Obituaries
Marjorie LaDean Freeman
May 29, 2024
Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Doss (Slim) Shultz and Martha Elsberry Shultz, Marjorie was raised in the little town of Mesa, Colorado at the foot of the Grand Mesa. Her grandfather on her father’s side, Herman Shultz, came to Mesa around 1915 and her great grandfather on her mother’s side, Ayers Elsberry, was a true pioneer of the Plateau...
Nina Mae Campbell
May 28, 2024
Nina Mae (Allen) Campbell the daughter of Robert Allen and Thelma (Wilson) Allen was born August 8, 1929 in Hotchkiss, Colorado. She attended public school in Hotchkiss, Colorado. She was also a graduate of Beauty School in Salida, Colorado.
She married her high school sweetheart Dale Eugene Campbell July 5th 1950. That marriage lasted 68 years until Dale’s death July...
Ila Lee McDonald
May 28, 2024
Ila Lee McDonald, age 93, died Tuesday, May 29, 2024 following a sudden illness. Born July 3, 1930 in Blodgett, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Olgaritte Busch. Ila was a nurse for nearly 30 years in healthcare and adored her patients and the staff with whom she served.Ila also enjoyed her grandchildren and her cats and...
Theodore Albert Vath
May 24, 2024
Theodore “Ted” Vath, 86, of Grand Junction, passed away on May 24, 2024. He was born in Nebraska.
Ted was a beloved father survived by daughters Tedra Gummin (Daniel), Tammy Romero (Cliff), Sharon Novlan, Twila Vath-Love, and Paula Jamison (Pat). He is also survived by sisters Louisa Schaeffer and Irene Chilcott, both from Nebraska. Ted leaves behind eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren,...
Bob Maurer
May 23, 2024
Robert "Bob" H. Maurer, age 96, of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on May 23, 2024, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Bob, a talented artist, completed over 1,200 oil, acrylic, pen & ink, and watercolor paintings, many of which earned top honors in art shows and competitions. His works were showcased in prestigious institutions such as The Denver Art Museum and...
Stevan Robert Maxwell
May 22, 2024
We said goodbye to Steve’s physical form on May 22, 2024, five weeks and one day after the surprise discovery of advanced pancreatic cancer. He was lovingly cared for during that time, at home in Palisade, by our family and a compassionate and skillful Hope West Hospice team. He died as he lived; gently, peacefully and without much fuss.
Steve was...
Alan James Seacat
May 21, 2024
Alan James Seacat, age 40, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in a single-vehicle car accident in Vernal, Utah.
Alan was born on December 6, 1983, in Dodge City, Kansas. He was the son of Penny Ann Johnson, Prague, Nebraska, and of the late Michael Evan Seacat.
AJ and little sister are two nicknames that come to mind when thinking of Alan, but...
Jeffrey Scott Walker
May 21, 2024
Survived by: Son Daniel Walker of Albuquerque NM, Mother Joan Walker of Grand Junction CO, Sister Cheryl (Paul) Ryan of Columbus OH, Sister Penny (Jim) Bennett of Palisade CO.
Samuella Ann Emrich
May 21, 2024
Samuella Dingley Emrich,90, died May 21st, 2024, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Sammy was born August 1st 1933 in Indianapolis Indiana. She was the youngest daughter of Bert and Julia Dingley. Sammy graduated from St Mary’s of the Woods college. She began her career with Eli Lily and spent her life in the medical device field. At a time when women...
Marjean Moses
May 21, 2024
Mary Marjean Moses 84, died Tuesday May 21, 2024 at home amongst her loved ones. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born June 13,1939 in Moab Utah, the daughter of Howard and Ireta Lance. Marjean is survived by her husband Wilford Dean Moses and her five children; Lance Moses, Elise Hall, Colleen Corbett, Jeannie Chamberlain, Kyle...
LouAnn Elizabeth Kush
May 20, 2024
LouAnn Elizabeth Kush, age 69, passed Monday, May 20th, 2024, following a long battle with cancer.
Born May 20th, 1955 in Minnesota, to Louis and Anna Nemnich.
LouAnn had been employed as a physical therapist assistant in the medical field for 49 yrs. She loved working with the elderly. Her work family was very important to her.
LouAnn also loved teaching Sunday school...
Ralph Aubrey Young
May 20, 2024
Ralph Aubrey Young Feb 10, 1954 - May 20, 2024
Ralph Aubrey Young 70 of Grand Junction passed away on May 20, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Ralph was born in Montrose, CO and spent his early years in Delta, CO. In 1972 he married his high school sweetheart Ardith Kim Young then in 1973 joined the Airforce. He...
Truman Bryan Haley
May 20, 2024
Truman Bryan Haley, age 86 passed away on Monday May 20th 2024 at his home in Grand Junction Colorado, surrounded by his loved ones.Truman was born, June 13th 1937 in Covina California to the late Clyde and Alma Haley.On August 11th 1956 he married the love of his life Verna Jane Heely and they went on to have 3 children...
Cynthia Louise Reid
May 20, 2024
Cynthia Louise Reid, age 67, passed away on May 20th, 2024. Born on November 10th, 1956, in Grand Junction, CO, she was the cherished daughter of the late Kenneth Elliott and Mary Campbell.
Cynthia graduated from Grand Junction High School and dedicated her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. Her compassion and dedication touched...
Wayne Donald Callahan
May 20, 2024
Wayne Donald Callahan (Corky) born on June 2, 1928 in Austin, Colorado, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2024. Corky had a long career in Real Estate. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and watching the Broncos. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Patricia, his children Colleen, Brad, Shawna, Taryn and nephew Mike Shults....
John Frederick Hamilton
May 19, 2024
John Frederick Hamilton entered into eternal peace on May 19, 2024. John was born on May 23, 1951, and grew up in New York City with his parents George and Irene Scott Hamilton. He was an avid downhill skier as a young man, and after high school he continued to pursue that passion while attending the University of Colorado in...
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