Elaine Helen Schrimsher
Apr 23, 2026
Elaine Schrimsher, the devoted heart of her family, passed away on April 23, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, surrounded by her family, at the age of 78.
A woman of boundless warmth and energy, Elaine was happiest when her hands were busy—whether tending to her thriving garden or preparing meals that brought everyone to the table. She truly...
Jerry Wayne Searcy
Apr 22, 2026
Jerry Wayne Searcy, of Clifton, Colorado, passed away on April 22, 2026, at the age of 86 surrounded by his children Tauni (Searcy) Crefeld and Wade Searcy along with close friends.
Jerry was born on January 1, 1940, in Albany, Missouri, to Clifford and Phoebe (Mahoney) Searcy, the 14th child out of a family of 15 children. The family moved to...
Karen Eyman
Apr 12, 2026
Karen Lou Eyman (Schriever), 81, of Parachute, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born on January 22, 1945, in New York to Robert and Patricia Schriever. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School and went on to build a life centered around family, creativity, and connection. She worked...
Helen A Stites
Apr 9, 2026
Helen A. Stites passed away at the age of 99 on April 9 in Grand Junction,Colorado surrounded by her family. Helen was born on May 12,1926 in Charleston, Illinois. She was the daughter of Logan and Aileen (Schneiter) Highland.
She married Stanley J.Stites on June 22,1946. Surviving are three daughters: Cheryl (Mike) Masters of Grand Junction,Connie Konya(John Baker) of Woodmont, CT,...
Leslie Grace Snellings
Apr 4, 2026
Leslie Grace Snellings passed from her earthly life on April 4, 2026, at HopeWest Hospice Home in Grand Junction, Colorado at age 53 following a lengthy illness. Leslie was born in Oxford, Mississippi on September 8, 1972.
Left to cherish the beautiful memories of the life of Leslie are her mom and step-dad, Anita and Scott Despain of Jonesboro, AR, the...
Nancy Ann Foster
Apr 2, 2026
Nancy Ann Foster, a Western Slope resident for most of her life, passed away on April 2, 2026, in Grand Junction following a stroke. She was 84.
Nancy was born on May 18, 1941, in Minot, North Dakota, to Edgar and Lucille Griffee. Her family moved to Pueblo, Colorado, when she was 13 and then to Colorado Springs for her senior...
Pauline L. Bechtold
Mar 28, 2026
Pauline “Polly” Louise Bechtold born April 27, 1958 passed away on March 28, 2026 in Fruita, Colorado at the age of 67 following a long illness. Polly grew up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and graduated from Wheat Ride High School, Home of the Farmers. As a teenager, Polly enjoyed going to concerts and volunteering with organizations that supported children with...
MaryJane Hughes
Mar 19, 2026
MaryJane Hughes (nee Porter), age 78, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on March 19, 2026, in the presence of her family and friends. Born on May 2, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Samuel E. Porter III and Mary (Rasnatauskas) Porter.
She was educated at St. Agnes School and subsequently graduated from South High School...
David G. Haller
Mar 18, 2026
David Gene Haller, known by his friends as Whitey of Grand junction, CO joined his lord and Savior on March 18, 2026 one month after turning 71. David spent his life in the Grand Junction and Fruita areas where he was born and raised. He cherished the time he spent with his grandparents on their farms. Family get togethers often...
Weston Alan Beard
Mar 18, 2026
Wes was born in Denver Colorado to Dwayne and Carla Beard. He was preceded in death by his father, who died on May 21, 2005. He is survived by his mother; his sister, Lindsay Beard, and her two children; two uncles and their families on his father's side; and three cousins on his mother’s side.
Wes lived his first 10 years...


