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Daron Keith Hanson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Nancy Ritter

Nancy Ritter

Jun 29, 2022

Nancy Ritter our beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother stepped into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday; June 29th surrounded by family. Nancy was born on August 10th, 1944, to Edgar and Molly Von Feldt in Denver, Colorado. She was the middle child to eight brothers and sisters. Her house was full of life and activity growing up. Nancy met the...

Buddy Russell

Buddy Russell

Jun 25, 2022

It was a beautiful morning in Heaven when our Hero passed. The morning of June 25, 2022 Buddy Allen Russell, 76, peacefully passed away from a 2 month battle with throat cancer. He passed at his home in farnnington, new mexico, with the love of his life of 45 years sitting by his side. Buddy spent most of his working...

Zella M. Griffin

Zella M. Griffin

May 28, 2022

Zella Maxine Griffin passed away on May 28, 2022 in the comfort of her home with her middle son Robert and his wife Martha by her side. She is now at peace, sitting in God's love and grace. She has undoubtedly been welcomed home by her beloved husband of 63 years, Leon 'Sonny' Everett Griffin (July 7, 1934 - January...

Roy Charles Shults

Roy Charles Shults

May 17, 2022

Roy was born in lime Colorado on 31, Jan 1926, and had 3 brothers and one sister. They were all put up for adoption and would have never seen each other again except for an Ann Landers article in a national newspaper about the children which put them in touch with each other as adults. At 17 years old he...

Francis Lawrence Eggers

Francis Lawrence Eggers

Apr 13, 2022

Known by all as Larry Born 4/9/1938 to John Perry Eggers and Bertha Anna Bangs-Eggers at their home in Cortez Colorado. South Western Colorado was home to Larry. Growing up in Colorado, Larry enjoyed exploring, hunting and fishing. Larry, alongside his family, worked hard farming, as well as cutting and hauling lumber during a time when they didn’t have indoor...

Steve M. Gutheil

Steve M. Gutheil

Mar 30, 2022

Steve M. Gutheil born August 5, 1961 in Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2022. Funeral service will be on April 16, 2022 at 2:00pm at Snyder Memorials Funeral Home. The family asks that you dress in casual attire or wear anything Denver Broncos or Grand Junction Rockies, as those were Steve’s favorite teams. Aside from...

Gene "Geno" Reese Wilder

Gene "Geno" Reese Wilder

Feb 24, 2022

Gene “Geno” Wilder, age 68, passed away at his home on February 24. He is now pain free and has gone to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born February 20, 1954 in Grand Junction to Reese and Norma (Condotti) Wilder. Gene was a graduate of Grand Junction High School in 1972 where he was a...

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