John Trumbo

John Morgan Trumbo was born on December 9, 1928, to John and Leona Trumbo in Paonia, Colorado.  On October 12, 2015, at the age of 86, he passed away at HopeWest Hospice.

John Was the General Manager for Western Slope Ford for many years and then went to work for Reed Miller, Inc. until retirement.  His philosophy, "It is un-American not to have a car payment".  In his early years, he dabbled in uranium exploration in Colorado and Arizona, always hoping for that big discovery.

He is preceded in death by both his parents, and two sisters, Helen Schmidt and Thelma Drobnick.

He is survived by his wife, Lura "Tissie" Trumbo of Grand Junction, CO.  His five children also survive their father, sons, Daryl (Vickie) Trumbo of Broomfield, CO; Brian (Dawn) Trumbo of Mission Viejo, CA; Kevin Trumbo of Grand Junction, CO; daughters, Jana (Lamar) Forsgren of Whitewater, CO, and Tressa Trumbo of Williston, ND.  He leaves behind 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren on their way.

We love you and will miss you.

Thank you to St.Mary's Hospital and HopeWest Hospice for their care and services.

Memorial services will be hld at Brown's Cremation and Funeral Chapel, 90 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO, Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 10:00 am.

Condolences at www.brownscremationservice.com