Obituaries
Randall DeBey, 1960-2018
August 2, 2018 — Randall (Randy) DeBey, 57, of Wheatridge passed away on July 30. Born on Nov. 24, 1960 in Kremmling. Randy attended school in Granby at East Grand and Ft. Hays State University. Randy worked at the casinos in Black Hawk. Randy is survived by his Mother
Robert L. Halverson, 1979-2018
August 2, 2018 — Remembering Alaska Bob. Born Robert L. Halverson on March 8, 1979, and had the childhood nickname of "Bobby." Until one day in the third grade, he came home and told his mother: "My name is now Bob, and I do not want to be called
George C. Crossan, 1920-2018
August 2, 2018 — George C. Crossan was born on May 1, 1920 during a late spring Colorado blizzard in a ranch house near Toponas. This should have told everyone that he was a survivor. He was 98 at his passing on July 29, 2018. He survived the Depression
Gary Puzo, 1935-2018
August 2, 2018 — Born in Binghamton, N.Y., to Daniel (Tony) and Martha Puzo, he was the oldest of three sons, Gary, Clinton, and Lane. He was proceeded in death by his parents and long-time companion, Maxine Richart. He is survived by three sons, Mark (Patti), Michael (Kim), and
John ‘Mike’ Heine, 1947-2018
July 20, 2018 — John "Mike" Heine, born July 16, 1947, passed away peacefully at home in Grand Lake with his loving wife Kathy and their pets by his side after a brief bout with cancer. Mike was a proud Air Force veteran and an avid skier who loved
Julie Ann Turner, 1962-2018
July 18, 2018 — It is with heartfelt sadness that we remember a dear friend and community member Julie Ann Turner who passed away very unexpectedly at the age of 56. Julie is survived by her 18-year-old daughter, Abi. Julie grew up in Green Bay, Wis., graduated from University
Alice M. Nordloh, 1950-2018
July 13, 2018 — Alice Marie Nordloh of Granby slipped away quietly on July 7, 2018, at Middle Park Medical Center – Kremmling, with her husband, Gary, and a few of her friends by her side. Alice Marie Lockhart was born in Steamboat Springs to Dorothy and Jack Lockhart on
John Kennedy, 1948-2018
July 10, 2018 — John Kennedy, 70, of Granby passed away June 29, 2018. He was born in Meriden, Conn., March 11, 1948 to John and Dorothy Kennedy and he had one brother Jim all preceded John in death. John is survived by his wife Yvonne and the Love
Eugene C. Crees, 1947-2018
June 29, 2018 — Eugene Crees was born in Osceloa, Iowa, son of Vendal and Elaine Crees. He passed away on March 2, 2018 in Lakeland, Fla., where he currently resided. After high school, Gene joined the military and was stationed in Germany and the US. After the military,
Steve Shoup, 1947-2018
June 19, 2018 — Steve Shoup, 70, of Granby died June 12, 2018 at his home. He was born to Lester Joseph and Ruby Carolyn (Phelps) Shoup of Ohio on Sept. 28, 1947, graduated from University of Missouri and received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon retiring from a
Karen M. Gilbert, 1942-2018
June 19, 2018 — Karen Mandel Gilbert of Grand Lake passed away peacefully with her husband Paul by her side in Denver on June 11 after a brief illness. Karen lived 75 full years. She was a caring, empathetic and funny woman who was always supportive and ready to
James Barclay
June 12, 2018 — James Barclay died in February from pancreatic cancer. After many years of visiting, 20 years ago James and his friends built their home in Grand Lake. James was an avid hiker and enjoyed the quiet access to nature that kayaking, biking, and snowshoeing provide. His
Susan D. Chidley, 1951-2018
June 7, 2018 — Susan Chidley, 66, of Denver passed away in 2018 at Swedish Medical Center. She was born in 1951 to Jean Elaine Harvey (née Cheney) and James Kenneth Harvey. Susan is survived by her husband of 39 years, James Chidley, her sons, Matthew and Connor, and
Dale C. Childers, 1940-2018
June 7, 2018 — A celebration of his life will be held Saturday June 9 at 2 p.m. in the Fraser Community Church. Dale is survived by his wife Barbara; son Michael (Leisl), son, Timothy and daughter Theresa.Larry E. Marte, 1943-2018
June 5, 2018 — Larry Edward Marte of Parshall passed away in the early morning on May 25, 2018 in Kremmling. Larry was born April 17, 1943, to his parents Leo and Eunice Marte. He was raised on the family Ranch south of Granby. Close friends and family are
Joseph Denny, 1938-2018
May 29, 2018 — Joseph "Terry" Denny, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. His wife and three daughters surrounded him with love as he passed. Terry and his wife of 52 years recently moved to Pocatello, Idaho to be closer to their grandchildren. As a 40-year
Ben McClelland, 1956-2018
May 17, 2018 — Ben McClelland was born in St. Anthony's Hospital on Sept. 5, 1956 to Skip and Roselle McClelland. He became a resident of this county only three weeks later. After high school he went to CMC and received a degree in farm and ranch management and
Frances J. McNeely, 1930-2018
May 17, 2018 — Frances "Fran" J. McNeely, 88, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2018. Born to Frank and Gertrude Lens, in Amiret, Minn., on March 23, 1930. Following her early years growing up in Marshall, Minn., Fran visited Colorado with some girlfriends and never returned. Following many
James R. Higginbotham, 1944-2018
May 15, 2018 — James Robert Higginbotham Sr. of Granby peacefully passed away May 4, 2018 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver. James was born in Denver on May 15, 1944 to Billie & Shirley Higginbotham of Denver. He is preceded in death by his parents and Uncle George
