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GenealogyBuff.com - Colorado Obituary Collection - Craig County - 1

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Date: Wednesday, 25 May 2011, at 4:52 p.m.

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Gary Mullen

Graveside service for Gary Mullen of Craig will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, at the Craig Cemetery.

Michael 'Mike' Thomas

Michael "Mike" Thomas of Craig died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, at The Memorial Hosptial.

At his request, there will be no service.

Frances Kelly

Frances Kelly of Craig died Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998, at The Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at Grant Mortuary. Interment will follow in the Craig Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the meals on wheels program in care of Grant Mortuary.

Michael W. Thomas
1944-1998
Michael W. Thomas of Craig, Colo., died Oct. 30, 1998, at The Memorial Hospital in Craig. He was 54.
Thomas was born July 1, 1944, in Seattle, Wash., to William E. and Thelma (Diamond) Thomas.
He spent his childhood and was graduated from Central High School in Grand Junction, Colo.
He married Rita D. Williams Nov. 25, 1989, in Grand Junction. They moved to Craig in 1991.
He worked as a network technician for US West telephone company, retiring after 30 years.
Thomas is survived by his wife; one son, Rusty Weaver, of Alabama; one daughter, Tabitha Weaver, of Craig; two brothers, Dan Thomas, of Arvada, Colo., and Chris Thomas, of Denver; two sisters, Kathy Berman, of Denver and Terri Thomas, of Fort Collins, Colo.; father, William Thomas of Fort Collins and mother, Thelma Garner of Grand Junction; mother-in-law and father-in-law, R.D. and Bobbie Williams, of Lucedale, Miss.
Final disposition was cremation.

Joshuah D. Webb

Joshuah D. Webb, infant son of Elroy and Dusty Webb, died June, 8, 1998, in Denver, Colo. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. June 13, at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church. Interment will follow in the Craig Cemetery.

Iva Pugh

Funeral services for Iva Pugh of Craig will be held at 11 a.m. June 13, 1998, at Grant Mortuary. Interment will follow in the Craig Cemetery.

Isidro Lozano Arroyo Sr.

1916-1998

Isidro Lozano Arroyo Sr. of Craig, Colo., died May 22, 1998, at his home. He was 82.

Arroyo was born to Efren and Beatriz (Lozano) Arroyo May 15, 1916, in Penjamo Guanajuato, Mexico.

He spent his childhood in the Colorado cities of Erie, Longmont and Greeley.

Arroyo Sr. married Mary Dominquez Feb. 5, 1938, in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

They lived in Mt. Harris, Colo., from 1938 to 1958, Steamboat Springs up to 1979 and Craig since 1979.

He was a coal miner for many years before becoming a custodian for the Steamboat Springs schools.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, United Mine Workers of America, Democratic Party and St. Michael Church.

He enjoyed playing solitaire, cards, gambling, hunting, fishing and his family.

Arroyo Sr. is survived by sons Guadalupe (Shirley) Arroyo of Steamboat Springs, Alfonso (Katherine) Arroyo of Craig, Joseph (Goldie) Arroyo of Craig, Miguel (Janet) Arroyo of Steamboat Springs and Isidro Arroyo Jr. of Northglenn, Colo.; daughter Beatrice (Sam) McBride of Salt Lake City, Utah; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Arroyo was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, Nov. 14, 1993, and his parents.

A wake service was held at 7:30 p.m. May 25 at St. Michael Church.

Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. May 26, 1998, at St. Michael Church, with concelebrant Fr. Roger Lascelle.

Pallbearers were Vincent, Tyler, Benjamin, Shawn and Douglas Arroyo and Sam McBride Jr.

Interment was at the Craig Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society in care of Grant Mortuary.

Micheal Everette Walls

1959-1998

Naval Chief Petty Officer Micheal Everette Walls of Bremerton, Wash., died April 23, 1998.

Walls was born to Margaret (Sammi) Walls of Craig and Don N. White, his paternal father of Howe, Okla.

He began his high school years in Craig, but graduated in Jackson Hole, Wyo., in 1978.

He entered the U.S. Navy where he became a sonar technician aboard the U.S.S. George Washington, the U.S.S. Ohio and the U.S.S. Parchee which were all submarines.

Walls married Kimberley LaVelle in 1982 and to this marriage two children were born. Cassie age 15 and Suzanne age 13.

Besides his wife and children, he is also survived by his brothers, Patrick of Yuma, Ariz., Steven and Kelly of Craig; sisters, Renee Bowzer of Yuma, Angela Johnson and Cassandra Cooper of Howe, Okla., and his mother, Margaret Walls.

He was preceded in death by his father, Steven L. Walls, and two sisters, Hope and Stormi.

Mike loved his family, serving his country, hunting and fishing.

He received the John Philps band award among other honors.

Walls was given a full military funeral and was laid to rest April 29, 1998 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Poulsbo, Wash.

Steven I. Lord

1961-1998

Steven I. Lord of Craig, Colo., died May 19, 1998, in Denver, Colo. He was 36.

Lord was born to William D. and Gayle L. (Brownlee) Lord, Aug. 24, 1961, in Craig.

He spent his childhood in Craig and graduated from high school in 1979.

He lived for a short time in Pueblo, Colo.

He was a member of the First Christian Church.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, barbecuing, helping people and his family.

Lord is survived by a son, Steven I. Lord Jr.; daughter, Nicole Marie Lord, of Roosevelt, Utah; girlfriend, Sherrie Barnes, and sons, Charles S. June and William A. June of Craig, Colo.; brother, James Lord of Craig, and sister, Charlotte Gariner of Craig; parents, William and Gayle Lord of Craig; cousin, Joyce Rader of Denver, Colo.; aunts, Carol New and Mary Carpenter of Craig, Clara Denton of Grand Junction, Colo., Peggy Stevenson of Grand Junction, Mary Sheffely of Thermopolis, Wyo., Helen Noe of Phoenix, Ariz., Joann Norris of Butte, Mont., Evelyn Lawson of Mt. Home, Mo.; uncles, Jack Lord of Chicago, Ill., George Lord of Sheridan, Wyo., and Pat Brownelee of Livingston, Mont.

Services were held at 11 a.m. May 22, 1998, at the First Christian Church and officiated by Beryl Wright.

Organist was Anne Carr with selections of "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art" and "Old Rugged Cross" and a duet by Wanda Brown and Doug Field.

Pallbearers were Dan Martin, Ken Wondra, Paco Martin, Kent Ketchum, Marty Martin and Ken Walters.

Interment was at the Craig Cemetery.

J. Fred Bayless

J. Fred Bayless of Craig, Colo., died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at his home. Services are pending.

Steven J. Turner

1969 - 1998

Steven J. Turner of Sunbeam, Colo., died June 8, 1998, at Routt Memorial Hospital in Steamboat Springs, Colo. He was 29.

Turner was born to Donald E. and Carolyn (Todd) Turner March 26, 1969, in Hanford, Calif.

He spent his first nine years of childhood in California and the rest of his life in Craig, Colo.

Turner married Christine Mosmeyer May 21, 1988, in Reno, Nev.

Turner's occupation was a rancher.

He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Craig.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and horses.

Turner is survived by his wife; sons, Timothy James and Devon Michael Turner of Sunbeam; daughter, Ashley Rose Turner of Sunbeam; brother, Vincent Turner of Craig, Colo.; stepbrother, Jim Holland of Craig; sister, Donna Biby of Fresno, Calif.; stepsister, Kathy Nielson of Craig; father and stepmother, Donald and Darlene Turner of Sunbeam; mother, Carolyn Turner of Fresno, Calif. and grandmother, Vivian Sutton of Hanford, Calif.

Services were held at 10 a.m. June 11, 1998, at Grant Mortuary.

David Ross officiated the service with Tom Penner as soloist and Brenda Knob as organist. Selections were "Amazing Grace" and "If You Could See Me Now."

Pallbearers were Jim Holland, Dru Nielson, Earl Hess, Hackett Turner, Rick Nielson and Tom Penner.

Interment followed in the Craig Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Grant Mortuary.

Iva M. Pugh

1910 - 1998

Iva M. Pugh of Craig, Colo., died June 7, 1998, in Gresham, Ore. She was 87.

Pugh was born to Albert C. and Alice Gertrude (Tipton) Horton on June 19, 1910, in Craig, Colo.

She married Jesse Dewey Pugh and was a lifetime resident of Craig.

Pugh was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, ranching, fishing and hunting.

She was a member of the First Christian Church.

Pugh is survived by a daughter, Alice Snider of Portland, Ore.; sister, Ruth Smith of Portland; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey; parents; stepfather; brother, Ben; daughter, Jean Burns; brother-in-law, Henry Smith; and son-in-law, Charles Snider.

Services were held at 11 a.m. June 13, 1998, at Grant Mortuary and officiated by Mervin Johnson.

Organist Lois Norman played a solo of "Amazing Grace." There was an organ and violin selection, "Do Lord," by Lois and Gale Norman. "In The Garden" was sung by soloist Linda Manley.

Pallbearers were Gene Murphy, Mike Duzik, Dan Davidson, Ken Davidson, Don Myers, Elwin Updike and Bruce Zobel.

Interment followed at the Craig Cemetery.

Joshuah Daevid Webb

1998 - 1998

Joshuah Daevid Webb of Thornton, Colo., died June 8, 1998, at Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital in Denver, Colo.

Joshuah Daevid was born to Elroy and Dusty (Wilson) Webb Feb. 16, 1998, in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Danny and Sheri Wilson of Craig, Colo., and Rickey and Roxanna Webb of Craig; and great grandparents, Jack and Carol Lambert of Golden, Colo., Claude and Irene Rogers of Hermiston, Ore., and Lyle and Alice Webb of Clayton, Okla.

Services were held at 2 p.m. June 13, 1998, at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Craig.

Sterling Davidson officiated the service with selections of "Jesus Loves Me" and "Special Children" by soloist Leanne Gibson.

Pallbearers were Demetrious Glimidakis, Shannon Wilson, Danny Wilson and Ben Hillewaert.

Honorary pallbearers were Rick Webb and Elroy Webb.

Interment followed at the Craig Cemetery.

Lois K. Terry

1920 - 1998

Lois K. Terry of Hayden, Colo., died May 27, 1998, at Routt Memorial Hospital in Steamboat Springs, Colo. She was 78.

Terry was born to Guy and Blanch (Wadge) Kimsey on Jan. 4, 1920, in Hayden, Colo., where she spent her childhood.

She attended Barnes Business College in Denver, Colo., for two years and Denver University for a short time. She also lived in Glenwood Springs, Colo.

She married William H. Terry June 10, 1945, in Hayden.

Terry was a housewife and operated an accounting and insurance business with her father. Later she ran her own business, M.G. Kimsey Agency, from 1957 to 1969.

Terry was a member of the Eastern Star, Hayden Congregational Church and Womens Fellowship. She enjoyed reading, bookwork and playing the piano and organ. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, who died Dec. 28, 1985; and cousins, Dorothy DuBois of Hayden, Jim Wadge of Golden, Colo., and Morris Giboney of Lake Hayden, Idaho.

Services were held at 2 p.m. June 7, 1998, at the Hayden Congregational Church, and officiated by Bill lammatteo-Code. Selections were "How Great Thou Art" and "The Lord's Prayer" with organist, Avis Funk, and soloist, Beth Sundberg.

Interment was at the Hayden Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hayden Heritage Association or Hayden Congregational Church in care of Grant Mortuary.

Robert D. Gollan

1926 -1998

Robert D. Gollan of Grand Junction, Colo., died May 26, 1998. He was 72.

Gollan was born to Baron and Catherine (Dillingham) Gollan January 18, 1926, in Hinsdale, Ill. He spent his childhood in Illinois and New Mexico.

Gollan was in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He married Iva B. Farlow July 10, 1948, in Deming, N.M.

He previously lived in Hayden, Colo., Steamboat Springs, Colo., California, Port Orchard, Wash., Bailey, Colo., Denver, Colo., and Morenci, Ariz.

Gollan was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Odd Fellow and Lions club's, and served a one-year term as county commissioner in Park County.

He enjoyed fishing and metal detecting.

Gollan is survived by his wife, Iva Gollan; daughters, Barbara Lynn (Andrew "Dave" ) Seed of Craig, Colo., and Rhonda Cox of Grand Junction; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Richard D. and Michael A.; and sister, Betty Ann Dresser.

Services and interment were held at 2 p.m. May 29, 1998, at the Craig Cemetery.

Beryl Wright officiated the service with a eulogy by Pauline Brooks.

A quartet by Jeanne Stalcar, Denise Whitney, Mary Lynn James and Carol Buchanan sang "Amazing Grace" and "Wind Beneath My Wings."

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