Alice M. (Montoya) Young

In loving memory

Alice M. (Montoya) Young

Nov. 16, 1929-Dec. 17, 2011

“A Mother is she who can take the place of all others,

But whose place no one else can take.”

Mama, the day the Lord came for you,

We cried many tears just trying to get through.

A year has gone by since you went away,

But God only knows, you’re still with us today.

We send to you, Mother, our prayers and love,

Dear Lord in heaven, take care of her above.

Mother … We love you now, always and forever.

Tom, Beverly, Wanda, James, Charles, Sandra, Veda and Shana

 Harold Duane Seibel, 64, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at his home in Ignacio, Colo. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 15, at Ignacio West Cemetery.

Mr. Seibel was born Feb. 27, 1948, in Durango, Colo., the son of Willard and Betty Seibel. Harold grew up in Arboles and attended the Allison Community Country school during his primary years. He then attended junior high and high school in Ignacio, graduating from Ignacio High School in 1966. He went to Fort Lewis College and graduated from there in 1971. While attending FLC, he met Lillian Weaver. They were married in Aztec. He began a long career of carpentry and construction — doing various projects all around the Four Corners. When he was not working, Harold has a great passion for art. He enjoyed painting, drawing and sculpture. He was an avid sports fan of his grandchildren. He traveled to as many games as he could, braving all kinds of weather. Harold was a member of the Ignacio Bahá’í Community.

He is survived by Betty Seibel (mother) of Arboles, Judy McDonald (sister) of Arboles, Kenneth (Jane) Seibel (brother) of Arboles, Karen (John) Espalmer (sister), Marylin (Mike) Warren (sister), Lillian Seibel (wife) of Ignacio, Vince (Julia) Mirabal (son) of Ignacio, Shane (Melanie) Seibel (son) of Ignacio; grandchildren Sunshine Flores, Skyler Mirabal, Leila Rose Mirabal, Roman Seibel, Dylan Sanchez , Trap Seibel, Cloe Siebel, Ellie Seibel and Clay Seibel; and great-grandchildren Sonny, Kadence, Aiden, Adrian, Kelly and Tommy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Seibel, May 8, 2011.

Eleanor Jones was born Eleanor Sanford in Mt. Carmel, Ill., on Aug. 23, 1922, and she passed away on Dec. 6, 2012, in Pagosa Springs, Colo., at the age of 90.

She was the youngest of six children. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Sibley, son-in-law Rick Sibley, granddaughter Jane Sliva and great grandson Tommy Brockington. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald R. Jones, and her husband, Jack Jones.

Eleanor grew up in Illinois, where she met her future husband, Jack Jones. After World War II, they were married on Aug. 14, 1944, and were together for 68 years, until Jack’s death in May of 2012.

Eleanor and Jack lived in Olney, Ill., where they owned and operated a restaurant, and were active in the Immanuel United Methodist Church.

The Joneses moved to Pagosa Springs in 1994 to live with their son-in-law and daughter, and in 1995 they began to spend their winters in Mesa, Ariz., and their summers in Pagosa. In Pagosa, they joined and attended Community United Methodist Church.

Being the youngest of six children, Eleanor took pride in her position as the “spoiled one” of the bunch, and she claimed that title well into adulthood. She loved morning coffee clatches, afternoon teas, sewing club and parties with her family and her friends, of which she had many. She loved to notice what others were wearing and was generous with compliments. She will be missed by all who knew her.

My Christmas memory with Efren Dorame.

Seems like yesterday, that you were here with me,

Two hearts that loved each other, all so tenderly.

19 years of memories will never come to pass,

Alive every morning, like God’s light that always lasts.

On Christmas day, we made our vow, the words were bittersweet,

“Our love will be forever, sealed with this ring,”

Our promises to God, our souls we bound together,

God heard our words that day, that moment lives forever.

With your tender loving blessing, these words you did send,

“I’ll be your guardian angel, my love for you will help you mend.

“It will be so hard, I know, that you will have to stay,

Just remember always love … I am never far away.”

“Remember where I took you, South Dakota is our home,

Where you’ll find my love waiting, where you will never be alone.”

As we walked the road together, right to heaven’s door,

We kissed and said goodbye for now, your pain would be no more.

God took mercy on your life … March was time for you to go,

With a heaven full of escorts, he took your spirit home.

I miss you, Efren, every day! With tears that never slow …

You are my guardian angel, my guiding light, our love still grows.

Merry Christmas, Efren

You are forever loved and missed

“Lakota Woman”

With tender love, Cathy

Lili Gettig passed away on Saturday, Dec. 15, at her home in Pagosa Springs, following a long bout with cancer.

Lili was known and loved by anyone who got to know her in the Pagosa area.

She was helped by many of the members of Community United Methodist Church, helping her to travel to treatments. Members of the family thank them for that.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Gettig; sisters Velvet and Dora May; brothers Roy and Robert.

There is no service planned.

Lili was an active animal lover, and donations to the Humane Society would be appreciated.

David Paul Aldridge, son of Paul and Janet Aldridge, died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, of a suspected heart issue. He was 39. A complete obituary will follow in next week’s SUN.

Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 29, 2 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 210 East Bijou Street, Colorado Springs.

Larry Richard DeVore, son of Violet DeVore and the late Dick DeVore, passed away on Dec. 19, 2012 in Phoenix, Ariz. A complete obituary will follow in a later issue.

Edna M. Lewis, age 95, a resident of Aztec, N.M., passed away Dec. 26, 2012.

Edna was born in Pagosa Springs on Nov. 29, 1917, to Orill and Ray McMain. She was proud to come from pioneering stock who settled in Pagosa Springs. Her grandfather, A. Dutton, was sheriff for many years.

She was married to Johnny Kimble until his death in 1962. In 1964, Edna married Bertis Lewis, but was widowed again in 2008. Edna was well known in Pagosa as she was deputy county clerk in the 1950s and was office manager of Lewis Butane until she and Bertis retired and moved to Aztec to raise horses.

Edna loved basketball and played on the Pagosa town team as a young woman. She loved to snowmobile with Bertis and was very active in the local snowmobile club. Edna is survived by her daughter, Glenda Rae House, and husband Connally of Oklahoma; stepdaughter Linda Ward of Aztec, who cared for Edna her last years; stepsons Randy Lewis and his wife Agnes of Albuquerque, N.M., and Byrle Lewis and his wife Marla of Edgewood, N.M.; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. As per Edna’s request, no services will be conducted.

David Paul Aldridge, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died unexpectedly on Dec. 21, 2012, while he was running — one of his favorite things to do. Survivors include his wife, Holly Sue Bonnell Aldridge; son Spencer Wayne (6); daughters Leah Story Kate (4) and Maci Meeraf (3); parents Paul and Janet Aldridge; sisters Laura (Mike) Haynes and Linda (James) Watkins; parents-in-law Wayne and Judy Bonnell; sister-in-law Mindy (Taylor) Gordy; nieces Mary and Jennifer Haynes, Resha and Rachel Watkins; Olivia and Claire Gordy; nephew, Jacob Haynes.

Dave was born April 22, 1973, in Prescott, Ariz. He graduated from Pagosa Springs High School in 1991 and Oklahoma Baptist University in 1995.

Dave was the manager of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation at Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs. But he was more proud of the titles “husband” and “daddy.” His passions were his family, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the great outdoors of Colorado. He loved climbing, skiing, camping and fishing, and had summited all 54 of Colorado’s “14ers,” peaks reaching 14,000 feet and above. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Headwaters class.

Dave was known for his servant’s heart: he was always doing for others — family, friends, clients and even strangers benefitted from his desire to support and encourage. His friends and family are committed to making sure his young children grow up knowing how special their dad was, and how he had hope in Christ as he dreamed and prayed for them.

A memorial service celebrating his life was held Saturday, Dec. 29, at First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs. An account for the family has been established at the Bank at Broadmoor. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to The Dave Aldridge Memorial Fund, Holly S. Aldridge, c/o The Bank at Broadmoor, 155 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

Michael Joseph Greene, 84, was a resident of Kansas City from 1959 until he retired to Pagosa Springs, Colo., in 1999. He was a founding member and active in The Geezers in Pagosa, a volunteer in hospice and in the court system, and a member of the Pagosah Unitarian Fellowship. He returned to Kansas City in 2008 as a patient of the Veterans Administration Medical Center. He died a peaceful death on Dec. 30.

Mike was born April 7, 1928, in Wheeling, W.V., to Michael Andrew and Tess Fahey Greene. He is survived by his wife Biz Driscoll Greene, his sister, Joan Kuglen, of San Diego, son Denis (Jennifer) of Kansas City, daughters Monica (Cappy White) of Pagosa, Brigid of Parkville, and Kate of Olympia, Wash., as well as grandchildren Kiley White, Cela White, Ryan and Harper Thies, and Dan, Mary Grace, Kelly Ann and John Greene. He was predeceased by his oldest son, Mike A., a student at the Conservatory of Music and an accomplished musician.

Mike is remembered in Kansas City especially for organizing the launch of the city’s first Renaissance Festival as a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute; as manager of “City in Celebration,” a week of 124 arts and performance events in 1979; and as founding publisher of The National Catholic Reporter.

During the war in Korea, Mike was a combat correspondent with the Seventh Infantry Division. In civilian life, he became a writer and editor for newspapers in Louisville, Baltimore and Kansas City.

A memorial service will be held at Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City, and later in Pagosa Springs.  Mike was an avid supporter of small businesses and creative expression. In lieu of flowers, consider making a perpetual loan to the Mike Greene Memorial fund on Kiva.org, which supports small businesses and craftspeople worldwide. Click on http://goo.gl/ZpAfa to make it happen.

Larry Richard De Vore passed away Dec. 19, 2012, in Phoenix, Ariz. He was 63.

Larry was born June 20, 1949, in Monte Vista, Colo., to Violet (Anderson) De Vore and the late Richard (Dick) De Vore. Larry grew up in Pagosa Springs, Colo. In high school, he lettered in football, basketball and track. During his Junior year in football he was named All-conference center by coaches in the San Juan Basin A League. The Denver Post selected him for All-State Second Team Center. He served as president of National Honor Society, was editor of the student annual, was student council representative, and was a charter member of Snowboz Ski Club. In 1967, Larry graduated from Pagosa Springs High School as valedictorian. During his junior and senior years of high school, Larry also worked part-time with Russ Hill as a butcher at Hersch’s Grocery Store. Larry was a gifted artist and designed covers for the county fair and also for school play programs.

In the fall of 1967, Larry started college at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo. He also attended school in Sterling, Colo. In 1970, Larry met Shirley Jean Paul, who was attending the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo. He moved to Greeley to be closer to Shirley. He worked at Shakey’s Pizza. Larry and Shirley were married on Aug. 21, 1971. They were later divorced, but their union produced two children — Danielle Anne, born in 1975, and Thomas Richard, born in 1977. While in Greeley, Larry drove a truck for T&T Distributing in LaSalle for 13 years. He was also a master craftsman, working in leather, stained glass and wood. Through the years, he made many beautiful gifts for family members and friends. Larry owned a custom furniture store, High Plains Customs Furniture, for several years. A few of his special projects were designing and building a circular desk for a handicapped college professor, and designing a bank lobby and building the furniture for it. His work was beautiful.

Larry received his B.A. degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He worked for a short time as a security guard and substitute history teacher at Greeley Central High School. Larry helped develop a class in Native American Studies with the University of Northern Colorado. For multiple summers, Larry would accompany a class of students with their professors on a tour of Arizona and New Mexico, viewing Indian ruins and studying and experiencing the past and present day Indian customs and beliefs. Larry loved these trips and said they were awesome and very spiritual.

In 2000, Larry retired and moved to Phoenix, Ariz., to live with his sister, Marla Garza. He continued his lifelong love of carpentry, building entertainment center furniture and the fanciest chicken coop you ever did see.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Richard Issac De Vore.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Shirley De Vore, daughter Danielle Noffsinger (Paul) and granddaughters Lia Billheimer and Lily Noffsinger; son Thomas De Vore (Staci) and grandson Liam De Vore all of Greeley, Colo.; mother Violet De Vore, sisters Marla Garza, Christine De Vore and Laure De Vore, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Larry was a wonderful, caring son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and was a friend to many. He will be greatly missed.

A private family celebration of Larry’s life was held Dec. 23, 2012, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Aug. 24, 1947–Jan. 5, 2013.

May 10, 1949–Jan. 5, 2013.

Glen Eyre, age 65, and Linda Eyre, age 63, of Grand Junction, Colo., passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. A memorial service celebrating their lives will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Crossroads United Methodist Church, located at 599 30 Road in Grand Junction, Colo.

Glen and Linda began their lives in Omaha, Neb., and Council Bluffs, Iowa. Upon graduating from high school, both ended up in Fort Collins, Colo., and married on Aug. 3, 1968. Their son, Kevin, was born in Longmont, Colo., in December 1970. Upon Glen returning from Vietnam, they moved to Springfield, Colo., where Glen began his career with the Colorado Division of Wildlife, as district wildlife manager. Their daughter, Julie, was born in September 1973. They were able to relocate to Pagosa Springs, Colo., in May 1977, when Glen received a transfer from the Division of Wildlife. After the kids started school, Linda went to work for the Pagosa Hardware, and also worked at Pagosa Floors and Lights. Eventually, she ended up at the Archuleta County Extension Office, where she organized everything 4-H.

While in Pagosa, their love for the outdoors flourished, spending as much time outside in the woods as physically possible. They were also very active in their children’s activities and the United Methodist Church. They both retired, for the first time, in May 1999. After a few years of backpacking and playing, they returned to work for the United State Forest Service, as wilderness rangers and working in the Range Division. They retired the second and final time in October 2009.

Around this time, they permanently relocated to Grand Junction, Colo., and began the prime of their lives. When they weren’t busy enjoying their three grandchildren, they were hiking, bowling, skiing or spending time with Linda’s parents.

They are survived by parents Charles and Katherine Herren; son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Stephanie Eyre of Fort Collins, Colo., daughter and son-in-law Julie and John Constan of Grand Junction, Colo.; and three grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Crossroads United Methodist Church (970) 242-0577, at 599 30 Road, Grand Junction, Colorado; or San Juan Mountain Association-Glen and Linda Eyre Memorial Fund. Please call (970) 385-1210 to donate, or flowers can be delivered to Crossroads United Methodist Church.

John E. (Jack) Hummel, 70, died suddenly on Jan. 9 on the mountain he loved so well from extensive internal injuries to his chest, lungs and rib cage after an accident at the Wolf Creek Ski Area. Jack was skiing with his wife, Josie, when he veered off the groomed trail on Bunny Hop and crashed into a tree. He was wearing a helmet and had no head injuries.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Josie; his sister Mary Ann Akers and her husband Larry from Helena, Mont.; several cousins who live in the Eastern U.S.; as well as a multitude of golfing, skiing and hiking friends in Pagosa Springs. He was predeceased by his parents, John W. and Mary Daley Hummel, his aunts, Helen Reilly and Anne Reilly Daley, and his uncle, Edmund Daley.

Jack was born on Dec. 10, 1942, in Pottsville, Pa. He attended Nativity Catholic High School where he played on the football team and was involved in many other school activities. He played the violin, encouraged by his Aunt Helen, who also inspired his love of classical music. After graduating, he went to St. Charles Seminary in Pennsylvania and then Gregorian University in Rome, intending to become a priest. After a change of mind, he returned to the U.S. to attend La Salle University in Philadelphia where he graduated with a B.A. summa cum laude. He later did graduate work at Temple and Penn State universities, majoring in Spanish and early childhood education.

Jack was fluent in Spanish and Italian and competent in French. His language skills and love of people led him to work for Head Start, specializing in parental involvement, bilingual services and health care for low income families. Having loved the West all his life, he then moved to Denver where he switched careers, taking computer courses at Parks College and becoming a computer operations manager.

After Jack’s retirement in 2001, the Hummels moved to Pagosa Springs in 2003. They became regulars at the Pagosa Springs Golf Club where Jack was a long-time member of the Monday-Thursday skins group, and active members of the Gray Wolf Ski Club. Jack and Josie were avid skiers and Jack also hiked with this senior outdoors group. The Hummels enjoyed travel and adventure, camping all over the U.S. and also traveling extensively in Europe.

Jack loved to keep up to date on the latest sports equipment technologsy. He was famous for buying every new golf club, pair of skis and high-tech ski boots that came along, as the collection in his garage attests.

A funeral service was held Jan. 15 in Pennsylvania near Jack’s hometown of Pottsville, where he will be interred in the family plot at St. Patrick’s Church Calvary Cemetery. A celebration of Jack’s life will be scheduled in Pagosa Springs in the summer after his many “snowbird” golfing friends return from Arizona, Texas and Florida.

Jack’s sense of humor and enjoyment of life energized his friends. Always optimistic, he spread cheer with his wonderful laugh and jovial personality. We will cherish memories of our fun times together. To honor Jack, contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org or Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.

Judy Ann Gazaway of Brownwood, Texas, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. She was 71 years old.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at Coggin Avenue Baptist Church at which she was a longtime member. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Park in Early. There will be no visitation with family, but viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, at Davis-Morris Funeral Home, 800 Center Ave., Brownwood. Pallbearers will be her two grandsons, Jeff Ash and Jason Gazaway; Ken Harris, Gerry Kelley, Troy Evans and Dennis Simpson.

Judy Ann was born to R.C. “Bob” and Jeanette King Wester on Oct. 13, 1941, in Albuquerque, N.M. She married the love of her life, Jerry B. Gazaway, on June 4, 1960, in Las Vegas, N.M. To this incredible loving relationship were born their two children, J. Byron and J’Nell Lynn. Throughout Jerry and Judy’s 52 years of marriage, they lived in numerous communities over the states of New Mexico, Utah and Colorado, with Pagosa Springs, Colo. (1978-1996) and Brownwood, Texas (1996 to present) being the two communities in which they spent most of their married lives.

Judy was indeed a rare jewel of a woman. Judy loved the Lord with all her heart, soul, mind and strength. She wanted everyone to know and love God. If Judy knew you, you can be sure that she prayed for you and your relationship with the Lord to be well. She also prayed for your life, marriage and business to be prosperous and pleasing to the Lord. We will dearly miss this mighty Proverb 31 woman of God.

Judy was zealously committed to being a loving wife, mom, grandma and friend. Her family was her greatest joy. She delighted in seeing her family and friends happy. Her favorite way to make us happy was to bake our favorite meals and desserts. And she was excellent at both! If she became aware of something that one of us needed, she would do her best to meet that need. Another way that she brought smiles to her family and friends was to send birthday, anniversary and get-well cards which were undoubtedly sealed with a heartfelt prayer.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Jeanette Wester. Judy is survived by her husband, Jerry B.; her son J. Byron and his wife, Adela, of San Antonio, Texas; her daughter, J’Nell Ash and her husband, Greg, of Duncan, Okla.; her granddaughters Brianna Ghosn, Kimberlee Estrada and Bexy Carpenter; her grandsons Jeffrey Ash and Jason Gazaway; and her great-grandsons, Preston and Isaiah Estrada. She is survived by one sister, Beth Hamilton and her husband, Stan, of Mineola, Texas, and by her nieces, nephews, great-nephews and nieces. Condolences for the family may be left at www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Lee Lamb, 84, died Monday, Jan, 14, 2013, in Durango, Colo. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the Allison Community Presbyterian Church and Rev. Alan TeBrink will be officiating.

Mrs. Lamb was born Nov. 11, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of Howard and Thelma Lambert. She graduated from Denby High School and grew up in the suburbs of Detroit. She married Jack I. Lamb on Sept. 3, 1948. They raised five children together in West Bloomfield, Mich.

Virginia and her husband moved to Arboles, Colo., in 2000 to be closer to their daughter. Virginia was very involved in many church groups and community volunteer organizations. She was an active member of the T.A.R.A. (Tiffany, Allison, Rosa and Arboles) Communities, and was a member of the Allison Community Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her five children: Matthew Lamb (his wife, Debbie, and two children: Joshua and Jessica) of Omaha, Neb., Andrew Lamb (his wife, Donna) of Clinton Township, Mich., Adam Lamb of Bisbee, Ariz., Daniel Lamb (his wife, Kimberly, and two children: Savannah and Elyse) of Sahuarita, Ariz., and Elizabeth Powell (her two children: Jared and Rebekah) of Arboles.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, in 2009.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Allison Community Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1899, Arboles, CO 81121.

Durango resident Abner Decker Hahn, Jr. peacefully passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, at the age of 89.

He was born to Abner Decker and Daisy Hahn on Jan. 18, 1924, in Muscatine, Iowa.

He served in the Army during World War II.  After the war, he moved to Crested Butte, Colo., where he met and married Annabelle Ruggera.

After graduating from Western State College with a teaching degree, he moved to Pagosa Springs to become a teacher.  He later became the principal of Pagosa Springs High School,  followed by superintendent for the school district.

He moved to Durango in 1960 to teach at Miller Junior High, later becoming the principal of that school.  He moved on to Durango High School to be the principal there.

He eventually returned to Pagosa Springs to become the superintendent of schools there, until his retirement in 1980.

During his retirement, he enjoyed living at Vallecito Lake in a cabin he and his children built.  He would winter in Mexico for a time, before finding his permanent second home in Sun City,  Ariz., with his wife, Ann.

He took up the hobby of carving faces from pine knots, “Knotheads,” that he would sell at numerous crafts fairs in the area.  He also took up the art of making silver jewelry and wooden  bowls in his free time.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann Hahn, of Durango and Sun City, Ariz., his daughter, Sandi and husband Donnie, of Durango, son, Abner Decker Hahn III and wife Aileen, of Durango, son, Robert and wife Laurie, of Durango, grandson Brian, of Durango.

A private service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Mercy.

Born: April 1, 1934.

Died: Jan. 28, 2013.

Bobby Treon Glenn, 78, was taken too early on Jan. 28, 2013, in Pagosa Springs, Colo., surrounded with his loving, supportive family by his side. He passed away unexpectedly due to a serious illness.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 1, at Pagosa Bible Church at 4 p.m. The service will be officiated by Pastor Tom Olson.

Mr. Bobby Glenn was born in Kensett, Ark., on April Fool’s day in 1934. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Glenn, his three daughters, Velena (Carlos), Ava (John) Tina (Donna); his four grandchildren, Summer (Stever), Terrence (Aubrie), Braden and Kipp; and his five great grandchildren, Kynslie, Maddox, Kaila, Brixton and Kasen.

Bobby was the son of the late John Wesley Glenn II and Vada Grover. He has a late sister, Johnie V., who, with Bobby, moved to Hawaii with their mother and father in 1941, who was in the U.S. Navy at the time, and together survived the tragic Pearl Harbor bombing. Bobby is also survived by his younger brother, John Wesley Glenn III.

Bobby graduated from Chino High School and immediately following enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served for a total of four years on the USS Twining. Eventually, he met his wife, Pauline Bosnyak, in 1950 at East Side Dairy in San Gabriel, where Pauline worked as a cashier. Pauline and Bobby later married in San Diego at the U.S. Navy Base on Dec. 18, 1953.

Bobby loved to tell stories about his life’s experiences and enjoyed intertacting with anyone and everyone. He always found something in common and as the saying goes, “He never met a stranger.” He was an avid fisherman and loved boats, he also enjoyed watching old movies and caring for the many animals he had during his lifetime. In the most recent years he was very fond of babysitting his great grandchildren. But above all, He had a special, deep love for his wife, Pauline, who will miss him dearly.

Bobby was a great father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He is a force who will be greatly missed.

Rest in Peace.

Iona Adele Nossaman went home to be with her Lord on Jan. 26, 2013. Iona, firstborn child of Merril Leonadas and Cora Edna Loar, entered this life on June 1, 1924, near Kline, Colo.

She grew up in La Plata, N.M., and graduated from Farmington High School in 1942. While attending Fort Lewis College at the old Hesperus campus, she met the love of her life, John Clarence Nossaman. John and Iona were married July 27, 1944, and settled on John’s farm at Arboles, Colo.

During the next 40 years, the couple raised four children. Iona completed a degree in education from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo., and a master’s degree from UNC in Greeley, Colo. She taught in the elementary schools at Ignacio and Pagosa Springs.

After her retirement, she enjoyed babysitting, gardening, needlework and music. Her children and grandchildren fondly recall Iona’s loving care, as well as her spirited plunge into the music world with piano lessons at the young age of 63. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, her strong, quiet faith served as a beacon of light for all who knew her.

Iona is survived by her four children, Beverly McKelvey, Barbara (James) Lukow, Burl (Sharon) Nossaman, and Brenda (Gordon) Allen; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister; one brother and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Nossaman was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John Nossaman; her parents Merril and Cora Loar; one brother and two nephews.

A funeral service will be held at Pine Valley Foursquare Church Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at 2 p.m. A graveside service will follow at the Allison Cemetery.

The family requests donations in Iona’s memory be made to the charity of your choice.

The youngest of three sons, Gerald Thomas Buckley was born Nov. 23, 1948, in Camp Lejeune, N.C., to Bernice (Barney) and Jack Buckley. Jerry’s early life was spent roaming the various Marine Corps bases across the U.S. with his family. He also spent nearly three years in Morocco where he managed to both harass the locals and make many friends.

Jerry graduated from Carlsbad High School in California where he lettered in track and football in 1968. He then attended Mira Costa College before joining the Army and serving his country from 1969-1971. Jerry served with honors, doing one combat tour in Vietnam.

After leaving the Army, Jerry worked for the City of Oceanside in the Parks and Recreation Department until he met the love of his life, Muriel Harguindeguy, in the summer of ’76. The following Christmas, he brought Muriel to the Rocky Mountains to meet his mother, and stepfather Bill Storm,(who had recently purchased a condo in Pagosa Springs), and proposed marriage on their drive back to California. They were married in San Francisco the following June and moved to Pagosa to build their lives together on July 4, 1977.

Jerry partnered with John Rowell to form Rowell/Buckley Construction, with the duo and their dedicated crew responsible for many custom homes and commercial buildings, including the renowned Keyah Grande west of town. He would eventually form Buckley Construction, and for 30 years built and remodeled homes, ranches, churches, pre-schools, restaurants and more. Jerry’s handiwork is evidenced all over Archuleta County and his legacy of crafting beautiful spaces will live on in the monuments he created, including the home he built and raised his family on Lake Pagosa.

Father to Melissa, born in 1980, and Nicole, born in 1983, Jerry was a doting father — not only to his girls, but to their friends as well. A big kid at heart, he was the first to take his pint-sized posse on critter hunts, trick-or-treating or on fort-building missions. Jerry leaves behind not just two daughters, but an army of their friends who will miss him dearly and forever have fond memories of time spent with Jer.

A voracious reader, proud lawn manicurist and talented craftsman, Jerry complimented said hobbies with trips to Mexico, Belize and beyond with Muriel in retirement.

Jerry is survived by wife, Muriel Buckley, daughters Melissa Buckley (and partner Chris) and Nicole Macomber (and husband Pete), mother and step-father (Bernice and Bill Storm) and his brothers Bob Buckley (and family) and Ron Buckley.

Loved by all, with his sweet smile and joking manner, Jerry has entered the loving house of Our Father where all who enter are comforted, healed and blessed with everlasting peace.

Donations can be made in Jerry’s honor to Sonlight Camp, Box 536, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147-0536, or Wounded Warrior Project, Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. A memorial will be held on Sunday, Feb 10, from 1-4 p.m. at Keyah Grande Guest House, formerly The Lodge. Carpool is encouraged. Come join us in sharing stories and celebrating memories.

On Feb. 9, 2013, William T. Trujillo, aka Willie, would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Willie had a wish that someday he would live to be 100 so his picture could be in The Pagosa Springs SUN. Willie has been gone for 18 months but will never be forgotten. Even if he is not here with us, we are thinking of him and would still like to wish him a happy 100th birthday.

He touched our hearts,

Carmen Valdez, Renee Cordova, Tessie Curvey