‘Obituaries’ Archives
Obituary: Mary Ann Alverson
Mary Ann Parrish Alverson, 72, of Loveland, passed away February 28, 2015 at Columbine Centre Avenue Health in Fort Collins. She was born August 29, 1942 in Carey, Texas to Arthur Leo Parrish and Tressie Lavena (Williams) Parrish. She married the love of her life Ronald Lee Alverson on April 15, 1961 in Boulder, Colorado and they enjoyed 48 years together. She was very dedicated to her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She worked in the family businesses, the Boulder Color Center in ... Full Story
Obituary: Amber Tina Brooks
Amber Tina Brooks June 5, 1982 – January 11, 2015 Amber Tina Brooks passed away January 11, 2015 at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland. She was 32 years old. Amber was born on June 5, 1982 in Corona, California to Jeff Shepherd and Karen Dampier. She was raised in California until the age of 7, when she moved to Colorado with her mom. She graduated from Berthoud High School in 2000; and became certified as a C.N.A. through Front Range Community College. On October 20, 2001 she ... Full Story
Obituary: William Fagler
William Fagler of Berthoud passed away on January 10, 2015. A Colorado native, he was born near Longmont to Adam and Anna Katherine Fagler in September 1930. He lived in the Longmont/Berthoud area all his life. He farmed with his dad before entering the Army during the Korean War in August 1951. Upon his honorable discharge in May 1953, he began his career as a truck driver. First working for Fred Harsch Lumber Company in Longmont. He completed his driving career by working for St. Vrain Block ... Full Story
Death Notice: Tina Brooks
Amber Tina Brooks, 32, of Berthoud, passed away January 11, 2015. Memorial service will be at 10:00 am, Monday, January 26, 2015 at LifeBridge Christian Church, Longmont. Full obituary to appear later.
Obituary: Lavina “Jean” Alaback
Lavinia “Jean” Alaback, 90, of Loveland passed away peacefully on the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2014. Jean was born on June 13, 1924, in Oak Park, Ill, to Thomas and Gladys (Lavinia) Elliott. She grew up in Elmhurst, Ill, and attended Stevens College in Columbia, Missouri. Jean was married to Glenn James “Jim” Alaback for 62 years. They lived in the Chicago area, and then moved to San Diego in 1986 when Jim retired. She moved to the Loveland area in 2010 to be close to her son's ... Full Story
Obituary: Bonnie H. Carter
Bonnie H. Carter (August 1, 1923 - December 30, 2014) Bonnie Helen MacBride Durbin Carter died Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in Denver, Colorado. She was born August 1, 1923, in Berthoud, to Charles and Lila (Bateman) McBride, the youngest of seven children. She grew up in Berthoud and graduated from Berthoud High School where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen. She attended college in Glendale, California, and married her high school sweetheart, Edgar ... Full Story
Obituary: Jerry Joseph “Papa” Sladek
Jerry Sladek passed away in his home on the morning of Saturday, November 22, 2014. Jerry was born to Georgia and Jerry Sladek on November 20 1934. Jerry was preceded in death by his sister Margie, and survived by his brother Ralph. Jerry is survived by his wife Dorothy. Jerry and Dorothy spent 56 years together after meeting at Arvada High School. They have two children Joseph and Tina Sladek. Jerry served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Jerry was a loyal Broncos fan and adamant ... Full Story
Obituary: Lyle Dean Ellis
November 9, 1921 – September 1, 2014 Lyle Dean Ellis quietly passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at the age of 92 at home surrounded by family. Lyle was born in Norton County, Kansas on November 9, 1921 to Mary Velma Higgins and John Elmer Ellis. He lived in Norton with his parents and his brother Chester “Chet” and his sister Lucille. The family moved north of Anton, Colorado in 1930. Lyle attended the Arickaree School and was raised on the family farm where he learned to farm, tend ... Full Story
Obituary: Harold Roland Eckhardt
Harold Roland Eckhardt, 87, of Berthoud passed away on September 22, 2014 at the Medical Center of the Rockies. He was born February 16, 1927 in Greeley, Colorado to Pauline Eckhardt and Henry Meyer. He married Earlene Faye Nicks on June 11, 1950 in Johnstown, Colorado. Harold worked for Kerchoff Construction a few years and Pinkard Construction as a Superintendent for 33 years. He was a member of the Loveland Elks, a member of Sweetheart Sam's Camping Club, and a board member of ... Full Story
Obituary: Jerry Mac Johnson
Jerry Mac Johnson, 76, of Berthoud, CO passed away suddenly but peacefully September 13, 2014. Jerry was born July 20, 1938 in Bells, Texas to Mearl C. and Maurine (Belew) Johnson Jerry graduated from Bells High School in 1956 where he was a stellar multi-sport athlete. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963. Jerry and Billie Ruth Galyon, along with another couple, Otis Lee Bass and Morrisann Ramsey, eloped in 1959 and have enjoyed 55 years of marriage. They moved to Berthoud in 1976 ... Full Story