Born Aug. 26, 1938, in Tarkio, Mo., Ron passed away at the age of 74 on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colo. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Bobbie), his sister Linda (Kurt) McCombs of Denver, six children: David (Tammy) Leeper of Wolcott,[Read More…]
Obituaries
Obituary: Beverly Bloch
Beverly J. Bloch, nee Beverly Jean Fritzlan, was born in Meeker, Colo., on Nov. 9, 1952, to Calvin and Arlene (Gulliford) Fritzlan.
Obituary: Stephan D. Barley
Born to Melvin and JoAnne Barley in Meeker, Colo., Steve spent his childhood exploring the mountains and meadows surrounding Meeker. He attended Meeker schools, graduating from Meeker High School in 1981.
Funeral Notice: Ronald Dean Leeper
Funeral services for Ronald Dean Leeper born Aug. 26, 1938, and passed away Jan. 15, 2013, will be held Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the Fairfield Center in Meeker at 11 a.m., with a reception and luncheon a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the[Read More…]
Obituary: L.W. “Red” Hunnicutt
L. W. “Red” Hunnicutt was born Oct. 28, 1922, in Manassa, Colo. He passed away peacefully after several days with his children at his bedside on Dec. 19, 2012.
Obituary: Martha Slagle
Martha Mae Slagle, 86, of Newcastle, Wyo., died Friday, Jan. 4, at Weston Co. Health Services of pneumonia.
Obituary: George “Buck” Benner, Jr.
George E. Benner, Jr., “Buck,” was born in Grand Forks, N.D., on May 13, 1939, to George E. Benner and Lois (Vanderhoef) Benner.
Obituary: Bruce “Sonny” Mobley
Bruce “Sonny” Mobley, 89, of Meeker, passed away Jan. 2, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction.
Death Notice: Stephan Barley
Stephan D. Barley, of Meeker, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Grand Junction, Colo. A memorial service has been planned for Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.
Funeral Notice: Buck Benner
Funeral services for George E. “Buck” Benner will be held at the Methodist Church in Meeker, Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. Benner was born May 13, 1939 and passed away Dec. 31, 2012.
Obituary: Rod Smuts
Rod was born Aug. 2, 1953, in El Paso, Texas, to Robert and Phyllis Smuts. He was their third of four sons: Robert Jr., Lloyd (Skip) and Larry. Rod moved to Rangely in 1962, and was graduated from Rangely High School in 1971. He later married Lenora Caldwell in October[Read More…]
Obituary: Tom Ruckman
Longtime Grand Junction resident Robert Thomas (Tom) Ruckman passed away on Dec. 1, 2012, at his home in Prineville, Ore., with his son Tom at his bedside.
