Obituaries
Joanne Hart Shepard
Jan 24, 2017
Joanne Hart Shepard passed away on January 24, 2017, age 87, in Fort Collins with her family at her side. She was born in her great-grandfather's house on June 17, 1929 in New Britain, CT. Having lost her mother at an early age, Joanne and her sister grew up at the Wayside Farm in nearby Kensington with not only her...
Kathryn Louise Logsdon
Jan 18, 2017
Kathryn Louise Logsdon (Ryan), Fort Collins, Colorado She was born on June 20, 1944 in Seattle, Washington to Kenneth W. and Mary Louise (Johnson) Ryan. Kitten as she was known most of her life, died Wednesday, January 18,2017 at 5:52 AM. To her friends and family, she was known as "Kitten" because her Daddy named her before she was born,...
Charles "Taft" Snowdon Jr.
Jan 18, 2017
Taft Snowdon, born March 11, 1950 died January 18, 2017 after a long battle with dementia. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Taft was an avid competitive athlete; loving road and mountain biking, skiing, golf, volleyball and all that shared these sports with him. He was a compassionate person who generously volunteered and helped many...
Elizabeth Theresa Howarth
Jan 16, 2017
Elizabeth Howarth, 87, of Fort Collins passed away after a brief illness. Daughter of Irish immigrants Rose (Black) and Bernard McDonald. Loving military wife and mother raised children Thomas Howarth, Susan Howarth Kelly, Daniel Howarth and Bernard Howarth. Predeceased by brothers Fr. Thomas McDonald, Fr. Bernard McDonald, Peter McDonald and Lawrence McDonald. Survived by sisters Rose Harrington, Eileen Fluhr and...
Brandon Guy Gianopoulos
Jan 14, 2017
Brandon Guy loved life and life loved him back. So many things to say about our amazing son, brother, friend, grandson, nephew and uncle, Brandon. He will be missed tremendously, and those who got to know and love him, know without a doubt that he lives on in our hearts, minds and souls and will continue to inspire and uplift...
Lisa B.S. Wilson
Jan 13, 2017
Lisa Batchelder Stevenson Wilson was born August 20, 1960 in Natick Massachusetts and moved with her family to Laramie Wyoming as a child. She graduated from Laramie High School in 1978, and after travelling to California and New Mexico, eventually settled in Ft. Collins with her loving husband, Donald Wilson. She is survived by her husband Donald, mother Felicia P.B....
Kent F. Johnson
Jan 12, 2017
Kent F. Johnson, 73 of Fort Collins died on January 12, 2017. He was born in Carroll, Iowa on July 28, 1943 to Frank T. Johnson, Sr. and Caroline F. Johnson. Kent was predeceased by his beloved wife, Bernadine W. Johnson, on November 12, 2010. He is survived by son, Tad (Jona) Johnson of Loveland, Colorado; son, Ric (Shannon) Johnson...
John Thomas Regan
Jan 9, 2017
John Thomas Regan, beloved husband and father, died January 9, 2017. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 14th at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 1220 University Ave., Ft. Collins. A reception and wake will follow. John Regan was born August 7, 1937 in Rochester, NY to Leo and Jane Regan. John grew up in Rochester...
Anthony "Tony" Edward Christensen
Jan 8, 2017
Anthony Edward Christensen, father, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, son, and friend. Anthony passed away Sunday January 8, 2017. He was loved by so many; he was loyal to all and cared for by lots. Anthony was an amazing, intelligent, strong man who was caring, loving and loyal. He was born December 8, 1976 in Pocatello, Idaho to Louis and Janet...
Michelle Ann Madera
Jan 8, 2017
Michelle A. Madera, 56 of Fort Collins. Born November 28, 1960 in Schuyler, NE to William and Irene Klimes, who preceded her in death. Michelle passed suddenly on January 8, 2017. Michelle received her undergraduate degree in Mathematics at Creighton University, Omaha, NE and earned her Master's in Business Administration at Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Ca, graduating Summa Cum...
Sandra Lee Esparza
Jan 7, 2017
Sandee Esparza was born July 8, 1948 and passed away Sunday January 7, 2017 she was 69 years old. She departed this world surrounded by her family and friends. Sandra Lee Bailey( Sandee Esparza) was born in Denver, Colorado to Frank Nelson Bailey and Helen Cecil Bailey. She lived in the Denver area prior to moving up North to Nunn,...
Eleanor Hall Knight
Jan 4, 2017
Eleanor Hall Knight ("Ellie") was born in New York City on Feb. 1, 1925. She grew up in Westchester County in New York, and attended Indiana University, but transferred to Columbia University School of Business Administration where she received her B.S. degree in 1946. She later did graduate and post-graduate work at the University of Minnesota in the area of...
Quincy Koehnen Smith
Jan 3, 2017
Obituary pending... There will be a Celebration of Quincy's life beginning with a Viewing at 4:30 PM. The Service will last until 7:30 PM on Monday, January 9th at the Windsong Estate Event Center, 2901 Saddler Boulevard, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Russell "Rusty" Alan Scott
Jan 1, 2017
Russell (Rusty) Alan Scott was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on November 8, 1960, the youngest of four children to Virgil and Janet Scott. The family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1964. As a boy, Rusty was involved in Cub Scouts, church youth groups, sports, and band. The family relocated to Ft. Collins in 1975 where Rusty spent the rest of...
Richard George Wilson
Jan 1, 2017
Richard George Wilson of Fort Collins, Colorado, age 87 died on January 1, 2017. He was born on December 24, 1929 in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from the Denver Public School System (South High) and attended Chicago Technical College, studying Architecture. He served 2 years in the Army Infantry, 3rd Division, 15th Regiment and served in Korea during that conflict....
Grace Margaret Culbertson Jordan
Dec 31, 2016
Grace Culbertson Jordan, 96, of Fort Collins died Saturday, December 31, 2016. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 300 West Mountain Ave., immediately followed by private interment at Grandview Cemetery. Grace Margaret Culbertson was born May 12, 1920 in Geneseo, N.Y. She graduated from Hiram College with a B.A....
William Dean Kruse
Dec 31, 2016
William Dean Kruse of Fort Collins died of viral encephalitis on December 31, 2016. He was born November 15, 1933 in Huron, SD to Irene B. Lindekugel and Arnold J. Kruse. He served his country as a US Marine 1954-1957 and had a 30+ year career in the Navy Reserve achieving the rank of Commander. He was a member of...
Deborah "Debbi" Lynn Wright
Dec 30, 2016
Debbi Wright, age 47 of Fort Collins was called to her heavenly home on Friday, December 30, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fort Collins. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Redeemer. Memorial donations may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church on their...
Sylvia T. Swartz
Dec 27, 2016
Sylvia T. Swartz, 97, died on December 27, 2016, at Poudre Valley Hospital after developing a severe case of pneumonia. Sylvia was born May 10, 1919 in Onida, South Dakota. She lived most of her adult life in the Champaign-Urbana and Mahomet, Illinois area with her husband Harry L. Swartz and children Patricia and Robert. After moving to Fort Collins,...
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