) Gilbert, on a farm near Sharon, Oklahoma.  She grew up in...

Feb 6, 2015

 

Catherine H. Crisp

November 23, 1924 ~ February 6, 2015

 

Catherine H. Crisp, age 90, of Montrose died February 6, 2015 at her home.  Catherine was born November 23, 1924 to Carl B. and Anna Matilda (Lang) Hobe in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.  She spent her childhood in Pittsburg, before moving to Phoenix, Arizona where she graduated high school, then...

Feb 4, 2015

 

Brian “Bri Guy” Torp passed away February 4, 2015 at San Juan Living Center in Montrose, CO.

Brian was born April 28, 1960, and is the oldest son of Richard and Ina Faye Torp.  Brian is well-known for his appreciation of travel, music, craft beers and festivals. He worked for over 20 years as a slope side photographer at...

Feb 4, 2015

 

Evelyn Doris Tyler

July 23, 1929 ~ February 4, 2015

 

Evelyn Doris Tyler, age 85, of Montrose, Colorado passed away February 4, 2015 at the HopeWest Hospice Center in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Evelyn was born July 23, 1929 to Bryan and Gertrude (Kelsay) Atchley in Delta, Colorado.  She was previously married to Homer Murphy, and Glenn Tyler who...

Feb 4, 2015

Raymond James, age 84, of Clifton, Colorado passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at  the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Raymond is survived by his wife, Doloris of 59 years; two sons, David James of Grand Junction, Doran James of Wyoming; three grandsons, Cameron of Arizona, Garrett and Gavin of Wyoming; five sisters, Donna Gardner of Grand Junction,...

Feb 3, 2015

Leola L. Allison

November 12, 1916 ~ February 3, 2015

Leola Lloyd Allison, 98, of Montrose Colorado passed away on February 3, 2015 at Sunrise Creek Assisted Living.

Leola was born November 12, 1916 in Sauquoit, New York, daughter of Helen Merrill and Wells Lynn Lloyd.  She graduated from Syracuse University, School of Nursing in 1937.  Leola married Charles Stewart...

Feb 1, 2015

 

Lois Marie Veo passed away February 1, 2015 at Heidi’s Chateau. She was 84 years old. Lois was born December 15, 1930 in Montrose, CO to Robert and Pearl Carnal. She grew up in the Ridgway area and attended school by riding there on her little horse, Lady. She married Richard “Dick” Veo, Novemeber25, 1948 at the ranch in...

Feb 1, 2015

Donald D. Davis

Donald D. Davis passed away February 1, 2015 at Montrose Memorial Hospital with his loving wife by his side. There will be no services held at this time.

Donald was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on March 5, 1937 to John and Eva (Schale) Davis. He spent most of his childhood in Arkansas and Colorado, but graduated...

Jan 31, 2015

Armando Rendon, age 24, of Montrose, died January 31, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel.  A Mass will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary Catholic Church with...

Jan 31, 2015

Jose Jesus Ramirez Martinez, age 23, of Montrose, died Saturday, January 31, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  A vigil and rosary  will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at St. Mary Catholic Church.  A Memorial Mass is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5th at 1:00 P.M. at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Mark...

Jan 31, 2015

Luis E. Enrique Esparaza, age 21, of Delta, Colorado died Saturday morning, January 31, 2015 in Montrose, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  A visitation was held on Tuesday evening at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel.  A Funeral Service is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4th at 11:00 A.M. at Crippin Chapel with Pastor Carlos Sluder officiating.  Burial will follow the...

Jan 30, 2015

Jan 29, 2015

Phil Darrel Bailey, age 72,  of Montrose died Thursday, January 29, 2015 at San Juan Living Center in Montrose. Survivors include his former wife, Mary Surbeck, of Montrose and their children, Pauli Bailey who preceded Phil in death, Cody Bailey of Fruita, Colorado, Josh Bailey of Montrose, Colorado; one brother, John Bailey of Evergreen, Colorado.

There will be a visitation...

Jan 27, 2015

Betty L. Hutchinson, age 91, of Montrose, Colorado died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at The Montrose Memorial Hospital.  A visitation for family and friends will be held on at Friday evening, January 30, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 10:00 am at Crippin...

Jan 24, 2015

Raymond Eugene Kuhn, 88, passed away on January 24, 2015 at San Juan Living Center.

Raymond was born October 26, 1926 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania and served 22 years combined in the Navy and Air Force. He retired from the Military, lived and worked in Atlanta, GA until 2012 when he

moved with his daughter, Janet Dean, and his son-in-law, Robert...

Jan 22, 2015

 

Patrick J. “Happy” Noonan

August 30, 1949 ~ January 22, 2015

Patrick “Happy” Noonan, 65, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, January 22, 2015, in Cleveland, Ohio, while visiting his mother.

Patrick was born August 30, 1949 to Helen M. and John P. Noonan, in Cleveland, Ohio.  In Cleveland he met his wife of 33 years, and together they moved...

Jan 22, 2015

Alpheus (Al) F. Pederson, 84, of Montrose, CO passed away January 22, 2015 due to a ruptured aneurysm.  He was at Swedish Medical Center in Denver for disc surgery and this complication was discovered during testing prior to surgery.

Al was born in Leadville, CO to Elling and Ada Pederson.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers...

Jan 22, 2015

 

Wanda Marian Ewing

December 13, 1923 ~ January 22, 2015

An uncommon obituary for an uncommon woman…. Wanda Marian Ewing, the second of four children, was born December 13, 1923 in Bowsemont, North Dakota to “Duff” and Lizzie Somers.  She never really spoke much about her growing up years;  but, did marry the one true love of her life,...

Jan 19, 2015

 

William “Bill” Houston Newberry

May 2, 1925 ~ January 19, 2015

William “Bill” Houston Newberry, age 89, of Cimarron, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2015 at the San Juan Living Center in Montrose.  Bill was born in Goodlett, Texas on May 2, 1925 to Winston T. and Nellie J. (Golston) Newberry.  He attended middle school at Oak...