July 1, 1945 ~ Dec, 8 2021 Long-time Meeker resident and rancher Richard Ellsworth, 76, peacefully passed away on Dec. 8, 2021, from a short battle with Covid pneumonia. He passed while surrounded by loved ones in Lafayette, Colorado. Richard was born in 1945 to Truman and Julia Ellsworth in[Read More…]
Obituaries
Obituary: Julie Grace McCrary
July 24, 1949 ~ Dec. 11, 2021 Julie Grace McCrary went home to be with Jesus and start her journey in heaven on Dec. 11, 2021. She was greeted at the gates of heaven by many loved ones waiting for her. Julie (Gould) McCrary was born to her parents Edna[Read More…]
Obituary: Zane Bridger Powell
March 31, 1998 ~ Nov. 25, 2021 Zane Bridger Powell was born on March 31, 1998, in Sterling, Colorado, to Brett and Dani (Wood) Powell, and died on Nov. 25, 2021, at the age of 23. Services for Zane will be held at the Exhibit Center located at the Logan[Read More…]
Obituary: Zachary Blaine Goddard
March 20, 1987 ~ Nov. 24, 2021 On the quiet evening of March 20, 1987, Greg Goddard and Madonna Wilczek became the proud parents of their first son, Zachary Blane Goddard. He was the first grandchild of Gordon and Phyllis Goddard and the fourth for Lois Wilczek. From the very[Read More…]
Obituary: Bryce William Purkey
Aug. 13, 1932 ~ Nov. 22, 2021 It is with great sadness the Purkey family and the entire Meeker community mourn the passing of lifelong Meeker resident Bryce Purkey. Bryce was known throughout the Meeker and surrounding area for his generous nature, giving his time, money, and other resources to[Read More…]
Obituary: Gary Eugene Ivie
Sept. 9, 1950 ~ Nov. 13, 2021 Gary Eugene Ivie, age 71, of Grand Junction, went to be with Jesus on Nov. 13, 2021 at St. Mary’s in Grand Junction after a short illness. Born Sept. 9, 1950, in Delta to Jonny and Alice (Brandt) Lovato. Jonny passed away when[Read More…]
Obituary: Willetta Jane Crawford Stanton
Dec. 21, 1929 ~ Nov. 20, 2021 Willetta Jane Crawford passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2021. She was born Dec. 21, 1929 in Meeker, Colorado, to Malvin William Crawford and Ruth Willetta Caldwell. Following her high school graduation from Meeker High School in 1947 she earned her teaching certificate[Read More…]
Death Notice: Bryce Purkey
Aug. 14, 1932 ~ Nov. 22, 2021 A full obituary and information about services to be held later will be published in coming weeks.
Obituary: Barbara June Helwick
Barbara June Helwick, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family near on Nov. 7, 2021. She was married to Kenneth Wade Keeble for 24 years having daughters Karen Kreul and Sheryl Bell. Grandchildren Isaac, Luna and Asher Kreul and two grandsons of Sheryl Bell. Barbara and Kenneth lived[Read More…]
Obituary: Ramona Lea Klein
Dec. 12, 1952 ~ Nov. 12, 2021 Ramona Lea (Willey) Klein passed away Nov. 12, 2021 at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colorado. Mona was born Dec. 12, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, to Olen F. and Opal N. (Scrogum) Willey. Mona married the love of her life and lifetime companion[Read More…]
Obituary: Shane Everette Eskridge
April 20 , 1973 ~ Nov. 5, 2021 Shane Everette Eskridge was born on April 20, 1973, to Larry Eskridge and Deby Martindale Eskridge (Merriam) in Craig, Colorado. Shane left this world much too early at age 48 on Nov. 5, 2021, with his family by his side. Shane grew[Read More…]
Obituary: Ernest Elefar Garcia
May 13, 1923 ~ Oct. 14, 2021 Ernie went home to his Lord on Oct. 14, 2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m. MDT. He made his arrival on Earth on May 13, 1923. He was welcomed by his parents, Emilio and Marcellina (Vigil) Garcia and older brother, Don. They were later[Read More…]
