Obituaries
Murl Ray Anderson
Jan 15, 2024
In Loving Memory of Murl Anderson
The son of Kenneth Anderson and Lorraine Crawford and brother to Harold, Murl Anderson, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 15 at the age of 82.
Born September 4, 1941, Murl lived a life rich in love and laughter. He was the loving husband of Cherry with his legacy extending to...
Richard Dean Forkner
Jan 14, 2024
Richard Dean Forkner was born December 31, 1965 in Las Vegas, NV to Melvis M Forkner Jr and Irene Forkner. He died at home on January 14, 2024 after suffering healthwise for an extended period of time He attended R5 High School in Grand Junction, CO. He was an Army Veteran. He also served 8 years in the Army National Guard....
Chet Hampton Stevens
Jan 14, 2024
The Life of Chet Stevens
Chet Hampton Stevens, a vibrant soul with an enduring love for music, sports, and
nature, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 59 in Grand Junction, Colorado.
He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever
live on in the hearts of his friends and loved ones.
Born on April 26, 1964,...
Henry Winston Davis
Jan 14, 2024
The Earthly walk of Winston Davis came to an end on the evening of January, 14, 2024, after having suffered a debilitating stroke while at his home on December 15, 2023. Winston passed to his heavenly home under the tender care of the VA Community Living Center in Grand Junction, CO; where he was promptly honored with an escorted farewell...
Suzanne Marie Liddicoat
Jan 13, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Suzanne Marie Liddicoat who passed away after a long battle against Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension on January 13, 2024 with family and friends by her side. Susie was born Suzanne Marie Childers on October 15, 1962 in Bellflower, Los Angeles, California to Jack and Gloria Childers. Susie moved to Grand Junction...
Patricia Ellen Trostel
Jan 13, 2024
Patricia Ellen (Shellhammer) Trostel, age 88, passed away at home on January 13, 2024 following an extended illness. Born August 4,1935 in Valentine, NE, she was the daughter of Carl and Ellen (Sanderson) Clinkenbeard. She graduated from high school in O’Neill, NE in 1953.
Pat (“Tricia”) was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, R. Wally Shellhammer, and her...
Beverly Ann Mathes
Jan 13, 2024
Beverly Ann Mathes of Fruita was born March 20, 1940 and passed January 13, 2024 in her home peacefully with loved ones at her side, along with her Standard Poodle Fame and Kitty Ninya as she would have done the same for us.
In her teens, her small family moved from New York City to Colorado, where she discovered her...
Georgia Lee Todd
Jan 11, 2024
Georgia Lee Todd, age 80, passed away the morning of January 11th, 2024, peacefully in her sleep.
Born January 17th, 1943 Silvercliffe, Co. She was the daughter of the late Lowell Zentz, and Alice Zentz.
She attended Colorado State University in Pueblo, Colorado.
She was a psychiatric technician, nurse, and caregiver in the medical field for most of her life.
She was a Christian.
She...
Barry Walter Hanzl Sr.
Jan 11, 2024
Barry Walter Hanzl Sr., age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1942, in Bronx, New York. Barry graduated from Irvington High School in 1960 in Irvington, New Jersey.Barry honorably served his country as a veteran of the US Army - E5 during the Vietnam War. After his...
Robert Lee Green
Jan 11, 2024
Robert " Bob" Lee Green of Grand Junction, CO passed away peacefully Thursday, January 11, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO with family by his side.
Bob was born to John Green Jr. and Mildred Fern Volgamore in McPherson, Kansas on July 15, 1933.
After moving to Western Colorado at a young age, Robert spent his teenage and early...
Beth Marie Elston
Jan 11, 2024
Beth M. Elston, age 81, died January 11, 2024. She passed away at HopeWest in Grand Junction, Colorado with family by her side.
Beth was born on June 8, 1942 in Denver, Colorado to Archie and Ethel Alexander. She grew up in Englewood, Colorado where she attended Englewood High School.
Beth met Robert and they soon married. They started their...
Steven Lee Smith
Jan 9, 2024
Steven Lee Smith
June 8, 1958 - January 9, 2024
Steven Lee Smith passed away peacefully at his residence in Grand Junction, Colorado on January 9th, 2024, at the age of 65.
Steven is survived by his Mother Rita Baughman, his brothers, Mike Harvey, (Maggie Harvey), Dave Sasser and sister, Jacqueline Harvey, (Chris Carmack)
Steven was born...
Roger Keith Wright
Jan 8, 2024
Roger Keith Wright passed away peacefully at his home on January 8, 2024, at the age of 77.
He was born on December 26, 1946, in Gunnison, Colorado to Calvin “Dee” Wright and Wanda Mae (Lockhart) Wright.
Roger grew up in Gunnison. Graduated from Gunnison High School in 1965. While in high school he was active in many school sports.
...
Gloria Dawn Adamson
Jan 6, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Gloria Dawn Adamson. Gloria passed away on January 7, 2024. Gloria was born in Wisconsin on August 7, 1941 to Marion and Edith Burkhart. She had three siblings, Linda, Roger, and Bradley. Gloria had two children, Susie Childers and Ricky Childers whom she raised in California while working as a...
Marcella J Wilbur
Jan 6, 2024
Marcella Jean Wilbur, aged 70, passed away on January6, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with illness.
Born on January 15, 1953, in San Mateo, California, Marcella was the beloved daughter of the late Carl James Alyea Sr. and Glenna Eloise Alyea.
Marcella graduated from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado, in 1993. She pursued a career as...
Conway Clinton Hunter
Jan 6, 2024
Conway was more than just muscles, tattoos, and a red Hellcat. Conway was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. And if he liked you, you knew he liked you. He never sugar coated anything.
Conway had a rage for vehicles. He may have easily spent more hours at car lots than he did at most other places. He...
Debra Jo Hamilton
Jan 6, 2024
Debra Jo Hamilton, 64, died, January 6, 2024, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. The tenacity with which she battled her disease mirrored how she lived her life as a fierce sentry for her family.
Debbie spent many of her days sewing and creating beautiful quilts, piece by piece, tirelessly working to complete a warm blanket full of...
Bernice Louise Proctor
Jan 6, 2024
Bernice Louise Proctor, age 88, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2024.
Bernice was born on February 12, 1935, to Lucille and Claran Jackson in Simla Colorado. Bernice grew up on the family farm south of Simla. She attended school at Alta Vista and graduated in 1952. Bernice then attended Blairs Business College in Colorado Springs. After graduating she...
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