Gladys Jane Harrington, went to be with the Lord on August 29th, 2016, at the Heritage Park Care Center in Carbondale, Co. She was born on June 19th, 1921, in Evanston, Illinois, the youngest of three children to Walter Allen Stults and Edith Mary Monica Graham Stults. She attended elementary, junior high and high school in Evanston and then attended Northwestern University for two years studying art.

She married Carmen R. Sutley in 1954 and had two children, Christopher Sutley and Stephanie Wallace. Later on after her divorce she met Frank Harrington Senior in Glenwood Springs at her church, and they were married on October 1st, 1983. Gladys and Frank lived for many years in Glenwood Springs and later on in Carbondale, where they were very active in their church and in the community.

Gladys is preceded in death by her two sisters, Mary Sherman and Barbara Stults, and by her husband Frank Sr. and her step-daughter Marcia Carlyle.

The greatest event in her life was without a doubt the receiving of the Lord Jesus Christ into her life in 1970 and the blessing of the opportunity to lead both of her children to the Lord as well. She established a heritage of faith in a family that will continue for eternity.

She is survived by her son Christopher, her daughter Stephanie, her step-son Frank Jr and his wife Cathryn, her step-daughter Margaret and her husband Bill, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Gladys will be held at the Farnum Holt Funeral Home located at 405 W. 7th St., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016, at 1 pm followed by burial at the Evergreen Cemetery next to her husband Frank Sr. located at 511 Colorado Ave., Carbondale, Co.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff and personnel of the Heritage Park Care Facility for the outstanding care they gave to both Frank Sr. and to Gladys in their stay with them. They helped to make their remaining years the best they possibly could be. Thank you!

Betty Diaz Fulton passed away August 31, 2016. She was born June 6, 1935, to Dionisio and Petra Diaz. Betty married Jim Fulton on October 4, 1969. She is survived by two brothers, Ted Diaz of Rifle and Eugene Diaz (Eva) of Silt; and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces and many friends. Predeceased by her husband Jim, parents Dionisio and Petra, and brothers and sisters, Jovita, Frank, Steve, Joe, Molly, Chris, Tonia, Harry and Charlie. A viewing will take place at the Rifle Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 7, 2016, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. A Rosary will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 9:00. Mass to start at 10:00.

Interment will follow Mass at the Skyline Cemetery in Silt, Colorado. All are welcome for a luncheon back at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Service Information for Louis Villegos:

Rosary is at 10:30 am with Funeral Mass following on Thursday, September 8th, at Divine Redeemer in Colorado Springs. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Canon City, Colorado.

Maudie Yvonne (Howell) Weller passed away 9/2/2016 in Glenwood Springs, CO. She was born 3/21/1923 in Lake City, IL. She graduated as valedictorian from High School in Findlay, IL, then Sparks Business College. She worked as a secretary in Springfield, IL, then for the Civil Aeronautics Administration in Washington, D.C. In September 1945 she and her sister Essie went to Frankfurt, Germany, working for the Department of Treasury with the Army of Occupation after WWII. She also worked in Berlin prior to moving to Munich, Germany, where she worked as secretary for the Consul General, War Dept., Department of the Army and the State Department of the Foreign Service. Maudie learned to ski in Garmisch, Germany. She also “schussed” in Kitzbuhl, Austria, and Davos, Switzerland. She and Essie traveled extensively throughout Europe, French Morocco and the Middle East.

She married Albert A. Weller Jr., a US serviceman, in Munich, Germany, on June 1953. They returned to the U.S. to reside in Denver then Alamosa, CO. They moved to Glenwood Springs in 1977. Maudie volunteered with the Valley View Hospital Auxiliary for 37 years and also the Community Concert Association. She became the top ticket seller for both organizations, which will be hard to match! She enjoyed downhill and cross-country skiing, retiring from both at the age of 83. She also enjoyed hiking with the Wednesday Wanderers, walking, reading and traveling. She thoroughly enjoyed attending local musical and stage productions.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Al, 1/3/2012 and her granddaughter, Rachel Weller, age 8-1/2 months. All her siblings predeceased her, Willis T. Howell, Joe Howell, Essie Halfyard, Grace Eskridge and Lucille Kennedy. Survivors include son Gregory (Debra) Weller, grandchildren Samantha Weller and Stephen Weller; daughter Stephanie (Don) Putzier, and grandchildren Edward (Makenzie) Putzier and Leslie (Ryan) Geving, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Her body has been donated to Science Care. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to First United Methodist Church in Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs Library, Valley View Hospital, Hospice of the Valley or Africa Uplifted.

Her service will be Friday, September 9, 2 PM, at First United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO.

Matthew (Matt) Thomas Day, age 22 of Rifle, Colorado passed away on Saturday, August 27, near Silt, Colorado from injuries incurred in an automobile accident.

Matt was born on November 7, 1993, in Pueblo, Colorado. He is survived by his mother – Anita Fraser-Day, father – Shawn Day, brother – William Day, maternal grandmother – Bette Fraser of Colorado Springs and his paternal grandparents – Katherine and Jim Day of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Matt grew up in Colorado City, Colorado and attended Rye Elementary School in Rye, Colorado and Craver Middle School in Colorado City where he also became an avid wrestler. He attended Palmer High School and graduated from Life Skills in Colorado Springs. Matt, subsequently, attended Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado and Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, Colorado with the goal of obtaining a business degree.

In conjunction with his education, Matt apprenticed in the plumbing trade with O’Neill Plumbing and Heating in Glenwood Springs, and most recently with Mel’s Plumbing and Heating in New Castle, Colorado. He was in the process of acquiring his residential plumber’s license with aspirations of starting his own business in the near future.

Matt thrived in activities that challenged his mind and body and charged him with excitement. Among other things, he enjoyed skydiving, hunting, fishing, snowboarding, rafting, rock climbing, surfing and mountain biking.

Matt was known for his independent mind, strong work ethic, intelligence, personal integrity, amiable charm and most resoundingly for his big heart. He knew no strangers and became acquainted with more people in his short life than most people do in a full lifetime.

He had the good fortune to travel with his brother, Will, to Mexico, Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland and Iceland where he enjoyed many of his favorite foods and experiences. Perhaps most notably, while in Germany he discovered an affinity for finely crafted Hefeweizen (wheat beer) and Yufka (lamb and veggies wrapped in Turkish flat bread).

Matt was the epitome of living life to the fullest; he embraced every day with boldness and self-confidence.

Matt’s life and spirit will be remembered at a memorial to be held on Saturday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m. in the Fountain Valley School Lewis Perry Jr. Chapel in South Colorado Springs.

The memorial will be followed by an informal gathering to be held in his grandmother’s backyard located at 2315 N. Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs. Family, close friends and all acquaintances are welcome to attend. Parking space and seating are limited.

Acquaintances, friends and loved ones are invited and encouraged to share thoughts and memories online at https://www.facebook.com/matthewdaymemorial so that we all may know how Matt touched the people in his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations will also be accepted online http://fundly.com/mattday for the Matthew Day Memorial Fund, which will be used to support programs for at risk youth.

Matthew (Matt) Thomas Day, age 22 of Rifle, Colorado passed away on Saturday, August 27, near Silt, Colorado from injuries incurred in an automobile accident.

Matt was born on November 7, 1993, in Pueblo, Colorado. He is survived by his mother – Anita Fraser-Day, father – Shawn Day, brother – William Day, maternal grandmother – Bette Fraser of Colorado Springs and his paternal grandparents – Katherine and Jim Day of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Matt grew up in Colorado City, Colorado and attended Rye Elementary School in Rye, Colorado and Craver Middle School in Colorado City where he also became an avid wrestler. He attended Palmer High School and graduated from Life Skills in Colorado Springs. Matt, subsequently, attended Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado and Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, Colorado with the goal of obtaining a business degree.

In conjunction with his education, Matt apprenticed in the plumbing trade with O’Neill Plumbing and Heating in Glenwood Springs, and most recently with Mel’s Plumbing and Heating in New Castle, Colorado. He was in the process of acquiring his residential plumber’s license with aspirations of starting his own business in the near future.

Matt thrived in activities that challenged his mind and body and charged him with excitement. Among other things, he enjoyed skydiving, hunting, fishing, snowboarding, rafting, rock climbing, surfing and mountain biking.

Matt was known for his independent mind, strong work ethic, intelligence, personal integrity, amiable charm and most resoundingly for his big heart. He knew no strangers and became acquainted with more people in his short life than most people do in a full lifetime.

He had the good fortune to travel with his brother, Will, to Mexico, Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland and Iceland where he enjoyed many of his favorite foods and experiences. Perhaps most notably, while in Germany he discovered an affinity for finely crafted Hefeweizen (wheat beer) and Yufka (lamb and veggies wrapped in Turkish flat bread).

Matt was the epitome of living life to the fullest; he embraced every day with boldness and self-confidence.

Matt’s life and spirit will be remembered at a memorial to be held on Saturday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m. in the Fountain Valley School Lewis Perry Jr. Chapel in South Colorado Springs.

The memorial will be followed by an informal gathering to be held in his grandmother’s backyard located at 2315 N. Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs. Family, close friends and all acquaintances are welcome to attend. Parking space and seating are limited.

Acquaintances, friends and loved ones are invited and encouraged to share thoughts and memories online at https://www.facebook.com/matthewdaymemorial so that we all may know how Matt touched the people in his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations will also be accepted online http://fundly.com/mattday for the Matthew Day Memorial Fund, which will be used to support programs for at risk youth.

Lois Evans, 92, of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2016, at Grace Nursing Home following many years of fighting vascular disease. She was born September 30,1923, in Yakima, Washington, to Hugo & Ida Mitzel.

She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Evans, on July 5, 1943, in Bozeman, Montana.

She enjoyed years of golfing, bowling, playing cards, and going on cruises after retiring to North Port, Florida, where she lived for 27 years before moving to Glenwood Springs.

She is survived by her daughter, Cheri (Al) Cappo of Glenwood Springs; her son David (Pat) Evans of Casa Grande, Arizona; six grandchildren, Gina (Jason) Neuman of Glenwood Springs, Brenda (Andrew) Brock of Grand Junction, CO, Andy (Blakeley) Evans of Missoula, MT, Ryan (Mary) Evans of St. Paul, MN, Heidi (Scott) Holtorf of Houston, TX, & Sean (Samatha) Evans of Olympia, WA and eleven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald and son, Dennis Evans. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at the Sunnyside Independent Living Facility in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, September 24th, at 1:00 p.m.

Craig resident, Francis Raymond “Ray” Trauffer, died on Friday, July 15, 2016, at Sandrock Ridge Care and Rehab Center. He was 85. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016 at The Thomas Lakes Trailhead at Mt. Sopris in Basalt, Colorado.

Laura Gardner Bair peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 with her family at her side.

Born February 7, 1922 in Satank, CO, Laura was the first born to Lawrence Gardner and Gertrude Gilmore. Laura welcomed three brothers and six sisters to the family. Laura attended grade school in Missouri Heights and high school in Carbondale. Laura’s senior year she stayed home due to her mother’s illness. Laura soon took on the mother role for her smaller siblings.

In the summer of 1939, Laura traveled to Moab, UT to marry her sweetheart, Charles Paul Piffer. Laura gave birth to two wonderful children Larry and Jean. Charles died in 1946 due to polio. Laura remarried two years later to Jay “Jack” Bair. Larry and Jean then welcomed two sisters and four brothers, JaNaye, Janice, Wendell, Grant, Wade and Woody, into the family.

When the children were young Laura’s full time job was caring for them, gardening, and canning everything she possibly could. Her canned pickles became very desirable to the whole family and their friends. It wasn’t unusual for one of the children to sneak a jar and share with everyone. Jack spent many months away during the summers at sheep camp, leaving Laura with all the responsibility of the children. She ran a tight ship and expected everyone to do their share of chores.

One of her boys said, “She could give a whippen worse than any man.” Laura was very active in the Church of Latter-Day Saints. She held many jobs such as primary teacher, relief society, and den mother. Laura held a few jobs through out her life, starting with cleaning cabins during the summer and ending with 22 years at Heritage Park Care Center. She retired at the age of 88 years old.

Laura is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, four sisters, husband, Charles Piffer; husband, Jay Bair; four children, Larry Piffer, Janice Moore, Grant Bair, and Wade Bair. She leaves behind one brother, two sisters, two sons, Woody Bair and Wendell Bair; two daughters, Jean Schauster and JaNaye Williams, 25 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held Saturday, September 10th from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Farnum Holt in Glenwood Springs Services will be held at the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Glenwood Springs, CO. Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Lois Evans,92, of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 30,2016 at Grace Nursing Home following many years of fighting vascular disease. She was born September 30,1923, in Yakima, Washington to Hugo & Ida Mitzel. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Evans,on July 5, 1943, in Bozeman, Montana. She enjoyed years of golfing, bowling, playing cards, and going on cruises after retiring to North Port, Florida where she lived for 27 years before moving to Glenwood Springs.

She is survived by her daughter, Cheri (Al) Cappo of Glenwood Springs; her son David (Pat) Evans of Casa Grande, Arizona; six grandchildren, Gina (Jason) Neuman of Glenwood Springs, Brenda (Andrew) Brock of Grand Junction, Co., Andy (Blakeley) Evans of Missoula Mt., Ryan (Mary) Evans of St Paul, Minn, Heidi (Scott) Holtorf of Houston Tx, & Sean (Samatha) Evans of Olympia, Wa. and eleven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald and son, Dennis Evans. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at the Sunnyside Independent Living Facility in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, September 24th at 1:00 pm

Thomas G. Hitchcock, passed away peacefully at Valley View Hospital after a sudden yet brief encounter with cancer, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where he resided for 35 years. An avid outdoorsman, US Army veteran, engineer/surveyor, mechanic, horseshoe pitcher, woodworker, and devoted husband. Tom is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nancy, his brothers Chuck (Ellen), Roger (Diana), and sister Mari (Richard) Taunton, nephews, nieces, and other extended family from the East Coast to the West, and many long-time friends. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother John.

A Celebration of Life Event will be held Tuesday, September 13, at 10 a.m. at Summit Bound Church, 1123 Pitkin Ave, Glenwood Springs, followed by burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Gypsum, CO.

Until We Meet Again…

Those special memories of you

Will always bring a smile

If only I could have you back

For just a little while

Then we could sit and talk again Just like we used to do

You always meant so very much And always will do too

The fact that you are no longer here Will always cause me pain

But you are forever in my heart

Until we meet again

I love you Charlie, R.I.P Always and Forever Becca Petross

Bert Eugene Frink, 80 passed away in his home on September 7th 2016. He was born on September 24th, 1935 in Hayden, Colorado. Bert was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was an active member his entire life. He grew up in Denver where he attended North High School and was an exceptional track and field athlete. In 1956, he married the love of his life, Delores Schillinger. They were married for 60 years. He graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and got his first and only teaching job at Glenwood Springs High School in 1958 where he taught industrial arts classes and craft classes for 32 years. He loved teaching, both of Bert’s children became teachers and Delores worked as a school secretary. Many of his former students in recent years have told him how much they appreciated his classes and in particular his jewelry classes. Bert and Delores retired in 1990 and enjoyed traveling in their motor home. They spent two winters in Rockport, Texas and decided to buy a trailer in Aransas Pass, TX where they spent 20 winters. In 1998 they moved from Glenwood Springs to Battlement Mesa. Bert loved and appreciated the outdoors and passed it on to everyone in his family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He built a cabin on East Divide Creek and in addition to being a hunting cabin, it has provided many great memories for family and friends. Bert went through different phases with hobbies. He made beautiful jewelry and wood work projects. He also built muzzleloaders and attended fun trapping rendezvous. He hunted deer and elk until recently when health issues prevented him from doing so. Fishing had always been a passion for Bert. In addition to backpacking into high country lakes enjoyed boating and surf fishing in Texas. Making wine was also a favorite passion. He enjoyed going to Alaska with Delores to visit their son, Ed and grandkids on several occasions. He served as a mentor for his daughter Lori and taught her how to be successful with home and yard projects. He also served as a great role model for his kids and grandkids alike. He was a wonderful man who enjoyed sharing his sense of humor with everyone. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Bert is preceded in death by his parents and brothers. He is survived by his wife Delores, and children; Ed (and Linda) of Florissant, and Lori (Carrick) of New Castle. He was a proud grandfather of Colin, Courtney, Jennifer and Justin. He recently became a great grandfather to August (Gus). Services will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Rifle on Wednesday September 14th at 10:00am. A light lunch will be provided after the service. Memorials can be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church Preschool and Kindergarten.

Sally Ann Carlson was born April 24, 1938, to William and Luella Miller in Sioux City, Iowa. She went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2016, very peacefully. She graduated from St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing and the University of Colorado Nurse Practitioner Program. She married Larry Gene Carlson in 1962 and they had a son, Paul Warren, the following year. They moved to Glenwood Springs in June of 1964 where their daughter, Laura Jean, was born in 1966. Sally was a nurse at Glenwood Medical Associates, Valley View Hospital, and RE-1 Schools, as well as the Director of Nurses for Glen Valley Nursing Home. She also spent a few years in management at McDonalds. She is survived by her son, Paul and his wife Maura of Glenwood Springs; granddaughter Kiley and her husband, Luke Hall along with great-grandson Masen and sibling-to-be of Colorado Springs; and grandson Kevin and his wife, Taylor, and great-granddaughter Brindle of Rifle, as well as two sisters, five brothers and many nieces, nephews and friends. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, her daughter Laura Wahl, her son-in-law Dale, and by her husband Larry just two weeks earlier. Contributions can be made in Sally’s memory to New Hope Church, Hospice of the Valley, or a foundation of your choice. A memorial service for both Larry and Sally will be held at Mountain View Church in Glenwood Springs on Friday, September 23, 2016, at 4:00 p.m.

Helen (Graham) Walton, wife of the late Wallace Walton of Emerald, Australia passed away in Emerald nursing home Aug. 11th, 2016.

She and her twin sister Dorothy Cook, were born in 1928 to Claude and Laura Fae Graham, in Rifle, Colorado.

She spent all her childhood in Rifle and graduated from the Rifle High School in 1947 and married Wally Walton Feb. 15, 1948.

The ranched on the East Divide Creek for quite some time, then moved to Fruita, Colo. where they farmed until moving to Australia with family in 1975.

They have 6 girls, Joan Marie (Richard) Schnieder from Wakeeny, Kansas, U.S.A., Nora Lynn (David) Isles of St. George, Reba Jane (Bruce) Laurie of Crows Nest, Reta Jean (Doug) Whalan, of Rock Hamton, and Kris (Tim) Maguire of Emerald, all in the Queensland area, and Becky Leigh who passed away at the age of 3 while they lived in Fruita.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Becky, her mother and father, a brother, Bob and his wife Sue, and a brother, Bud. She leaves behind her 5 daughters, 11 grand children, 18 great grand children and 1 great-great grand child, her twin sister Dorothy Cook and brother in law Jerry Cook of Rifle, Bud’s wife Janet Graham, from Florence, Colo. and 6 nieces.

She will be dearly missed!!!!!

Services were held August 15th, 2016 at the Emerald Emmuanuel Church in Emerald, Queensland, Australia.

Sam Early, 69, Rifle, Colorado, died September 12, 2016 in Rifle, Colorado at the Colorado Veterans Nursing Home.

No services are set at this time.

He is survived by his wife Brenda Early of Rifle, CO: 2 sons Chad Early of Texas, Christopher Early of Texas: Daughter, Amy of Texas: Brothers, Mac Early of North Dakota, T. Model of North Dakota: Sisters, Gay of Loveland, Colorado, Vera Allis of Colorado Springs, CO: and 2 grandchildren.

Eric Alan Chesnut died at his home in Fruita on September 5, 2016 he suffered a heart attack due to diabetic complications.

Eric was born to Marcia Johnson (Perau) Chesnut and Ronald G. Perau in Mason City, Iowa on October 23, 1964. In 1970, Eric moved to Grand Junction with his mother Marcia and Keith(step-father). He attended Columbus Elementary, Bookcliff Junior High and graduated from Central High School in 1983. Eric attended Mesa State College for 1 year in the auto body program. In 1984, he moved to Glenwood Springs to work for his father at Professional Auto Body. He spent most of his adult life at PAB and Pro Sports Polaris where he was a valued employee. He was valued because of his supreme workmanship, craftsmanship and innovative ideas. He was truly an artist in paint and metal,he won numerous trophies and featured in magazines. His family found Eric to be a very compassionate and caring person.

Eric married Lesa Arbaney in 1994 and they had one son Kane Wolfgang in 2000. Eric was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at the age of 12 and fought the disease the rest of his life.

He is survived by his mother Marcia Chesnut of Grand Junction, wife Lesa Chesnut and son Kane, Father Ron (Lisbeth) Perau of Rifle, brother Michael(Christina) Perau of Aspen, Adam Perau of Denver and sister Nicole Lunt of San Diego, CA along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and he will be buried with the Johnson family in Adams, Minnesota. A celebration of life will take place on Sept. 16 at Farnum Holt Mortuary 405 West 7th Street Glenwood Springs at 11:00 a.m.. Donations can be made to the Fruita Fire Department 168 N. Mesa Street Fruita, CO 81521

David is survived by his wife Mary, father of Audrey Goodhue Bond and husband Les, sons Victor Kyner and wife Starlla, Thomas Kyner, Tammy Kershman, brother Edmund Goodhue wife Pete, sister Katherine Brejcha husband John and Carol Perry and Connie; Aunts Mary Dawson, Peggy Johnson and Mickey Baccus. Several grandchildren, nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was a machinist for 45 years at Sundstrand Aerospace, Williams Aerospace in Utah and oil industry, retiring in 2016. Proceeded in death by his father and mother Robert and Dorothy Goodhue.

The family would like donations to the Grand Valley Historical Society, PO Box 363, Parachute, CO 81635 or Grand Valley Fire Protection District Station 1, 124 Stone Quarry Rd. Parachute, CO 81635 in lieu of flowers.

Lifetime Silt resident Robert Benjamin Zarlingo passed peacefully in the company of his family on September 14, 2016. He was born on December 5, 1929, to Benjamin Zarlingo and Elizabeth Cozza. He attended Silt schools through high school graduation. He was drafted into the US Army, and after discharge came home to partner with his parents in their sheep ranching and farming. Taking advantage of Robert’s experience in the military, they purchased a bulldozer.

In 1955, Robert married DeeDee Antonelli, his farm wife and dancing partner. Over the next four years, they were blessed with twin daughters and two sons. Through the 1960’s, the family continued farming, ranching, dozer work, grain harvesting, and custom farming with their sons.

With his friend and lawyer Frank Delaney, Robert had a crucial role in the Farmers Irrigation Company’s precedent-setting lawsuit before the Colorado Supreme Court. The company successfully sued the State for polluting Rifle Creek and its flow to Harvey Gap Reservoir.

The family sold the Flying Cloud ranch in 1973 and built a house on the Coleman place, just north of Silt, where he and DeDe still live. In 1974, Robert and DeDe bought the Silt Market, and in 1979 they started HyWay Feed. Robert continued farming and dozer work. After selling HyWay Feed, Dad concentrated on farm, family, and friends.

Robert was an honest, hardworking farmer, a loyal and dedicated husband and a devoted, caring father. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by sisters Jean and Mary. He is survived by his life mate DeeDee, their children: Carol (Bill) Wilson, Judy (Dennis) Graves, Ben (Allison Quinn) and Tony, along with his sister Phyllis Henry, nephew Robert (Jean) Slaven, nieces Cathy (Russ) Marsh, Gayl (John) Cherry. Robert and DeeDee cherished their seven grandchildren.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in support of the Highland Cemetery through the City of New Castle.

Margaret Cathrine Roe was born 5/19/1937 in Plymouth, WI, to Albert and Margaret Kretsch. She died at the age of 79, 9/6/2016 in Kingman, AZ, where she lived for the last 20 years.

Muggie, as she liked to be called, moved to Carbondale, CO, from Manitowoc, WI, after marrying Frank D Roe in July of 1965. Frank preceded her in death.

Muggie really loved living in Colorado, she enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening and vacationing in Mexico. She was very active with the American Legion Auxiliary, holding many offices thru the years. She also enjoyed bowling in a league and attend State many times.

She worked many years at Crystal River Liquor and Laundry in Carbondale, before she moved to Snowmass Village to become Housekeeping supervisor for Coats Reid and Waldron.

Margaret is survived by her daughters Lori Steele (Mike) of Montrose, CO, and Cindy Roe (Tracy Adams) of Grants Pass, OR, grandson Jayson Maynard and great-granddaughter Ashlyn Maynard of Montrose, Co.