All Obituaries / Tributes

 Debra Lea Cox, leaves behind loving parents Dave and Gayle Cox, son Preston Cox, Casey Cox and a sweet granddaughter . Debra will be missed by all that loved her and remembered for her kind heart, playful spirit and her love of nature .

Mom/Grandma/Juanita went to be with the Lord at the age of 90. She was born in San Francisco, CA and grew up in Forest and Downieville, CA. She was preceded in death be both of her parents, Samuel and Doris Bekoff, her loving husband Cecil R Miller Jr., her brother Samuel Bekoff Jr. and her great-granddaughter, Bayley Morgan. She is survived by her 8 children/spouses: Joy & Russ Nydam, C.T. & Dian Miller, Alice & Pete Fregetto, Debbie & Richard Piland, Les & Theresa...

John Rogers Popham passed on September 18, 2020 at the VA community Living Center. He is survived by his wife Kay Popham of Fruita. Sons Johns Jr (J.J.) Popham of Fruita, David and wife Michelle Popham, Grandson Ryan of Grand Junction and bother George Of Portland Or. He will be Greatly Missed!

Today we say goodbye to our little Allie. She was such a loving, caring and sweet little girl. Allie lived a very great life. She had put a smile on a lot of peoples faces.  Especially ours for nearly 17 years. We will miss her so much. She has been for sure a mans best friend. Rest In Peace baby girl. You will never be forgotten and will forever be in my heart. Your at peace now my love...

Marian Staats, 75, of Fruita, CO passed away peacefully at her residence September 3, 2020. Marian was born November 28, 1944 in Denver, CO to Waunita E. DeTemple and Nicholas M. DeTemple. She had four siblings. Diana Sealey, William (Bill) Sealy, Ruth Thomas and Nicholas DeTemple  She graduated in 1962 from Alameda High School, Denver CO. She married and had two children. Richard (Terra) Staats and Kimberley (Jason) Bell She moved to Fruita CO in 1979 and made a wonderful life...

     Mary Lou Brenner, 91, of Cedaredge, CO passed into eternal life on August 26, 2020 at the Delta County Memorial Hospital, one day short of her 70th wedding anniversary.      Mary Lou Geiser was born August 13, 1929 in Fredonia, North Dakota.  She graduated from high school in McIntosh, South Dakota in 1947.  After graduation she was employed as a bookkeeper at an automotive garage in McIntosh until her marriage to Ruben Brenner on...

July 7, 1947 – August 19, 2020.   David Joseph Tomassetti David was an avid horseman and 50-year resident of the upper Roaring Fork Valley.  He passed away unexpectedly August 19, 2020 at home at the age of 73.  Dave was born 7-7-47 to Marjorie Hope & Joseph P. Tomassetti in Springfield, MA.  He is survived by his twin sister Diane G., currently living in Glenwood Springs and numerous cousins in Springfield, MA.   Dave graduated 1971 cum laude from the...

Jared J. Johnson (affectionately known as Jay) was born in Fruita, Colorado, to Homer and Cleora Johnson. His greatest childhood memory was hanging around his grandfather’s gas station. Like most children, he looked forward to each time he was allowed to have a piece of candy or a soda pop!  After high school, Jared matriculated to the University of Colorado Boulder where he earned a degree in accounting and became a certified public accountant. He later returned and earned a...

Paul E Smith (Smitty) has rowed on down the river one last time. His life began in 1967 and went to his forever home on 8-18-2020.  "Smitty" left his Mother Bobbie Pruitt of Palisade, Co., Father Paul E Smith Sr and Step mother Deb Smith of Haysville, Ks.,  Sister Tina French and husband Randy French with two Nephews Garrett, wife Kourtney and Logon French all from Wichita, Ks. Aunt/Uncle and Cousins in Jacksonville, Fl, Aunt/Uncle and Cousins in Minnesota. Aunt/Uncle in...

June 19, 1956 - August 5, 2020 Greg passed away on August 5, 2020, after a year long battle with esophageal cancer and complications arising from it. He was home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64. Greg was born to John and Sherma Campbell in Afton, WY. He was the first born (later to become one of his band names) of five children. He doted on his younger siblings, carrying them, leading them, giving them horseback rides and of course, teasing them during their many family...

I have not only lost my baby sister but also my best friend. Robbie was a mother to two daughters, Amber and Heather  Suedekum and a son Robert Maybon. Robbie was a very caring person she was protective of her family. Robbie loved animals and they always sensed that in her. Robbie was very proud of our country and in First Responders. Robbie will be missed by her family and her many friends. I got a sign last night. I was going through the cards that Mom got over the years,...