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JoDell Palese
JoDell Palese, 89, former longtime Salida resident, died Jan. 4, 2005, at Progressive Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev.
Mrs. Palese was born Nov. 5, 1915, in Lublin, Wis., to John and Rosealie Tenczynski.
Mrs. Palese spent most of her life as a dairy farmer in Wisconsin. She was a past member of the National Farmers Organization and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
She enjoyed making jewelry, ceramics and gardening.
Mrs. Palese was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, Walter Kent, Allan Pixler and Dan Palese; a brother, John and sisters, Stella and Helen.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Cecil Smith, Las Vegas, Nev. and sisters-in-law, Rose Cicerelli, Lilly Palese and Louise Mazza, all of Salida; nieces and nephews, Leonard Smith, Beverley Miller, Linda Zenger, Shirley Gray, Tony (Sue) Sarlo, Jill Sarlo, Jason Zenger and Lisa Zenger.
Private interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Jim Schaffer
Jim Schaffer died Dec. 22, 2004, at the Colorado State Nursing Home in Rifle after a short illness.
He was born Oct. 17, 1927, in Syracuse, Kan., to Alfred and Ramona Schaffer .
Mr. Schaffer attended Syracuse Schools and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II and his junior year in high school. After the military, he worked various jobs in Syracuse.
He married Marilyn Spencer Nov. 4, 1954, at Raton, N.M., in the United Methodist Church. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Mr. Schaffer loved wood working, building model planes, and building miniature doll houses and barns. He enjoyed hunting and fishing when time permitted. He loved animals and pets were a big part of his life. He was christened at the United Methodist Church in Syracuse, Kan.
He and Marilyn moved from Syracuse to Colorado Springs in 1955, where he worked for Oliver and Associates.
In 1961 they moved to Twin Lakes where he worked for a water well drilling firm, eventually starting his own business, Twin Lakes Drilling Co.
After retiring, the Schaffers moved to Casa Grande, Ariz., until 1998 when they returned to Syracuse to be closer to his mother.
His father, W.A. Schaffer; an infant brother, Billy Joe Schaffer and a daughter, Micky Sue Rogers, preceded him in death.
Survivors are his wife, Marilyn; mother, Ramona Schaffer, Syracuse; and four daughters, Chris (Tom) Fox, Buena Vista; Lauri (Steve) Sebestyen, Parachute; Pamela (Rudy) Fierro, Chandler, Ariz. and Toni (Pat) Thompson, Encinitas, Calif.; a brother, Pete (Linda) Schaffer, Hesperia, Calif.; grandsons, Matt and Ben Fox, Buena Vista; Jeremy Sebestyen, Parachute and James Thompson, Encinitas; granddaughters, Jamie Sebestyen, Parachute; Tanya Fierro, Chandler, Ariz. and Radha Thompson, Encinitas; great-grandchildren, Jon and Aron Fox, Buena Vista and Ashley Sebestyen and Gage Amsberry, Parachute, with a fifth on the way and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at Twin Lakes at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Veterans Administration home in Rifle, or the United Methodist Church of Syracuse, Kan.
John H. Hanfelt
John H. Hanfelt, 74, longtime Salida resident, died Jan. 1, 2005, at Columbine Manor Nursing Home in Salida.
Mr. Hanfelt was born April 12, 1930, in Omaha, Neb., to Francis L. and Abbie (Higgins) Hanfelt.
Mr. Hanfelt was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, taught confirmation classes, was a member of RCIA Team and was a Eucharistic Minister.
He enjoyed hiking, woodworking, reading, traveling and was an excellent carpenter.
Mr. Hanfelt married Jean Archuleta in June 1980 at St. Joseph Church in Salida. He served in the Army during the Korean War from 1951 through 1953 and subsequently obtained a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and later a master electrician’s license.
His love of the West led to a job with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, helping build Flaming Gorge Dam in Dutch John, Utah, and the Blue Mesa Dam in Gunnison.
He supervised construction of power lines in Utah and Colorado, often in rugged areas.
In 1980, Mr. Hanfelt moved to Salida and joined Avery Structures Inc. of Buena Vista during completion of the Mt. Elbert Pumped-Storage Power Plant.
From 1985-94 he was an owner/partner in the local firms of Power and Control Systems Inc., and Western Controls Systems Inc., which designed and built specialized electrical control panels. After retiring in 1994, he continued as a consultant for local firms.
Mr. Hanfelt was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Fran Hanfelt.
Survivors are his wife, Jean Hanfelt, Salida; sons, Matthew (Marianne) Hanfelt, Marquette, Mich. and Dr. John (Elizabeth) Hanfelt, Atlanta, Ga.; daughters, Teri Joyer, Portland, Ore.; Dr. Diane (Michael) Goade, Albuquerque, N.M.; Kathleen Hanfelt, Orange, Calif.; Maj. Margery Hanfelt, Germany; Jeanette Costa, Anaheim, Calif. and Laurette (Carson) Hamlin, Loveland.
More survivors include sisters, Margaret Moses, Basehor, Kan.; Kay (Clayton) Jennings, Edwardsville, Kan.; Mary Hanfelt, Fairway, Kan.; 13 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 5, 2005, at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 5, 2005, at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Mass of the Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 6, 2005, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
John H. Hanfelt
Mass of Christian Burial for John H. Hanfelt was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Fr. Henry Grodecki, C.M. was the celebrant. Musicians were Di Ann Bourget and Cathryn Bishop Campbell. Musical selections were “My Wild Irish Rose,” “Ye Watches Ye Holy One,” “Prayer Of St. Francis,” “The King Of Love My Shepherd Is” and “You Are Mine.”
Pallbearers were Matt Hanfelt, John Hanfelt, Mike Goade, Carson Hamlin, Mike Joyer and Butch Polasek. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Archuleta, Bob Archuleta, Albert Archuleta, Clayton Jennings and Johnathon Costa.
Interment was at Fairview Cemetery where members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars held flag presentation ceremonies, a 21 gun salute and “Taps.”
Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Sally McCoy
Sally McCoy died Dec. 31, 2004, in her home after a lengthy illness.
She was born April 3, 1934, in Madill, Okla., and grew up in the McMillian and Madill, Okla. area. She moved with her husband and four children to Colorado in 1957.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Howard McCoy, her children, Danny, Benny, Janie and Cindy, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She worked for many years at the Placer Restaurant in Granite.
Services were held Jan. 3, 2005, at Runyan Mortuary with the Rev. Dan Bruce officiating.
Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Mrs. McCoy’s memory to Mt. Shavano Hospice Services, 543 E. First St., Salida, CO 81201.
Woodrow W. Shields
Woodrow W. Shields, 87, died Dec. 31, 2004, in Cañon City.
Mr. Shields was born Sept. 14, 1917, in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas, to Joseph Lee and Sarah Lisbeth (Chick) Shields.
He enjoyed fly fishing and farming and ranching. He worked in a cannery during World War II.
Mr. Shields spent most of his life as a farmer and rancher. He enjoyed doing all the things that came with the occupation. He could make almost anything grow if he had water and he was expert in handling livestock.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a grandson, Justin Shields.
Survivors include his wife, Buddie Shields, Cañon City; sons, David (Renee) Shields, Coaldale; Joe (Sue) Shields, Kremmling; Jack (Pam) Shields, Ria Vista, Texas and Mike (Jan) Shields, Loma; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 1-5 p.m. today at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Services are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Cotopaxi Community Church. Interment will follow in Coaldale Cemetery.
Friends who want to may make memorial contributions to Cotopaxi Community Church through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Woodrow W. Shields
Funeral services for Woodrow W. Shields were held at 11 a.m. Jan. 4, 2005, at the Cotopaxi Community Church.
Rev. Bill Korf officiated. Organist was Mary Petzold and soloist was Brenda Heckel. Musical selections were “Just As I Am,” “I Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy,” “This World is Not My Home” and “How Great Thou Art.”
Pallbearers were Mr. Shields’ grandchildren.
Charles Smith read a story of Mr. Shields’ life that was written by his son David Shields. Memories of Mr. Shields were shared by his sons, Joe and Mike Shields.
Interment was in Coaldale Cemetery. Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Betty N. Zindo
Betty N. Zindo, 78, died Nov. 21, 2004, at her home in Salida.
Mrs. Zindo was born July 6, 1926, in Stonewall, La., to John and Orelle (Parker) Nelson.
She enjoyed quilting, fishing and going to lunch once a month with her friends. She spent most of her life as a bookkeeper and moved to Salida seven years ago.
Mrs. Zindo was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Alex Zindo Jr.
Survivors are her daughters, Betsy (Bobby) Falcon, Labadiezille, La.; Martha (Leon) Fournet, Metairie, La. and Ann (Charles) Rice, Wake Forest, N.C.; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
No local services are planned at this time.
Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Betty Zindo
Memorial services for Betty Zindo were held at 11 a.m. Jan. 3, 2005, at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Rev. Rick Casteel officiated. Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
