Jimmy Clyde Horton Aug. 4, 1953 ~ July 30, 2023 Jim C. Horton passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center, after a short battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. Jim was born on Aug. 4, 1953, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to[Read More…]
Obituaries
Obituary: Frank Edward Oldland
Frank Edward Oldland April 2, 1936 ~ April 8, 2023 Frank Edward Oldland, 87, died of natural causes on April 8, 2023, at HopeWest Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born April 2, 1936, to H. John and Audrey Macy (Ruckman) Oldland at their family ranch west of Meeker,[Read More…]
Obituary: Susan Ann Frederickson
Susan Ann Frederickson Jan. 14, 1946 ~ July 27, 2023 Our beloved Susan Ann Fredrickson left us on the morning of Thursday, July 27, 2023. Susan was surrounded by the people she loved most. She has left behind a loving husband, daughter, son, sister, four adoring grandchildren, and many more. [Read More…]
Obituary: Emma Jean McNaughton Murray
Emma Jean McNaughton Murray Jan. 24, 1940 ~ Aug. 5, 2023 Emma Jean McNaughton Murray passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 83 or as she would say “29 and holding.” Jean was born in Vernal, Utah, on Jan. 24, 1940, to James Taft and Evylen Massey[Read More…]
Obituary: Ronald L. Mortenson
Ronald L. Mortenson Mar. 22, 1936 ~ July 22, 2023 Ronald Lee Mortenson, 87, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Grand River Health Care Center in Rifle, Colorado. Ronald Lee Mortenson was born May 22, 1936, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Louis and Ruth[Read More…]
Obituary: “Jim” James Robert Keenan
“Jim” James Robert Keenan Sept. 2, 1973—July 6, 2023 Jim Keenan, 49, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on July 6, 2023. Jim was born in Valentine, Nebraska. He went to Rifle High School and on to Lamar Community College. At the time of his death he was a licensed journeyman[Read More…]
Obituary: Jarrod Albert Nay
Jarrod Albert Nay Oct. 19, 1982 ~ July 20, 2023 Jarrod’s campfire went out after losing his brief battle with cancer on Thursday, July 20, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. Jarrod was born in Meeker, Colorado, at Pioneers Hospital to Pat Nay and Brenda Nay on Oct. 19,[Read More…]
Obituary: Kristina Dawn Nay Wright
Sept. 19, 1976 ~ July 12, 2023 Kristina Dawn Nay Wright fought the good fight and finished her race hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” on July 12, 2023, at the age of 46. Kristina was born to George and Patricia Nay on Sept. 19, 1976, in Meeker, Colorado.[Read More…]
Obituary: Betty Marie Mitchel Burdick
Betty Marie Mitchel Burdick Dec. 21, 1941 ~ June 24, 2023 Betty Marie (nee Mitchel) Burdick was an amazing woman that was adored and loved by many. She was loving and charming, spunky, caring, generous and a constant ball of energy and fun. Her big heart was her greatest asset[Read More…]
Obituary: Don E. Wilson
Don E. Wilson Oct. 4, 1940 ~ July 1, 2023 Don E (Edward) Wilson was born Oct. 4, 1940 to Ed and Betty Wilson of Meeker, Colorado. He passed peacefully at his Florida home July 1, 2023, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 52[Read More…]
Obituary: Brad Winder
Brad Winder Feb. 26, 1969 ~ June 24, 2023 Brad Winder, 54, of Albany, Wisconsin, (formerly New Glarus and Madison), passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the SSM Health Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family. He passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer.[Read More…]
Obituary: Dixie Lee Jones
Dixie Lee Jones June 28, 1937 ~ April 18, 2023 Dixie Lee Jones passed away peacefully in her home on April 18, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 85 years old. She was born on June 28, 1937, in western Colorado to Sidney and Eileen Lyke. She graduated from[Read More…]
