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Susan S. Cardenas (Sanchez)

Susan S. Cardenas (Sanchez)

Dec 15, 2014

Susan S. Cardenas

October 27, 1916 ~ December 15, 2014

Susan S. Cardenas, age 98, a resident of Montrose since 1941, died Monday afternoon, December 15, 2014 at the home of her daughter.  She was the daughter of Gregorio Sanchez and Christina (Archuleta) Sanchez born October 27, 1916 in Redwing, Colorado where she spent her childhood and grew to adulthood. ...

Thomas Charles Watson

Thomas Charles Watson

Dec 9, 2014

 

Thomas Charles Watson

September 30, 1928 ~ December 9, 2014

Thomas Charles Watson , age 86 passed away peacefully at his home in Montrose, Co. on December 9, 2014.. He was born on Sept. 30, 1928 in Kansas City, Mo.  to Edward Thomas  and Elsie Watson.  His childhood was spent on his uncle’s farm in Purdin, MO.  He moved...

William R. "Bill" Wallace

William R. "Bill" Wallace

Dec 6, 2014

William R. Wallace (Bill)

May 5, 1920 – December 6, 2014

Born May 5, 1920 in Montrose to J.A. And Mayme Wallace.  After attending local schools, Bill pursued his interest in Horticulture at Kansas State University and the University of Illinois. He also attended Western State College in Gunnison, where he met his wife Donna Mae Kansgen.  He abandoned his...

Jennie M. Stollsteimer

Jennie M. Stollsteimer

Dec 4, 2014

Jennie M. Stollsteimer, age 92, of Montrose died December 4, 2014 at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose.

Survivors include her children, Anthony J. (Lucille) Stollsteimer of Pueblo, Virginia Stollsteimer of San Diego, California, Fred (Carol) Stollsteimer of Montrose, Bob (Fran) Stollsteimer of Montrose, Larry (Teri) Stollsteimer of Moab, Utah; one sister Ophelia Stephens of Ogden, Utah; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren...

Debra Ann Matta (Cano)

Debra Ann Matta (Cano)

Dec 4, 2014

 

Debra Ann (Cano) Matta

September 13, 1956 ~ December 4, 2014

Debra Ann Matta, of Montrose, passed away December 4, 2014 at Montrose Memorial Hospital at the age of 58.  Debra was born September 13, 1956 to Julien and Nora Cano (Salas) Cano in Austin, Texas.  She spent her childhood in Palm Springs, California and graduated from Yucca Valley...

Bessie L. Webb

Bessie L. Webb

Dec 3, 2014

Bessie Webb

February 2, 1934 ~ December 3, 2014

Bessie L. Webb, age 80, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on December 3, 2014 at Heidi’s Chateau in Montrose.  Bessie lived on the family homestead on Hastings Mesa, in Sawpit, and Fallcreek before moving to Ouray, Colorado, where she attended school and worked as a lifeguard at the Ouray Hotsprings Swimming...

John Blaylock

John Blaylock

Nov 29, 2014

John Blaylock, 71, of Montrose Colorado, two days shy of his 72 birthday, has begun his “last long run,” on November 29th, 2014.  He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ginny Blaylock; his daughter Amy Hoskings, stepdaughter Karen Randolph, stepson Scott Faison, and many loving grandchildren.

John was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, on December 1st 1942 to...

Roberta "Marlene" Stewart (Hoffman)

Roberta "Marlene" Stewart (Hoffman)

Nov 27, 2014

 

 

Roberta “Marlene” Stewart

June 7, 1938 ~ November 27, 2014

Long time resident of Montrose, Roberta Marlene Stewart, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at her home in Montrose, CO.

Marlene was born on June 7, 1938, in Spokane, Washington, to Robert Frederick and Claudia Wilma (Merlin) Hoffman. At age 7, after...

Charles E. Wagner

Charles E. Wagner

Nov 26, 2014

Charles E. Wagner

January 19, 1949 ~ November 26, 2014

Charles “Charlie” Edward Wagner was born in Chehalis, Washington, on January 19, 1949.  He lived there for about a year when his parents, Merlyn C. Wagner and Emma F. (Hampton) Wagner returned to Montrose, Colorado, to live.  His father passed away when Charlie was 15 months old.  Later, his mother...

Mary Eloise Tucker (Fry)

Mary Eloise Tucker (Fry)

Nov 22, 2014

 

Mary Eloise Tucker, of Montrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 22, 2014 at the age of 95.  Mary was known for her business acumen and good-heartedness. She was born to Anna and Oliver Fry on September 12th, 1919 in Waukon, Iowa.  She grew up in Cheyenne Wells, First View and Gunnison, Colorado. Mary’s business skills began early.  One...

Hartly C. "Hart" Gleason

Hartly C. "Hart" Gleason

Nov 19, 2014

Hart Gleason

March 28, 1915 ~ November 29, 2014

Hartley “Hart” C. Gleason was born in Worcester, Mass on March 28, 1915 to Eleanor (Fairfield) and George A. Gleason.

He spent his childhood and school years in Worcester and attended Clark University for two years, then traveled West to attend the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology “School of...

Donald Gene (Yuknawicz) Davis

Donald Gene (Yuknawicz) Davis

Nov 16, 2014

Donald Gene (Yuknawicz) Davis , age 77 Of Olathe, Co., died Nov. 16, 2014 at Colorow Care Center in Olathe.  Donald was born December 5, 1936 to Wilbert and Goldie (Riley) Davis in Dayton, Ohio.  He spent his childhood there and graduated from High School in 1957 in Dayton.  Donald went on to college at John H. Patterson Corp/Sinclair in...

Seth Donald "Mac" Mccoy

Seth Donald "Mac" Mccoy

Nov 11, 2014

Seth Donald “Mac” McCoy

Seth Donald “Mac” McCoy, 90, passed away November 11, 2014.  He was born November 7, 1924, to Joseph Noble McCoy and Margaret Powell in Trinidad, Colorado.  A resident of Las Vegas since 1946, he was a Marine Veteran of World War II having served in the 5th Division in the Marshall, Palau and Marianas Islands.  In...

Lydia Marie Kisler

Lydia Marie Kisler

Nov 7, 2014

 

Lydia Marie Kisler

July 21, 1920 ~ November 7, 2014

Lydia Marie Kisler of Montrose, Colorado passed away November 7, 2014 in Montrose.  She was 94.  Lydia was the daughter of David and Katie Reisbick Kisler of Denver, Colorado.

Lydia is survived by nieces Kathy Kisler Wacher (Harold), Sharon Kammerzell Heffernan (Jim), Debbie Kammerzell Sharp (Terry), Robin Kammerzell Horst,...

Michael Dwaine Foulk

Michael Dwaine Foulk

Nov 6, 2014

Michael Dwaine Foulk

January 17, 1952 ~ November 6, 2014

Michael Dwaine Foulk, age 62, of Ridgway, Colorado lost his life to a cardiac arrest, doing his favorite four-wheeling sport on November 6, 2014.  Michael was born January 17, 1952 in Pueblo, Colorado to Robert and Elva Foulk.  He spent his young life in Las Animas, Colorado and graduated from...

Elinor Ashby Burchard

Elinor Ashby Burchard

Nov 5, 2014

 

 

Elinor Ashby Burchard, 81, of Montrose, Colorado, died of natural causes on November 5th, 2014. She was a longtime Montrose resident who was active in the community, a beloved grandmother, and well-known in her rural Montrose neighborhood.

She was born on October 17th, 1933, in Charlottesville, Virginia. After being elected class president at James Madison University, she earned...

Barbara A. Brown

Barbara A. Brown

Nov 3, 2014

 

Barbara A. Brown

May 15, 1940 ~ November 3, 2014

Barbara left this life to be with her Lord on November 3, 2014. She leaves her husband of fifty four years Donald Brown of Montrose, Colorado, two daughters, Virginia DeValue of Valencia, California, Bonnie Eggan of Alta Loma, California, and son Michael Brown of Parker, Colorado, two brothers William...

Karl L. Rupp

Karl L. Rupp

Nov 2, 2014

 

Karl Lee Rupp, beloved husband, son, brother, Uncle and friend passed away November 2, 2014 at his home.  He was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on September 7, 1953 to the late Dale & Maria Rupp.  He attended Grand Junction schools, graduating from Grand Junction High School in 1971; he attended Mesa and Western State Colleges.  Karl and his...

E. Bryon Parks

E. Bryon Parks

Oct 29, 2014

 

E. Byron Parks

March 12, 1928 ~ October 29, 2014

 

Byron Parks, age 86, of Montrose, died October 29, 2014 at home.  He was born March 12, 1928 to Phillip Henry and Pearlie (Crabtree) in El Dorado, Oklahoma.  He spent his childhood and graduated from Reydon High School in Reydon, Oklahoma.  Byron went on to college at the...

Samuel L. Ewing Sr.

Samuel L. Ewing Sr.

Oct 29, 2014

Samuel L. Ewing Sr., age 91, of Ridgway, Colorado died October 29, 2014 at Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Survivors include his children, Sam (Jacque) Ewing of Ridgway, Colorado,  Tim (Cinda) Ewing of Olathe, Colorado, Nancy (Fred) Fahnestock and Susan (Don) Ball both of Grand Junction, Colorado; two brothers and one sister; and special caregiver for Samuel, Sheila...

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