Aug. 5, 1941 ~March 2, 2024 Sandra was born in Meeker, Colorado, to Loren and Lana Idol on Aug. 5, 1941. She grew up with her siblings, Pam, Arlene, Ken, Lorna and Polly at their 9th Street home. She loved her horses and rode throughout Meeker with her friends Lani[Read More…]
Tag: Obituaries
Obituary – Gary Kaye Heidel
March 14, 1956 ~ Feb. 6, 2023 A year ago, Gary left this world leaving behind friends and family who miss him greatly. Gary was an amazing plumber, taught by his uncle but he never bothered to get his masters. He was in demand enough he didn’t have to. He[Read More…]
Obituary – Julie Anne Justus
June 12, 1960 ~March 1, 2024 Julie Anne Justus was born on June 12, 1960, to David and Jeanette Justus in Rangely, Colorado. Julie, (Jules, as her friends called her), was a very strong, independent and adventurous person. She was a hard worker, and had a passion for animals. Her[Read More…]
Obituary – Joan (Joanie) Alice Emmett Dyer
Oct. 3, 1937 ~ Jan. 20, 2024 Joan (Joanie) Alice Emmett Dyer passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 86 at Rangely District Hospital in Rangely, Colorado. Joan was born on Oct. 3, 1937, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to George Arthur and Grace Blakney Emmett. When[Read More…]
Obituary – James (Jim) Howell Boydstun
Sept. 9, 1948 ~ Jan. 27, 2024 James (Jim) Howell Boydstun passed away after a courageous two-year battle with cancer on Jan. 27, 2024, in Cañon City, Colorado. Born on Sept. 9, 1948, in Rifle, Colorado, to Gladys (Williams) and Lawerence Boydstun, Jim’s life was a testament to the education[Read More…]
Obituary – Ellen Marie Boudreaux
July 20, 1950 ~ Jan. 26, 2024 A lifelong resident of Rio Blanco County, Ellen Marie Boudreaux, passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 73. Ellen was born on July 20, 1950, to Elton “Scrub” and Hazel Edwards in Hayden, Colorado. She was raised with her siblings[Read More…]
Obituary – Viola Payton
Nov. 22, 1928 ~ Jan. 11, 2024 Viola Payton was born at home in Ramah, Colorado on Nov. 22, 1928, to Green and Carrie (Simpson) Christian, the youngest of eight children. She began her education in Ramah and attended Palmer High School in Colorado Springs before moving to Grand Valley,[Read More…]
Obituary: Robert F. Fey
Robert F. Fey Sept. 15, 1943 ~ Aug. 21, 2023 Robert F. Fey, 79, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Aug. 21, 2023, at the John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the husband of Karen R. Fey. Bob was a true businessman who worked hard. As a[Read More…]
Obituary – Jennifer Ilene (Wood) Leonetti
March 13, 1978 ~ Nov. 20, 2023 Jennifer (Jenny) Leonetti entered her eternal home in Heaven on Nov. 20, 2023, after a year-long courageous battle with an aggressive and fast-moving cancer. She was born to Claude and Karen Wood at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She joined an[Read More…]
Obituary – Connie Marie (Tegrotenhuis) Shuss
Feb. 16, 1951 ~ Nov. 21, 2023 Connie was born on Feb. 16, 1951, to Kenneth and Betty Tegrotenhuis in Delta, Colorado. She was the third of four children. Connie grew up working on the family farm and orchards, showing 4-H pigs, and she was also a cheerleader for the[Read More…]
Obituary – George Edwin Durham
Aug. 25, 1933 ~ Nov. 19, 2023 George Edwin, “Ged,” Durham was born on Aug. 25, 1933, to Harry and Olive Durham. He was born on the family ranch on Waddle Creek in Hamilton, Colorado. George spent the majority of his life as a rancher. He fed the cows with[Read More…]
Obituary: Pat Sturgeon
Wesley “Pat” Allen Sturgeon Sept. 30, 1939 ~ Sept. 21, 2023 Pat wanted to be known as a sheepman. He peacefully passed away with his wife, Ila, by his side. He leaves behind his wife, Ila; daughters, Shauna (Wes) Eubanks and Nancy (Loren) Owens; grandsons Shaun Eubanks, Jacob Swindell, Joshua[Read More…]