Cremation Society of Colorado

Elaine Angelina Gallaher, 83 passed away peacefully on May 10, 2022. She is survived by loving husband David O. Gallaher; her children: David M. Gallaher and Frances Gallaher, Richard and Linda Gallaher, Cynthia Gallaher, and Stephanie and Joseph Skirka; grandchildren: David Stephen and Courtney Gallaher, Michael Gallaher, Katherine Gallaher, Jonathan Gallaher, Carrie and Ryan Tripp, Eugene Victor Rozgonyi and Laura Leonardo, Alexandra Rozgonyi, Christopher Skirka and Jayme Ward; Great grandchildren: Luke and Odin Tripp, and Eleanor Marie Gallaher. Also survived by sister-in-law Winnifred Gilbert and numerous nieces and nephews of the Costello, DeFelice, and Gilbert families. Preceded in...

Joyce Agnes Weiss, 88, of Centennial, Colorado, formerly of Wood Dale, Illinois, passed away at home with her daughter at her side, December 2, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Joyce was born in Chicago on January 7,1933 to Albert and Loretta Heroux. Joyce graduated from Schurz High School, class of 1951, and married Donald E. Weiss on May 24, 1952, in Chicago. Joyce took pride in herself as a dedicated homemaker, a wonderful cook, and a creative baker for her family. She enjoyed being surrounded by loved ones and friends, gathered around the dining table. Joyce is preceded in death by her father, mother, and loving husband. She is survived by children Daniel...

Frederick George Ashman (November 5, 1930-June 7, 2021) has passed away at the age of 90. He valiantly endured beyond his own predicted lifespan of 88 years,which was based, whimsically, on there being 88 keys on the piano. Fred was born in Branford, Connecticut to Frederick and Alice Ashman. He had three sisters, Ruth La Montagne, Florence Lyman, and Isabel Epps; and one brother, William (Bill). Ruth and Bill preceded him in death. He attended prep school at Suffield Academy. He then attended college at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, where he earned his degree in English and met his wife of 64 years, Marge, who predeceased him. Service in the US Army took him and Marge to Germany,...

Frederick George Ashman (November 5, 1930-June 7, 2021) has passed away at the age of 90. He valiantly endured beyond his own predicted lifespan of 88 years,which was based, whimsically, on there being 88 keys on the piano. Fred was born in Branford, Connecticut to Frederick and Alice Ashman. He had three sisters, Ruth La Montagne, Florence Lyman, and Isabel Epps; and one brother, William (Bill). Ruth and Bill preceded him in death. He attended prep school at Suffield Academy. He then attended college at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, where he earned his degree in English and met his wife of 64 years, Marge, who predeceased him. Service in the US Army took him and Marge to Germany,...

Gary Lee Thomas was born on October 19, 1941 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Gordon and Mary Davis. He also has a twin brother Lary Thomas. His mother later remarried to Al Thomas who adopted the twins when they were eight years old. Gary graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960. He was employed by the Pepsi Cola Company for 13 years and by PDQ food stores until 1977. Gary transferred to Appleton, WI and then on to Colorado in 1978 where they have lived ever since. Gary leaves his wife Donna of 59 years, a daughter Teresa (Brian) of Parker, CO, two sons Rick (Jennifer) of Centennial, CO and Jeffrey (Lori) of Marion, Iowa. Six grandchildren (Chad, Ryan, Kati, Jake, McKenzie and Madison), four...

Sharon Abbott Fewell passed away in Littleton, Colorado, this December 2020. Sharon was born in Amarillo, Texas, on 9/22/42. Sharon graduate: Tascosa High, Amarillo College Nursing School,RN, West Texas University, BS, and the University of Texas at Arlington,MBA . She retired to Littleton, CO, 8241 S. Carr St. to be near family: Daughters April Leigh Fewell, Tamara Fewell-Flowers, and grandson Tanner Flowers. In lieu of flowers or cards, the family has requested, leaving a story of a time you had with Sharon and or a photo on the tribute wall. https://everloved.com/life-of/sharon-fewell/

Former police officer, James Earl Calico Allen, passed away 9/1/2020; preceded in death by parents, Willie Esther Johnson and Robert Calico; brothers Randall Pool and Charles A. Murray and grandson, DeVon Allen; he leaves to mourn, daughter, Djuna and sons, Scott James and Joey Calico; sisters, Janis Murray and Gynene Mason and Katherine J. McElroy and also a host of nieces and nephews and special friends, John Thompson and Bobbie Bess.

Terry Gaylord Swanson, 81, of Lakewood, Colorado, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at St. Anthony's Hospital, Lakewood, Colorado. Terry was born January 7, 1939, in Livingston, Montana. He was the only child and son of Victor H. and Ada S. (Thompson) Swanson. He attended grade school in Billings, Mont., and graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1957. He attended Eastern Mont-ana College, and the University of Colorado at Denver. Terry married Georgia K. Patek, from Billings, on September 10, 1960, in Billings, Montana. They met in band at Eastern in 1959. He was a lifeguard, at Athletic Pool Park, during high school, in Billings, MT. In 1957, after turning 18; he worked at Piper's...

Marjorie Hill Ashman, 87, passed away on December 27, 2019, in Littleton, Colorado. She moved to Colorado from New Jersey in 2018 with her husband, Frederick Ashman, and dog, Louie, to be closer to extended family. Marjorie was born and raised in Waterville, Maine. Her father was noted physician and community leader, Frederick Thayer Hill. Her mother was a nurse who helped prepare other nurses for war-time duties. Together they raised four daughters: Virginia, Joan, Barbara and Marjorie. Marjorie earned her Bachelor of Arts and met her future husband at Colby College. She then earned a Master of Arts at Columbia Teachers College and a diploma from Lexington School for the Deaf Teacher...

Francis Eugene "Gene" Letterhos, was born September 27, 1929, in Denver and passed away February 21, 2019 in hospice care in Denver. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-one years, Lola, who died in 2006. Gene served in the Navy during the Korean conflict aboard the U.S.S. Carrier Essex (CV-9). On returning home, he eventually settled in Orchard Mesa in Grand Junction, CO, where he farmed a peach orchard. Soon after, he began his long career with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1989 from the Grand Junction Post Office after 32 years. Following his retirement he lived an active life, flying his airplane, becoming a Master Gardner and volunteering for the National...

Nancy McBride, 68, daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred (nee O'Doherty) McBride, died on February 20, 2019, in Denver, CO. Nancy was a longtime resident of Lorain, OH, and a 1969 graduate of Lorain High School. She worked as nurse's aid at Avon Oaks Nursing Home and Ohio Veterans Home. She also filled her life with many volunteer activities. She very much loved, and was loved by, many cousins, aunts, uncles, neighbors, friends and caregivers. She was joyful and endearing to everyone she met. In recent years Nancy lived in Denver near her immediate family. She is survived by her siblings Cathy Murphy (Joe), Beth McBride, Dan McBride(Sharon), Missy Sanner (Mark), Carol McBride Hamilton...