Obituaries
Frederick Benjamen Smythe
Apr 29, 2025
Frederick Benjamin Smythe, 82, of Whitewater, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Denver on August 11, 1942, Fred spent his childhood in Siloam Springs, AR and Albuquerque, NM. He met his loving wife, Pam, in Albuquerque while in high school. They moved to Fife, Washington where Fred served as a...
Joe Leonard Davis
Apr 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of a Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished father, Joe Davis, who departed this world on April 28, 2025, after a hard-fought battle against Lewy Body Dementia. Born on May 9, 1941, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he graced our lives with unwavering love, wisdom, and kindness...
Michael Jon McDonald
Apr 28, 2025
Michael Jon McDonald 73, passed away April 28, 2025 following a long illness.
Born July 2, 1951 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, he was the son of the late William R McDonald and Alace M McDonald.
Michael attended Grand Junction High School and graduated in 1970.
Michael returned to Glenwood Springs and was one of the best Carpenters of the vast construction boom around...
Claire Charleen Knickerbocker
Apr 27, 2025
Claire Charleen Knickerbocker passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 102. Born on August 11, 1922, on a farm near Macksville, Kansas, Charleen was the daughter of Charles and Claire Smith Graebner. Her early years were spent in Louisiana and Wisconsin before she graduated from high school in Colorado Springs in 1942. She then attended Sterling...
Merle and Donna Cooper
Apr 27, 2025
Dad reached for Mom and she finally accepted his hand, joining him in eternity April 27, 2025. Married March 29th, together for more than 70 years of marital bliss. Along the way, eight children, more than 30 newborn foster children, 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mom and Dad loved them all!
Their lifetime of love took them from Bloomington IL to...
Karen Jean Krill
Apr 26, 2025
Karen Jean Krill, a vibrant soul whose life was a tapestry woven with love, creativity, and adventure, passed away at 88 on April 26, 2025, at Hopewest Hospice in Grand Junction, Colorado She was born Karen Jean Cline on April 16, 1937, in Powell, Wyoming, to Wilburn and Winifred Cline. She was as radiant as her striking mane of bright...
Don Davis Armentrout
Apr 24, 2025
Don D. Armentrout, age 92, has passed following a long life. Don was born in San Saba, TX on 11/7/1932 to Opal and Ernest. Don was a veteran and served in the Army during the Korean War. Don had been employed in the Oil and Gas industry for over 20 years and loved to travel the world. He was a...
Daniel James Rice
Apr 24, 2025
Daniel James Rice, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on April 24, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on June 12, 1964, Daniel spent his life working with his hands and heart as a dedicated automotive mechanic. He took pride in his work and was always ready to lend a hand when someone was in need.
Daniel is survived by his...
Robert Lloyd Schlagel
Apr 24, 2025
Robert Lloyd Schlagel, aged 64, passed away on April 24, 2025 after a protracted struggle with multiple health issues. He was born on June 17, 1960, at Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, Colorado, to Kenneth Lloyd Schlagel and Carolyn Emily Mann. Bob graduated from East High School in Denver, Colorado, where he played football and basketball and earned the Pat Panek...
Donald Ray Ward
Apr 23, 2025
Donald Ray Ward was born November 24th 1934, in Sallisaw Oklahoma.
He resided there until he was 14 years old when his family moved to Bakersfield, California. He received most of his education there, until he left to go to San Francisco to finish his education at Sacred hearts, and then to the University of Berkley where he received his degree.
He...
Doreen Jelene Harvey
Apr 22, 2025
Doreen was born July 10, 1980 in Tuba City, Arizona, into the Kin ł ichii'nii (Red House People Clan), born for Hasht ł 'ishnii (Mud Clan), maternal clan, Naakaii Dine’é (Mexican Clan), and her paternal clan, Táchii’nii (Red Running Into the Water Clan). She passed away on a warm sunny Colorado day on April 22, 2025 in Grand Junction. She...
Erwin Lee Robinson
Apr 21, 2025
Erwin Lee Robinson(Eric) 81, passed away April 21, 2025
Erwin was a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea and later in the Army National Guard of North Dakota.
Erwin is survived by his wife Pattie, daughter Lynn (Jason) Wright, son Chad (Jennifer) Robinson, many grand and great grandchildren, brothers Walter (Jane) Robinson, Allen (Jean) Robinson and sister Kathy (Jerry) VanDrunen.
Memorial...
Brant Personeus
Apr 21, 2025
Brant Personeus passed away peacefully on the morning of April 21, 2025. He was 73 years old. Born on February 19, 1952, in Kremmling, Colorado. Brant spent his early years in Durango, where he graduated high school and began his lifelong love of working on anything fueled by gas, especially a V8 from GM or Pontiac. He started out as...
Robert Warren Willis
Apr 20, 2025
Robert Warren “Bob” Willis was born 9/30/1930 in Udall Kansas to Clifford John “Buster” and Ethel Mildred Willis. He was the oldest of seven siblings and grew up in Kansas. In Kansas he met the love of his life Marcelyn Selbe. They married on Oct 2nd, 1948, at the age of 18. In 1949 the family moved to Rangely CO...
Maurice Douglas Johnson
Apr 19, 2025
Maurice Douglas Johnson, 95, died on April 19, 2025, at HopeWest Hospice Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. Cremation has taken place, and he is resting beside his beloved wife of 75 years, Corrine, in a beautiful urn made by family friend, Larry Weniger. Per their request, the family celebrated the lives of Doug and Corrine with a picnic and sharing...
Abrianna Kaylee Wieberg
Apr 16, 2025
Abrianna Kaylee Wieberg, age 14, she died on April 16, 2025 from a tragic accident.
Born October 19, 2010 in Grand Junction Colorado. She was the daughter of Destiny Wieberg and Mark Braatz.
Abrianna attended Bookcliff Middle School in Grand Junction Colorado. Abrianna was on the Volleyball team and was eager to start high school.
Abrianna enjoyed drawing, volleyball, cosmetology, and hanging out...
Taylor Morgan Swank
Apr 16, 2025
Taylor Morgan Swank, age 40, died April 12, 2025. Born November 5, 1984 in Greeley, CO, he was the son of Karen R. Swank-Crosby, Grand Junction, CO.
Taylor attended Estes Park High School, Colorado Mesa University and Front Range Community College. Taylor was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as Private First Class during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a...
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