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Helen M. Littlefield
Helen M. Littlefield, 99, a 13-year Salida resident, died Jan. 28, 2005, at Columbine Manor Nursing Home.
Mrs. Littlefield was born Dec. 29, 1905, in Topeka, Kan., to Charles A. and Helen K. (Wetzel) Hoeland.
Through the years she belonged to many bridge clubs, garden clubs and women’s clubs. She and her husband, Bill, traveled overseas often.
Mrs. Littlefield loved to sew, knit and crochet. She made most of her own clothes and those of her daughter for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Mrs. Littlefield was preceded in death by her parents and husband, William Littlefield. She is survived by her daughter Jan (Tom) Linsday of Poncha Springs, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Graveside services are set for 11 a.m. Feb. 2, 2005, at Resurrection Cemetery in South San Gabriel, Calif.
Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Foundation through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Carole E. (Ferguison) Bell
Carole E. (Ferguison) Bell, wife of Clarence D. Bell, son of late Charles P. and Martha Bell of Salida, died Dec. 30, 2004, with her family by her side.
Clarence, a 1960 Salida High School graduate, enlisted in the Air Force in 1960 and was stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, where he met and married Carole Aug. 17, 1962.
They toured the world for 22 years he was in the service. Carole and Clarence retired and made their home in Mountain Home, ldaho.
Mrs. Bell is survived by her husband, Clarence, four children, Rick, Dawn, Danelle, Darcy and nine grandchildren.
The memorial service held Jan. 5, 2005, was attended by Charles (Punky) Bell of Cañon City, her two brothers, Farrell of Nampa, Idaho, and Merrill of Calif., and family and friends.
Herbert A. Cole
Funeral services for Herbert A. Cole were held at 11 a.m. Feb. 3, 2005, at the United Methodist Church.
Rev. Christine Richardson officiated. Musicians were Rod Schleicher and Dixie Stanton. Musical selections were “Whispering Hope,” “In The Garden” and “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.”
Casket bearers were Kolt Johnson, Randy Hart, Bob McCormick, Leon Stanton, George Snellbaker and Kyle Dettling. Honorary bearers were James Allen, Jack Herald, Bruce Hutchinson, John Martinez, David McCausey, Richard Ehmke, Richard Knostman and Jerry Long.
Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery where members of Masonic Lodge No. 57, AF&AM, held their services.
Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Mae Swann
Mae Swann, 85, Buena Vista, died Jan. 22, 2005, at Columbine Manor.
She was born Nov. 3, 1919, in Jennings, Kan., to Matt and Minnie Kaspar. She married Frank M. Swann March 16, 1942, in Columbia, S.C. They moved to Buena Vista with their three children in September 1961.
Mrs. Swann worked her entire life in various places in Buena Vista and for more than 20 years at Deer Valley Guest Ranch. She loved to sew and took great pleasure in her needlework, crossword puzzles and family.
She was loved by everyone whose life she touched. She was a charter member of Mountain Heights Southern Baptist Church.
Mrs. Swann was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; son, Ralph and granddaughter Byrie.
Survivors include her son, Frank R. (Jacquie) Swann; daughter, Julie Hupper of Buena Vista and her life companion, Gary Geist; grandchildren Lance Hupper and Chelsea Hupper of Tempe, Ariz.; Jaime Swann, Castle Rock; Rick Morris and Dawn Wilson of Buena Vista; C. J. Swann, Angelyne Swann, Cynthia Swann and Frank Swann II, all of Harker Heights, Texas; great-grandchildren Aspen Bailey and Treston Swann, Castle Rock; Alyssa Canode and Joshua Canode, Buena Vista; and Darrian Wilson, Sterling.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at Mountain Heights Southern Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Herbert E. Owen
Herbert E. Owen, Ph.D., 79, a long time Salida resident, died Jan. 26, 2005, at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida.
Mr. Owen was born Feb. 6, 1925, in Waco, Texas, to Herbert E. and Helen M. (Basey) Owen II.
Mr. Owen served in the U.S. Navy Sea Bees during World War II.
He married Lillie Jane Luna Oct. 31, 1953, in Salem, Ore. Mr. Owen was a professor of biology for 23 years at Ft. Lewis College in Durango and retired in 1979. Mr. Owen and his wife then moved to Salida.
He was a past vice president of U.S. Soil and was currently working there as a consultant. Mr. Owen was an honorary member of the first Salida Garden Club, a member of the American Rose Society, Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs and Columbine Garden Club of Buena Vista.
Mr. Owen was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Lillie Jane Owen, Salida; sons, Troy A. Owen, Durango and William A. (Pam) Owen, Mission Viejo, Calif.; daughter, Kathryn J. (Craig) Coutlee, Durango; grandchildren, Peter, Micah and Faith Marie Owen; Jake Owen Coutlee, Erica and Nadia Owen; two brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Herbert E. Owen Arboretum and Living Class Room at the Ft. Lewis College Foundation.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Marjorie Sue Skinner
Marjorie Sue Skinner, 93, longtime Salida resident, died Jan. 20, 2005, at her home in Salida.
She was born Oct. 11, 1911, in Shawnee, Okla., to Milton and Litta (Wilson) Gilbert.
Mrs. Skinner is survived by three children, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and her cat, Sambo.
She lived an active life and visited Europe in her youth – when there were no planes – and spent time in Palembang, Sumatra and Indonesia with her husband, Loren, a chemical engineer.
Mrs. Skinner studied fine arts in college and her house is filled with her paintings and other creations based upon her love of cats and dogs.
She was on the Salida Museum Board, supported Salida Regional Library and the Steam Plant.
No services are planned, but individual prayers are welcome.
Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Alexander Geist
Alexander Geist, 93, longtime Salida resident, died Jan. 23, 2005, at Hildebrand Care Center in Cañon City. He was born Jan. 6, 1912, in Russia to Christian and Katherine (Eichman) Geist.
Alexander emigrated from Germany to the United States when he was 10 years old.
Mr. Geist owned and operated Al’s Body and Paint Shop in Salida for many years.
At one time, he also worked at Stapleton Chevrolet. His main interests included tending to his flowers and gardening.
He is survived by his son Gary (life partner Julie Hupper) Geist, Buena Vista and daughter, Marty (Richard) Burleson, Florence; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lela (Starbuck) Geist and many brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 27, 2005, at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home. Please omit flowers.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society through Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Alexander Geist
Memorial services for Alexander Geist were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home, Salida.
Rev. Harold Vance officiated. Organist was Marcia Vance and soloists were Russ and Lynn Purcell. Musical selections were “The Lily of the Valley” and “The Old Rugged Cross.”
A private family interment followed the service at Fairview Cemetery.
Arrangements were with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Margaret Ann Lally
Margaret Ann Lally, 73, Salida, died Jan. 22, 2005, at Columbine Manor Nursing Home.
She was born June 16, 1931, in Newark, N.J., to Ira and Catherine DeBlayker.
She is survived by her daughters, Mary Calabrese and Cathy Lally of Belleville, N.J., and five grandchildren.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.
Ivan N. Copen
Ivan N. Copen, 74, husband, father and grandfather, died Jan. 19, 2005.
He was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Cumberland, Ky., to Marshall and Eva Copen. He was raised in Kentucky and West Virginia until he joined the army in 1948 upon high school graduation.
Mr. Copen served his country at home and abroad in Germany, Italy and Austria where he met and married his wife, Margareta.
He served in the Korean War and two tours in the Viet Nam War. He earned numerous medals including the Army Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart.
Mr. Copen and his family enjoyed his army career living in Germany, Italy, New York, New Jersey, Wyoming and Colorado. He retired from active duty in 1969 with the rank of Master Sgt.
During and after his active duty he was an ROTC instructor at various colleges and high schools in Wyoming and Colorado. He coached many outstanding rifle teams and won the National Championship in 1968.
Because of his love for the mountains and their many outdoor offerings, he and Margareta moved to Howard after his retirement from the ROTC program.
They owned and operated the Frontier Café for many years and subsequently moved to Salida three years ago.
He was an ardent fisherman and enjoyed camping, mushroom hunting, walks with his wife and dogs, woodworking, reading, poker nights with his friends, mentoring his grandchildren, and regaling them with his stories.
Mr. Copen was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brother, Marshall Copen, and his sister, Janet Peal.
He is survived by his wife, Margareta; daughters, Ruth (Bradley) Roush, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; Linda (Martin) Epp, Salida; Karen (Will) Yunikar, Salida; grandchildren, Tia Hasenjaeger, Lucas Talbot, Corinne Stasco, Madison Cassels, Tyler Kaess and Cory Kaess and great-grandson, Ryan Hasenjaeger; sisters, Berniece Gauss, Michigan; Ginger Hodge, Ohio; Faith Medley, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to a gathering honoring his life from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 27, 2005, in the Howard Community Hall.
