Greeley Tribune

Christopher Lilly 36, of Greeley, died on May 25, 2020 at his home. Although he was born on June 16, 1984 to Mark and Sandy (Kindsfather) Garcia in Greeley, Colorado; he was raised by his aunt, Lyndia Lilly and Uncle John Dudley. Chris graduated from Highland High School in Ault in 2003 and had numerous post graduation credits. He had a variety of special interests and particularly enjoyed time with his family. For a full obituary please visit Adamsoncares.com

Mary Elaine Kercher, 86, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado. She was born on April 22, 1934 in Milliken, CO to Herman and Clara (Carlson) Slapper. Mary married Marvin Kercher and they later divorced. She attended school in Evans, CO thru the 9th grade and graduated from College High in 1952. Mary started working at Weld County Hospital (now NCMC) in the accounting/credit office. She retired from NCMC in 1996 and afterwards began to volunteer in the NCMC gift shop where she received several awards for her hours of service. Before her health declined, she always looked forward to Fridays and going to the Evans Senior center to have...

Robert Wayne McDonald passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at NCMC, he was 80 years old. Robert (Bob) was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania to Solon and Edith McDonald on July 27, 1939. As a young boy the family moved to Mt. Vernon, Ohio where he lived for many years and even after relocating to Colorado, he always called Ohio his home. Bob had many fond memories of Mt. Vernon, one of which was the corn cob fights he and his cousins would have on his Aunt Agnes's farm. As a young boy, Bob survived the Polio epidemic and his first job was a paper route. Having grown into a young man, he graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1957 and spent a short time living in Indiana before moving...

Ronald Keith Gronquist, 77, of Greeley, Colorado, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2020 in Greeley. Ron had fought leukemia for almost a year before passing. Ron was born in Greeley to Kermit & Madeline (Cosson) Gronquist on August 12, 1942. On September 17, 1962 in Greeley, Ronald married the love of his life, Sondra (Park) Gronquist. Ron and Sondra were married for 57 years. Ron Graduated from College High School in 1960 and went to work for Monfort feed lot in the parts department. For many years Ron, worked as a utility line locator and loved that type of work. After retirement he worked part time for Ehrlich Toyota of Greeley. He enjoyed taking long road trips to see other...

Gavin Lee Huckaby, 18, of Eaton, CO, passed away on May 19, 2020 due to complications from an auto accident in Platteville, CO. He was born January 7, 2002 in Greeley, CO to Barrett Huckaby and Paula Fury (Decker). Gavin was passionate about science, the outdoors, adventure, trips with his family, Boy Scouts Troop #41, completing Life Scout, Order of the Arrow and the 88 mile US/Canada canoe adventure, Good Citizen award recipient and a researcher of microbial fuel cells. He will be remembered for his dedication, his character and his integrity, but most of all, his smile and his gentle loving heart. Knowing him was truly a once in a lifetime experience and he will forever be in our...

Dr. Raymond Louis Yockey of Greeley CO passed away on May 17th, 2020. Ray was born November 20th, 1931 in Coles County IL to Mary and Cecil Yockey. He graduated from Bement High School in 1950 and went on to the University of IL receiving a BS degree in 1954 and his medical degree in 1957. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Ray served as U.S Army Medical Officer from 1959 to 1961 stationed at Ft. Richardson, Alaska. Ray met his wife Alice Johnson at Cook County Hospital while in his internship and residency in internal medicine. They married in 1961 and relocated from Chicago to Colorado to start a career in medicine. Ray completed a Pulmonary Disease Fellowship at the Colorado...

Harold F. Sidwell, 81, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away May 16, 2020 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Harold was born May 14, 1939 in Fort Collins, Colorado, a son of the late Frederick and Georgia (Townley) Sidwell. Harold loved farming and ranching and was actively involved in numerous organizations including serving as president of Belvore Grazing Association, Oklahoma Hereford Association, Wyoming Hereford Association, Colorado Hereford Association, American Hereford Association, Weld RE-9 School Board, Nunn Presbyterian Church, and served as a deacon for the First Presbyterian Church in Cheyenne. He was inducted into the American Hereford Association Hall of Fame in 2011, and...

Gayle passed into the keeping of the Divine May 15, 2020 in Greeley, Colorado. "Gay" was born to Donald Gail Anderson and Colleen Elizabeth Anderson/Dotson in Greeley. She was born in Greeley and raised in Eaton. She resided in Ohio with family for a short time and then spent the rest of her life on the Northern Front Range of Colorado. In her later years a home in Red Feather Lakes, CO was a treasure to her. Gayle is survived by her children: Marci Clark and Conrad "Clay" Rossman. Her sister-in-law, Barbara Anderson. Her sister Cristi and (Wray) Nicklas. She had six grandchildren, one great-grandson, and several beloved nieces, a nephew and countless cherished cousins. Her...

Beverly Jane Fry Hurt, 71, of Greeley, passed away on May 11, 2020 in Loveland, Colorado. She was born to Paul and Helen Fry on February 5, 1949 in Greeley, Colorado. Beverly grew up and lived in Greeley for majority of her life, graduating from Greeley High (Greeley Central). She attended Aims Community College and UNC. She worked for UNC for many years as an Administrative Assistant. She enjoyed being both in front of people and behind the scene. She was on the Board of Directors for the Greeley Civic Theater, wrote sketches and stories, as well as sang, "clowned", juggled, mime and played the organ. She also enjoyed fencing, the outdoors and several crafts from puzzles to crewel...

Patricia Elizabeth Graham, Ph.D., born July 17, 1943 Denver, Colorado, died at 76 years on May 11, 2020 from long-term medical issues. Pat was a resident of Greeley, Colorado, Professor Emerita of University of Northern Colorado Economics Department, trusted servant at Family of Christ Presbyterian Church. Daughter of Hugh and Gladys, youngest of three, her older brothers, Richard and Hugh Gerald (Jerry) both deceased. Survived by nephews and nieces: Douglas, Margaret, Tom, Lynne, Shannon, Ginny (deceased), Sharon and Hugh Glenn, plus several great nieces and nephews as well as cousins. Online memorial service will be held through Family of Christ Presbyterian Church, Greeley. In lieu of...

Sharon S. Rowland passed away on May 11, 2020 following a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 77. Sharon was born on August 18, 1942 to Fred and Sylvia Henderson in Breckenridge, MI. She was the first in her family to attend college at Fort Hays State where she earned a bachelors degree in home economics. She began a successful 14 year teaching career which took her to Lamar, CO as well as San Jose, CA. She married her high school sweetheart Larry Rowland in 1965, and later welcomed their son Greg in 1971. The family permanently settled in Greeley in 1978 and Sharon began her second career in home decor design/retail working at Montgomery Ward, Sears and Dale's Carpet...

Margaret passed away at Pathways Hospice in Loveland, Colorado on May 10, 2020. Margaret was born to Matthew Pozega and Amelia Krsul in Anaconda, Montana. She attended St. Peters Grade School and graduated from Anaconda Central in Anaconda, Montana. She worked for Bank of America in San Francisco, CA., Gibsons, K-Mart, CDSI, Weld County Mini-bus and The Greeley Mall. She volunteered her time with the Weld County Sheriff's Reserves. She was a lifetime member of H.O.G. She was married to Jack Feurt in Santa Rosa, CA. and later David Shepherd in Greeley, CO. Margaret is survived by her children: Debra Pollock, Frederick Feurt, Shirley and (Rick) Keener. Her brothers: Matthew Pozega and...

Roberta Marie (Hengstler) Urwiller (85) of Broomfield passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 after battling Covid-19 for three weeks. Born December 23, 1934 to A.W. and Dollie (Page) Hengstler. She grew up in Creighton, Nebraska. Her parents owned and operated the funeral home in Creighton (Hengstler's Chapel) as well as the furniture and floor covering store and ambulance service. Roberta graduated from Creighton High School in 1952. She then attended the University of Nebraska (Omaha) and received her nursing degree in 1956. While studying at the University, she met Richard Urwiller over an operating table and they married in 1956. They were married for 42 years. Together, they moved...

Ann Williams Show, 100, went to meet her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2020 at her home in Johnstown, Colorado. She was born on December 1, 1919 in Mingo Junction, Ohio to Leonard W. Williams and Eva Mae (Clister) Williams. In 1939, she married Donovan Show (Penn State 1938 graduate). Their only child, Tammy, was born in 1940. They moved frequently, following Don's engineering jobs to Canada, Belgium, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico and many in the United States. She had many "moments of joy" living with her daughter and son-in-law, taking trips back to the farm in Pennsylvania where she grew up, attending concerts, and being actively involved at Generations Church and Hearty Souls....

John J. Anderson of Loveland. Cremation has been completed. Memorial services will be held when it is safe for family and friends to gather. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for obituary and online condolences.

Dorrace (Dori) W. Moffitt-Pittman, 95, of Greeley, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was born May 26, 1924 to Sherman & Nora (Reel) Wallace in Bushnell, Nebraska. She was a graduate of Central High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming. On February 14, 1946, she married James E. Moffitt in Cheyenne. Survivors include her son, Kent (Lorrie) Moffitt, her daughter, Nancy (Bob) Dethloff granddaughters, Sandy (Clay) Luce, and Sara (Ben) Duran, a great grandson, William M. Duran, plus several nieces & nephews and great & great-great nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman & Nora Wallace, her husband, James E. Moffitt, a son, James Kirk...

Lowell M. Shatraw, 79, of Greeley, CO, passed away peacefully after a battle with Cancer at his daughter's home with family. He was born on November 24th, 1940 in Potsdam, NY to Eva & Vail Shatraw. Graduated from Massena Central School in 1968. Married Cynthia Musot in 1962 and had three children, David, Christine, and James. He worked at Kodak in Rochester, NY and later moved to Greeley, CO where he was working for P.D.C. energy as an I.T. Specialist. He enjoyed ball room dancing, hunting, fishing and camping. Lowell is survived by: son, David Shatraw and his wife Julie of Zephyrhills, FL; daughter, Christine and her husband Mark Renzoni of Wellington, CO; son, James Shatraw of Massena,...

Hermerejildo Rodriquez, Jr., 62, of Greeley, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1958 to Hermerejildo & Beatrice (Lopez) Rodriquez, Sr. in Big Spring, Texas. Hermerejildo worked as a truck driver all his adult life. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. On June 12, 1980, he married Mary Jo (Rodriguez) Rodriquez in Greeley. He is survived by his mother, Beatrice Rodriquez, a son, Cleofas, Rodriquez, a daughter, Becky Rodriquez, his brothers and sisters, Pete, David, Mark and Casamiro Rodriquez, Maria Munoz and Juanita Rodriquez all from Greeley, and his brothers and sisters, Joe, Julian and Merejildo Rodriquez, Maryann...