The Canyon Courier

Ben Miller, 96, died peacefully in his sleep at his Evergreen home of twenty-six years on 10/30/21. He was a World War II veteran and a retired pediatrician. Ben was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jean. He is also preceded by his daughter Barbara, his infant son Jeffry Scott, his parents Harry and Helen Miller, and his brother Harry Miller. Ben is survived by his children: Deborah Miller, Nancy (Alfred) Wellnitz, Bill Miller, Bethann (Jeff) Sigman, and Amy Miller. He leaves behind his grandchildren: Will (Nicole) Miller, Bailey (Zack) Schrag, Abbie Sigman and Becky Sigman. His family is thrilled he was able to meet his great grandchildren: Ben Miller and Jameson...

Eleanor Ruth Viergever of Evergreen, Colorado died on August 13, 2021, in Petoskey, Michigan surrounded by her family. She was 85. She is survived by her two sons Brad M. Viergever (Gretchen) Bruce W. Viergever (Beth) and her daughter Kimberly A. Viergever (Terrance Easton) She is also survived by her six grandchildren; Alexa C. Viergever, Tess M. Powell (Buckley), Eleanor B. Viergever, Jack C. Viergever, Scout L. Easton, and Grayden W. Easton. She was predeceased by her loving husband Wayne M. Viergever (1979). Eleanor was born with her twin sister and two brothers in Ohio where she was raised. She later moved to Michigan where she and Wayne raised their children. She spent her...

Shirley M. Canepa, 93, passed away on Easter, April 4, 2021 in Denver. Having survived numerous battles of breast and skin cancer her life succumbed to its wear and tear. She now rests in peace with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. Shirley was born on December 31, 1927 to Jack A. and Hazel M. Smith of Denver at a New Years Eve party-yes, she was born at the party! Shirley was always up for fun! Oh, how many times we'd hear "I was born at a party for a reason". She had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Even in her last days she was more concerned with how others were feeling and offered her food and drink that she so desperately needed. She grew up in Denver where she...

Thomas B. Egan, 88 passed away July 8, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. He was born January 11, 1932 in New London, Wisconsin to Clara and Jeremiah Egan. Tom is survived by his wife Lois Ann Egan and his children; Steven Thomas Egan, Colleen Ann Mendez, Maureen Patricia Savidge, Kathleen Marie Johnson, Brian John Egan, and Thomas Edward Egan. Tom is also survived by his brother Jack and sisters Jane McCarthy, Elizabeth (Betty) McLaughlin, and Dorothy Geraldine Jorgenson. Tom was preceded in death by brothers Jim Egan and Pat Egan and a sister Marlene White. Tom was enormously proud of his family which included 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. In honor of Tom, a Funeral Mass will be held...

Leland "Lee" Leroy Grebe, died January 22, 2020, in Ashton, Idaho at the Ashton Living Center of natural causes. Lee grew up on a homestead farm in South Dakota. His family raised thousands of turkeys over many years. As a young boy, before school, Leland's chores including delivering milk with his younger sister Elaine in the family's Model A Ford. When the pair were pulled over by law enforcement, they were told that they should maybe bring one of their parents along with them next time! The farm was a tough life for the Grebe family but defined Lee throughout his life as an honest, hardworking, thoughtful human that launched him out into the world. It also helped him understand what...

Celebration of Life will be held Sat., Dec, 28 at 11 a.m. at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway. Internment, Mon., Dec. 30, 1:00 p.m. at Ft. Logan National Cemetary, Pavilion A, with full military honors.

PINE, COLORADO Nov. 28, 1933 - March 16, 2019 After a period of declining health, Jeri Kay peacefully passed away in her sleep, at her home into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. She will be missed for her wise council, and all of the love and support she provided to her family, and so many others throughout her life. At the age of 39 she experienced a very real life-changing event when she met her savior. She never looked back and He was ever faithful in His love and care for her and her family over the years since first coming to know and trust in her new-found faith in Jesus. Jeri Kay is survived by her two daughters and their families: Tamara and Gordon Crouse, and their son...