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Margaret Helen Hauff, known to all of us as Nellie, was born at the Vail Valley Medical Center on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1983. For the next 35 years, her family basked in her beauty, her humor and her fierce loyalty. Growing up, she and her sister, Martha, were best friends, tormenting and loving each

Nathaniel Michael Pitman, of Gypsum, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Oct. 6. Nate was born to Michael and Carolyn Pitman on June 22, 1979, in Delta. When Nate was 10, the family moved to Gypsum, where he grew up and graduated from Eagle Valley High School. From an

Willie Barela, 84, of Minturn passed away Saturday, Oct. 6. Willie was born July 13, 1934, in La Petaca, New Mexico, to Serafin and Elizaida Barela. Willie is survived by his loving wife of 60 years and caregiver Emiliana Barela, children; Carl Barela (Angela Torrez), of Eagle, Elvira (Duane) Gustafson, of Gypsum, and Daphne (Mike)

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, James E. “Ed” Myers passed away in Glenwood Springs at the age of 76. Ed is survived by daughter Tammy Conway, sons Jeff Myers, of Gypsum, and Timothy (TC) Myers, of Oak Creek, and stepdaughter Alison (Rhett) Rucker, of Flagstaff, Arizona; granddaughters Angela Conway and Wyleigh Myers; grandsons Raymond Conway, Jesse

Timothy J. Goff, 56, of Venice, Florida, passed away suddenly, Friday, Aug. 24, as the result of heart complications. Tim was born in Flint, Michigan, to Clare Goff and the late Joyce (Medler) Goff. His early years were spent in Michigan and then Ohio, eventually graduating from Oneida High School in New York. Tim attended

Jon Hanford Knickerbocker, 74, passed away Saturday, Sept. 29, in Aurora. Born on Oct. 8, 1943, in Washington, D.C., Jon was the first of three sons born to Lt. Col. William J. and Charlotte E. Knickerbocker. He is survived by his wife Nancy; daughter Britton; daughter-in-law Natalie; grandchildren Greta and Knox; and brothers Bill (Knick)

John Robert Jaran was born Feb. 22, 1952, in Queens, New York, to parents Robert and Rosemary Jaran. The oldest of six children, John grew up in Queens and later in Topsfield, Mass. He received his undergraduate degree in engineering from the University of Maine and his MBA from Clemson University. Specializing in plastic coatings

Kent Rosenblum, a pioneer winemaker in the modern California Zinfandel movement, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 5, from complications after knee replacement surgery. He was 74. “He was still so full of life,” said Shauna Rosenblum, his daughter and business partner. “He was so excited to get back out there — to start skiing again and

Evelyn Seidenberg, of Lakewood, formerly of Albany, New York, and Boynton Beach, Florida, has passed away. Evelyn is the mother of William Schrier and Becky (Phil) Matsen; sister of Martin Lewis and the late Rita Spero; and grandmother of Ashley, Elizabeth and Jessica Matsen. A graveside service will be held Sunday, Sept. 30, at 10

Alberta Liimatta passed away Friday, Sept. 21, from cancer. In passing, as in life, she was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Collbran on Oct. 23, 1932, and raised in Grand Junction, she later raised her three children in Minturn with her husband, Evertt, the love of her life. She was very social throughout

With sadness, her family announces the passing of Faye J. (Rawlings) Robidoux, who was born prematurely in Vineyard, Utah, on Dec. 13, 1929, in the shadow of the Geneva Steel plant. The odds against her survival were considered so large that she was not even given a legal name (finally rectified in 1974). Faye was

Dan Sandoval, Vail Valley resident of 30-plus years, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 20, at home surrounded by his loved ones. An avid outdoorsman, Dan loved nothing more than to play guitar, harmonica, sing and be around family and friends. Dan was married to Marcella for a wonderful 53 years, leaving behind a marriage and

Peggy Joan Flaherty, of Fountain, died peacefully at her daughter’s house on Friday, Sept. 14, at the age of 87. A homemaker, Joan was born in Minturn on June 30, 1931, to Paul and Norma Covalt. She graduated from Minturn High School in 1949. She then moved to Salt Lake City to attend business school.

It’s with tremendous heartbreak that we share the passing of our wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend, John Howard Lowdermilk. After a six-year battle with cancer, John has gone home to be with the Lord. John enjoyed golfing in the Vail Valley, Bandon Dunes and Scottsdale, Arizona, with many of his friends. He had spent

Gary C. Klein, of Boulder, passed away at his home on Monday, Sept. 10. He was surrounded by his children who loved him dearly. He was 82. He was born in 1936 in Chadron, Nebraska, to Jeannette Waugh Klein and Richard Woodrow Klein. He grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota, and moved to Boulder

Colton G. Erickson, of Boulder, beloved son of Stephen and Charlene (Charlie) Erickson, formerly of Vail and Wolcott, and currently of Phoenix, Arizona, and brother of Cal Erickson, passed on Thursday, Aug. 9, leaving a legacy of courage, intellectual curiosity, respect for the environment and devotion to his family and friends. Colton attended Eagle Elementary

The passing of Charles Robert “Chuck” Coe will not be a sad event to add to Sept. 11; instead, it will be a reminder of the time spent with a loving husband, dedicated father and loyal friend. Chuck passed with the three people that he loved most by his side in Goodyear, Arizona, where he

Bernard “Bernie” Irwin Schwartz (Baruch Yitzik ben Yankle v. Rachel), age 83, residing in Edwards and Las Vegas, passed away on Monday, Sept. 10. His wife, Stephanie, and his daughter Dawn were with him as he took his last breath. He died peacefully. Born on Sept. 28, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, his parents were

Vieva J. DeGraw, formerly of Gypsum, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 2, after a courageous battle with cancer; she was 74 years old. Vieva was born Dec. 1, 1943, to James and Jaunita (Bertroch) Caywood in Glenwood Springs. She was raised in the Eagle River Valley. Vieva married Claude DeGraw on Sept. 15, 1962. She

Caleb Robert Pearson passed away on Thursday, Aug. 23, in his home. He is survived by his loving wife, his parents and grandparents and wonderful friends. One of his favorite scriptures and wedding ring tattoo reads, “Love is patient, Love is kind, It does not envy, It does not boast, It is not proud.” —

She was tiny and fierce. She was loving and loyal and lively. She was an amazing daughter, wife, sister, mom, aunt, grandma, great-grandma and friend to the end. She lived life on her own terms until her very last day. Earline Alice Bronn died peacefully in her tiny home that her loving family had built

Vera LaVonne Best, 78, of Grand Junction, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 23, peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Vera was a Colorado native, born in Fort Morgan, the daughter of Leland and Rose Halligan of Commerce City. She was one of eight children, survived by one brother, Wayne R. (Patty) Halligan, and two

Evelyn “Evie” Rosen-Budd passed away peacefully in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on Monday, Aug. 6, surrounded by friends and family. A graveside service in her honor was held Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Temple of Aaron Cemetery in St. Paul, Minnesota. Evie was a dynamic adventurer, which eventually brought her to Vail to live near her family. Evie

Charles Lavern Mader, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the age of 88. He was born Aug. 8, 1930, in Dewey, Oklahoma. He married Emma Jean Sinclair June 12, 1960, and they had one son, Charles L. Mader II. Charles Senior attended Oklahoma City University and other schools. He became a staff

Willis Dean Bassett was born on Jan. 7, 1936, in Maries County, near Dixon, Missouri. The first born of Clyde Elmer and Neva Faye (Doyel) Bassett went home to be with his Lord Jesus on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family. Willis was united in marriage on Aug.