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Donald Lee Frees
Donald Lee Frees, 81, died Dec. 2, 2004, and funeral services were held Dec. 13 in Rose Arbor Chapel at Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheat Ridge.
Full military honors interment was conducted by the U.S. Army and Veterans of Foreign Wars, was at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Mr. Frees is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Christoph) Piorkowski, Henderson; brothers, Milburn (Edith) Frees, Prescott, Ariz., and Delmer (Shirley) Frees, Moffat; sister, Evelyn Stroh, Parker and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a designer, architect, and engineer best known for his work designing and building the Mount Lindo Cross near Morrison.
Born to Buena Vista area ranchers Lawrence E. and Bernice Frees, he attended a one-room school for 12 years near their homestead ranch in South Park.
Mr Frees went to Pearl Harbor in 1942 as a civilian contractor reconstructing bomb-damaged buildings at Pacific Naval Air Station.
He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1943 at Pearl Harbor and served with the 34th combat engineers in the Pacific Theater during World War II and in Korea after its liberation from the Japanese.
Mr. Frees studied architecture at Denver University and worked with his brother Melburn Frees building houses and commercial show rooms. After he remodeled Olinger Mortuary in Wheat Ridge, the company offered him a full-time job.
He worked for Olinger Mortuary until his retirement, designing and constructing buildings including Rose Arbor Chapel and the Tower of Memories at Crown Hill Cemetery.
In 1963, he helped design the cross on Mount Lindo, near Morrison. Francis Van Derbur, who owned the Olinger mortuary business, intended the cross as a memorial to his wife, Pearl Olinger Van Derbur.
At 393 feet high and 254 feet wide, the wind-generator powered cross is visible for 80 miles on a clear night. It is the largest electrically lighted cross in the United States and pilots use it as a landmark.
His daughter, Lisa, a former Miss Colorado, became a professional actress and singer and he talked about her more than he did his business.
Peter Allen Young Jr.
Peter Allen Young Jr., 83, Cotopaxi, died Dec. 14, 2004, at his residence in Cotopaxi.
He was born Aug. 16, 1921, in Denver to Peter Sr. and Anna Idell (McCrory) Young.
Mr. Young married Oral Smith on Feb. 13, 1943, in California.
He served in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1970 as a helicopter and airplane pilot. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict.
Mr. Young was also a helicopter flight instructor in Mineral Wells, Texas from 1962 to 1964.
He started Y&K Excavation with Don Kaess in 1972.
He is survived by his son, Rich (Pam) Young, Salida; daughters, Nancy (Douglas) Bell, Phoenix, Ariz. and Sue (Don) Kaess, Salida; brother, Thomas (Bernadine) Young, Cotopaxi; sister, Marilyn (Robin) Knox, Littleton; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Oral Young; son, Peter Allen Young III and brother, Charles Young.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 17, 2004 at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 18, 2004, at the Cotopaxi Community Church in Cotopaxi.
Interment will follow at the Cotopaxi Cemetery. Please omit flowers.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Angel of Shavano Hospice through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Susan Bronwyn Davies
Susan Bronwyn Davies, known as Sue or Suzie, died of breast cancer Dec. 4, 2004 at Autumn Heights Health Care Center in Denver.
She was 57.
Ms. Davies was born Aug. 15, 1947, in Denver. She lived in Lafayette and Denver before moving to Estes Park, where she attended grade school.
She attended Belmont Junior High School in Lakewood, graduated from Jefferson High School in 1965 and attended the University of Colorado in Boulder for two years before entering X-ray technician training at Saint Luke Hospital in Denver.
She was an X-ray technician for several years in Colorado and Wyoming, but wanted to be outdoors. She worked in a uranium mine in Wyoming and then for the U.S. Forest Service, planting trees.
Her next vocation was home maintenance and she became a live-in care provider for Mary Shideler, which led her to care of the elderly.
Ms. Davies moved to Howard, where she completed certified nursing training and worked in nursing homes. She found satisfaction working with and comforting the elderly.
She loved the mountains and hiking; collected rocks, deer antlers and weathered wood; was an avid reader and had a special affection for animals, always having dogs or a cat which needed to be adopted.
Ms. Davies enjoyed the company of friends, had long lasting friendships and met new people wherever she went.
Survivors include her parents, Tom and Lucille Davies, Grand Junction; a sister, Mary (Ron) Stevens, Littleton and a brother, Bob (Barbara) of Colorado Springs; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and great-nieces.
At her request, there will be no memorial service, but friends and family plan to gather to celebrate her life in spring 2005.
Contributions in her honor may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Autumn Heights Health Care Center; the local humane society or charity of choice.
Elizabeth W. Weaber
Elizabeth W. Weaber, 91, died Dec. 13, 2004.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold R. Weaber.
She is survived by her daughter, Jeannine Claffey, Colorado Springs; grandchildren, Vicki (Michael) Chase, Colorado Springs and Dianna Claffey, Liberty Hill, Texas.
Mrs. Weaber was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Pueblo and was a Blue Lady at Parkview Hospital for many years.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Imperial Memorial Gardens, Pueblo. Those who wish may make donations directly to Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center or through the Adrian-Comer Funeral Home, 2710 N. Elizabeth, Pueblo, CO 81003.
Elizabeth Claire Kellagher
Elizabeth Claire Kellagher, 79, a longtime Salida resident, died Jan. 31, 2005, at her home in Salida.
Ms. Kellagher was born May 2, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to Denver at the age of 18 months.
She was the second of four children born to William J. and Anna Marie (McMonigle) Kellagher, whose families lived in Pennsylvania since the 1830s.
She attended St. Catherine grade school in Denver and attended Denver North High School, graduating in 1943 and later took night classes at the University of Colorado.
Ms. Kellagher worked as a dental assistant in Denver for a number of years before moving to Chicago. While in Chicago, she was involved in travel, first with the travel companies and escorting tours on various foreign itineraries.
She then worked for Aerlingus Airlines (Irish Airline) and spent many years in middle management at the sales office in Dallas, Texas.
She retired from the airline in 1982 and in 1984 moved to Salida.
Ms. Kellagher was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, skiing, the back roads, exploring, reading, cooking, auctions and classical music – especially opera.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sisters, Rosemary Weis of Denver and Marjorie (Richard) Platz of Denver; brother, William Kellagher of Dallas, Texas; many nieces and nephews and many friends in County Kerry Ireland, whose lives entwined for more than 45 years.
Mass of the Christian Burial is set for 10:30 a.m. Feb. 4, 2005, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 7, 2005, at the Chapel at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Denver.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Gladys A. Miller
Gladys A. Miller, 90, died Jan. 29, 2005, at Anna Marie’s Personal Care Boarding Home in Salida.
Mrs. Miller was born July 1, 1914, in Victor to Carl and Mary Swanson.
Mrs. Miller was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Westcliffe. She was a past member of the Black Slipper Club and the Ladies Aid Club, both in Westcliffe.
She was a cook at the senior center in Westcliffe and was head cook for Custer County school district for many years.
Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elmer Miller and sisters Evelyn Hanssen and Mildred Weise.
She is survived by her son, Marvin (Marguerite) Miller of Buena Vista and brother, Carl (Catherine) Swanson of Pueblo; grandchildren Dawn Ann Miller and David Alan Miller; great-grandchildren Brandi Miller and Codi Miller.
Memorial services are set for 11 a.m. Feb. 3, 2005, at Hope Lutheran Church in Westcliffe.
Friends who want to, can make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association or The Seeing Eye through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home, PO Box 925, Salida, CO 81201.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Herbert A. Cole
Herbert A. Cole, 102, long time Salida resident, died Jan. 30, 2005, at Columbine Manor Nursing Home.
Mr. Cole was born Dec. 7, 1902, in Malta to William S. and Mary V. (Johnson) Cole. He was the fifth child of seven born to the Coles.
In 1927, Mr. Cole married Inez H. Clark in Cańon City. They had two daughters, Barbara A. (Don) Johnson of Longmont and Mary E. (Jack) Walker of Salida.
There are four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Cole died in 1949 in Salida. On Oct. 11, 1962, Mr. Cole married Edith Johnson. They had many happy years together. Edith died June 5, 1996, in Salida.
In addition to his wives, Mr. Cole was preceded in death by three sisters, Beulah Beck of Palo Alto, Calif.; Marie Nottingham of Avon and Ethel Hart of Ashland, Ore.; three brothers, Elmer Cole of Sandy, Utah; Earl Cole of Maysville, Calif. and Willis Cole, an infant brother of Sargents.
Viewing is set for Feb. 2, 2005, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home. Services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at the United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, friends who want to, may make memorial contributions to the United Methodist Church Building Fund through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Marcella M. Bahe
Marcella M. Bahe, 86, died Jan. 29, 2005, at Columbine Manor Nursing Home in Salida.
Mrs. Bahe was born April 4, 1918, in Ft. Ridgley, Minn., to Guy and Edith (Seesz) Tallard.
Mrs. Bahe was a ballroom dancer and enjoyed sewing and making dolls. She also enjoyed making doll houses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn (Joseph) Richards of Salida, and Marcia Jacobs of Owatonna, Minn., five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
