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Pearl LaVonne Boxwell, 83, passed away at the Palisade Nursing Home August 14, 2019.  Cremation will take place.  Memorial services to be Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Grand Valley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Easterday-McPadden officiating, of The First United Methodist Church of Grand Junction, downtown.  With reception to follow at the Funeral Home.

Melvin N. Bennett January 8, 1946 —July 30, 2019 Melvin N. Bennett was born in Valentine, Nebraska and lived the rancher life until he signed up for the US Navy at age 18 in 1968. Mel died suddenly at the VA Medical Center at the age of 73. He was proud of his service in the Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He was part of the River Assault Flotilla One, "Brown Water Navy", as a E3 engine mechanic. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and...

Michael D. Casselberry: Born: March 9, 1946, passed away, July 15,2019. No services are planned at this time. 

Anne L. Hromatka: June 16, 1922----July, 17, 2019;  See service details.

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      Fredi Melvin Hagen was born May 25, 1960 to Melvin and Anna Hagen in Germany. He spent time in the Army National Guard. Fredi passed away July 7th, 2019 in Grand Junction, Colorado. A graveside services with military honors will be held, July 23, 2019 at 1:PM at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, on 2830 Riverside Parkway (D Road), Grand Junction, Colorado. He is survived by: his father, Melvin Hagen of Grand Junction, Colorado; mother, Anna...

Mondis Larry Herrmann was born September 28, 1938 to Dan and Maud Herrmann in Chandler, Oklahoma. Mondis was the youngest of 12 children and definitely the most spoiled. He peacefully left this world July 6, 2019 at his home in Grand Junction, Colorado. He left behind his loving family and many cherished memories.   Mondis attended the little Victor Elementary School where his first grade teacher also happened to be his first cousin. She was forced to flunk him after he spent most of...

Michael Anthony Mestas was born in Boulder, Colorado and passed away June 28, in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 70. Michael joined the United States Navy at the age of 17, serving four years during the Vietnam War. He was a previous commander for the VFW Post #2841 in Brighton, Colorado. He had a special place in his heart for POW/MIA, Vietnam veterans, and community outreach. Michael loved all kinds of music. He started playing the saxophone at an early age, continuing to play...

Judith Ann Samuelson Nani Grandma Judi December 10, 1941-June 23, 2019   Judith Ann Samuelson, 77, was born in Grand Junction, CO, to Walter and Marie Hoppert. She passed away in Grand Junction, CO on Sunday, June 23, 2019. She attended Cathedral High School and then went on to St. Cloud State University. Judi married David Samuelson June 16, 1962 in Sartell, MN. Dave and Judi had two sons, Mark and Jeffrey. Judi had eight grandchildren. Mark (Shannon) have Michael, Alex, Lauren,...

Jack Hugh Carpenter 85, passed away on June 12, 2019 in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Jack is survived by his wife Elaine, daughter Keta Carpenter Wroble (Rick), step son Ted Reid (Vivian), step daughter Lisa Oliver (Rick), brothers Jim carpenter (Lori) and John carpenter (Jen), 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Anna Irene Tattershall was born on December 4, 1929 to Verl and Mabel in Rocky Ford, Colorado.  Anna was the oldest of 7.  Anna met Carl Bender in 1945.  Anna and Carl were married on June 4, 1946 in the German Lutheran Church in Rocky Ford. Carla Ann was born to Anna and Carl in 1949.  When Carla was two they moved to Fruita, Colorado.  Soon after the move in 1951, Sandie was born and Terri came along nine years later in 1961.  Anna worked at JC Penney for 30...

Grand Junction — Alma (Ogden) Mayes, 78, died at peace on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Larchwood Inns in Grand Junction, Colorado.  She was born in Sturgis, South Dakota. Alma’s childhood spanned Europe during the WWII reconstruction and Cheyenne, Wyoming.  She had a career working in the insurance field, specifically for State Farm for over 30 years.  Alma loved helping people.  Her contributions included being a cub scout leader, girl...

Gladys Louise Dixon  8/15/1926 - 05/29/2019 She Is proceeded in death by her loving husband: James E Dixon She is survived by her son: James E Dixon Jr. Daughters: Linda Dixon of Fruita Co., Rebecca Rhyneer of Tenn., Monique Behlke of Alaska Brother: William Hoover of Az. 7 Grandchildren and 20 Great-grandchidren She will be greatly missed

Lois Ashcraft  05/21/1937 - 05/27/2019 A devout Jehovah’s Witness, wife, mother, and friend, Lois Irene Ashcraft decided it was time. Stubbornly defying her late stage Alzheimer’s for years, Lois was on her own schedule. Despite the loving care of her close family and nurses, she died on Monday, May 27, 2019. She was 82. Lois was born on 5/21/1937 to James and Elvira Murray, just a stone’s throw from where her son and daughter-in-law currently reside in Fruita, Co....

Patricia Lee Dotson passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019 in Grand junction, Colorado, she was 59 years old.  Patricia was born on January 23, 1960 in Roseville, California. She is survived by her children Adam Mahan and Tara Jones, 4 grandchildren, a brother Robert Jones and a sister Sharon Nesbitt.  There will be a Celebration of Patricia's life on Tuesday May 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Junction Community Church 2867 Orchard Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501.

Gail Frances Danielson passed from this life May 17, 2019 in Glenwood springs at the age of 76.  She is survived by her longtime friend Corrine Trujillo and her beloved dog "Lucy".  Gail loved to read and spend time with her friends. Services will be announced at a later date.

Gerald Dean Black, 81, passed away May 15, 2019 in Fruita, Colorado.  Mr. Black was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the "Cold War" between 1956 and 1960.  He worked as a welder and mechanic supervisor for a school bus charter company.  He is survived by his wife Mareen Black, sons, Bart, Daniel, Matthew, and Chad and daughters, Terri and Neva.  Gerald had 16 grand children and 12 great - grand children.  Services for Gerald will be held in...