Richard Neil Colescott
Sep 27, 2022
On September 27, 2022 a beloved husband, father and grandfather gained his wings. Richard passed peacefully at his home with family by his side. He was 71 years old and had been battling dementia and prostate cancer for several years. Richard was a Grand Junction native born April 28, 1951 to Richard William and Bairdell Lois Colescott. He was married...
Jennifer Nix
Sep 17, 2022
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, Jennifer Nix, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away. She was sixty-four. She was born Jennifer Lynn Strebel on June 12, 1958, to Kenneth and Joan (Colwell) Strebel. At the age of 18 she moved to Fruita, CO where she met Joel Nix. They were married on February 28, 1977, in Grand Junction, CO.
She is...
Sharon Hoisington
Sep 13, 2022
Sharon Elaine Hoisington, 77, passed away at her home in Clifton, Colorado, on
September 13, 2022.
Sharon was born January 23, 1945, in Uravan, CO, to Lyle and Edith Gilbert.
The family moved to Rifle for a short time, and then to Fruita, where Sharon lived
the rest of her life.
Sharon attended Fruita area schools and graduated from Fruita High School
in 1963. Following graduation,...
William H. "Bill" Dunning
Sep 6, 2022
Billy died at home of a heart attack after suffering from a long battle with cancer. He was born to Harold and Erma Dunning in Grand Junction, Colorado and resided here most of his life. He graduated from Grand Junction High school in 1956 and excelled in all sports. He attended Mesa College and he also served in the National...
Dan Nees
Aug 29, 2022
Beloved father to Aaron and Amy Nees and dear husband to Susie Nees. Dan spent his entire career as an Entomologist with the Colorado Department of Agriculture in Palisade Colorado. He played a large role in the control of non-native invasive plants and insects throughout Colorado. As a result, many acres throughout the state are now reclaimed. He had a...
Aaron "Danger" Michael Gomez
Aug 28, 2022
Aaron “Danger” Michael Gomez (1/6/88-8/28/22) Enjoyed playing guitar, biking & cartoon doodling. He had a passion to laugh with others and was full of wit. He went above & beyond to make everyone he met feel special. He will be missed by all. He’s preceded by Toby (man’s BF), survived by partner Beth, 3 brothers & their families - Mike...
Daron Keith Hanson
Aug 22, 2022
Daron Keith Hanson, also know as DK and Toot, passed away on August 22, 2022. He had just turned 50.
He is survived by his mother, Nicci Jenkins, stepfather Donald Jenkins; father, Aron Hanson; stepmother, Janet Hanson; sister, Nicha St. Hilaire; nephew, Jonathan Henderson; niece, Breanna St. Hilaire; great Aunt Patricia Walker; step-sister, Chrissy Hulslander; stepbrothers, Donnie and Richard Jenkins, beloved...
Orville R. Lehmann
Aug 19, 2022
Orville R. Lehmann May 31, 1947 - August 19, 2022. Orville worked as a Technician for the Phone Co. for 38 years. He loved working in his shop doing leatherwork of any kind for many people. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, golfing, and anything in between. He was a great mentor for his sons and other youth at Orchard Mesa...
Richard L. "Rick" Dinges
Aug 17, 2022
Richard L. “Rick” Dinges, 66, of Fruita, Colorado passed away with family by his side on August 17, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Rick was born January 1, 1956, in Hays, Kansas to Leroy and Elizabeth (Schnatterly) Dinges. He graduated from Hays High School with the Class of 1975, and met Dorene Hake soon after. New jobs led...
Russ Gene Macdonald
Aug 15, 2022
Russ MacDonald, 47, was a beloved father, son, brother, friend, and teacher. Russ was born as the second son to Mary and Rod (Mac) MacDonald. He was an accomplished educator for ten years and loved every minute of it. He had passions for the Broncos and the Rockies, literature, writing and music. He is remembered as a friendly happy person...
Wilbur R. Koch
Jul 28, 2022
Wilbur Ray Koch, 85, passed away peacefully at the HopeWest Care Center, Thursday, July 28, 2022. He was in the loving presence of his children, his puppy TJ, his two surviving sisters; Kathy and Carolyn, his loving nephew Scooter, and his dearest friend Marilynn He was born to Fred J. and Karolina (Meller) Koch on December 29, 1936 in Higgins,...
Robert "Bob" Harley Caskey
Jul 12, 2022
Bob passed away at 5:30 AM in his home with his loving family. Bob was born in Houston, Texas on January 19, 1948 to Clyde C. Caskey and Charlotte Lee (Caskey) Thompson. He left home at the age of 16 headed to California to surf. There he met and married Donna Meyer. In 1966, Bob joined the Air Force, became...
Robert (Uncle Bob) Durrell Ferguson
Jul 6, 2022
Robert (Uncle Bob) Durrell Ferguson was born on February 8, 1934 to Hollis and Bernadine Ferguson, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was raised on the Redlands from 1934 until 1940 when his family moved into town. Bob attended St. Joseph school, Grand Junction High School and graduated from Central High School. He left Grand Junction in August 1951 to continue...
