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Mary Rose (Donovan) Zumberger
Mary Rose Zumberger, 89, died after a long illness at her Napa, Calif., home on Nov. 6, 2004.
Zumberger was born in Leadville on May 25, 1915, to Bernard and Josephine (Kaplan) Steblay.
After living 84 years in Leadville, Zumberger moved to Napa in 1999 to live with her daughter Rose Marie (Donovan) BurkholderIn her youth, Zumberger entered the field of nursing, working at the original St. Vincent’s Hospital in Leadville, the current St. Vincent General Hospital and later at the Climax Molybdenum Company Hospital.
One of her fondest memories was the inception of the “miracle drug” penicillin. She administered penicillin injections and was able to see her patients survive formerly fatal illnesses.
A tireless worker, she was also caretaker for one of the county buildings in Leadville.
Her love of the earth brought forth many beautiful flowers and she enjoyed gardening into her 80’s. Her home was filled with beautiful house plants and she was a long-time member of the Leadville Garden Club. An extraordinary cook, she continued her culinary arts in Napa, producing wonderful homemade soup for her family. To the last, she enjoyed cooking shows on TV.
An avid seamstress, she gifted family members with
beautifully made clothing. She also crocheted baby blankets and afghans.
Zumberger was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Leadville. In her youth, she sang in the choir. Many years later, she lovingly cared for the altar cloths, accompanied by her dearest friend and sister-in-law, Zay Steblay. (She and Zay were inseparable and had daily visits for a “cup of tea.”) Zumberger attended St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Napa and as her illness progressed, received daily Communion and many Blessings of the Sick from St. Apollinaris Church. The daily Mass, Chaplets and Rosaries on the Catholic EWTN station were a great comfort to her. Her later days always included sitting next to the pond listening to the waterfall and looking at fish, birds, squirrels, flowers and trees. She appreciated every aspect of life that God gave her. To all who entered her sphere, she was a radiant star who generously shared her sweetness and her caring.
Zumberger was preceded in death by her parents; step-father Anton Kaplan; brothers Bernard, Frank and Tony Steblay; and step-brother Tony Kaplan. She was also preceded in death by the two loves of her life: Robert Donovan, who was killed in action in the Pacific in 1944; and William Zumberger, her husband of 26 years, who died in 1991.
Zumberger is survived by her daughter Rose Marie Donovan (John) Burkholder; grandsons Eric Jorgensen and Bob Burkholder; and great grandsons Miles Hawkins and Donovan Burkholder, all of Napa, Calif.; brother Joe (Helen) Kaplan, Pueblo; sister-in-law Zay Steblay, Leadville; nephews Bernard (Teri) Steblay, George (Jenny) Kaplan, and niece Shari Lyn (Joe) Pagnotta, all of Colorado; and niece Marian (Kevin) Leonard, Canada; and five grandnephews and four grandnieces.
The Rosary will be Thursday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m., both at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions to either the Catholic Community of Leadville, 609 Poplar St., Leadville, CO 80461, or to St. Vincent General Hospital, 822 W. 4th St., Leadville, CO 80461.
Arrangements are being handled by Bailey Funeral Home.
Sarah A. Mestas
Former Leadville resident Sarah A. Mestas, 83, died Dec. 9, 2004, in Palisade, Colo.
Jerome Joseph Gallegos
Jerome Joseph Gallegos, 17, died Dec. 19.
Gallegos was born March 11, 1987, in Glenwood Springs to Jerry and Suzie (Casaus) Gallegos. Gallegos grew up in Minturn and was a senior at Battle Mountain High School. He was an active member of the Battle Mountain Huskie Cabinet Co., an organization, sponsored by the high school, that builds cabinets. Gallegos loved any outdoor activity. He was an avid snowmobiler and skier and enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting. He liked paint balling, video games, 4-wheeling, dirt biking and working on cars. His family and friends will always remember his friendly, outgoing nature. Gallegos loved to talk and made friends with everyone he met. His family can be very proud to have raised a son who was polite and showed everyone, especially the elderly, proper respect.
Gallegos was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gilbert Gallegos; and his cousin Charlie Salazar. Gallegos is survived by his parents Jerome L. “Jerry” and Madeline S. “Suzie” Casaus Gallegos, Minturn; sisters Alicia (Jon Spears) Gallegos, Grand Junction; and Clarissa Gallegos, Minturn; grandparents Liza Gallegos, Rifle; and Nella Casaus, Grand Junction; and Fred Casaus, Minturn; uncles and aunts Gilbert (Eileen) Gallegos, New Mexico; John (Carol) Gallegos, Edwards; Debbie (Tom) Morton, Glenwood Springs; David (Gloria) Gallegos, Rifle; Donald (Stephanie) Gallegos, Minturn; Tom (Shawn) Gallegos, Leadville; Fred (Connie) Casaus, Rifle; Cathy (Anthony Valdez) Casaus, Denver; and Theresa Casaus, Grand Junction; as well as numerous cousins.
The Rosary was recited by Frances Renner Dec. 22 and Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 23, both at St. Patrick’s Parish in Minturn. Father Hugh Guentner, O.S.M. officiated. Following the interment in River View Cemetery, there was a reception at the Battle Mountain High School cafeteria.
Pallbearers were Fabian Medina, Eric Casaus, Richard and Gabriel Salazar, Thomas and Damion Gallegos, Jon Spears, Michael Lovato, Jr. and Joe Valdez. Arrangements were handled by Bailey Funeral Home in Leadville.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Battle Mountain High School, Huskie Cabinet Co., Jerome Gallegos Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Eric Smith, P.O. Box #249, Minturn, CO 81645.
Loretta A. Hren
Former Leadville resident Loretta A. Hren, 89, died May 28,
2004, in Colorado Springs.
Hren was born on Feb. 17, 1915, in Leadville (Graham Park)
to Josephine (Shanahan) and Patrick Sheehan.
Hren married Louis Albert Hren in 1935.
Hren lived in Leadville until 1962, when she moved to Salida.
In 1977, after 22 years of service, she retired from Mountain
Bell management as an assistant chief operator. During this
time, she had many lifetime friendships.
In 1991, she moved to Colorado Springs to live with her
daughter Mary Joan Bruce.
She was a faithful member of the Divine Redeemer Catholic
Church. An inspiration to those who knew her, particularly
her family, she will be remembered for her wit, enthusiasm,
strength and courage.
She was preceded in death by her husband Louis Albert in
1948; and son Louis.
Hren is survived by her daughter Mary Joan Bruce, Colorado
Springs; grandsons James (Jim) F. Bruce, Jr., Pueblo; and
Neil C. Bruce, Woodland Park; great granddaughters
Samantha Bruce and Hayden Bruce, both of Pueblo; and
great grandsons Benjamin Bruce, Fort Collins; and Matthew
Bruce, Boulder.
Services were held June 2 at Annunciation Catholic Church in
Leadville. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Catholic
Cemetery in Leadville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to
Pikes Peak Care Center (Alzheimer’s Unit), 2719 N. Union
Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909.
Dr. William Roy Mayberry
Dr. William Roy (Bill) Mayberry, Ph.D., 65, died May 7 at his
home in Johnson City, Tenn. He was Professor of
Microbiology at East Tennessee State University.
Mayberry was born Nov. 30, 1938, in Grand Junction to Leo
Roy Mayberry and Josephine (Purkat ) Mayberry.
Mayberry graduated from Grand Junction High School,
received his B.S. degree at the University of Colorado,
Boulder, his M.S. at Western State College, Gunnison, and
his Ph.D. degree from the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.
A long-time resident of Johnson City, he was a member of
the Johnson City Community Concert Band, served on the
board of directors, and recently as president.
Mayberry served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow
(Microbiology, 66-67) at the University of Georgia, then
joined the faculty at the University of South Dakota Medical
School, Vermillion, from 1967 to 1978. He advanced from
Postdoctoral Research Fellow to Assistant Professor then
Associate Professor of Microbiology in the College of
Medicine. In 1978 he joined the faculty of the James H.
Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State
University where he served as professor, interim chairman,
and associate chairman of microbiology until his death.
During his career, Mayberry was a leading scientist in the
field of lipid chemistry. He discovered and characterized a
number of lipid structures in the cell membranes of the
bacterial genus Mycoplasma. He made significant
contributions in the study of microbial pollutants. He
discovered novel lipid structures in the bacterial genus
Legionella, and helped colleagues at the Communicable
Disease Center, Atlanta, Ga., in the early identification of
members of this genus, which are responsible for
“Legionnaire’s Disease.”
He published extensively during his career and collaborated
with many scientists on a national and international level. He
served as an editor of the Journal Microbial Method and was
on many other editorial boards as reviewer and editor.
He received numerous awards for his research efforts in lipid
chemistry but was most proud of his accomplishments as an
educator, mentor, and friend of his students. His great
teaching abilities became legendary, and he received many
awards and honors from his students and colleagues.
Mayberry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jane (Carson)
Mayberry, Johnson City, Tenn.; brother Thomas F. Mayberry,
Boulder; brother-in-law Joel Eugene Carson, Smyrna, Ga.;
aunt Josephine Purkat, Leadville; and numerous cousins in
Colorado.
Funeral services were held May 10. He was cremated.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make
donations to the Bill and Jane Mayberry Fellowship, Dept. of
Microbiology, College of Medicine, ETSU, P.O. Box 70579,
Johnson City, TN 37614
