Frankie Becker
Frankie Laura (Erdman) Becker March 10, 1932-May 9, 2013 81, of Greeley During the recorded coldest day in March of 1932, at the height of a blizzard in Sterling, CO, Frankie was delivered at home by the hands of her father. Frankie was the second of five children born to Frank and Valeta Erdman. Frankie graduated from high school and joined the Women’s Army Corps where she was trained and later stationed in Ft. Belvoir, VA. While there she met and married Ronald D. Sansone and with him gave birth to her five children. Following their discharge from the service, Frankie and Ron moved to New Jersey to raise their family. For the next twenty-five years Frankie was a loving mother and devoted her life tending to the needs of her children. Frankie parented with a gentle hand and a sense of humor. After thirty years of marriage, Frankie divorced and returned to her hometown in Colorado where she helped care for her aging parents. While in Sterling, she worked at the library of North Eastern Junior College. In 1983 Frankie moved to Greeley where she met and would later marry John W. Becker in January of 1985. Employed by Northeastern Home Health Care, Frankie provided in-home assistance to seniors in the Greeley area for over three years. Frankie is survived by her loving and devoted husband of twenty-eight years, John W. Becker, Greeley, CO; her five children and two step-children: Rhonda and Jim Calico, Pittstown, NJ, Laura and Bruce Davis, Jefferson, MD, Richard Sansone, Greeley, CO, Craig and Susanna Sansone, Cincinnati, OH, Joseph T. Sansone, Vancouver, Joe Allen Becker, Greeley, CO and Tammy Lynn (Becker) Loucks, Oneonta, NY; seven grandchildren: Cheryl Boden, Joseph P. Sansone, Kristen A. Davis, Michael Sansone, Geoffrey M. Davis, Evanthia Sansone, Marianna Sansone, and her three great-grandchildren: Calvin, Ashlynn and Demitri. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Don Erdman, Aurora, CO, Roma and Perry Mason, Sterling, CO, Janet and Jack Wanstreet, Santa Anna, CA, and Butch Erdman, Ravanna, NE; as well as many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 3-7:00 P.M., Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Reception in the Allnutt Reception Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Honor Flight Program in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.
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On May 1, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Catharine Ann Agee, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, after a valiant 3 ½ year battle against cancer. We rejoice that she is now with the Lord, no longer suffering, although we are heartbroken to see her go. Cathy was born on August 4, 1953 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Betty Harsha and Truman Harsha Jr. In 1960, her family moved to Fort Collins where she has resided ever since. Cathy attended various schools in Fort Collins including Barton Elementary, Lesher Junior High, and Fort Collins High School, where she graduated in 1972. Cathy went on to earn a full ride viola music scholarship at the University of Northern Colorado where she studied business and accounting. Cathy married her high school sweetheart David Agee on June 7, 1975 and they would have celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary this year. Although she had various jobs over the years, her most important job of all was being a homemaker and a mom. Cathy and Dave had two girls, Jackie, born November 2, 1985, and Becky, born on November 11, 1988. She loved her girls dearly and instilled in them the gift of unconditional love and many other wonderful qualities. Her family was deeply important to her and she will always be remembered as a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, and sister. Cathy is the utmost example of what it means to be strong and to have hope. Up until a week before her death, she was still saying her infamous phrase, “I’m going to beat it.” She battled both breast cancer and cholangiocarcinoma, rare bile duct cancer. Although she suffered greatly and went through more pain than we will ever know, she always was strong in her faith in Jesus and took the opportunities at the hospitals and doctor office’s to tell people her story and to minister to them about her faith. She met countless precious friends during her struggles and said that was the thing she was most thankful for. Cathy is survived by daughters Jackie Wynne (Justin) and Becky Remley (Devin); mother Betty Harsha; husband, David Agee; brothers Truman Harsha III (JoDell), William Douglas Harsha (Jonni), and James Harsha; brother-in-law Martin Agee; Cathy’s precious Siamese kitty Missie; and many other special nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends. Cathy is preceded in death by her father, Truman Harsha Jr.; infant brother John Charles Harsha; paternal and maternal grandparents; and many loved pets. The family would like to thank Dr. Matthew Sorensen and his staff for all of their special care of Cathy over the past year. Also, we would like to thank Hospice for giving Cathy the dignity and comfort she deserved at the end of her life. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Pathways Hospice of Northern Colorado or The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Allnutt chapel in Fort Collins. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Life Pointe Church in Fort Collins, with a reception to follow. A private burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery.
Susan “Sue” Bull, 66, of Loveland, passed away on May1, 2013. She was born November 26, 1946 in Dodgeville, WI. She was devotedly married 45 years to her loving husband, Lester Bull. Sue attended Madison Nursing School in Wisconsin. She loved being outdoors, hiking, camping and being with her grandchildren. Sue left nursing after 45 years to retire in Loveland in 2010. She is preceded in death by her father Glenwood Anderson. Sue is survived by her husband Lester, son Christopher, mother Dorothy, sister Linda Larsen, brother Samuel, his son Todd Anderson and niece Darlene Palzkill. A graveside service will be held at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens in Estes Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association in care of Allnutt Funeral Service. Please view the online obituary and post condolences at www.allnutt.com.
Mary Jane (Janey) Smith (65) died at her home on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Windsor. Janey was born on July 23, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to the Rev. Harold C. Irwin and Katharine Jane Wenner. She was in the first graduating class of the new Loveland High School in 1965. She married John McNichol and later wed Christopher Smith. Janey was a talented singer and started her singing career first in her father’s church and school choirs and later in Clancy’s Bar in Oakland, CA – the famous hangout of the Oakland Raiders. She was not only a well-known singer, but also an accomplished dancer and entertainer who delighted many passengers on cruise ships for years. She especially loved to sing songs and do skits from the 20s and 30s. Over the past decade, Janey cared unselfishly for her mother in her home in Windsor. Her mother is still living at 97 years. Janey was a five-year survivor of breast cancer. Janey is survived by her two children, daughter Shannon Clark (husband Maurice) and their children Greylin, Jazzmin, Maurisha and Damaurius of Washington; son Kason Smith (wife Tonya) and their son Dexter of Arizona; her mother; two sisters, Sharen Bader (husband Howard) of Loveland and Patricia Hoffman of Ft. Collins; and numerous nephews and nieces. Janey was preceded in death by her father, her brother James W. Irwin, and both husbands. Janey will be deeply missed by her family and many, many friends. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 4th at 10:30 a.m. at the Windsor Church of Christ, 1st and Elm Street in Windsor.
Fredrick John Fangmeier October 30, 1965-April 29, 2013 47, of Kersey Fred Fangmeier, 47, of Kersey, passed away April 29, 2013. He was born in Fort Collins, CO on October 30, 1965 to Fredrick Vernon and Linda Ann (Hodgson) Fangmeier. Fred graduated in 1984 from Platte Valley High School. He worked for High Plains Power and Control, Duke Energy and most recently for Electrical Systems Professionals Inc. (ESPI). He was a member of the IBEW Local #68. He enjoyed going to the sand dunes, camping, riding four wheelers, jet skiing, and branding and working cows. He is survived by his sons Nik and Mitch Fangmeier and their mother Debbie Fangmeier; his parents Fred and Linda Fangmeier; sisters Sandy (John) Rethage and Ginger (Rich) Schmidt; grandson Ryker; nieces and nephews TJ, Nicole (Cody), Corey, Joe (Lindsey), Dalton and Derian; and great nieces Avery and Madison; his dogs, Maverik and Charlie; and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Kersey Community Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fred Fangmeier Memorial Fund in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.
Lloyd Edward Roberts was born on February 1st 1926 in Blue Springs, Nebraska to Albert Edward Roberts and Vera Myrtle Stroud. He lived his early life in Nebraska graduating from Nebraska City High School in 1943. In February of 1944 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas until being relocated to Michigan State University for officers training. He was later stationed in New Mexico and while on guard duty in the pre-dawn hours on July 16, 1945 he witnessed the first detonation of a nuclear device, the product of the Manhattan Project. His discharge came with the end of World War II. After his military service he and his parents moved to Loveland, Colorado. His family had taken many trips to Colorado and had fallen in love with it. The family owned and operated a gas station and rented cabins. He entered into the banking business as a teller at the Greeley National Bank, in Greeley. On his daily trips to the court house to deliver documents, he met his future wife, who also worked at a bank, The Weld County Bank. He and Helen Lucille Overman were married at the Methodist Church in Greeley, CO on October 3th 1948. They built a home in Evans, Colorado and raised two children, Gail Ann Ford and Lowell “Buzz” Roberts. Lloyd continued in the banking business with the Weld County Bank for 22 years rising to the position of Senior Vice President. After leaving the bank he became a land developer and rental owner. He owned apartment buildings, storage units a Laundromat, business buildings and several trailer parks. He developed Sundown Estates in Evans, CO. Lloyd also owned the Midas muffler shop in Fort Collins, CO. He served on the city council of Evans, CO. and was a two term mayor. He also served 28 years on the volunteer fire department there. During his service with the fire department he was fire chief. Proceeded in death by his wife Helen Lucille Roberts, both of his parents, his sister Doris M. Shary, his grandson Adam Francis Roberts, and his nephew Norbert Rockie Peterson Survived by his daughter Gail Ann (Larry) Ford, his son Lowell “Buzz” (Pam) Roberts, three grandchildren, Larissa (Steve) Dowling, Brett Ford, Matthew (Tiffany) Roberts and a beautiful great-granddaughter Ramsey Roberts. Also survived by his sister-in-law Lorraine Johnson, her two daughters Anita (Jim) Decker, and Lynne (Mark) Smith and his sister Doris’s children Vickie (Gale) Larchick and Richard (Helen) Peterson. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Interment in the Evans Cemetery. Reception at the Evans Community Center. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Evans Fire Protection District in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may send their condolences by visiting the online obituary at www.allnutt.com.
Rhonda S. Beard, second child of Harold R. and Verlene (Willsey) Wright was born May 19, 1949 in Imperial, Nebraska. She was baptized in the Methodist Church in Imperial. Rhonda married Terry L. Beard on September 17, 1967 in Imperial, Nebraska and they were blessed with two sons, Michael Dean and James Neal. She attended Lone Star District 24 grade school and graduated Chase County High School in Imperial and continued to graduate Parks School of Business. Rhonda later developed a desire for more education and proceeded to earn certificates in Compensation Management, Professional in Human Resources, and Certified Employee Benefit Special (CEBS). Rhonda’s CEBS from Wharton School of Business was one that she valued because of it’s integrity and the fact that she finished the 8 segments in 15 months when the average is 5 -7 years. It was concluded with Commencement in Seattle, Washington and coincided with Terry and Rhonda’s 40th wedding anniversary which they celebrated at the Space Needle in 2007. She earned her Bachelor Of Science Degree from Regis University in 2008, and she was motivated to continue for her Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership in the spring of 2011 with a 4.0 GPA and Summa Cum Laude for both degrees. Rhonda worked in the Human Resources field for over 25 years. Rhonda had a vast assortment of experiences in life from living in Lakewood, Colorado, Bangkok, Thailand, Champion and Imperial, Nebraska, finally moving to Loveland, Colorado in 1997. She had a love of the rural setting with all of her animals and country living, but developed a great passion for the mountains, and especially the North Park area. Rhonda developed many friendships and touched many lives at work and in her personal life. She was a kind and loving person with many interests. She enjoyed camping, riding atv’s, fishing, hiking, hunting, and just being in the mountains. She co-founded Wish Upon A Quilt which was a foundation to make quilts for newborns, oncology patients, and the needy. They also held fund raisers to donate to local health and community services. As a talented artist, Rhonda made many paintings, jewelry, and crafts, but her real love was quilting. She is remembered for her outstanding work and great ability to match color and design. She won various awards and was very humble. She just didn’t want the recognition so she didn’t enter many contests, nor did she display her quilting awards or diplomas and certificates for education. Her friends and family were the highlight of her life. She was always trying to help others. Her Grandchildren were a special love and she was looking forward to spending more time with them after her coming retirement. Rhonda Passed away April 26, 2013 at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. She will always be missed and remembered by her husband Terry and son James of Loveland; grandchildren, Austin, Benjamin, and Kylie Beard of Bassett, Nebraska; brother Bill Wright and wife Carolyn of Grant Nebraska; sister Janice Goddard and husband Dick of Imperial, Nebraska; sister-in-law Ashley Johnson and husband Floyd of Reedsport, Oregon; former brother-in-law Dan Kunnemann of Imperial, Nebraska; and many other relatives and friends. Services at Allnutt Funeral Service Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. A reception to follow in the Allnutt Reception Center. Online guestbook signing and condolences at www.allnutt.com. A memorial has been established to CYO-Colorado Youth Outdoors in care of Allnutt Funeral Service.
Sue Sagar passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2012. Born in Canadian, OK, Sue earned her bachelor’s degree in 1962, and taught elementary school in Denver, CO. She married Wayne Sagar in 1965 and they made their home in rural Ft. Collins, CO in 1973. After Wayne became a pilot for Pan American Airlines, they travelled the world together, and lived in Berlin, Germany, for three years. After returning to the U.S., they continued farming until Wayne passed away in 2001. She is survived by two daughters, Kathryn (Thad), Dawn (Nance), and sisters Laverne, Gaytha (Bob), Loretta (Durwood), and brother Mitch (Shelli), and many nieces and nephews. Sue will be remembered for many practical jokes and antics, her laughter, and her love for friends and family. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Allnutt Drake Chapel in Fort Collins, followed by a memorial service at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Larimer County Food Bank, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 W. Drake Road, Ft. Collins, CO, 80526.
Gilbert E. Johnson Jr passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2013 at TRU Community Care Center in Louisville, Colorado. He was born on July 29, 1930 in Chicago Illinois to Gilbert E. Johnson Sr and Marguerite Johnson. He was raised in Chicago Illinois and graduated from Calumet High School. He joined the Illinois National Guard and served his country in Europe during the early 1950′s.He met Arlene Muriel Linn, the sweetheart of his entire life, and married her on August 18, 1951. They were happily married for 62 years. Gilbert began his career in Chicago as a sprinkler fitter apprentice. He became a master at his trade and was a member of Local Union 669. Gilbert enjoyed model trains, garden railroads, and camping, but his true passion was his family. In 1978 Gilbert moved to PInewood Springs Colorado, built his mountain home and lived there until his death. Gilbert was a Christian and he and his wife were active members of Mountain View Bible Fellowship in Estes Park, Colorado. Gilbert is survived by his wife Arlene, his five children and their spouses, Linn and David Van Loo, Betty and Mark Stewart, Gilbert III and Pamela Johnson, Randall and Shelley Johnson, and Darrin and Amy Johnson. He is survived by fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Adrienne McLaughlin of Palm Springs California. A private burial will be held on Friday April 26, 2013. A public memorial service will be held on Saturday April 27, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Mountain View Bible Fellowship in Estes Park Colorado. Anyone wishing to donate in Gilbert’s name can be made to Jim and Myrtis McCormack, Ministry to Native Americans, 3350 E. Pinal, Catalina, AZ 85739,
William Howe Graves was born May 27, 1924 in Rock Creek, Ohio and died April 22, 2013 at home in Fort Collins. Bill (Howe to his Ohio relatives) married Mary Keep December 22, 1946. After graduating from Ohio State in chemical engineering, they moved to Rochester, NY where Bill worked for Eastman Kodak until he transferred to Windsor, CO in 1974. They raised four children in Rochester, all of whom now live in the Fort Collins/Windsor area. Before graduation, Bill was an officer in the US Navy flying trainer planes during World War II. He was very proud of serving his country, and recently went on the Honor Flight for Veterans to Washington, DC. He was a talented piano player and singer. He sang in church choirs for most of his life, and friends and family will continue to enjoy his piano music on the CDs that he gave out. He loved to build things and always had a project…from a Heathkit color TV to cutting his garage in half and building in the middle to make it bigger. Some of our fondest memories are of our station wagon vacations while growing up. He had a passion for golf, loved playing poker, pinochle and bridge, belonged to a swim group for many years, and loved to go out to eat. Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary, his children Linda (Michael) Bell, Gary (Janet) Graves, Marilee Rice and Sue Otteman. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Steven & Dana VanNess, Jonathan McConnell, Matthew, Casey & Mason Otteman, and Nisha Martinez, and his great-grandchildren, Lainey & Kylie VanNess, Jackson Otteman, Maddox Otteman, Izak & Aliyah Martinez. He also has several nieces and nephews, Marc and Michael Graves, Marsha Parsons, Pat & Mary Kay Callahan, and Nancy Graves. He is also survived by Bebe Sorge and the Charlie & Martha Gugler family who all adopted him and became part of his extended family. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. A service will be held on Friday, April 26th at First Presbyterian Church, 531 S. College Ave. at 10:00 AM. Contributions can be made to Accent Hospice, c/o Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526.
Raymond Murray Van Why April 14, 1921-April 22, 2013 92, Pierce Raymond Murray Van Why, 92 of Pierce, died April 22, 2013 at Windsor Health Care Center. He was born April 14, 1921 in Dover, CO, to Charles Murray and Ruth Louise (Ayers) Van Why. He married Ruth Fugate January 4, 1944 in Seattle, WA. She passed in 1999. Raymond was the owner and operator of Van Why and Sons, Inc. which sold and serviced farm equipment. He did this for 44 years until his retirement in 2002. He joined the navy in 1942 and served on the USS Rochambeau. During his time in the navy he attended Rice University and earned a degree in Engineering. Raymond attended Pierce Methodist Church. He was a member of many organizations to include the Masons, Ault-Pierce Fire Board, Highland Lions Club, Eaton Country Club, Farmers Bank Board, past president of Mountain States Hardware and Implement , and was a past mayor of Pierce. He is survived by his son, Larry (Elizabeth) Van Why, Pierce, CO; daughter-in-law, Denise (Ken) Van Why, Pierce, CO; sisters, Mildred (Joy) Fox, Evans, CO, and Flora Mae (Rex) Rowe, Ft. Collins, CO; grandchildren, Michael (Shelly) Van Why, Chugwater, WY, Steven Van Why, South Korea, Christopher (Sara) Van Why, Pierce, CO; Jennifer Van Why-Billingham, Westminster, CO and Phillip (Brooke) Van Why, Fruita, CO; by 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth F. Van Why; son Kenneth J. Van Why; and sisters Louise Jennings and Dorthy Shaw. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., April 26, 2013 at the Pierce Methodist Church. Interment at 12:00 Noon at the Nunn Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pierce Methodist Church in care of Allnutt Macy Chapel, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may send their condolences by visiting the online obituary at www.allnutt.com.
On April 15, Corey Clark Bull 25, Son of Norm and Cyndy Bull passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. Corey was born in Greeley, CO on Jan 13, 1988 and was a Windsor resident until 2006. He attended Windsor High School and graduated in 2006. His goofy sense of humor was unmatched, always retorting with lightning fast speed and sarcasm. He was brimming with talent as an avid musician/songwriter. In the short time he was here he found a place in everyone’s heart and touched so many lives. Corey loved The Broncos, animals and our mountains. He loved to fish, and play Airsoft. He worked as a caregiver for his mother. His lovable character will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. He is survived by his parents, Cyndy and Norm Bull and his sister Hallie Bull. A celebration service will take place at Ricky B’s ( formally The Duke) In Windsor, Sat April 27th at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Corey Bull Memorial in care of Hallie Bull to the Allnutt Funeral Home in Loveland, Colorado.
