OBITUARIES

Gary Eugene Parrott

Gary Eugene Parrott

Dec 1, 2023

  Gary Parrott passed away unexpectedly the morning of December 1, 2023, at home, of natural

causes. He just missed his 71st Birthday.

  Gary was a retired sergeant with the California Highway Patrol and a former Air Force officer,

with many years of experience writing and reviewing paperwork of all kinds. Additionally, he comes

from a long line of ancestors who had performed patriotic,...

Weston  Lucas Nichols

Weston Lucas Nichols

Oct 27, 2023

Weston Lucas Nichols, loving husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on October 27,

2023, at the age of 43. Wes was born on October 31, 1979, in Boone, IA, to Peggy Wilson 

James and Clinton Nichols.

Wes grew up in Hayden and Grand Junction before moving to Utah and working in the printing

industry for several years. After returning to the Grand...

Walter H. Backus

Walter H. Backus

Oct 12, 2023

Walter Henry Backus, born to Dorothy and Donald Backus on August 12, 1955, was a man of many talents and a loving presence in the lives of those around him. He found joy in various crafts, particularly woodworking, and throughout his life, he held several different jobs, including working with livestock.

Walter had a special connection with John Raff, and he...

Joseph  Earl Mobley

Joseph Earl Mobley

Oct 8, 2023

Joseph Mobley Joe Mobley, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at his home on October 8,2023 in Grand Junction, CO.

Joe was born on March 12,1949 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War as a security policeman and dog handler. He was honorably discharged after...

Shirley M. Ukele

Shirley M. Ukele

Sep 10, 2023

Shirley Ukele age 92, of Loma, CO, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at home under

the care of HopeWest Hospice. Shirley was born to Ernest Edward (Ned) Martin and Dora Mae

Graham in Grand Junction, CO, August 1931. She spent most of her childhood in Gateway, CO,

graduating there in 1949. Shirley was a homemaker, seamstress, milkmaid, bookkeeper; retiring

from Coors Porcelain in...

Debra Lynn Cole

Debra Lynn Cole

Sep 6, 2023

Debra Lynn Cole got her wings and went to walk with the angels on September 6th, 2023. She was just 63 years old. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandma, and great grandma who was always there when someone was in need. She will be sadly missed and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Born on...

Walter Isaiah Yeager

Walter Isaiah Yeager

Aug 31, 2023

Walter Isaiah Yeager, born February 4, 1998, to Angel and Walter Yeager passed away at the age of 25, August 31, 2023.

Walter aka “Big Walt” was a man with a deep faith in God. Family and God meant everything to him.

His soul was full of love and compassion. It brought him great pleasure to distribute cold water to the homeless...

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