Rod Crawford, 63, passed away in his hometown of Meeker, Colo., on Dec. 17, 2013, after a six-year battle with multiple myeloma, a journey that still allowed him to win numerous golf tournaments between treatments.

Frances Brown, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend died in Grand Junction, Colo. on Dec. 12, 2013. She was compassionate, generous and courageous, a kind and caring soul. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to others.

Gary Clyde Coulter was born June 4, 1934, in Glenwood Springs, Colo., to Harlen and Ruby (Snyder) Coulter. He passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Dec. 15, 2013.

Clayton A. Carstens, age 83, passed away on Dec. 13, 2013, in Grand Junction, Colo.

Lillie Onteen (McGruder) Ross was born Aug. 9, 1930; she passed away on Dec. 4, 2013, at St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo.