Obituaries
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,...
Jeffrey Jay Havens
Jul 12, 2023
Jeffrey J Havens
Born Dec 28 1961- July 12 2023
Jeff was a long time resident of Grand Junction Regional Center until he found his permanent home with Max and Sondra Hastings. “Dad” Steven Lampton became his guardian in 1994, then his family had become complete. He was a brother of mine in 2001. He became an uncle...
Maureen McClanahan
Jul 11, 2023
Maureen McClanahan, age 74 died July 11, 2023 following a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Born April 13, 1949 in Trinidad Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Kenneth Jaap. She graduated from Ranum High School in 1967, then earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Northern Colorado. She married Charles McClanahan...
Sandra Jean Altland
Jul 11, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) Jean Altland of Palisade passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 85 years old. She was a brave, generous, and loving soul and she made the world a richer place with her stories and living by example.
Sandy was born on September 19, 1937...
James Dallas Patterson
Jul 11, 2023
James Dallas Patterson passed away from cancer at Community Hospital in Grand Junction on July 11th. His last moments were spent with his wife, Linda, and sons Matt and Clint.
Jim was born in Cutler, Illinois on October 18, 1946, the fifth child of Manuel and Nellie Patterson. In 1963 he joined the Navy, where he served two tours of...
Ruth Holme Webster
Jul 10, 2023
Ruth Anne Webster passed away in the garden she lovingly tended for decades at the family home.
She was born in Salinas, CA on January 7th, 1930 and was welcomed by her parents Henry and Ruth (Anderson) Holme as well as an older sister, Jane. Seven years later another sister Lyndal would be born and this youngster would give...
Judith Elliott Binger
Jul 10, 2023
Judith Binger passed peacefully on July 10th, 2023, at the age of 88. Judy was born on April 15, 1935 in Canon City, Colorado to Ailie McDonald Smith and Mary Alice (Davis) Smith.
Growing up she did her part of the work on the family ranch south of town. Judy never had trouble keeping up with the boys! She even...
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