Obituaries

Corban Samuel Hunter

Corban Samuel Hunter

Jul 21, 2023

Corban Samuel Hunter, 23, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 21st 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan where he was residing as a student.

Corban was born July 6th 2000, to Ryan and BethAnne Hunter of Grand Junction, CO. He was the oldest of 5 children. Corban grew up in Grand Junction, CO. He was a student of Mesa...

Elizabeth Anne Philbrook

Elizabeth Anne Philbrook

Jul 20, 2023

Elizabeth Anne (Mimi) Philbrook, 87, of Clifton, CO, passed away July 20th, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital - Grand Junction. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emerson (Phil) Philbrook. She is survived by her two sons Robert and Mark and spouse Sherrie, and daughter Mary Anne and spouse Jerry, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Mimi celebrated...

Morgan Hightower

Morgan Hightower

Jul 19, 2023

Morgan “Moe” Hightower was born August 18, 1998 to Jim and Ami Hightower at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. Morgan was called home on July 19th, 2023. Morgan was raised in Collbran, CO and had also lived in Arizona for a short time caring for her grandfather. 

 

Morgan had the biggest personality. She enjoyed cracking jokes and telling...

David LeeEngle Erickson

David LeeEngle Erickson

Jul 17, 2023

David LeeEngle Erickson age 49, went to be with Jesus on July 17, 2023, peacefully in his sleep at his home in Fruita, Colorado after battling a recent illness that affected his heart and lungs.

David was born in Concord, California December 31, 1973, to father Lee and mother Margaret (Mason) Erickson of Henderson, Nevada.

David received his Bachelor's Degree...

Scott Bradley Stephenson

Scott Bradley Stephenson

Jul 15, 2023

Scott Bradley Stephenson, was born on November 5, 1994 and came to be known by his family and many friends as Scotty; Truckstop Scott;  Scottmandoo;  Scootlydoobop;  Scotty Pimpin;  Scotty 2 Hotty;  Scotty Dabby Doo;  Oll Scotty Boi;  Scoot;  Vavy Man;  Scotty bu botty;  Skiddly Scott;  Scottington;  Scooter;  Scuba Scott;  Beam me up Scotty;  Scottotherocko;  Scott Chocolate; Scotty Wottie; Scootaloo;  and...

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...