Windsor Beacon

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....

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...

Peter Alan Felker, 71, of Johnstown passed away at home on Tuesday March 2nd, 2021. Born on August 9th, 1949 in Windsor Co, Pete loved country, animals, fishing a race cars. Pete graduated from Windsor high school in 1967 and later spent many years working at Rocky Flats and various jobs as a pipe fitter. In the 1990's, Pete settled in Johnstown where he raised his family. He spent his retirement years doing what he loved most, gardening, lawnmower racing and being around those he loved. Pete was a simple and honorable man who didn't ask for much from others besides time and respect. He had a country western heart and mind and soul that he displayed in everything he did. He was a proud...

Laura Ann Betz, 68, of Windsor, passed away on October 26, 2020 in Greeley, Colorado. She was born to Dewey and Wilma (Scott) North on May 12, 1952 in Hays, Kansas. Laura, or Ann as she was known to those who loved her, grew up on the farm, enjoyed 4H, and loved the multitude of farm animals. She graduated from Ness City High School where she was a head cheerleader, was in track, played basketball, participated in the high school musicals, choir, band, and orchestra. She was also in a small traveling singing group, played multiple instruments, and excelled as a gifted pianist. Her gift of music brought numerous music scholarships as she entered her college years. She enjoyed riding horses...

Virginia May Lindblad, 97, of Windsor, passed away May 5, 2020, at Columbine Commons. She was born September 24, 1922, to Chauncey William and Sarah Edith (Snider) Rice at their home in the Bracewell area. She was Valedictorian at Bracewell School and graduated as the Salutatorian from Windsor High School in 1939. She went on to study at Colorado Teachers College (UNC), where she earned her B.A. degree in English, with minors in Latin and P.E. She taught for two years in Center, CO, and one year in Powell, WY, before returning to Colorado where she met Gustaf Leonard Lindblad on a blind date arranged by her sister. They were married at the Windsor United Methodist Church on April 9,...

Brie Ann Biondolillo went home to be with the lord on February 24th. Brie was born in Greeley, CO to James Biondolillo and Nancy Appleton on November 21 1982. Brie graduated high school in 2000. While in high school, brie's passion was swimming and enjoying time with friends. Brie was a beautiful and fierce soul. She was passionate about gardening and spending time surrounded by nature. She loved to put her hands in the dirt and watch things grow. She loved beautiful things and some her favorite things to do included crafting, flowers, painting, inventing, and going out to eat with friends and family. Above all, brie's greatest treasures in life were her 3...

Karen Dazey, 62, of Evans, passed away on December 27, 2019 at the NCMC in Greeley. Donations may be made to the Weld County Humane Society or Zac's Legacy in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, CO 80620. Guestbook and obituary available at www.moserfuneralservice.com.

Martin Gierscher, 97, of Greeley, Colorado, passed away September 8, 2019. He was born August 22, 1922, in Transylvania, Romania. He outlived all of his siblings, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Martin's love was his wife Sophie who passed away in February 2016. His passions were his yard and garden, especially his roses, tomatoes and "pickles". He and Sophie also loved to go polka dancing. They were both long-time members, 67 years, of Faith United Church of Christ in Windsor. Martin is survived by his son John (Barbara) Gierscher of Centennial, Colorado and nieces Katie Bloos and Sara Orendi of Kitchner, Ontario, Canada. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 at Adamson Life...

Eva Gertrude Martin, "Trudy Janney", passed away July 28, 2019 at Garden Terrace in Aurora. She was born June 5, 1929 in Noblesville, Indiana to Newell Milton and Elsie (Williams) Fields. She grew up in Westfield, Indiana where she began to play the violin at age 5. She graduated from Indiana Central College in 1951 with a BA in Music Education, married Robert Janney in 1951 and moved to Cincinnati in 1958. She taught elementary school music in Cincinnati, Ohio; Long Island, New York and at McCurdy School in Espanola, New Mexico from 1973 until 1979. She earned a MA in Music Education from Eastern New Mexico University in 1980 and that year relocated to Windsor, Colorado where she...