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Louise E. Hitchcock
Louise E. Hitchcock, 77, Salida, died Sept. 1, 2003, at Columbine Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Nov. 26, 1925, in Arlington, Mass., to William and Edna (Wilson) Crocker.
Mrs. Hitchcock was the owner of Crocker Sales in Cambridge, Mass., for many years and was an accountant.
She served her country in the Navy from 1950-1952.
She loved to read, travel and spend time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Hitchcock was preceded in death by her son, Jonathan Colbert.
She is survived by her son, Philip (Raye) Colbert, Salida; brother, Wilbur Crocker, Melbourne, Fla.; sister, Mildred Wallace, Naples, Fla. and grandchildren, Rebecca and Kate Colbert, both of Salida.
A memorial service is planned later in Ipswich, Mass.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Irma B. Strawn
Irma B. Strawn, 94, Salida, died Aug. 8, 2003, at Columbine Manor Nursing Home.
Mrs. Strawn was born Sept. 12, 1908, in Boise, Idaho, to Alfred Harris and Jennie Florence (Thompson) Higgins.
She was a member of the Modern Woodman and enjoyed writing essays.
Mrs. Strawn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milton R. Strawn and many brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Richard (Anne) Strawn, Ignacio; Melvin (Bernice) Strawn, Salida and Daniel (Sandra) Strawn, Vancouver, Wash.; sister-in-law, Miriam Higgins, Boise, Idaho and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Research through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Katelynn Rose Milstein
Memorial services for Katelynn Rose Milstein were held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Rev. Mike Orrill officiated. The organist was Di Ann Bourget and the soloist was Brenda Heckel.
Musical selections were “Amazing Grace” and “Jesus Loves Me.”
Samuel Milstein gave a eulogy for his granddaughter.
Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Robert E. Zechman
Robert E. Zechman, 65, Cotopaxi, died Aug. 1, 2003, at Park View Medical Center in Pueblo.
He was born in Baltimore, Md., August 23, 1937. Cremation took place at Montgomery & Steward crematorium Aug. 4.
His wife, Barbara Ann Zechman, survives him.
They celebrated their 44th anniversary Jan. 3. He is also survived by his daughter, Kassia Lathrop, her husband, Jason and granddaughter, Hailey, of Longmont; son, Jeffrey Zechman and wife, Katrina of Conifer; cousin Phyllis and Billy Grimes of Madison, Ala.; and cousin Dick and Helen Hood of York, Pa.
Mr. Zechman served as Staff Sgt. in the Air Force for four years and graduated from the University of Colorado with a bachelor of science degree in engineering physics.
He was a geophysicist with Marathon Oil Co. for four years and a senior programmer for IBM for 26 years, when he retired in 1992.
Mr. Zechman enjoyed photography, military history, classical and bluegrass music, fishing, hunting, family camping, boating, travelling and reading.
Memorial services will be held Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at Mountain View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Pl., Boulder. A reception will follow.
Contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, or to the Donor Alliance, 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 601, Denver, CO 80209.
Ralph J. Mazza
Ralph J. Mazza, 81, Salida, died Aug. 11, 2003, at Columbine Manor Nursing Home.
He served in the Army during World War II.
Mr. Mazza was a lifetime member of Salida Elks Lodge No. 808, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
His interests included hunting, fishing, being outdoors, cutting wood, dancing, gardening and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Mazza, Salida; daughters, Sandra (John) Switzer, Frederick and Sheryl (Larry) Falsetta, Aurora; brothers, Frank (Shirley) Mazza, Salida; Albert Mazza, Salida and Pete Mazza, Cañon City; sisters, Rosie Mazza, Salida and Therese Mazza, Salida; grandchildren, Tracie (Kurt) Topp, California and Amber Switzer, Frederick and by many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Mazza was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Art Mazza and sisters, Vera DePue and Lucille Fusco.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass of the Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Angel of Shavano Hospice through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Dorothy Haley (MacNab)
Dorothy Haley (MacNab), 89, formerly of Pueblo, died Aug. 12, 2003, in Cañon City.
She was the youngest daughter of Archie and Gertrude (Sneddon) MacNab, who preceded her in death.
Her husband, Harry “Slick” Haley died Jan. 2, 1990 and stepdaughter, Marsha Haley Smith died April 21, 1990.
Mrs. Haley was born, raised and educated in Salida.
She was employed by Woolworth Co. for 25 years, the last 15 years as assistant manager.
She married Harry “Slick” Haley on Feb. 13, 1946. He worked for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad in Salida.
Mrs. Haley is survived by step-grandchildren, Warren Smith and Rena Tibbetts; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Dalton Tibbetts; nephews, Charles A. Bell, Gordon (Marsha), Arlo (Pam), Clarence (Carole) Bell, Rick, Dawn, Danella and Darcy; nieces, Marlene Stoesel and son, Greg, Charlene (Bill) Monson, Tanya and Brandon.
Viewing will be from 3-5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Imperial Funeral Home, 5450 W. Colo 78, Pueblo.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery, Salida.
Tim Duane White
Tim Duane White, 44, died Aug. 8, 2003, in Colorado.
He was born to Don and Jody White in Liberal, Kan., May 16, 1959. He was fifth of six children. Many people may know him by the names Fluture and Ernie.
Mr. White attended and graduated from Drumright High School, Drumright, Okla., in 1977. He played six years of football as a member of the Drumright Tornadoes.
In football he received All-State, All-Star, All-Conference, All-District, Team Captain and Homecoming King. After high school, he attended Okmulgee State Tech in Okmulgee, Okla., for two years. He graduated with an associate degree in commercial and residential electricity in 1979.
Mr. White enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed camping in the mountains, fishing, hunting, golfing and playing sports with his children.
He was living in Poncha Springs, with his wife Nikole and their children Caleb, Bailey and Kelsey. He is also survived by his mother, Jody White; siblings, Don White, Mike White, Ronnie White, Tom White and Robin Dennis; his other children, Autum White, Cameron White, Cory White and Candace White; step-daughter, Jesica White and several family members and friends.
Mr. White was preceded in death by his father, Donald LeRoy White and nephew, Mart Tel Brandon.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Drumright, Okla., with Rev. Will Fine officiating. Interment will be at Jennings Cemetery, Jennings, Okla., with services under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Don White, Mike White, Ronnie White, Tom White, Robin Dennis, Phil Higgins and Dennis Higgins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tim White Educational Fund c/o Spiritbank, Drumright, Okla., which has been established for his children.
Roxanne (Reynolds) Palmer
Roxanne (Reynolds) Palmer, 48, Salida, died Aug. 8, 2003, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs.
She was born in Salida July 6, 1955.
Mrs. Palmer worked at many area businesses and also baby sat for many years.
She was happiest being with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Harry Palmer, Salida; parents, Norman (Pete) and Barbara Reynolds, Salida; daughter, Michelle (Austin) Koch, Coaldale; son, Anthony J. (Jade) Palmer, Nathrop; granddaughter, Nova Lee Koch; brother, Brad (Tammy) Reynolds, Fort Madison, Iowa and great-grandmother, Zelma Gordon, Crane, Texas.
In lieu of church services, family and friends are invited at 9:30 a.m. Friday to 7860 CR 146, Salida, for spreading of remains. Everyone is invited to 507 Chilcott St. afterward to celebrate her life.
Vincent Gregory Thomas
Vincent Gregory Thomas died Sept. 20, 2003, at his home in Fort Collins.
He was born to Gregg and Karen Thomas on April 10, 1980, in Salida.
Vince graduated from Salida High School in 1998 and was attending Colorado State University majoring in construction management.
He enjoyed football, baseball, snowboarding, hunting and traveling.
Vince loved people and had a great sense of humor. He lived his life with enthusiasm and enjoyed socializing with his many friends.
Vince will be missed by all.
He is survived by his parents; sister, Jennifer and grandparents, Karl and Wilma Martellaro and Will and Jone Thomas. He is also survived by his aunt, Brenda Archer and uncle, Mitch Thomas.
Vince was preceded in death by his aunt, Stacy Thomas.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Stacy Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund at High Country Bank.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
