Jack Silverman passed on to The Great Hunting Ground in the Sky on August 8, 2017.

Jack Edwin Silverman died peacefully, of complications from encephalitis, at Aspen Valley Hospital, his wife and friends by his side.

Jack was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 5, 1940. Jack's family moved to Palm Springs, California, in 1950.

Jack graduated from the Northwestern Military and Naval Academy in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in 1958. After graduation, Jack joined the Army Security Agency and spent the next few years in Sinop, Turkey, where he monitored Russian Submarines from P2V aircraft.

Jack returned to the United States when his Mother died in 1960. He attended College and was reactivated by the military during the "Berlin Crisis" and spent a year at Ft. Devens, Massachusetts.

Jack continued his education, ultimately ending up at the University of Southern California.

He left college deciding to pursue the family movie theater business in Chicago. Jack was a natural showman and promoter, and loved marketing and selling the movies. He left Chicago and the family business in the late 1960s after his father's death. Jack moved to Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and lived on a boat for a few years.

In 1971 he moved to Aspen where he would begin his passion and pursuit of Native American culture and art of the Southwest. Jack traveled extensively throughout the Southwest, studying and buying art from the Pueblo Indians, ultimately putting together one of the world's great collections of Native American weaving and pottery. He depicted his collection in a series of serigraphs, art cards and other print work that he sold around the country and online. Jack developed the Silverman Museum (silvermanmuseum.com) as a vehicle to share his love for the Indian culture. He published; "Pueblo Treasure" and "Pueblo Indian Pottery" coupled with shows of his collection at museums and galleries. Jack found a natural outlet for his showmanship … he became the bridge to help the public understand the culture and art of the Southwest Native Americans.

Jack's passion for art collecting led him to develop many other great collections: fine art photography, vintage photography, wine, rare books and, of course, vintage motorcycles, with an extraordinary eye for the Ducati brand. He bought and sold entire collections with great success. Jack's passion for motorcycles led him to ride all over the world with the Zell's Angels, and solo to the tip of South America.

He was an avid cyclist, skier, dog hiker, bird hunter, and a professional motorcycle racer. Jack started racing in 1996 garnering his racing license with the AMA and then onto developing the Silverman Museum Racing Team that went on to win a national championship. He raced on the team and did 3 or 4 classes to gain as much "track time" as possible to catch up with the younger racers. Jack retired the team and his racing license in 2000. He went on the race vintage Ducatis in Italy in the Moto Giro. He was a founding member of the "Lucky Bastards" racing club and made many close friends who would travel and race together.

Jack met his wife Marisa Farland in 1996 in Aspen, they went on to get married in Siena, Italy, in 1999. Marisa and Jack's wedding, which Jack planned, was in a 14th-century monastery, with their good friends and family in attendance. Jack and Marisa spent the next 18 years enjoying each other, their dogs and family. They shared a passion for motorcycles, skiing, and each other.

Jack lived his life to the fullest, he was a generous man and helped many people. Jack had many, many friends the world over. He was beloved by many and cherished by his wife, dogs and family. Jack will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

A Celebration of Jack's life is planned for September 21st, at the Hotel Jerome from 5-8 p.m.

Alan Ray Brock entered into his eternal home in the early morning of Saturday, the sixteenth of September 2017. A native Coloradan, Alan was born in Denver, grew up in Eagle, raised his family in Glenwood Springs, and settled lastly in Grand Junction. Alan lost his three-year-long battle with cancer the day before his sixty-first birthday.

Alan was passionate and devoted in serving the Lord, his family and his friends. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served a mission with his wife at the Temple at Monticello. The Warriors at Heart organization, a men's faith-based group located in Grand Junction, CO, gave Alan the opportunity to help and mentor men looking for faith and direction. Alan was a fifth generation mason and is credited with quality craftsmanship throughout the United States. His love for the craft of masonry supported his family throughout his life, and his passion and work ethic inspired countless individuals in the construction industry, especially his son Kevin, a sixth-generation mason. An avid outdoorsman, he would spend weekends with family and friends fishing, camping, hunting, motorcycling, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing and volunteering to teach these skills to local boy scouts.

Alan was the backbone of the Brock family. Born to Vernon and Nola Snyder Brock, Alan Ray Brock is survived by his wife and best friend, Mary Valentine Brock, daughter Shawna Bergren (Jeremy), sons Andrew Brock (Brenda) and Kevin Brock, and six beautiful grandchildren whom he cherished: Mikayla, Mariah, Logan, Colten, Hailey and Spencer. He leaves behind three brothers, Morgan, Verne and Brian, and his dog Zoey. Along with his loving family, Alan will be sincerely missed by many members of various churches, Warriors organization, employees of Heritage Masonry, and the construction community throughout Eagle Valley, Roaring Fork Valley and the Grand Valley.

For information regarding funeral services as well as the celebration of Alan's life can be found at http://www.grandvalleyfuneralhomes.com. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend; we look forward to sharing our memories of Alan.

Barbara Green lived a life full of love and devotion to her family, friends and God. She was born in Crawford, Colorado, in 1937 to Edward and Ethel Green. She experienced the country girl life she held close to her heart. Her high school years were spent in Aspen where she made lifelong friends and met the 1st love of her life and future husband Kenny Strong.

Then off to Hawaii, with her husband, she began her life as a military wife of 20 years. Moving around the country, they raised their children. Outside of raising her children she worked as a nurse aid, hairstylist, receptionist, daycare provider and cashier.

Later in life she enjoyed her passions. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She created beautiful artwork. She love to travel to be with family. Volunteering was a big part of her life. She was a Lioness, Red hatter, avid supporter for Relay for Life, a member of the art guild and was devoted to her church.

She exemplified strength and perseverance throughout her lifetime. Now she is in the arms of Jesus singing and dancing. She will truly be missed by her remaining siblings, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many other family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at Canyon View Vineyard Church Chapel. Located at 736 24 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, Colorado. The service will begin at 1:30 pm on Sunday, Sept. 24, followed by a picnic at Canyon View Park.

Kenn passed away in the early morning of November 9, 2016, at Hospice House in Bend, Oregon. His daughter Martha was at his side.

Kenn was born in Chicago, Illinois to Carl H and Grace O Carlson. He graduated from Maine Township High School in Park Ridge, Illinois, in 1946. While at Maine he was in the band, was President of the rifle club and on the swim team. After graduation he attended the Industrial Training Institute in Chicago graduating in 1947 after completing their course of training in Aircraft and Precision Instruments in 1947.

He met Ethelee Malone in high school and they were married in Park Ridge, Illinois, June 24, 1949. After their marriage, they moved to Madison, then to Morristown and then to Morris Plains, New Jersey. Their children were born in Morristown, New Jersey.

In New Jersey Kenn worked for Bell Labs in Whippany and then did instrumentation work for Reaction Motors [now Thiokol] outside Dover. Reaction Motors was the pioneer of the rocket industry and Kenn enjoyed working there. Reaction Motors was his favorite job. Later he worked for Lloyd Engineering Company, a metal fabricating firm located in Belleville and became their Vice President. He also designed and built projects for clients in his own machine shop in Morris Plains.

The family moved to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, in the fall of 1965 and in 1970 Kenn built Alpine Motors, a foreign car repair service. He successfully ran Alpine until the end of 1976. During those years Alpine worked on both foreign and domestic cars and also did the maintenance on the Re-2 school district buses. In his home shop Kenn worked for clients in both Glenwood and Aspen. Kenn was a Civil War Buff and built two very beautiful, precise Civil War cannons and two Gatling guns that are now on display in the Education Room of the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

In 1996 Kenn and Ethelee moved to Bend, Oregon, on the east side of the Cascades and built a home there. He built another machine shop where he built rocking horses, one for his grandson and two for his great grandchildren. Through the years Kenn's machine shop was a place for his friends to drop by. He would often stop his work to hear a good story or share jokes. He really enjoyed visiting with his friends.

Kenn is survived by his wife, Ethelee, daughters Donna Thompson [husband Jon], Holly Heaton, Martha Harris [husband Phil] grandsons, Brian, Ben, David, Andrew, Chris and Sayre, 10 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Jean Carlson, niece Jan Babinec, and nephews David and Kenny J Carlson.

Kenn was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald, and sons, Jeff and Bruce.

A memorial service will be held at Rosebud Cemetery at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 23, 2017. He will be laid to rest next to his son Bruce in Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs. A celebration of his life will be held at the north side of Sayre Park across from the Lutheran church following the service.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of an incredible doc, cowboy, friend, husband, dad and humanitarian, Dr. James Weaver, after a short illness on September 20, 2017. A full obituary will follow. A celebration of Jim's life and how he touched all our lives will be upcoming. Condolences may be sent to Kathie Weaver, P.O.Box 2831, Glenwood Springs, Colo.

Robert Karl Weiss passed away September 21, 2017, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Joan Preisner; his parents, Herbert Weiss Sr. and Heidi Heikkila; brother Herbert Weiss Jr.; and numerous stepsiblings. A memorial service will be held a later date.

Doyce was the youngest of six children born to Thomas Burkes and Maude Roberts Burkes in Indian Gap, Texas. He served in the Air Force in England from 1951 to 1954, where he met the love of his life, Gillian Hubbard Burkes. They were married in 1955. Doyce worked construction and owned a lumber company, from there he started working in sales in 1961. Doyce started a coffee company in 1989.

He enjoyed fishing, playing tennis, westerns, and watching boxing with his grandsons while eating ice cream. Doyce enjoyed the camaraderie of his close friends, and cherished the relationships established while selling food and coffee in the Aspen area.

Surviving family includes his wife Gillian, Donna Burkes of Rifle, Susan Burkes Baros and Rocky Baros from Sparks, NV, David Burkes and Cathy Hinderlong Burkes of Rifle, eight grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Proceeded in death are his five siblings and Daughter, Sandra Burkes Richardson.

A Celebration of life will be planned on a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Veterans Hospital, 2121 North Ave., Grand Junction, Colorado in Doyce's name.

James Kilburn Weaver, age 88, died in Scottsdale, Arizona, on September 20, 2017, of a massive stroke. He was with his loving wife, Kathie, and his niece, Heather Borch-Christensen.

James Kilburn Weaver was born in Fort Collins, Colorado, on April 9, 1929, to Jess and Saville Weaver. When Jim was an infant, his family moved to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where he was raised. Jim excelled in both academics and sports. After graduating from high school in 1947, he went on to Harvard University, where he graduated, was captain of the Harvard Ski Team, and excelled at ski jumping.

Following Harvard, he returned to Colorado and earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Colorado. This was followed by an orthopaedic residency at the same institution. He then did a year fellowship of additional training at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland under the world-renowned Dr. J.I.P. James. Following this, he returned to the University of Colorado as an assistant professor.

Jim always excelled in academics and wrote numerous articles and book chapters. He then moved to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, where he ran the Carrie Tingley Hospital for Crippled Children for 2 years. Jim was then named Chief of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he spent many years training young residents and fellows.

Jim specialized in total joint replacement surgery, children's orthopaedics, and sports medicine. The "Weaver-Dunn Procedure" was developed by Jim and his resident, Harold Dunn, M.D., and is still used in shoulder reconstruction today.

Jim was a member of numerous orthopaedic groups including: AOSSM (American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine), AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons), ABJS (Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons), and he was most proud of being President of the Western Orthopaedic Society, which represented orthopaedic surgeons in the entire western third of the United States. He also was instrumental in starting the Western Slope Chapter of Orthopaedists in Colorado, which has annual meetings today. Jim and his dad were charter members of The Glenwood Springs Pool, and Jim was a board member until shortly before his death.

After returning to Colorado from Harvard, Jim married Norma Benedict from Glenwood Springs. They had 3 children, Sally, Jess, and Jill. Jim and Norma divorced after the unexpected accidental death of their son Jess.

Jim later married the "love of his life", Kathleen Freeman Weaver, in 1976. They spent the next 41 years together "bonded at the hip" and were inseparable. Jim and Kathie moved to Glenwood Springs and joined Orthopaedic Associates of Glenwood Springs and Aspen for the remainder of his orthopaedic career.

After he retired, with his exuberant energy, they bought 100 acres of land in Fruita, Colorado, and raised a herd of 100 buffalo, all this while working part-time as an orthopaedist for the Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Group in Grand Junction, Colorado. Jim, Kathie, and Johnny (their golden retriever) recently retired to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Jim had a zest for life, especially the out-of-doors. He and Kathie spent many hours on horseback going up the Jess Weaver Trail to their cabin on the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. They loved fly fishing on No Name Creek close to their home. They loved their golden retrievers, and never went anywhere without them. While living in Fruita, a repairman was alarmed when the dogs jumped into the swimming pool. Kathie said, "No worries, that is why we built it."

Jim was quiet, but had a great, witty, subtle sense of humor. If you didn't pay attention, you would miss it. Jim and Kathie built their own log home on No Name Creek in Glenwood Springs with minimal outside help. Each night, Kathie would ask him to look at how much they had done that day and Jim would always answer "I will look when we are finished." He never left a job unfinished.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Kathie, daughter Sally and 2 grandsons, Jess and James. He is pre-deceased by Jess and Saville, Jess Jr, Jill, and niece Priscilla Freeman.

He is also survived by his brother-in-law Albert Freeman (Deanna), brother in-law Edward Freeman (Barbara), sister-in-law Colleen Selby (Richard), nephew Christopher Freeman (Landyn), niece Heather Borch-Christensen (Lars), and grand-nieces Elle and Cele Borch-Christensen.

Jim left an indelible mark on the orthopaedic community, as well as all who knew him and he will be dearly missed.

A celebration of life will be held at the Red Barn Guest Ranch, 345 County Road 262, SIlt, Colorado, at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 22, 2017.

Emma passed away peacefully at Heritage Park Care Center where she spent her last years in assisted living and nursing care. The entire staff became her extended family and a big thank you to all for the good and loving care she received. She was an accomplished artist, enjoyed crossword puzzles, and loved opera. All this helped her survive the Holocaust. She enjoyed her 18 years in Glenwood Springs and visiting her daughter Sylvia aka Sly, in Aspen. She was the most wonderful mother and will be very missed.

James Kilburn Weaver, age 88, died in Socttsdale, Arizona on September 20, 2017 of a massive stroke. He was with his loving wife, Kathie, and his niece, Heather Borch-Christensen.

James Kilburn Weaver was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on April 9, 1929 to Jess and Saville Weaver. When Jim was an infant, his family moved to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where he was raised. Jim excelled in both academics and sports. After graduating from high school in 1947, he went on to Harvard University, where he graduated, was captain of the Harvard Ski Team, and excelled at ski jumping.

Following Harvard, he returned to Colorado and earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Colorado. This was followed by an orthopaedic residency at the same institution. He then did a year fellowship of additional training at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland under the world-renowned Dr. J.I.P. James. Following this, he returned to the University of Colorado as an assistant professor.

Jim always excelled in academics and wrote numerous articles and book chapters. He then moved to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, where he ran the Carrie Tingley Hospital for Crippled Children for 2 years. Jim was then named Chief of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he spent many years training young residents and fellows.

Jim specialized in total joint replacement surgery, children's orthopaedics, and sports medicine. The "Weaver-Dunn Procedure" was developed by Jim and his resident, Harold Dunn, M.D., and his still used in shoulder reconstruction today.

Jim was a member of numerous orthopaedic groups including: AOSSM (American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine), AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons), ABJS (Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons), and he was most proud of being President of the Western Orthopaedic Society, which represented orthopaedic surgeons in the entire western third of the United States. He also was instrumental in starting the Western Slope Chapter of Orthopaedists in Colorado, which has annual meetings today. Jim and his dad were charter members of The Glenwood Springs Pool, and Jim was a board member until shortly before his death.

After returning to Colorado from Harvard, Jim married Norma Benedict from Glenwood Springs. They had 3 children, Sally, Jess, and Jill. Jim and Norma divorced after the unexpected accidental death of their son Jess.

Jim later married the "love of his life", Kathleen Freeman Weaver, in 1976. They spent the next 41 years together "bonded at the hip" and were inseparable. Jim and Kathie moved to Glenwood Springs and joined Orhopaedic Associates of Glenwood Springs and Aspen for the remainder of his orthopaedic career.

After he retired, with his exuberant energy, they bought 100 acres of land in Fruita, Colorado and raised a herd of 100 buffalo, all this while working part-time as an orthopaedist for the Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Group in Grand Junction, Colorado. Jim, Kathie, and Johnny (their golden retriever) recently retired to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Jim had a zest for life, especially the out-of-doors. He and Kathie spent many hours on horseback going up the Jess Weaver Trial to their cabin on the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. They loved fly fishing on No Name Creek close to their home. They loved their golden retrievers, and never went anywhere without them. While living in Fruita, a repairman was alarmed when the dogs jumped into the swimming pool. Kathie said, "No worries, that is why we built it".

Jim was quiet, but had a great, witty, subtle sense of humor. If you didn't pay attention, you would miss it. Jim and Kathie built their own log home on No Name Creek in Glenwood Springs with minimal outside help. Each night, Kathie would ask him to look at how much they had done that day and Jim would always answer "I will look when we are finished". He never left a job unfinished.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Kathie, daughter Sally and 2 grandsons, Jess and James. He is pre-deceased by Jess and Saville, Jess Jr, Jill, and niece Priscilla Freeman.

He is also survived by his brother-in-law Albert Freeman (Deanna), brother in-law Edward Freeman (Barbara), sister-in-law Colleen Selby (Richard), nephew Christopher Freeman (Landyn), niece Heather Borch-Christensen (Lars), and grand-nieces Elle and Cele Borch-Christensen.

Jim left an indelible mark on the orthopaedic community, as well as all who knew him and he will be dearly missed.

A celebration of life will be held at the Red Barn Guest Ranch, 345 County Road 262, SIlt, Colorado at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 22, 2017

Jerry B. LeHew was born August 03, 1936, to C.C. (Tip) and Marvel Sigler LeHew in Trenton, Missouri, and raised and graduated in Lakewood, Colorado. He worked in Lakewood all of his life. He retired to Rifle, Colorado.

Jerry married Carolyn Bosely, and two daughters, Debbie Hardin and Cindy Walsh, were born to this union. Jerry and his wife were later divorced. Pearl Russo was his Companion till her death in 2013.

In loving memory of Dawn Christine Roberts, born September 28, 1967; died August 2017. Christy grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, and was a former resident of Glenwood Springs, CO. She attended Louisiana State University and was a nurse for 20 years. She is survived by her parents, Chris and Lamora Roberts; her brother, Don Roberts; children Kathryn and Miles; and granddaughter Aaliyah.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life October 7, 2017, at 11 am. to 2 pm at the Gianinetti Spring Creeks Ranch Pavilion in Carbondale, CO.

Please bring a dessert or side dish to share with all.

Linda Vaughn, 61, of Parachute passed away October 01, 2017. Linda was born January 14, 1956, in Roswell, New Mexico. Linda loved her grandchildren, children and her many nieces and nephews. She loved going to casinos and fishing. Linda was a CNA at the Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center in Rifle.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Vaughn; sons Matthew (Teresa) Estrada and Jesse (Carol) Vaughn; daughter Amanda (Wayne) Longhurst; brother, Mike Miller; sisters, Judy (Matt) Montagne, Kathy (Bill) Wimmer.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Anne Wohlgemuth; and brother, Leslie Ray.

A memorial service will be held Saturday October 7, 2017, @ 1pm at the Rifle Funeral Home.

Robert K. Weiss, 52, of Glenwood Springs passed away September 21, 2017, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs.

Rob was born on September 29, 1964, in San Francisco, CA, to Herbert Weiss, Sr., and Heide Heikkila. His life was filled with wonderful family, friends and numerous outdoor adventures.

His love of the mountains allowed him to enjoy nature whether he was hiking, fishing or boating. His love of the water brought him to the beaches and boating throughout his life. Rob's recent adventures allowed him to visit the Bahamas several times to experience the beauty of the oceans and their beaches. Rob was also a loyal fan of certain sports, with baseball taking the lead as his strongest passion followed by football.

He is survived by longtime companion Joan Preisner of Glenwood Springs; father Herbert Weiss Sr. of El Dorado Hills, CA; mother Heide (Bob) Heikkila of Brookings OR; brother Herbert (Susan) Weiss, Jr. , nephew Landon Weiss, of El Dorado Hills CA; and step-siblings Ronald (Veronica) Heikkila, nephew Ryan Heikkila, of Morgan Hill, CA; Laura (Ed) Flynn of Hollister, CA; and Melissa (Rich) Paul of Kingman, AZ.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2017, at 11:00 am at Farnum Holt Funeral Home.

Megan Jane Swanton, daughter of Terry and Molly, mother of beloved daughter Tahia, sister of Lindsay, left us October 5, 2017, far too early. She was an exuberant, beautiful and talented woman. Born March 19, 1972, in Aspen, Colorado, she went on to become a world citizen.

Megan was a truly accomplished person. She was Colorado state gymnastics All-Around champion as a teenager. She graduated Valedictorian from Aspen High School in 1990. She attended New College in Florida then earned her doctorate at Palmer Chiropractic Institute. She opened a practice in Avalon Beach, Australia, and a decade later moved to Hawaii then to French Polynesia as Regional Director for Steiner International. She later transferred to the Elemis Spa in South Beach, Florida, then on to Arizona and back to Colorado.

Megan was most recently researching her grandfather, Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler USMC, for a family biography.

Megan lived her life in her own way: She pursued, explored and studied what she desired. She was a high achiever from a young age. The way she could bear down and focus was rare and special. She made clear decisions to choose a path that interested her, and pursued it with passion and dedication — wherever it might lead. Her bold choices led her to Tahiti, far removed from her Colorado origins, but this would become a transformative part of her life. She met her husband John there, and her daughter Tahia was born in Tahiti.

Megan is home now.

Her family will celebrate Megan's life in a small gathering.

James Ronald Dupras went to meet his Lord Jesus on October 8, 2017. He was born on March 17, 1936, to Arthur and Agnes Dupras in Marquette, Michigan, St. Patrick's Baby. James served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married the light and love of his life, Aleah Greenwald Bressette, on September 23, 1961. He called her his "Precious Angel." He adopted her son, Robert. James was employed for many years in the warehouse at the Empire Mine in Palmer, Michigan, for Cleveland Cliff's Iron Company and retired in 1997. He was a wonderful husband, father and great provider for his family. In 1996 they relocated to Rifle, Colorado, to join their son, James. Soon after Robert joined them. For many years Jim volunteered at the Elks and Moose Lodges. The couple traveled extensively back to Michigan and Wisconsin, Mexico several times and on cruises. Jim attended The Open Door Church; he so appreciated Pastor Del and Toni Whittington and the wonderful congregation.

He is survived by his Loving wife, Aleah; sons, James D. (Tina) and Robert (Roxanne); 3 grandchildren, Robert Jr., Aleah Rose and Kaylee Madison; and many nieces and nephews in Michigan.

He was well-loved and will be sorely missed. The family appreciates greatly the caring Angels at Paonia Care and Rehab, Paonia, Colorado, and the Veterans Community Living Center, Rifle, Colorado,

Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 11, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Rifle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at The Open Door Church Thursday, October 12, at 11:00 a.m., burial at Rosehill Cemetery. Reception and time of remembrance to follow at The Open Door Church.

Nick Terliamis, born March 25th, 1935, to Georgina and Luis Terliamis in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, passed peacefully at his home in Paonia, Colorado, on October 5th, 2017. He was a Colorado native and longtime resident of the Roaring Fork Valley. He owned a successful excavation business that helped shape the footprint of the community.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie of 61 years, Son Bruce, Daughter September Shaw (Paul "Steve"), Sister Anna Griffin (Cleon), Grandson Brian Shaw (Jennifer), and Granddaughter Zerlina Kimminau (Jeremy). He will also be remembered by his 4 great-grandchildren Austin, Braden, Collyn and Khloe. And many other family and friends. Preceded in death by his Son Wayne Terliamis.

A service will be held at Rosebud Cemetery on Saturday, October 14th, at 1:00 pm.

Rosebud Cemetery, 3420 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Leonard Shoemaker, 80, of Montrose, Co, died October 8, 2017, of heart disease. Leonard was born in Basalt, Co, on June 29, 1937, to Cecil and Louise (Genner) Shoemaker. He graduated from Basalt in 1955. He worked for Larry Hyrup hauling logs off Red Table Mountain. He went to work for Mountain Bell in 1958. Married Mary Ellen (Smith) in Evergreen, Co, on July 2, 1960. Served in the Army from 1960 to 1962. Son Dale Shoemaker born 1962. After discharge, went back to work for Mountain Bell and retired in 1992, then worked for Hertz rental car as a driver in Aspen, Co.

He is survived by his wife; his son Dale and wife; two grandchildren Wesley and wife Melissa and Abbey Shoemaker; and two great-grandchildren that reside in Florida; and his sister Ruth and husband Gene Williams of Woodland Park, Co.

Cremation by Crippen Funeral Home, Montrose.

Zorka (Zora) Elizabeth Derby, 92, of Carbondale, died peacefully on October 9 after a brief illness.

Zora was born February 24, 1925, to Pasquale and Elizabeth (Slakich) Radman in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Zora graduated from Rock Springs High, and owned a boarding house with her sister, along with working as lead operator for Bell Telephone. Zora married Keith Derby in 1959. They moved to Basalt in 1965 where their children were raised. She worked at Hotel Aspen until retirement in 2005.

Zora resided at Crystal Meadow where she enjoyed card games and the community garden outside her window. She was a member of the Slovenian Benefit Society, SNPJ.

Zora is preceded in death by her husband Keith, parents Pasquale and Elizabeth, step-father Charles Brejcha, brothers Tony and Pete, sister Angela (Sherwood) and nephews Joey and Tony Jr.

Zora is survived by her son Patrick Derby (Cathy), daughter Pamela, three grandchildren (Zachary, Kayla and Elle), sister-in-law Patsy, nieces and nephews: Andy (Doris), DeAnn (Steve Jenkins), ZoAnn (Pat Byrnes), Joanie (Dave Paoli), David, Mary (Mark Sanderson), Cathy (Eric Hollins), and numerous first, second and third cousins.

Visitation will be from 6-8 pm at Farnum-Holt Mortuary on Thursday, October 12. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary of the Crown Catholic Church on Friday, October 13, at 10:00 with graveside services to follow at Rosebud Cemetery.

Hayden Kennedy made a conscious decision in recent years to unplug from the media hype and instant gratification that had infiltrated the activity he loved most and life in general, one of his former high school teachers in Carbondale recalled Wednesday.

"He closed his Facebook account and just adopted this neat philosophy that, in life, you don't necessarily have to keep everyone up to date with each and every moment," said Kayo Ogilby, a science teacher and outdoor instructor at Colorado Rocky Mountain School who stayed in touch with Kennedy over the eight years after his 2009 graduation.

"He preferred to wait until your paths would inevitably cross to share his stories," Ogilby said, reflecting on the person his former student and friend had become since that time, and before his untimely death last weekend.

Kennedy, 27, a renowned climber and native of Carbondale, decided to take his own life after his girlfriend, Inge Perkins, 23, was killed in an avalanche Oct. 7 when the two were skiing in the rugged backcountry of southwestern Montana.

"Hayden is as fine a human being as anyone I have ever encountered," Ogilby said. "They just don't come finer than that."

It was at CRMS, the independent college preparatory school situated just outside Carbondale, where Kennedy's love for the outdoors and passion for climbing grew.

Instilled by his parents, longtime former Climbing magazine editor Michael Kennedy, an accomplished climber by his own right, and Julie Kennedy, founder of the adventure film showcase 5Point Film Festival, Hayden took it to another level as a teen prodigy in the sport of climbing.

Ogilby observed that it can be challenging to contain a young person who is so talented at any one discipline.

"If you're not careful, you can have a problem on your hands when someone moves beyond the scope of what you have to offer," Ogilby said. "What Hayden did was, he became the total opposite and learned to branch out."

Kennedy joined the telemark ski team and the mountain unicycling team. And, when the fall trip rolled around, instead of going climbing, Kennedy decided to go on the fly fishing trip.

"What he seemed to see clearly early on is it wasn't about the end all, be all," Ogilby said.

"I think that one of the great pleasures of teaching is that we learn as much from our students as they do from us. This is certainly so true with Hayden."

The day following news of Kennedy's death, tributes and condolences for the families involved were many in the community where he grew up.

"Words just can't describe the great loss our community and family/tribe of climbers and outdoor adventures is feeling now and especially Hayden and Inge's families," fellow climber and Glenwood Springs High School teacher Michael Schneiter wrote in a Facebook post.

Schneiter said a climbing expedition with Kennedy in Yosemite several years ago inspired he and his wife, Joy, to have kids, so that they could share the same love of the outdoors that Hayden's parents shared with him.

"I remember wanting to just climb and wasn't sure about kids, but the way Michael and Julie had raised such an amazing young man who was so filled with love and passion helped convince me that I wanted the same for our kids," he wrote.

"As Hayden noted, it can be a curse, and every time I go out to guide a dangerous peak or climb an obscure line I think about the need to come home," Schneiter continued. "But, it's also a gift and I hope my kids appreciate that gift …"

Alison Osius, executive editor at Rock and Ice magazine in Carbondale, penned a Tuesday essay in which she also referred to Hayden's move away from the "media persona" that often dogs accomplished athletes.

"Hayden had recently found so much, had broadened his life," she wrote. "He had met Inge Perkins, his dream partner and herself a mountain athlete of his caliber …

"She, too, was modest and low key. Undercover. Probably no one could help thinking they were the perfect match."

Michael Kennedy wrote in a family statement about Hayden's death that the "unbearable loss" of Perkins led him to take his life.

"Myself and his mother, Julie, sorrowfully respect his decision," he wrote.

Penn Newhard, 5Point Film Fest board chairman, also issued a statement, saying, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Hayden Kennedy and his partner Inge Perkins.

"Hayden grew up as part of the festival as his mother, founder Julie Kennedy, established the tenets of 5 Point: commitment, respect, humility, purpose and balance as formative family and community traits."

Ogilby said that ethic was apparent the day Hayden walked through the doors at CRMS.

"He was such a light in any situation," he said. "He brought such an incredible combination of humor, enthusiasm and ridiculousness, but also reverence, thoughtfulness and seriousness.

"I am so thankful for every moment I have spent with him, and I can only hope that I might carry forward as soulfully, humbly, and enthusiastically as he did," Ogilby said.