Obituaries
Robin Lee Cherp
Aug 8, 2025
Robin Lee Cherp, 86, died peacefully at home in Crawford, Colorado on August 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. Robin was born on June 13, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the son of Donald Isadore and Roma Marie (Heiman) Cherp.
The family moved to Grand Junction when Robin was...
David Charles Ravanelli
Aug 7, 2025
David Charles Ravanelli left his earthly home on August 7, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
David or “Mr. Rav” as his students called him, was born in Trinidad, CO, on July 14, 1941, to Charles and Blanche Ravanelli, graduated from Trinidad High School Class of 1959, and graduated from Trinidad State Junior College. Thereafter, he pursued and received several advanced degrees...
Timothy Robert Stewart
Aug 7, 2025
Tim R. Stewart, beloved father, grandfather, and companion, passed away on August 7th, 2025, at the age of 65, following an illness. Born in Pasadena, California, Tim was the son of Constance Ann Stewart and Robert A. Stewart.
A graduate of Pasadena City College, Tim’s love for the outdoors and adventure shaped much of his life. In the early 2000s, he...
Geraldine Marie Jewell
Aug 5, 2025
Geraldine (Geri) Marie Jewell passed away August 5, 2025 in Rifle Co. Her life was dedicated to family. She had an unwavering independent spirit. She was one of 10 children born to Richard and Othlie Simms (Robinson) in Rifle CO. It was here that she learned her love of family, strength and perseverance.
Family was the most important thing and brought...
Nancy Jean Kerchner
Aug 5, 2025
Nancy Jean Kerchner, 81, born in October 1943. Passed away on August 5, 2025 of natural causes in her sleep. She was born in Montrose, CO, a native. She had 7 siblings, Marsha, Pam, Peggy, Wayne Jr., John, Cindy, and Mary.
Two children, Anthony, 60, and Lisa, 56. A daughter in law, Jackie, a step grandchild, brandi, and 2 step great...
Edward Richard Ehlers
Aug 4, 2025
Ed went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2025. Ed was born on September 7, 1945, in Queens, New York. His parents were George and Martha Ehlers. He was the youngest of three children. He had a brother, George and sister, Marion. Ed grew up in Springfield Gardens, New York.
He attended Western Michigan University where he earned a...
Gordon Russell Buford
Aug 3, 2025
Gordon Russell Buford, age 79, died Sunday August 03, 2025, following a three year battle with Lymphoma.
Gordon was born May 22, 1946. He was the oldest son of William Thomas Buford & Maxine Buford. He had a younger brother Lloyd. The Buford Family was a construction family, and Gordon had resided in many of the U.S. states. Gordon attended college...
Kendra Renee Hauber
Jul 31, 2025
Kendra Renee Hauber passed away after a short stay at Hope West Hospice Ferris Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado.
She is preceded in death by her mother Dorothy McQueen, father Donald Hicks, sister Cindy Benoit, and niece Amber Hennis.
A longtime resident of Grand Junction, Kendra retired after many years of working as a bookkeeper at Mesa Lanes Bowling Alley. She...
Lloyd Alan Edwards
Jul 30, 2025
Lloyd Alan (Al) Edwards, age 85, slipped the surly bonds of Earth for the final time on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 during an afternoon nap at his home in Whitewater, Colorado.
Born December 21, 1939 in Jerome, Arizona, he was was the son of Lloyd and Elizabeth Edwards. Al grew up in Prescott, Arizona, graduating from Prescott High School and subsequently...
John Gilbert Woodworth
Jul 27, 2025
John Gilbert Woodworth, 75, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 22, 1950, John lived a life rooted in love, loyalty, and quiet strength. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 55 years, Sue (Adams) Woodworth, and a proud father to their two sons, Joel Woodworth and...
Milton Eugene Packard
Jul 26, 2025
A memorial service will be held for Milton Packard at Heritage Church on Saturday, August 23rd, at 11:00 a.m. Milton was born to Flora and Orlen Packard in Springfield, Colorado. At the age of 88, he went home to his Savior, Jesus Christ. He attended grades 1-12 and was honored as Valedictorian in Vilas, Colorado. Three years later, he graduated...
Clint Duane Lanford
Jul 24, 2025
Clint Duane Lanford age 65, passed away July 24, 2025 at his home in Clifton, Colorado.
Born January 28, 1960 to the late Milinda and Clarence Lanford in Lake Charles, LA.
Clint moved to California as a young child with his mother and brother, after time spent in Lindsay and Fresno a home was established in Visalia. Where Clint attended Mt. Whitney...
Alvin Ellis Hope Sr.
Jul 24, 2025
Alvin Ellis Hope Sr. Was born on October 8, 1947 in Mcalister, Oklahoma to Hugh E. Hope and Ruth Hope. He was a graduate of Arvin High School in Arvin, California and a longtime resident of Bakersfield, California until His move to Grand Junction to be near his grandchildren after his son AJ’s passing, Alvin is a Veteran of the...
Charles Arthur Kammer
Jul 23, 2025
Charles Arthur Kammer
April 30, 1937 – July 23, 2025
Charles Arthur Kammer, age 88, passed away peacefully in his home at Grand Junction, Colorado, on July 23, 2025. Born on April 30, 1937, in Marine City, Michigan, Charles was the beloved son of Mary Kathryn Densmore and Arthur “Art” William Kammer. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings,...
Freddie Lee Chitwood
Jul 16, 2025
Fred Chitwood, 77, died July 16, 2025 after admitting into hospice at Hope West.
He was born on August 3, 1947 in Pilot Knob, Missouri. He was the son of the late Omer Lee Chitwood and Alma Wilma Chitwood
He was a Veteran of the US Marines
Manager at McDonald's restaurant at Natural Bridge & Hanley near University of Missouri-St Louis. He was...
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