James Michael Jackson
Jul 17, 2009
James aka Jim, Jimi, "Fathand" Michael Jackson: September 10, 1971 – July 17, 2009 After a courageous four year battle with brain cancer, Jim transitioned peacefully from his life on earth to his eternal home on the afternoon of July 17, 2009 at his parent's home in Bellvue, Colorado. Jim was born in Long Beach, California, on September 10, 1971...
Dustin E. Leeper
Jul 17, 2009
Dustin E. Leeper found his angel July 17, 2009. Dustin was born to Doug Leeper and Angela Gessing June 6, 1990 in Fort Collins, Colorado. He attended Putnam and Laurel Elementary, Lesher Junior High and Fossil Ridge High School where he received several awards. He was a child that loved school and would have gone to school all year if...
Bill J. Patterson
Jul 16, 2009
Bill J. Patterson, son of Clarence and Hattie Patterson passed away July 16, 2009. Bill was born in Springfield, Colorado on July 10, 1916. He married the love of his life, Violet Ohlson in Fort Collins on March 17, 1939. Their remarkable 70 years of marriage was filled with dancing, traveling, wonderful friends and family. Bill was a devoted and...
Robert Cahill Frison
Jul 13, 2009
Robert Cahill Frison passed away in his home of 51 years on July 13, 2009. The memory of his life is being celebrated by his wife of 61 years, Mary Elizabeth Frison, and by his three children, Janette Ann Taylor of Orlando, Florida; Mary Joan Frison and Annelle Frison of Fort Collins. His son, Robert Barry Frison passed away in...
Ben E. Wofford
Jul 11, 2009
Ben E. Wofford, age 71, died suddenly on July 11, 2009 at Poudre Valley Hospital. His wife, Susan of 28 years was with him along with several wonderful friends. Ben was born in Dallas, Texas, August 16, 1937. He is survived by his daughter Tonja Wofford in Dallas, Texas, and his son Eric Wofford of Clermont, Florida along with six...
Doris Ann Jensen
Jul 10, 2009
Doris Ann Jensen, 79, of Fort Collins passed away at home under Hospice care on July 10, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Doris was born on October 14, 1929 to Oliver and Arnolda Lundberg in Ulen, Minnesota. She graduated from high school in Ulen, and married Marvin Jensen on September 4, 1947. Doris and Marvin lived in North Dakota, South...
Helen Claire Leonard Mcclure
Jul 10, 2009
Helen Claire Leonard McClure, born Dec. 27, 1915, in Bartlett, Iowa, died July 10, 2009, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Helen spent her early years in Bartlett and Tabor, Iowa. After graduating from high school, she moved to Lincoln, NE, attended business school and worked as a secretary before and after raising her daughters. She married L.E. "Mac" McClure in 1936....
Juan L. Barraza
Jul 8, 2009
Juan L. Barraza, Sr., 63, of Fort Collins, died July 8, 2009 at home. Mr. Barraza was born on March 30, 1946 in Crystal City, TX to Ebaristo Barraza and Petra Barraza. Juan married Mary L. Parraz on August 22, 1968 in Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Barraza worked in Maintenance at CSU. Juan loved gardening, watching sports and reading. Survivors...
Christine Monica Miller
Jul 6, 2009
Christine M. Miller, 54, of Fort Collins passed away on July 6, 2009. She was born and raised in the Chicago area and graduated from Northwestern University in 1977. It was there that she met her future husband Lawrence W. Miller. They were married in 1981 and moved to Colorado to start a new life. Christine was an out going...
Dale Francis Shipley
Jul 5, 2009
DALE FRANCIS SHIPLEY, 77, loved by many, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009. He was born near Hoskins, Nebraska on September 17, 1931 the middle of five children, to Nan Lorenz and Earl Shipley. Dale married the love of his life, Elaine Mittelsteadt, on Christmas 1951. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1952 and was commissioned as...
Levy P Auro
Jul 4, 2009
Levy Patricio Auro, 70, of Fort Collins, passed away on July 4, 2009. Levy was born on April 18, 1939, in Camarines Norte, Philippines to Patricio and Milagros Auro. At the age of 8, Levy moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. Levy graduated from high school in Honolulu in 1957 and became a U.S. citizen in 1958. After graduation, Levy worked as...
Ruben A. Mai
Jun 30, 2009
Ruben A. Mai, 87, of Fort Collins, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Ruben was born January 1, 1922 in WaKeeney, KS to Fred and Marie "Blehm" Mai. He served in the Army Air Corp in WWII in New Guinea. Ruben married Hannah Becker on June 7, 1945 in Fort Collins. Ruben worked at Feeders Supply Company for 17 years...
Michael David Meehan
Jun 28, 2009
Michael David Meehan passed from this life peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 28th. He was a loving, cheerful spirit who graciously, with dignity and confidence negotiated the hurdles of life and business. He lived in accordance with his belief that life is perfect as it is and that it is our challenge and responsibility...
Douglas Deraadt
Jun 19, 2009
Douglas Jacob DeRaadt, 53, of Fort Collins, went to be with his Lord on June 19, 2009 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Doug was born March 23, 1956 in Hackensack, New Jersey. He was the youngest of three children born to Pat and Meta DeRaadt. Doug was self employed for 26 years with two businesses, Wood Revival and...
Fern Dixon
Jun 17, 2009
Fern Evelyn Ruddick Dixon peacefully passed away on June 17, 2009 in Fort Collins. Fern was born in Fort Collins on November 23, 1921, to Thomas William and BerthaDeBolt Ruddick. Fern's father died when she was twelve, and a younger sister, Florence, also preceded her in death. She married Walter Gerald Dixon on July 3, 1939, and they had three...
Eerik Rennat
Jun 16, 2009
Eerik A. Rennat, 53, of Fort Collins passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 17, 2009. He was born on June 27, 1955 in Madison, Wisconsin to Harry and Ingrid Rennat. He is survived by his father Harry Rennat, his brother Ivar Rennat with wife Marilyn and daughter Alka, and by his sister Kaarin Valvur, Martin Valvur, and their...
Vern Swanson
Jun 15, 2009
Vern B. Swanson, 84, died June 15, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Swanson was born February 8, 1925, in Alta, Iowa to John and Thelma Kelso Swanson. He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was a graduate of Albuquerque High School, and earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees from New Mexico State University and a doctorate in animal breeding from Iowa...
Henry Fox
Jun 15, 2009
Henry Clay Fox, 90, of Ft. Collins, died at a local nursing home on June 15, 2009. Hank was born October 26, 1918 to Benjamin and Rhoda Mae Hacker Fox in Teges, Clay County, Kentucky. He was a house painter and house builder who enjoyed fishing and camping. In retirement he enjoyed Amateur Radio, old time music, his favorite was...
Robert Lee Hollen
Jun 15, 2009
Robert "Bob" Hollen, born October 10, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio to Lee T and Hazel Irene Crooks Hollen passed away on June 15 2009 in Fort Collins, Colorado. He served as a machinist mate in the U S Coast Guard during WWII with the Pacific Fleet and was part of the invasion of Okinawa. Bob's early occupation after the war...
Janis Murphy
Jun 14, 2009
Janis Murphy of Fort Collins, died June 14th. Survivors include her husband, Richard Murphy; children, David and Darrell Murphy, and Keri Vanatta, and two grandchildren. Services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Calvary Baptist Temple, 2420 Laporte Ave. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
