James Morrow
James “Jimbo” Morrow (67, December 23, 1945) left his treasured family and friends on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 to join his spiritual family in heaven. He worked hard all his life as an underground miner, and fought many battles with his health problems over the past years, but finally, he is at peace and pain-free. He had a special twinkle in his eyes and a warm welcome to his smile that endeared him to everyone who met him. He loved riding his Harley Davidson, working on cars, spending time with his grandchildren, and visiting with his many friends – but his failing physical condition became increasingly harder on him, making it impossible for him to enjoy all the things he loved to do. His mother, Merle Gregorash, and sister Char, who live in Colorado, are deeply grieved by his unexpected passing. His final resting place will be close to them at Mountain Vale Memorial Park, in Canon City, Colorado. The funeral rites will be held there on Monday, April 29th at 11:00 AM MST. He was a beloved and adored father and grandfather to his daughter Darcey Barakat, her husband Fadi, and their three children, Zachary, Ryan, and Adam; his son John Morrow, wife Guadalupe, their two sons, AJ and Eli, John’s step-children Maritza and Jesse, in Avondale, AZ, as well as John’s two daughters Mandy and Lathena, and their four children in Colorado Springs, CO will all miss him dearly. As his wife, Casey, I shared the past twenty-five years with him, loving and caring for him, and I know no one will ever replace him in my heart. Please try to join me at Mt. Hope Assembly Church in Wickenburg, AZ on May 11th, at 11:00 a.m., to celebrate his life. Arrangements handled through Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
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Callan Roy Hecker, 18, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 21, 2013. He was born on June 9, 1994 in Canon City, CO to John R. and Robin M. (Riech) Hecker. Callan was attending CCHS, where he enjoyed working with iron and building projects. He was active in soccer while in elementary school, and wrestled in high school, earning varsity letters, until injuries prevented him from participating. He also enjoyed 4-wheeling, riding motorcycles, hunting, spending time in the mountains, and shooting pool. Callan loved hanging out with his family and good friends. He enjoyed beating his mom at games, and was best friends with his dad. Callan always lived it up with Alec and Elizabeth He was a young man of strong faith who lived life to the fullest and loved helping people. He will be greatly missed by his mom, dad, Elizabeth, Alec, and so many friends and family. Callan is survived by his parents; sister, Elizabeth Hecker; and brother, Alec Hecker. Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2013 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Canon City, CO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a memorial fund at Pueblo Bank and Trust, to build a trail in Callan’s name in Red Canyon Park. Arrangements handled through Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Anthony Scott Widick, 25, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2013. He was born on March 1, 1988 to Donna Widick. Anthony is survived by his mother, Donna; great grandmother, Mable Tucker; grandparents, Douglas and Katherine Tucker and Wesley and Lynn Widick; brothers, Christopher Widick, Skyler Woolwridge, and Tanner Addington; and sister, Lee Ann Widick. He is also survived by aunt Rebecca (Michael) Ellis; uncles Wesley Widick and Donald (Chris) Widick; and numerous cousins, great aunts and uncles. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior to Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2013 at First Southern Baptist Church in Florence, CO. Interment will follow at Beaver Park Cemetery in Penrose, CO. Arrangements are handled through Holt Family Florence Historic Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Charlotte Harris, 86, of Canon City, Colorado, died peacefully in her sleep April 19th, 2013 at Skyline Ridge care facility in Canon City. She was born April 26th, 1926 in Casper, Wyoming to Edward and Helen (Dempster) Fischer. Charlotte graduated from Ozark Academy in Siloam Springs, Arkansas in 1943, and married her sweetheart, Joseph W. Harris shortly after. They were together 54 years before his passing in 1998. Charlotte was both musically and artistically blessed. She played piano for 74 years to include weddings, funerals, and church services. Many people all over the country have some piece of art that she painted or cross stitched throughout the years. Charlotte volunteered at St. Thomas More Hospital in the gift shop for 9 years and made many friends. She was a very talented lady and enjoyed sharing it with others. She loved to play games with her family and take trips to the mountains to see the aspens. Charlotte is survived by her sons, Joe (Marie), Steve, and Mark (Fonda); grandchildren, Natalie, Devin, Lacy, Jonathan, and Brad; eight great grandchildren; and sisters, Margie (Charles) Brown of Cave Creek, AZ, and Janet Hall of Decatur, IL. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Edward and his wife, Virginia; and brother-in-law, Jim Hall. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center staff and Fremont Regional Hospice staff for their care and support in her final days. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Amazing Facts at PO Box 1058, Roseville, CA 95678. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2013 at Lakeside Cemetery in Canon City, CO. Arrangements handled through Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Timothy Joseph Vestring, 62, passed away April 1, 2013 in Canon City, Colorado. He was born June 28, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas to Joseph Ambrose Vestring and Mable Irene Lovell Vestring. He grew up outside of Odessa, Texas, in the Phillips Petroleum camp of Goldsmith. He reminisced often about many adventures in the camp with his friends. He graduated from Odessa High School, Odessa, TX in 1969. He attended college and graduated from Southwest Texas College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement. After graduation from college, he worked as a Texas State Highway Patrolman. Later, he took a job as a mainline engineer for Phillips Pipeline, the same company his father retired from. After a motorcycle accident in 1994 that claimed his left leg below the knee, he went back to school at Otero Junior College where he earned his Licensed Practical Nurse degree. He worked as an LPN at Amarillo Veteran’s Administration Medical Center and later at the Bruce McCandless Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home in Florence, Colorado. During that time he went back to school for his Registered Nurse degree, commuting from Canon City to La Junta while working. After successfully earning that degree, he attained the position of Nurse II. Later he transferred from the Colorado State Nursing Home facility to the Colorado State Department of Corrections – Fremont. He medically retired from that facility in June 2012, when the chemotherapy he was receiving made it too difficult to continue. On December 5, 1993, he married Cheryl Ann Dowell in La Junta, Colorado. Together, they gave life to three daughters, Taylor Nichole, Katie Shay, and Mackenzie Brooke, all of the family home. He is also survived by a son, Daniel Joseph Vestring of Lubbock, Texas, and two daughters, Sarah Ann (Landon) Miller of Odessa, Texas, and Jenny Sue (Chad) Holdeman of Butte, North Dakota. He was most proud of them all. He is survived by grandchildren Tyler and Michael Holdeman, Haiden and Nathan Miller, and Brittany Ann Dowell. Tim is also survived by his younger sisters Judy (Don) Davis of Spring City, Pennsylvania, and Sharon Gay Massey of Odessa, Texas. He was preceded in death by his beloved father and mother, his older sister Susan (Palmer) Clark, and his stepson, Seth Andrew Dowell. Tim was a member of CMA, a Christian motorcycle group, and he was a member of The Gideon’s International. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Canon City, Colorado, where he grew to know many friends/family in the Body of Christ. Tim was an avid lover of animal nature, motorcycles, and outdoor life. He will be greatly missed and forever loved by many, and we praise God that we will be reunited with him in peace through our Savior Jesus the Christ in whom we have eternal life and are strengthened at all times. The family would like to extend their thanks to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice staff for their excellent care and support during Tim’s time on hospice. A special thank’s to his brother-in-law, Terry Dowell, who is a retired hospice nurse. He not only provided 24 hour support, but he also shared stories with Tim of their mutual love for fishing and hunting. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, April 5th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Canon City, Colorado. Burial will be at a later date in his family burial grounds in Burns, Kansas, with family in attendance. Arrangements handled through Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Gilford Dudley “Gil” Sims, 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, April 2, 2013. He was born in New Boston, Texas on June 24, 1922 to James and Cora (Martin) Sims. Gil was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII (1942-1946). He was a Gunners Mate 2nd Class aboard the USS Sperry. Gilford married the love of his life, Maudie Mae Workman on September 23, 1944 in Colorado Springs. They were together for 68 years before Maudie’s passing on October 15, 2012. Gil was known by many as a kind and compassionate man, but he had an onery streak, just ask the nurses at Hildebrand Care Center. We will miss you Dad, but we know you are now at peace, out of pain, and reunited with your beautiful wife and son. Love you pops. Mr. Sims is survived by his children, Jim (Linda) Sims, John (Rose) Sims both of Corpus Christi, TX, and Joe (Debbie) Sims of Canon City; nine grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jack in 1987. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., prior to the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Holt Chapel of the Garden in Canon City, CO. Interment will follow at Mountain Vale Memorial Park. Arrangements handled through Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Caryl V. Block 82, died March 30, 2013 in Florence Colorado following a brief illness. Caryl was born in Buffalo, N.Y. October 23, 1930 to Pauline and Vincent Smith. While attending college she met Fred Block and they married in 1949. Fred was in the military and the family moved to California, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio and New York, finally settling in Colorado Springs in 1972. Caryl was a special education teacher and accounting specialist for many years. She also loved music and managed and sang with the Fort Carson “Carsonettes”. After retiring, she volunteered her time in hospital emergency rooms, church groups, and for the Colorado Springs Symphony. In her later years she discovered the magnitude of God’s healing energy, becoming a Reiki Master and minister. She devoted herself to helping anyone she could with her healing touch. She loved her friends and family unconditionally and was an advocate of living a “truly wonderful life”. Caryl is survived by her sons Chris, Dave (Rowena), Randy (Roslyn), Paul, and daughter Barbara (Block) Atkins. She has eleven grand children and sixteen great grand children. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred, and daughter in laws Melody and Marilyn. A Celebration of Life is planned for April 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Florence Historic Chapel at 120 N. Pikes Peak Ave. in Florence, CO. A reception immediately following the service will be held at Blue Spruce Gallery, 205 W. Main St., Florence, CO. In lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness in Caryl’s memory “There was never a time in my life when God was not real”- Caryl Block Arrangements are handled through Holt Family Florence Historic Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Patricia Louise “Pat” Manchego, 73 years young, passed away March 28, 2013 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born in Denver, Colorado on April 15, 1939 to Samuel B. and Gertrude L. (Smith) Dunham. Pat moved to Canon City from Denver and worked as a medical staff coordinator at both St. Thomas More and St. Mary Corwin hospitals. She retired in 2004. Pat was a kind, loving, intelligent, and gifted person on her own schedule. She loved reading, singing, teaching, learning arts and crafts, performing, card games, and baseball. In high school, she sang with “The Specs”. Pat won a gold medal at nationals with Sweet Adeline’s out of Denver in the 80’s. She belonged to the Fremont Civic Choir, Fremont Civic Theatre, and the Royal Gorge Artists Association. She helped with Beginning Experience in New Mexico, and volunteered for numerous organizations including Progressive Care Center and Fremont County 4-H. She recently completed a class “Going out in Style” with Marcia Beachy. Ms. Manchego is survived by her daughters, Patti Jo (Donald) Wagner of Canon City, Judith Rosanne (Dave) Hall of Evergreen, CO, Donelle Judean Kevin) Maul of Loveland, CO, and Marietta Carey of Springfield, NM; eleven grandchildren; numerous in-law grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Joseph Manchego; daughter, Jana Lee Manchego; her parents; and brothers, Donald D. Dunham and Frank D. Dunham. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Holt Chapel of the Garden in Canon City, CO. Arrangements handled through Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Pamela Joan Pearcy, 74, passed away March 25, 2013 in Canon City, Colorado. She was born February 3, 1939 to Ray E. and Mary A. (Koons) Pearcy. Pamela was veteran of the U. S. Marines. Traveling in her younger years included places like Mexico and Atlantis. She enjoyed new technology, always wanting the newest gadgets. Pamela also enjoyed taking walks with her dogs, beating her friends at poker, and especially playing cards with her special buddies. She could be found relaxing in her backyard and attending the many organizations that she was involved in. Everyone who knew her found she had a special wit about her and a great sense of humor. She could also show you an ornery side, and was willing to speak her mind. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. Ms. Pearcy is survived by her family Rosa Schuler, Kristi Eberhardt, Kelli Moffitt, and Kimberly Eberhardt; grandchildren, Renay Walsh, Jordan Moffitt, and Caleb Moffitt; siblings, Linda Pearcy, Rick Pearcy, and Ken Wheatley; along with her two little dogs, Kia and Kaycee.. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Nicholas Walsh; and great granddaughter, Ayla Walsh. Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013 at Holt Chapel of the Garden in Canon City. Inurnment will follow at Mountain Vale Memorial Park in Canon City. Arrangements handled through Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Louise B. Thomas, 82, passed away March 25, 2013. Louise was a loving mother, passionate teacher, accomplished pianist, and devoted Christian. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m., prior to the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church located on 220 West 10th Street, Pueblo, Colorado. A reception will follow at the church after the funeral service. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m., at Lakeside Cemetery, at 1008 Elm Avenue in Canon City, Colorado. Arrangements handled through Funeral & Cremation Care of Colorado. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com
