Kenneth Topliss

Kenneth Verle Topliss, age 80, died June 3, 2016 peacefully at the HopeWest Hospice Care Center. Ken was born December 23,1935 in Montrose, Colorado to Verle Harley Topliss and Laura May Boyer.

Ken attended a Denver high school, went to work and later got his GED.

Ken was a heavy equipment operator for 47 years. He also volunteered at the Red Cross for 8 years. He was deployed to help people during several disasters.

Ken was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He had been an elder for many years and a greeter on Sundays.

He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and the Denver Broncos.

Ken was preceded in death by his Father, Mother and Stepmother, Eileen Topliss.

Ken is survived by his spouse, Ardella, sons Kenny Topliss and Bill Braz, step daughters, Debra Albertson(Kim), Renee Watt, Cindy Altenbern, Barb Sires(Todd), Andrea Edwards (Bruce), Marna Achterberg(Gus), Sharon Bruns(Brian). brothers, Jim and Alfred, sisters, Pat Miracle, Lorraine Daggett and Jeannie Ames. 27 grand children and 28 great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church 840 N. 11th St Grand Junction, Colorado.

Donations may be made to Hospice of Grand Junction, Red Cross or Messiah Lutheran Church and School.