Obituaries
Betty Lou Sherman
Jul 24, 2023
Musician and retired State employee:
Betty L Sherman passed away on July 24, 2023 at the age of 86 surrounded by her family.
She loved to travel and was a member of the Grand Junction Wednesday Music Club which was a joy to her.
She is survived by three children, two brothers, a sister in law and many nieces and...
Elvin George Tufly
Jul 22, 2023
Elvin George Tufly of Grand Junction passed away peacefully July 22, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born May 21, 1939, to Hollis and Jean Tufly in Steamboat Springs, CO. He grew up on several ranches around Clark, CO including the creation of Vista Verde Ranch. After graduating from Steamboat High School in 1957, he joined the...
Corban Samuel Hunter
Jul 21, 2023
Corban Samuel Hunter, 23, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 21st 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan where he was residing as a student.
Corban was born July 6th 2000, to Ryan and BethAnne Hunter of Grand Junction, CO. He was the oldest of 5 children. Corban grew up in Grand Junction, CO. He was a student of Mesa...
Elizabeth Anne Philbrook
Jul 20, 2023
Elizabeth Anne (Mimi) Philbrook, 87, of Clifton, CO, passed away July 20th, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital - Grand Junction. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emerson (Phil) Philbrook. She is survived by her two sons Robert and Mark and spouse Sherrie, and daughter Mary Anne and spouse Jerry, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Mimi celebrated...
Morgan Hightower
Jul 19, 2023
Morgan “Moe” Hightower was born August 18, 1998 to Jim and Ami Hightower at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. Morgan was called home on July 19th, 2023. Morgan was raised in Collbran, CO and had also lived in Arizona for a short time caring for her grandfather.
Morgan had the biggest personality. She enjoyed cracking jokes and telling...
David LeeEngle Erickson
Jul 17, 2023
David LeeEngle Erickson age 49, went to be with Jesus on July 17, 2023, peacefully in his sleep at his home in Fruita, Colorado after battling a recent illness that affected his heart and lungs.
David was born in Concord, California December 31, 1973, to father Lee and mother Margaret (Mason) Erickson of Henderson, Nevada.
David received his Bachelor's Degree...
Scott Bradley Stephenson
Jul 15, 2023
Scott Bradley Stephenson, was born on November 5, 1994 and came to be known by his family and many friends as Scotty; Truckstop Scott; Scottmandoo; Scootlydoobop; Scotty Pimpin; Scotty 2 Hotty; Scotty Dabby Doo; Oll Scotty Boi; Scoot; Vavy Man; Scotty bu botty; Skiddly Scott; Scottington; Scooter; Scuba Scott; Beam me up Scotty; Scottotherocko; Scott Chocolate; Scotty Wottie; Scootaloo; and...
Matthew Raymond Emert
Jul 15, 2023
Matthew Raymond Emert was born in Syracuse, NY on March 7, 1970 to Raymond and Marilyn Emert and passed away on July 15 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Matt was a twin and the youngest of six children. The Emert family, including the youngest four children, moved to Grand Junction in 1976.
Matthew enjoyed riding motorcycles, his family, and being...
Marsha Lee Howery
Jul 13, 2023
Marsha Lee Howery, age 75, died July 13, 2023 following complications from a heart attack on March 2, 2023.
She was born on September 19, 1947 in Rawlins, Wyoming to Francis M and Margaret Edwards Baker.
Marsha graduated from Rawlins High School, Rawlins, Wyoming, Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri and University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado. She married her husband,...
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