Obituaries
Alpha Rae Keenan, 1927-2018
April 4, 2018 — Alpha Rae Keenan, born Sept. 1, 1927 in Tabernash, passed away at her home in Clifton on March 19, 2018 at the age of 90. Her survivors include her husband, Larry L., with whom she celebrated 72 years of marriage on March 17, 2018; children
Terrell ‘Terry’ Allison, 1949-2017
March 28, 2018 — Inviting all family members, friends, neighbors, and past co-workers to join us on April 7 to celebrate the life of Terry Allison. An informal ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in Hot Sulphur Springs town hall, and an opportunity to connect with one another, share
James A. Finch, 1959-2018
March 28, 2018 — James, "Jim" "Papa Jim" "Ol' Smokey" "The General" Anthony Finch of Granby passed away at the age of 58, surrounded by many loved ones on Friday, Feb. 23 at St. Anthony's Hospital due to complications related to sudden intestinal bleeding. Jim was born in SiouxThor Groswold, 1928-2018
March 14, 2018 — Thor, 89, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at Mercy Regional Hospital in Durango. He was born on Dec. 7, 1928 to Thor C. and Bernice (Brandt) in Denver. He is survived by his son, Eric and his wife, Nancy, and his daughter Bernice and
Dr. Allen Beach, 1934-2018
March 8, 2018 — The Rev. Dr. Allen Ward Beach passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2018 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kan. He was born in Philadelphia on June 11, 1934 to Eleanor (Stevens) and Bruce Beach. He attended Lower Merion Senior High School in Ardmore, Pa., and
Jim Sidell, 1939-2018
March 8, 2018 — Jim Sidell, a long-time resident of Grand Lake, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood at the age of 78. Jim's passions included music, gardening, fly-fishing, and golfing with his friends and family. Jim started out in Grand Lake asJames F. Robertson, 1924-2017
March 7, 2018 — James F. Robertson, 1924-2017 Jim was born on Long Island, N.Y., moved to Thornwood and graduated from Pleasantville High School. His college years were interrupted by World War II when he served his country in New Guinea. Returning to M.I.T., he became captain of the
Emily E. Dee, 1995-2018
February 16, 2018 — Emily Elizabeth Dee passed from this life on Monday, Jan. 29 in Durango. She was 22 years old. Emily was born on March 7, 1995 in Denver. Like her parents, Sean M. Dee and Suzan E. Dee (Gembczynski), and her sisters Caytlyn and Brenna Dee,
Thomas H. Hale, 1944-2018
February 9, 2018 — Thomas Henry Hale, a pioneer in Colorado politics and local government, died on Jan. 23, 2018 in Georgetown at the age of 73 after a nine-month battle with brain cancer. Mr. Hale was born on July 15, 1944 in Boston to a distinguished family with
Thomas H. Hale, 1944-2018
February 6, 2018 — Thomas Henry Hale, a pioneer in Colorado politics and local government, died on Jan. 23, 2018 in Georgetown at the age of 73 after a nine-month battle with brain cancer. Mr. Hale was born on July 15, 1944 in Boston to a distinguished family with
Walter A. Burkhardt, 1926-2018
February 6, 2018 — Walter A. Burkhardt, age 91, Columbia, Md., passed away Feb. 4, 2018 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Columbia, Md. He was born Nov. 25, 1926 in Illinois, a son of Albert and Ida (Houseman) Burkhardt. Walter grew up in Highwood, Ill., where heRichard D. West, 1938-2018
January 24, 2018 — Richard Duane West (Dick), 79, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., entered The Church Triumphant on Jan. 8, 2018. He was born March 11, 1938, in Steamboat Springs, to Alva James and Alice Louise (Kinney) West. Dick was a professional driver for 26 years with Greyhound
William L. Hardardt, Jr., 1936-2018
January 18, 2018 — William Lawrence Hardardt, Jr. of Winter Park and Davis, Calif., passed away at home on Jan. 10, 2018 after a brief illness. He was 81 years old. Born on Jan. 16, 1936 in Bronx, N.Y., Mr. Hardardt, familiarly known as Bill, grew up in Englewood,Dale C. Childers, 1940-2018
January 9, 2018 — Grand County native Dale Clyde Childers passed away peacefully in his Fraser home on Jan. 1,2018. The eldest son of Ancil Clyde and Mabel Childers, he was born and raised in Kremmling as one of 13 children. He enjoyed spending time on the ranch in
Norman L. Stauffer, 1932-2017
January 4, 2018 — Norman L. Stauffer (Norm) passed away in Boulder, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, surrounded by his loving family during his final days. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Stauffer. Norm was born Feb. 13, 1932, in Utica, N.Y. He grew up inLois Marie Green, 1927-2017
January 2, 2018 — Lois Marie Green, age 90, of Granby, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. She was born Aug. 31,1927 in Ohio to the late Edward and Anna Rossow. Lois has been a Granby resident since the 1980s. She is preceded in death by her parents and
Remi Olsson, 1996-2017
January 2, 2018 — Remi Seed Gavaldon Olsson, 21, passed away Dec. 23, 2017 in Fraser. Remi was born in Topanga Canyon, Calif., June 21, 1996 to Tamara and PJ Olsson. A few years later, Remi would become a big brother to Bella and Sofia Olsson, who he never
James O. Lynch, 1934-2017
December 14, 2017 — James (Jim) Owen Lynch, 83 passed away peacefully at home near Parshall on Dec. 6, 2017. He leaves behind his loving wife Lois, and six children, Doug, Dana, Lynette, Kerry, Sandra and Wanda. A daughter, Brenda, proceeded him in death in 1982. Jim had 22
Charles T. Illsley Jr., 1925-2017
November 21, 2017 — Charles Truman Illsley Jr. entered into Life Nov. 16, 1925 and entered into rest Nov. 16, 2017. He was the son of Charles and Blanche (DeLan) Illsley of Plaistow, New Hampshire. After graduating high school, Charles enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served his country
