Polly C. Slagoski
Jun 2, 2011
Polly C. Slagoski, 89, of Fort Collins, died surrounded by family on June 2, 2011 when God took our special angel home. Mrs. Slagoski was born September 6, 1921 in Elba, Alabama to Braxton and Mattie "Crockrell" Conaway. She was raised with lots of love and hard work on a cotton farm in Jay, Florida with five brothers and sisters....
Oliver Dean Burgess
Jun 2, 2011
Oliver Dean Burgess born December 15, 1934, Bellvue, Colorado, passed away June 2, 2011. Dean served in the United Stated Marine Corps and worked and retired from Public Service Company. He enjoyed his grandkids, hiking, hunting, fishing and taking long drives in the mountains. He was a longtime active member of Meadowlark Church of Christ. He is survived by his...
Marian Moth
May 31, 2011
Marian Moth died of natural causes on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Golden Peaks Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Monroe, Wisconsin to Adam and Grace Schwartzlow on February 8, 1920. She graduated from Monroe High School and attended beauty school. She married Lawrence H. Moth on October 10, 1940. Marian was a dedicated homemaker and mother as well as...
Andrew J. Asmus
May 31, 2011
Andrew J. Asmus, 41, of Firestone, Colorado died May 31, 2011. Mr. Asmus was born April 27, 1970 in Fort Collins to Mary Fran of Fort Collins and Robert D. of Denver. Andrew married Janelle Albertson on October 23, 2010 in Denver. Survivors include his wife, Janelle; his mother and father; sisters, Roberta Goodall Scott and daughters, Jordan and Katie...
Elsie Asten Clapp-Hansen-Faught
May 30, 2011
Elsie Asten Clapp-Hansen-Faught, 83, of Fort Collins passed away on May 30, 2011 after an 18-year management of Parkinson's disease. Elsie was born on September 29, 1928 in McCook, Nebraska where she attended High School and graduated with honors in 1946. She attended Monticello College in Alton, Illinois and then transferred to the University of Nebraska in 1947. While attending...
Edgar A. Johnson
May 26, 2011
Edgar "Ed" Johnson, 78, of Fort Collins, passed away May 26, 2011. Ed was born February 18, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Leonard and Ingrid Johnson. He graduated as the class valedictorian from Harlem High School in Loves Park, Illinois in 1951, and married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie "Susie" Rose Swanborg, on June 9th that same year. Together, Ed...
Alice Mcgrew
May 26, 2011
Alice McGrew of Fort Collins passed away at New Mercer Commons at the age of 98 on May 26, 2011. Alice was born to Harold and Ethel Hutchison in Topeka Kansas on November 1, 1912. Alice was married to Orval "Mac" McGrew in Fort Collins in 1967. She loved growing roses and took great pride in her garden. Alice's surviving...
Frank Edward Lee
May 24, 2011
Frank "Frankie" Edward Lee died on May 24, 2011. Frank was born to Charles F. Lee and Josephine A. Gierc Lee on April 12, 1929 in Proctor, Colorado. Frank was a long time resident of Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab and Columbine East and an even longer participant of programs at Foothills Gateway. Frank made friends easily and enjoyed being...
Fred Allen Bailey
May 24, 2011
Fred Allen Bailey, 77, of Laporte, passed away May 24, 2011. Mr. Bailey was born May 7, 1934 in Fort Collins to John D. and Rissia T. �Peterson� Bailey. Mr. Bailey lived in the Laporte area all his life. He served in the Navy as a aircraft engine mechanic from 1953 � 1957 and the Reserves from 1957 � 1961....
Ben W. Kimbell
May 23, 2011
Ben W. Kimbell made his transition on May 23, 2011 at University of Colorado Hospital after suffering a brain stem stroke. He was born in Malta, Montana on June 23, 1953, the first son of Ben and LaReta Kimbell. Ben graduated Mapleton High School in Denver as the valedictorian and went on to Brigham Young University with a full ride...
David Willis Hughes
May 20, 2011
David Willis Hughes, Lieutenant Colonel United States Army Retired gave up his unconquerable soul to God on Friday, May 20, 2011, after a brief illness and 94 years of life. Born on February 3, 1917 in Galveston, Texas, he pursued and completed a BS in Chemistry at Louisiana State University, but his country called, and he served in World War...
Ralph B. Harden
May 20, 2011
Ralph B. Harden, 90, of Fort Collins, died May 20, 2011 at his home. Mr. Harden was born November 19, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska to Edmond and Elizabeth Cummings Harden. Ralph was a flight instructor for the Army Air Corps in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He married Mary Jo Tapp on May 21, 1943. He was a pilot for United Airlines and...
Robert Roy Burnett
May 19, 2011
Robert Roy Burnett, 43, of Westminster, died May 15, 2011. Mr. Burnett was born June 16, 1967 in Fort Collins to Dennis and Sandra Moore Burnett. Rob was a carpenter by trade. He graduated from UCCS in Information Technology. He lived in Colorado, California and Illinois. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping, and hiking. He loved spending time with his nieces...
Tommie Lou Johnson
May 17, 2011
Tommie Lou Johnson passed away May 17, 2011 at the Pathways Hospice Center in Loveland. Tommie was born on February 17, 1927 in Clovis, New Mexico to William and Lillian Hodges. She grew up and graduated from high school in Muleshoe, Texas. She lost both of her parents by the time she was seventeen and moved to Truth or Consequences,...
Rangi Jason Lim, M.D.
May 16, 2011
RANGI JASON LIM, M.D., 42, passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 16, 2011. Rangi grew up in Louisiana, graduating from high school and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. He then attended Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport. He moved to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1997 and became a proud and dedicated member of the Louisville medical community. Rangi...
Joe Glen Smith, Jr.
May 16, 2011
Joe Glen Smith, Jr. was born in Needles, California on September 11, 1932. His parents were Joe Glen Smith, Sr. and Elizabeth Louise Stivers-Smith. He was raised in Helendale, California on the Mojave Desert near Victorville, California until his senior year of high school. He Joined the California National Guard, and was activated and served two years in Japan and...
Roberta Cortez
May 15, 2011
In loving memory of Roberta Cortez who was born April 19, 1966 in Denver, Colorado and went to be with her Lord on May 15, 2011 at her home in Ft. Collins, Colorado. She is the loving wife of Richard Mercado; mother to Jessica Cortez, Samantha, Richard Jr., and Vanessa Mercado; and grandmother to Emily, Trynitee, and Sylas. Above all,...
Donald W. Cannon
May 13, 2011
Donald W. Cannon, 78, of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away May 13, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was born June 29, 1932 in Ryder, North Dakota to Lillian and Forrest Cannon. Don was an avid outdoorsman, who especially excelled at fishing. He enjoyed all sports and was recently honored as one of the founding members of Fort Collins Youth...
Sterling E. Brechtel
May 12, 2011
Sterling E. Brechtel, age 92, of Cedaredge, Colorado formerly of Fort Collins died May 12, 2011 at home under Hospice care after battling congestive heart failure. A Rosary and Liturgical service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Collins, Colorado by Deacon Don Lamb. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at...
