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Brian Edward Smith, 50, of Greeley passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2022 at his family home. He was born June 9, 1972 in Odessa, TX to Walter Lloyd and Rebecca Ruth (Kinsey) Smith, Jr. where he was raised until his teenage years. The family moved to Sweetwater, TX where Brian graduated from high school in 1991. After graduation, Brian enlisted in the US Navy, serving honorably aboard the USS America as an Aviation Safety Specialist. After service, he moved back to Texas working as an auto glass technician for 20 years in the DFW Metroplex. Brian moved with his sister, April, and her family to Colorado in 2017 and worked as a Parts Specialist with 4Rivers Equipment in Greeley....

Carolyn Shult Carter, 91, of Loveland, CO, formerly of Greeley, CO, and Morton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was born on April 14, 1931, in Neponset, IL, to Rev. Carroll and Doris (Pease) Shult. She married Thomas L. Carter on November 27, 1949, in Fairbury, IL. They were married for over 71 years when Tom passed away on August 25, 2021. In addition to her husband, Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Wanda Austin, and her brothers Dale and Ernest Shult. She is survived by son David Carter and his wife, Debbie, of Greeley, CO; son Gary Carter and his wife, Shelley, of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Kathy Carter and her husband, Brad Keefauver, of Peoria,...

Edith Faye Whyrick, 83, of Greeley, CO, formerly of Harvard, NE passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Garden Square at Westlake. She was born January 27, 1939 in Byers, Texas to Elmer G. and Cora (Garrett) Haynie. On October 25, 1958 she married Burdell ElRoi Whyrick in Wichita Falls, TX. They moved to Greeley in 1987. She dedicated her life to raising her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Broadview Park Church of God in Greeley. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling with her husband, singing in the choir, sewing, crossword puzzles, bowling, bingo, watercolor painting, and gardening. She is remembered for her loving kindness, gentleness, strength and...

Edward Louis Umlauf, DVM, 74, of Windsor, CO passed peacefully on Christmas Eve with family at his side. Dr. Umlauf, affectionately known as "Dr. ED" grew up in a German pocket of Pennsylvania to Lieutenant Colonel Harry "Jake" Umlauf, MD and his mother, Beatrice "Bea" Umlauf. A precocious and curious boy who attained fast verbal and motor skills that paid off both in the formative years, and later in life through study and dedication in the field of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ed lived up to the meaning of his name in nature and spirit: a protector. With a boisterous personality and a penchant for discipline, these attributes helped shape a life of service to those he cherished. An...

Edward Louis Umlauf, DVM, 74, of Windsor, CO passed peacefully on Christmas Eve with family at his side. Dr. Umlauf, affectionately known as "Dr. ED" grew up in a German pocket of Pennsylvania to Lieutenant Colonel Harry "Jake" Umlauf, MD and his mother, Beatrice "Bea" Umlauf. A precocious and curious boy who attained fast verbal and motor skills that paid off both in the formative years, and later in life through study and dedication in the field of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ed lived up to the meaning of his name in nature and spirit: a protector. With a boisterous personality and a penchant for discipline, these attributes helped shape a life of service to those he cherished. An...

After a long and adventurous life, Marshall Kaplan Becker, "Marsh" known by his friends and family, passed away December 6, 2021. Marsh was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on December 25, 1934, to Walter and Clarice (Autheir) Becker. Marsh had one sister, Brenda, and one brother, Bruce. Early in Marsh's childhood, the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska. After graduation from high school, Marsh completed his studies at Denver University. Marsh served in the U.S. Air Force, which led to his life-long career (and love!) as an airline pilot for TransWorld Airlines. Golfing, hunting, fishing, skiing, playing cards with his grandchildren and playing Bridge with good friends were...

After a long and adventurous life, Marshall Kaplan Becker, "Marsh" known by his friends and family, passed away December 6, 2021. Marsh was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on December 25, 1934, to Walter and Clarice (Autheir) Becker. Marsh had one sister, Brenda, and one brother, Bruce. Early in Marsh's childhood, the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska. After graduation from high school, Marsh completed his studies at Denver University. Marsh served in the U.S. Air Force, which led to his life-long career (and love!) as an airline pilot for TransWorld Airlines. Golfing, hunting, fishing, skiing, playing cards with his grandchildren and playing Bridge with good friends were...

Marilyn Jensen of Fort Collins. Life Celebration 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Adamson Life Celebration Home, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley 80634. Friends may leave condolences and view the complete obituary at AdamsonCares.com.

Marilyn Jane Goehry Jensen was born January 30, 1932, in Grant, Neb. to George and Mabel (Franke) Goehry on the Franke family farm. She passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021 in Colorado. One of four children, she attended grade school in Ogalalla, Neb. before the family moved to Edgewater, Colo. in 1940. After living briefly in Colorado Springs, the family settled in Castle Rock, Colo. where Marilyn attended Douglas County High School and graduated in 1950. Marilyn was working as an operator at the phone company in Castle Rock when she met her husband of 65 years, Richard Wayne Jensen. They were lovingly married on February 12, 1952 and settled in Greeley, Colo where they raised...

Marilyn Kay Leffler, 75, passed away September 25, 2021 at home in Windsor. Marilyn was born in Greeley, the second of three children to Opal and Clayton Edmonds. She grew up in Greeley with her older sister, Carolyn (Printz) and younger brother, C. Duane Edmonds. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and sister. Marilyn had two children, Brenda (Jane?) Harteau of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and Brian (Sharon) Leffler of Colorado Springs. Marilyn is also survived by her granddaughter, Lauren Guicoy-Xetey of Minneapolis and her beloved little cat, Torra. Marilyn loved her family, her flowers, all animals, reading mystery novels and the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Aaron Presley....

James "Jim" Elmer Ingram, III, 80 of Greeley, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. Life Celebration will be held from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Adamson. Friends may leave condolences and view the obituary at AdamsonCares.com.

Leona Hettinger, 101, of Windsor. Life Celebration 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Adamson, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634 with reception to follow. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Windsor.

Leona Hettinger of Windsor. Life Celebration 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Adamson with reception to follow. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Windsor.

Harold E. Bailey, 76, of Greeley, passed away on June 20, 2021 in Greeley, Colorado. He was born to Theodore and Dorothy (Bosworth) Bailey on December 3, 1944 in Garden City, Kansas. Harold grew up in Ordway, Colorado and attended and later graduated from Crowley County High School. He attended college at Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo then received his Master's Degree from Western State in Gunnison. He taught in Bonneville, Alberta Canada, Ouray, Swink and Merino, Colorado, and then taught middle and high school social studies for over 30 years in Shoshoni, WY. He loved coaching, was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed playing tennis. Some of his best memories were coaching...

Daniel Edward Davis, 88, of Milliken passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Medical Center of the Rockies after suffering a fall. He was born February 22, 1933, in Ness City, KS, to Thomas and Nora Mae (Reynolds) Davis. At the age of two, his family moved to Gunnison for health reasons and he graduated from Gunnison High School. Dan was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged May 25, 1961. He married Grace Pauline Slohn on November 1, 1955, in Oklahoma City, OK, and she passed away February 24, 2000. He then married Margaret Bright and she passed away. Dan graduated from Denver Theological Seminary and pastored...

Dolly Kauffman, of Denver, formerly of Keenesburg, passed away unexpectedly at Brookdale University Park. Dolly was born on July 13, 1928 in Garner, Iowa to John Anton and Lena (Bahr) Doll. Dolly and Raymond Kauffman were married on December 21, 1947 and they had 2 children, Bruce and Barbara. Raymond and Dolly farmed and fed cattle in the Keenesburg area for over 50 years before Ray passed away. Dolly remained on the farm until moving to Denver to be closer to her daughter and her family. Dolly loved painting, golfing, dancing, social time with friends, gardening, reading, traveling, singing, listening to music and most of all spending time with her family. A decades long member of...

James Allan Fargo, 82 of Greeley, Colorado passed away April 29, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with Leukemia. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on July 2, 1938 to Norman and Bernadette (Goodnetter) Fargo where he completed his early education. During his middle school years, his family moved to Florida before moving to Albuquerque, NM where James finished his high school education. During high school he had a paper route and he soon learned that he could deliver more papers and earn more money if he had a motorized scooter. He asked his Mom to help him get this scooter and several days later came home with a Triumph motorcycle that didn't make his mom very happy. His love for going fast...

Robert Rumrill (Coach Bob), 84, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. Robert Wayne Rumrill was born in Madison, South Dakota, to Harvey and Mildred (Larrington) Rumrill on February 9, 1937. He became a multi-sport athlete, competing in football, basketball, track and baseball for the Madison High School Bulldogs. He attended college at General Beatle College (now Dakota State University), also in Madison, earning a teaching degree while playing football, basketball and running track for the Trojans. Upon graduation, Bob married Jane Johnson on July 29, 1961, a marriage that lasted 56 years. Bob began a teaching and coaching career that spanned six decades. Over...

Judith Ann "Suki" Tokiko Tsukamoto died peacefully in one of her favorite retreats in Drake, Colorado on April 10, 2021. She was born July 23, 1948 in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii to Andrew and Mitsuko (Okinaka) Tsukamoto and raised in Koloa, Hawaii, graduating from Kauai High School, she attended Fort Wayne Bible College in Indiana, transplanting to Greeley for the last 50 plus years. Suki worked for Weld County for more than 27 years, retiring after two terms as the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Suki loved to garden, nurturing and raising flowers and vegetables. She also turned her photography passion and love of stationary into beautiful cards. Her needlepoint pieces were works of art...

Richard "Dick" Swanson, 87, of Highlands Ranch. Services will be announced at a later date. Please visit AdamsonCares.com to view the complete obituary and send condolences to his family.

Richard Gene "Dick" Swanson, 87, of Highlands Ranch, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Englewood. He was born October 10, 1933 in Milliken to Albert and Marie (Lindberg) Swanson. When Richard was in the third grade, the family moved to their farm north of Windsor. He graduated from Windsor High School in 1951. In February 1953, Dick married Edna Mae Reichert and they celebrated 68 years together. Early in his career, he worked for Great Western Sugar Company, later working for General Electric in their customer service department, retiring after many years of service. Dick enjoyed fishing, golfing, square dancing, yardwork, and helping his three sons with many handy-man and home...