Obituaries

Matthew Raymond Emert

Matthew Raymond Emert

Jul 15, 2023

 

Matthew Raymond Emert was born in Syracuse, NY on March 7, 1970 to Raymond and Marilyn Emert and passed away on July 15 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Matt was a twin and the youngest of six children. The Emert family, including the youngest four children, moved to Grand Junction in 1976. 

Matthew enjoyed riding motorcycles, his family, and being...

Marsha Lee Howery

Marsha Lee Howery

Jul 13, 2023

Marsha Lee Howery, age 75, died July 13, 2023 following complications from a heart attack on March 2, 2023.

She was born on September 19, 1947 in Rawlins, Wyoming to Francis M and Margaret Edwards Baker.

Marsha graduated from Rawlins High School, Rawlins, Wyoming, Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri and University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado. She married her husband,...

Jeffrey Jay Havens

Jeffrey Jay Havens

Jul 12, 2023

 

Jeffrey J Havens

Born Dec 28 1961- July 12 2023

 

Jeff was a long time resident of Grand Junction Regional Center until he found his permanent home with Max and Sondra Hastings. “Dad” Steven Lampton became his guardian in 1994, then his family had become complete. He was a brother of mine in 2001. He became an uncle...

Maureen McClanahan

Maureen McClanahan

Jul 11, 2023

Maureen McClanahan, age 74 died July 11, 2023 following a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).   Born April 13, 1949 in Trinidad Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Kenneth Jaap.  She graduated from Ranum High School in 1967, then earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Northern Colorado.   She married Charles McClanahan...

Sandra Jean Altland

Sandra Jean Altland

Jul 11, 2023

 

Sandra (Sandy) Jean Altland of Palisade passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was 85 years old. She was a brave, generous, and loving soul and she made the world a richer place with her stories and living by example.

Sandy was born on September 19, 1937...

James Dallas Patterson

James Dallas Patterson

Jul 11, 2023

James Dallas Patterson passed away from cancer at Community Hospital in Grand Junction on July 11th. His last moments were spent with his wife, Linda, and sons Matt and Clint.

Jim was born in Cutler, Illinois on October 18, 1946, the fifth child of Manuel and Nellie Patterson. In 1963 he joined the Navy, where he served two tours of...

Ruth Holme Webster

Ruth Holme Webster

Jul 10, 2023

 

Ruth Anne Webster passed away in the garden she lovingly tended  for decades at the family home.

She was born in Salinas, CA on January 7th, 1930 and was welcomed by her parents Henry and Ruth (Anderson) Holme as well as an older sister, Jane. Seven years later another sister Lyndal would be born and this youngster would give...

Judith Elliott Binger

Judith Elliott Binger

Jul 10, 2023

Judith Binger passed peacefully on July 10th, 2023, at the age of 88. Judy was born on April 15, 1935 in Canon City, Colorado to Ailie McDonald Smith and Mary Alice (Davis) Smith.

Growing up she did her part of the work on the family ranch south of town. Judy never had trouble keeping up with the boys! She even...

Colleen Lynette Woods

Colleen Lynette Woods

Jul 10, 2023

Colleen Lynette Woods, age 64 died July 10, 2023 after a short battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born June 21, 1959 in Grand Junction Colorado to Emil and Roberta Woods. Colleen attended Eagle Valley High School and Mesa State college.

She had been a long time employee at St Mary’s Hospital where she served as an Administrative Assistant primarily...

Sally Jean Pape

Sally Jean Pape

Jul 9, 2023

Sally J. Pape was a twin to Shirley Howell. The girls were born in Kansas City Mo. to Thomas and Frances O’Brien on October 18, 1933.  Sally was married to Hubert E. Pape who passed away in 2012. She lived the remaining years in their home in Grand Junction until her relocation to Capella Assisted Living Center in March of...

Kenny Ray Himes

Kenny Ray Himes

Jul 8, 2023

 

Kenny Ray Himes age 61 died July 8, 2023 following a sudden illness.

Born October 28, 1961 in Lynwood, CA, he was the son of the late Clyde Himes  and Donna Alexander. Kenny attended Central High School in Grand Junction Colorado.  Kenny was employed as an auto body and paint technician for over 30 years, he enjoyed hunting, drag...