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Fowler High School Graduates
OBITUARIES and Misc.
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Melverta Bauer 1939 - 2016
Melverta (Mel) Bauer, of Loveland, passed into heaven on Friday,
March 25 with her family by her side. Mel was born June 3, 1939 to
Harvey and Edith Fellhauer in Pueblo, CO. She was raised on a dairy
farm in Fowler, Colorado amongst a large and loving extended family.
She graduated from Fowler High School in 1957. Fowler, and the
family and friends from that region, had a special place in her
heart throughout her lifetime. After graduating high school, she
moved to Denver where she met her husband, Jim Bauer. She and Jim
married in 1961 and recently celebrated their 55th wedding
anniversary. They raised two daughters, Lisa and Stacy, in Loveland.
Mel worked for many years as a secretary for Thompson School
District. Nineteen of those years were at Centennial Elementary
School where she made many lifelong friends. Mel enjoyed spending
time with her family, quilting, and genealogy. She had a giving
heart - spending many long hours doing genealogy research and
creating genealogy books for dozens of family members. She had a
special heart for people who were suffering from illness or loss and
made many quilts and fleece blankets to comfort those in need. Mel
is survived by her husband, Jim Bauer; her daughters Stacy and Lisa
(Wade); grandsons, Trent (Lauren), Jace (Emily) and Seth;
great-granddaughters, Adelyn and Emery, all of Loveland. Other
survivors are her brothers, Dean (Geraldine) of Manzanola and Grant
(Carol) of Pueblo, numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and extended
family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and an
infant brother. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 on
Thursday, March 31 at Allnutt's Hunter Funeral Home in Loveland,
with a reception following the service at the reception hall at
Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to
Hospice, Centennial Elementary School, or your favorite charity .
Family and friends may view the online obituary and sign the guest
book at
www.resthavencolorado.com.
Published in Loveland Reporter-Herald on Mar. 29, 2016
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| T. Louise Fosdick June 21, 1940 –
March 15, 2016
Aunt Louise, 75, passed away on March 15, 2016, at her sister’s
home in Fowler. She was born on June 21, 1940, in Rocky Ford to
Henry J. and Melba (Tadlock) Fosdick.
Louise lost her mother at the age of 12, so she helped raise her
younger siblings. She graduated with the Fowler High School Class of
1958. During her senior year in 1957 she started working at the
local office in Fowler for AT&T and its predecessors, where she
retired from in 2000.
She was a woman of strong faith and attended the church at White
Rock and First United Methodist Church in Fowler.
She is survived by her brothers, Tony (Shirley) Fosdick, Sam (Wanda)
Fosdick and Jay (Linda) Fosdick; sisters, Emily (Carl) Nesselhuf and
Georgia (Kurt) Dunsmoor; brother-in-law, Leonard Fellhauer;
sister-in-law, Judy Fosdick and former sister-in-law, Jacque
Fosdick; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and
extended family, friends and neighbors also survive. She was
preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, Nellie Fosdick,
brothers, James and Grant Fosdick, sisters, Martha Carroll, Ruth
Fellhauer and Clara Fosdick.
As per Louise’s request cremation has taken place and there will be
no services at this time.
Online condolences may be made at
www.peacockfh.com.
Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge
of arrangements.
From the Fowler Tribune
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Judy
Rafferty Ashurst, 71, of Amarillo died Wednesday,
July 3, 2013.
Family and friends will attend a private Memorial Service.
Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home 4100 S. Georgia St.
Judy was born on April 12, 11942 to Delmer and Virginia Rafferty
in Fowler, Colorado. She married John Ashurst June 4, 1960 in
Fowler.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Richard and
her only granddaughter Emily Corbin.
She is survived by her husband John; two sons Eric Ashurst and
Justin Ashurst and wife Nicole of Aurora, Colorado; one daughter
Julie Corbin Hulsey and husband Rick of Perryton; one sister Jane
Rogers of Roseburg, Oregon; three grandsons Colton Corbin, Nathan
and Carter Ashurst; and one great-grandson, Kyler Corbin.
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Gerald "Jerry" W. Phillips, 3/27/35 - 2/16/13
2.20.2013
Gerald "Jerry" W. Phillips of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Fowler,
passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Jerry is survived by his
wife, Mayme (Wood) Phillips of the family home, sons; Blake (Janna)
Phillips of Bern, Idaho, Donald R. Phillips of Loveland, Colo. and
daughter, Jane Moore of Castle Rock, Colo. Memorial contributions
can be made to Voyager Chapel c/o Voyager Resort 8701 South Kolb
Road, Tucson, AZ 85756; the First Baptist Church, 422 Main, Fowler,
CO 81039; the American Heart Association or The National Kidney
Foundation. A memorial will be held on Feb. 26, 2013, at the Voyager
Catalina Room at the Voyager Resort in Tucson, Ariz. Cremation has
taken place.
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Jan. 16, 1944 - Nov. 5, 2012
Nancy Jean Buchner (Feinberg)
68, of Osprey, FL passed away on November 5, 2012.
Nancy enjoyed being with her
family and friends, going to the beach and tending to her
orchids, and spending time with her beloved dogs, Mia and Karma.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will
be greatly missed by all who loved her.
A Memorial service will be
held at Selby Gardens from 1 - 5 PM on Sunday, November 11,
2012.
Survived by her husband Lonie;
daughter Justina and her husband Jason Wagner; son, Mitchell
Seward; grandchildren Jacob and Jordan Wagner and step-children
Todd and Audrey Buchner and extended family.
In lieu of flowers please make
donations in her name to TideWell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd,
Sarasota, FL, 34238.
Michael Owen
Phelps, 74, a life-long resident of Colorado, died
November 27, 2012, in Colorado Springs. He was the
son of Chester Owen and Evelyn Cora (Eddy) Phelps.
He served in the Army, and was a retired field
technician for MAI Sorbus/BABSS, where he serviced
computers and electronic equipment for local banks,
insurance companies, military installations, and the
United States Olympic Committee. Mr. Phelps was born
May 18, 1938, in Pueblo. He was married June 29,
1969, to Betty Lorene Helton. He is survived by his
wife; two sisters, Patricia Eileen Bouldin and Nancy
Ann McIntosh; two brothers-in-law, Charles Raymond
Bouldin and Dwight Dean McIntosh; two sons, Chet
Owen Phelps and Michael Scott Phelps; a daughter,
Jan Clare Phelps; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Elizabeth
(Stuckey) Phelps; a grandson, Gavin Dayne Orion
Phelps; and a step-grandson, Joshua David French.
Extended family includes Aloha June Natwick, along
with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation from
1-2pm, memorial service from 2-3pm and a reception
from 3-4pm, will be on Tuesday, December 4, at
Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 E. Fillmore St.,
Colorado Springs, CO 80906, (719) 520-1817.
Published in The Gazette from
December 1 to December 2, 2012
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FHS 1955
Richard "Dick" Alvin Eddy
05.23.2012
Richard "Dick" Alvin Eddy, 76, died on May 13, 2012. Dick
was the second child born to the union of Loren Alvin Eddy
and Evadne Joyce Eddy on May 6, 1936 in Fowler. Dick was
raised in Fowler and graduated from Fowler High School.
After graduation he moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where
he worked and lived until his retirement. He was an auto
parts salesman working for three different companies.
Upon retirement, he moved to Pueblo to be
near his siblings and his friends. Dick cheered for his
favorite teams, the Broncos and the Lobos basketball team
and was a faithful man. He enjoyed western movies and John
Wayne was a favorite actor. He listened to country and
western music and his radio, records and tapes were special
companions. He had a special love of the mountains and the
best day was spent fishing with his sons.
He looked forward to visits to Albuquerque
to see his sons, to attend the Balloon Festival and New
Mexico's State Fair.
Dick enjoyed the annual Missouri Day
celebration and liked to see friends at the class reunions
held in Fowler each year.
Dick is survived by two sons; Eugene
"Gene" Eddy and Robert "Bobby" Eddy both of Albuquerque, New
Mexico, his sisters; Lora (Jim) Henry of Perryton, Tex.,
Carol (Jerry) McElroy of Glendale, Ariz., Joyce Gouty, Gayle
(Ken) Kraus and one brother Arlen (Kathy) Eddy all of
Pueblo. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services and interment were held Friday, May 18 at
the Fowler Cemetery. Eaton Family Funeral Home were in
charge of arrangements.
From the Fowler Tribune,
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Glenn E.
Tyler
03.22.2012
Glenn E. Tyler, 67, from Rocky Ford, passed away on
Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical
Center in La Junta. Glenn was born on November 10, 1944 in
Fowler, Colorado to Ermon Tyler and Bonnie Mae (Bewley) both
of Colorado. He was a graduate of Fowler High School in
1962. He won the first state championship in wrestling for
Fowler High School. Glenn served in the Navy from 1963-1965
were he was an airman working on aircraft mechanics during
the Vietman war. He will be remembered as a very giving and
loving man. Glenn is survived by his nine children: Dana
(Brent) Boice, Jeff Tyler, Tonya (Mike) Tyler, Rodney Tyler,
Stephanie MacFarland, Glen Tyler, Marvel (Jeff) Martin, Nina
(Chad) Tyler, and Robbyn (Jerry) Kelly. As well as 20
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in
death by both of his parents Ermon and Bonnie Tyler; his
niece Monica; nephew Gerald (Sonny) Tyler; his sister Sherry
(Tyler) Grinstead; and his brother Gerald Tyler. A graveside
service will be held at Fowler Cemetery on Saturday, March
24, 2012 at 10 a.m. Eaton Family Funeral Home is handling
the arrangements.
From the Fowler Tribune,
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Claudia Justine Poage
Born June 4, 1943; Claudia left family and friends January
24, 2012 to be with our Lord and her mother Carmella Maria
and father, Angelo Donato Monaco.
Claudia was born and raised in Anaconda,
Montana. After graduating from high school in 1961, she went
to Colorado State College in Greeley. She graduated and
taught for two years in Cheyenne Wells where she met and
married Dale Poage in 1966. They moved to Yuma, Ariz. in
1967. She spent one year of teaching elementary at Crane
School and then moved on to teach French, social studies and
economics at Yuma High School for the next 32 years. During
this time, she sponsored many clubs; she especially enjoyed
her years as Anchor Club advisor, a Pilot Club affiliate.
During her years in Yuma she was active in The Assistance
League of Yuma, P.E.O., The Boys and Girls Club of Yuma and
served on the AEA board for 12 years.
Claudia is survived by her husband of 46
years, Dale Poage, who also started his career in Cheyenne
Wells as a football coach. Sisters Tommasina Jordan, Angie
Palin and sister-in-law Freda Jones, Pauline Jensen, Sue
Watson and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by
Elizabeth and Brown Poage, mother and father-in-law and
brothers-in-law, Delmar and Tom Poage.
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Coach Miller delivered the
first State Championship to Fowler.
1958
(Thank you Dale Poage) |
Doyle
Marvin
08.30.2011
Doyle Marvin, 78, of Fowler, passed away on Thursday, Aug.
25, 2011 in Pueblo at St. Mary Corwin Hospital. He was born
October 12, 1932 in Manzanola to Lloyd and Emma (Glennemeir)
Marvin. He graduated from Fowler High School in 1950. On
July 14, 1956, Doyle married Evelyn Modlin in Fowler at
First Baptist Church. Doyle engaged in farming in Fowler
area before serving two years in the United States Army.
After completion of his term in the service, he enrolled in
Colorado State College (now the University of Northern
Colorado) in 1959 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree
with a major in Physical Education and a minor in Business
Administration. He also attended Western State College and
Adams State College for post-graduate studies. Doyle worked
for the Widefield School District in Security, Colo. as a
member of the faculty and served as junior high school boys'
counselor. On June 7, 1967 he joined Fowler State Bank as
assistant cashier. He quickly advanced to Vice President and
Cashier. In 1992, he became President of Fowler State Bank,
and held that position until his retirement February 2009.
Throughout his career he took joy in assisting the youth of
Fowler with 4-H projects and FFA projects. He was active in
a variety of civic and community organizations such as
Fowler Lions Club and Fowler Rifle Club. He was a member of
First Baptist Church of Fowler for over 50 years, and served
as a deacon for many of those years. He also served in a
variety of other roles within the American Baptist Churches.
Doyle loved his wife Evelyn with all his heart. They were
married for 55 years. He was very proud of both his boys,
Jerry and Kevin Marvin. Doyle loved to watch sports, and
participate in them when he was younger. He enjoyed being a
part of the rural agricultural life of Fowler. Doyle loved
being out among people, listening and caring about their day
to day concerns. He was a very hard worker. He is survived
by his wife Evelyn, and his sons Jerry and Kevin; his
daughter-in-law Melanie; grandchildren Clayton, Beau, Danica,
and Kassidy; his sisters Ruth (Tony), Ula, Anna Jean, and
Wanda; sister-in laws Pat Marvin and Helen Switser; and many
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents
Lloyd and Emma Marvin; sisters Eva Lundy and Lula Marvin;
brother Donald Marvin; brother-in-laws Ron Switser, Ray
Lundy, Robert Chappell, Harold Shultz, and Herbert Green.
The Memorial Service was Tuesday Aug. 30 at the Fowler High
School Gym at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment at the
Fowler Cemetery, and then a luncheon at Fowler Christian
Church. A Memorial Fund has been established in Doyle
Marvin's name at Fowler State Bank.
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Sullivan, Gearld "Jerry"
Sunday, June 19, 2011 12:00 am
Gearld "Jerry"
Sullivan, 70, lifetime area resident, died at his home
north of Olney Springs, Colo., on June 16, 2011,
following a long illness. He was born on Oct. 24, 1940,
on his parents' place, 20 miles northwest of Fowler, and
spent his life in the area involved in ranching. He was
married to Linda Wright on Aug. 3, 1967, at Highlands
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of
the family home; and four children, Kristy Jo Sullivan,
Kelly Raquel Sullivan, Sandy Faye Sullivan and Shad
Duane Sullivan. Sandy married Robert Lee Shelton on May
31, 1997; and one granddaughter, Tatum; also a sister,
Pat (Bill) Tatman Stoutesville, Mo. Memorial service, 10
a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Crowley Community
Baptist Church, with Rev. Jeb Brown and Rev. Ken West,
co-officiating. Special music will include, The Old
Rugged Cross and The Place Where I Worship by Deanna
Russell as vocalist and Karol Carter as organist. Casket
bearers and special friends include, John Jenkins,
Garald Eichelberger, Brad Oakes, Pat McConnell, Brent
Bishop, Bobby Shelton, Kurt Vashus, Lewis Fillmore,
Marvin Montini, Kip Patton, Larry Bohrer, Bill Moreland,
Bill Tatman, Eugene Mote, John Thatcher and Dick Tanner.
Burial will be on the Sullivan Ranch on Antelope Mesa,
Crowley County, Colo. Memorials to Ark Valley Hospice or
the charity of your choice. (Pueblo Chieftain)
Allan E. Kouns
Allan E. Kouns passed away on December 19, 2010 at the
Fowler Healthcare Center. He was born on February 23, 1939
to Charles E. and Alma Hammond Kouns. At his request
cremation has taken place. A memorial service and burial
will be in the Fowler Cemetery in July around Missouri Day.
Kouns is survived by his cousins, Nelcena (Edison) Baldwin
of Pueblo; Margo Cornett, Cody Wyo; and a niece Ginger Kouns,
Oro Valley, Ariz. Arrangements are with Griffy Family
Funeral, Fowler Colo.
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From the Fowler Tribune
1956
Cornelius E. "Junior"
Sullivan, 73 of Aurora, CO. , passed away December 2, 2010 at his home.
His choice was to be cremated.
Memorial Services will be at a later date.
"Junior" was born May 16, 1937 in Pueblo County, near Fowler, CO. to C.W. and
Rachel E. (Clemons) Sullivan.
"Junior" is survived by his sisters; Thelma Brown, Mary Lou Sullivan, Helen
Butterfield and Laura Whitney.
Richard Fellhauer, FHS 46
FELLHAUER,
RICHARD A. 82, of Lakewood. Interment, City Cemetery in Fowler, CO.
Published in Denver Post on January 20, 2011
Thomas "Tom" A. Denney
FHS 59
Thomas "Tom" A. Denney, 68, died
Oct. 19, 2010, in Pueblo, following an extended illness.
Tom was born Nov. 29, 1941, in Fowler, Colo. to David S. and E.
Frances Denney. He grew up in Fowler and retired from Mountain Bell
Telephone in 1990. A multi-talented man, Tom enjoyed flying and
rebuilding airplanes and spent countless hours doing both. He was a
longtime member of the Fowler Flying Club. Tom helped numerous
others building and rebuilding their projects, as well as spending
innumerable hours in his garage working on his own. His philosophy
was, "if it was rusted, busted or didn't run, I'll work on it." In
later years as he started experiencing some illness, he enjoyed
rebuilding Cushman scooters with his sons.
During the last year of his life as he battled various effects of
illness, Tom opened the door for God's grace and forgiveness. He
finished life with joy, peace and a hope of eternal life.
Tom is survived by wife, Mary Lou of Pueblo; son, Brent (Jackie)
Denney; mother, E. Frances Denney; brother, David W. Denney;
daughter-in-law, Ruth Denney, all of Fowler; and stepdaughters,
Carolyn (Michael) Brook, Connie (Tony) Hass and Chris (Anthony)
Cortese.
Tom was preceded in death by his son, Darren L. Denney in 2009 and
father, David S. Denney in 1971.
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Nels
"Chris"
Larsen
"Courtesy"
Photo
July
21,
1939
–
Nov.
13,
2009 |
Chris - 1958
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Nels
"Chris"
Christian
Larsen
Jr.
passed
away
on
Nov.
13,
2009
at
his
home
surrounded
by
his
family
after
battling
cancer
for
13
years.
Graveside
services
will
be
conducted
Friday,
Nov.
20,
at 2
p.m.
at
the
Fowler
Cemetery
with
Rev.
Tom
Dudley,
pastor
of
Swink
and
Cheraw
United
Methodist
Churches
officiating.
Visitation
will
be
on
Thursday,
Nov.
19,
from
5 to
7
p.m.
at
Griffy
Family
Funeral
Home
in
Fowler.
Mr.
Larsen
was
born
on
July
21,
1939,
in
Fowler
to
Nels
and
Elaine
Larsen.
He
married
his
high
school
sweetheart,
Joyce
Baker,
on
June
6,
1959
in
Fowler.
They
celebrated
their
50th
wedding
anniversary
in
June.
The
Larsens
settled
in
La
Junta
where
they
raised
three
children,
including
two
sons,
Scott
(Wendy)
Larsen
of
Swink
and
Sam
(Roxanne)
Larsen
of
Murphy,
Texas,
and
one
daughter,
Shawn
(James)
Japhet
of
Las
Animas.
In
addition
to
his
children,
he
is
also
survived
by
nine
grandchildren:
Kelsey,
Cara
and
Rhett,
Jenalle,
Jade
and
Joshua,
and
Eddie,
Cody
and
Jennifer.
He
is
also
survived
by
his
mother-in-law,
Luella
Baker,
sister-in-law,
Darlene
Barr,
brother-in-law,
Jerry
(Vicki)
Baker
and
sister
Beverly
(Pat)
Byrne,
along
with
numerous
nieces
and
nephews.
Mr.
Larsen
was
preceded
in
death
by
his
parents
and
father-in-law,
Harold
Baker,
formerly
of
Fowler.
Mr.
Larsen
served
in
the
U.S.
Navy
from
1958
to
1962,
two
of
those
years
aboard
the
aircraft
carrier
USS
Shangri-La.
He
worked
with
NIBCO
for
25
years,
then
continued
in
his
trade
for
18
years,
moving
to
the
states
of
Virginia,
Arkansas,
Tennessee
and
Mississippi,
working
for
two
other
copper
manufacturers.
He
retired
from
Mueller
Industries
in
2003,
then
returned
to
the
Fowler
area.
In
addition
to
his
biggest
passion
of
watching
his
grandchildren,
he
enjoyed
model
airplanes,
woodworking,
camping
and
fishing.
He
volunteered
with
the
Otero
County
Sheriff's
Posse
and
coached
Little
League
in
La
Junta.
In
spite
of
his
many
health
issues,
Mr.
Larsen
always
had
a
positive
outlook
and
maintained
the
greatest
attitude.
The
family
prefers
memorials
be
sent
in
his
name
to
Arkansas
Valley
Hospice,
and
can
be
sent
in
care
of
the
Griffy
Family
Funeral
Home
in
Fowler,
which
is
in
charge
of
arrangements.
(submitted
by
Dale
Adams)
Original
content
available
for
non-commercial
use
under a
Creative
Commons
license
From the
Fowler
Tribune |
Fowler Tribune
Thu Jun 04, 2009, 05:33 PM MDT
Fowler, Colo. -
Nels “Chris” and Joyce Larsen will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in June. A small family celebration is planned.
Chris and Joyce, high school sweethearts, graduated from Fowler High School and were married in the First Methodist Church in Fowler on June 6, 1959.
The couple have three children; Scott (Wendy) and family in Swink; Shawn (James) and family in Las Animas; and Sam (Roxanne) and family in Murphy, Texas. They also have nine grandchildren who have kept them busy since moving back to Colorado in 2003.
The Larsens enjoy being with their grandchildren, attending sports events, 4-H and school functions. Two granddaughters graduated with honors from high school in May, almost fifty years to the date Joyce graduated.
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Fowler, Colo. —
Ruth Fellhauer
Nov. 3, 1941 - March 2, 2010
Ruth Fellhauer, 68, lifetime resident of Fowler, died at Sangre de
Cristo Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Pueblo on Tuesday,
March 2 following a long illness. At her request, cremation has
taken place. Services will be announced at a later date.
Mrs. Fellhauer was born in Fowler on Nov. 3, 1941 to Henry Justice
and Melba A (Tadlock) Fosdick. She attended Fowler schools,
graduating with the class of 1959.
Mrs. Fellhauer is survived by her husband, Leonard Fellhauer of the
family home, sons Todd (Kerry) Fellhauer of Manzanola and Ward
Fellhauer of Olney Springs. Granddaughter Hana Grace Fellhauer of
Manzanola, grandsons Tate Justice Fellhauer and Henry William
Fellhauer of Olney Springs.
Mrs. Fellhauer was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials may be made to Fowler Fire Department.
Griffy Family Funeral Home of Fowler is in charge of arrangements.
Fowler Tribune
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Billie Jean Tillotson ('50) Fedde
and Wilma Tillotson
at All School Reunion, Fowler High School, 2008
Billie Jean Fedde passed away July 24, 2009 in Pueblo. Billie was born April 15, 1932 in Fowler, Colorado and had lived in Pueblo since 1957. She was employed as a Collection Supervisor in the GMAC office in Pueblo for many years before retiring in 1986. Mrs. Fedde was a long time member of King of Kings Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harry, of the family home, her mother Frances Tillotson of Arizona, daughters, Janice (Duane) Dutton of Pueblo West, Sharon Fedde-Mohr of Canon City, a sister Eleanor (Robert) Glieve of Utah, and her grandchildren Kate and Eric Mohr. Cremation in the Davis Crematory. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Donations in memory of Mrs. Fedde may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, direct, or through the mortuary. (From the Fowler Tribune)
Fowler, Colo. -
Dr. Larry Vibber, superintendent of the Fowler School District since 1962, passed away at his home in Fowler, Saturday morning, July 25, 2009.
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Fowler, Colo. -
Fowler Tribune Newspaper
Wed Sep 17, 2008
Photo by
Courtesy
A
memorial
service for
Doris Ann
Pearson, 69,
will be held
at Fowler
United
Methodist
Church
Thursday,
Sept. 18,
2008 at 10
a.m. with
Rev. Gary Goettel
officiating.
Mrs.
Pearson died
Sunday,
September
14, 2008, at
her home in
Fowler
following a
long battle
with cancer.
She was
born in
Fowler on
Nov. 6, 1938
the daughter
of Cecil E.
and Martha
McCuistion
Scarbrough.
She attended
Fowler
Schools and
graduated
with the
class of
1956. She
and Ron
Pearson were
married on
Aug. 3, 1956
at Fowler
Methodist
Church.
She was
preceded in
death by her
parents and
a sister,
Patsy
Scarbrough
Bryant in
1984. She is
survived by
her husband,
Ron of the
family home,
two sons,
Kenneth
Clayton
(Susan)
Pearson of
La Junta,
Kelly Dean
(Ruby)
Pearson of
Milliken,
Colo., and
one
daughter,
Lana Pearson
of Simla,
Colo.; six
grandchildren,
Tommy,
Amanda,
Melissa,
Martha,
Starla and
Nikki and
two
great-grandchildren,
Angelina and
Preston.
Honorary
casket
escorts will
be
classmates
from her
high school
graduating
class, Sam
Fosdick, Art
Allen, Pete
Vulgamore,
Don Phythian,
Ruby Gill
and Helen
Thomas.
Griffy
Family
Funeral Home
is in charge
of
arrangements.
Inturnment
will be in
the Fowler
Cemetery.
Ms. Gloria
Martinez,
71, of Rocky
Ford died on
Sunday, February
14th, 2010 at
her residence.
Gloria was born
in Wagon Mound,
NM on April 16,
1938, the
daughter of the
late Andres
Donciano and
Pillar Mary (Sisneros)
Martinez.
She graduated
from Fowler High
School and then
graduated from
Trinidad Jr.
College with an
Associate Degree
in Business. She
later graduated
from Otero
Junior College
with an
Associate Degree
in Child
Development.
She had been
married to Jake
C. Martinez.
She worked as a
Teacher at CDS
in rural Rocky
Ford., for 33
years. After
that she worked
for Tri County
Family Care
Center as a
Parent as
Teachers
Educator.
She is survived
by: Daughter
Evette Frentress
of LaJunta, CO;
Granddaughter
Sierra Frentress
of LaJunta, CO;
Granddaughter
Heather Martinez
of Norfolk, VA;
Grandson Senon
Frentress of
LaJunta, CO;
Grandson Erik
Frentress of
LaJunta, CO;
Grandson
Courtney
Martinez of
Denver, CO;
Grandson Sean
Martinez of
Denver, CO;
Niece Janet
Arenas of Rocky
Ford, CO; Niece
Noreen Aragon of
Pueblo, CO;
Nephew Dean
Aragon of Rocky
Ford, CO. She is
also survived by
Great-Grandchildren:
3
She was preceded
in death by a
son: Erik
Martinez on
February 10,
1999; a sister:
Olivia Aragon in
February of
1999.
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Missing
Alice
Pete Earley (FHS 69)
(Fowler ..Christian Church
Pastor's Family)
Midway across Ohio, the man beside me on the DC10
asked where I was going. "Fowler, Colorado. A little town of
about a thousand people near Pueblo." "Why would anyone go
to Foouuller?" he asked, grinning as he exaggerated the
name. "A death. My sister." "Sorry," he mumbled and turned
away. I was relieved. I didn't have to explain....
http://www.peteearley.com
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2nd and 3rd grade teacher
for the Class of 1957.
Waneeta K. Lancaster
Sunday, July 29,
2007
Waneeta K.
Lancaster of Pueblo, died July
25, 2007. She was born May 3,
1913, in Leedey, Okla. Her
parents moved to Spearman,
Texas, when she was five years
of age, where she lived until
she graduated from high school.
She is survived by her son, De
Wayne Lancaster; granddaughter,
Lisa and husband, Stephan von
Kalben; great-grandson, Parker
Kasey von Kalben, all of Pueblo.
She also is survived by several
nieces, nephews, many friends
and caregivers; very special
friends, Claire Burke of Meeker,
Colo., and Michelle Sheppard;
and her closest rebel at heart,
Dianne Espinoza. She was
preceded in death by her
husband, Lindon Lancaster, on
Oct. 20,1999; her parents; three
sisters, four brothers, two
nieces and two nephews. Just
after her high school graduation
she joined the United Methodist
Church which she had attended
regularly with her parents since
an early age. She has remained a
Methodist ever since joining.
She was very dedicated to her
two professions, first as a wife
of 65 very happy years, mother
and homemaker, second as a
primary school teacher which she
enjoyed very much and spent 25
years in that profession. She
and her husband both were in the
education field and enjoyed
every school and community they
were involved in. After they
finished collage at Oklahoma
State University and Lindon
obtained his first teaching
position, they were married Nov.
9, 1935, and spent 65 beautiful
and happy years together.
Viewing, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday,
July 31, 2007, Florence Historic
Chapel, 120 N. Pikes Peak Ave.,
Florence, Colo. Funeral service,
2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007,
Florence Historic Chapel. Burial
will follow in Lakeside
Cemetery, Canon City, alongside
her husband.
From the Pueblo Chieftain July
2007
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