12/4/1950 - 9/23/2026 Larick Frank Spencer, of Hotchkiss, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, surrounded by family. Larry was 75 years old. Larry was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on December 4, 1950. Larry spent his early childhood in Aztec, New Mexico, and moved to Hotchkiss in 1963. Larry graduated from Hotchkiss High School in 1969. Larry enjoyed many classmates his entire life. Larry proudly served his country in the Army from 1970 to 1974. Larry graduated from Mesa State College in 1978 with a Bachelor Degree in Environmental Geo-Science. Larry enjoyed a career as a geologist with the Department of Energy. He also enjoyed working part time at the Crawford State Park in later years as a Ranger. Larry married Susan (Tate) Hamrick on December 12, 2012, (12-12-12 at 12:00), and then again in front of family and friends on June 25, 2016. They enjoyed 20 wonderful years together. Larry was a charter member of the Red Feather Bowmen Archery Club. Larry was an AVID hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping in his AirStream trailer and riding his side-by-side. He will be remembered as a kind soul with a great sense of humor. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Donald Spencer. He leaves behind his wife, Susan Spencer, his sister Connie (Phil) Wilson of Blanco, New Mexico, his nephew Shane Hilbers (Niki) of Aztec, New Mexico and his nephew Lonnie Hilbers. He leaves behind his stepsons Derrick Hamrick, of Grand Junction, Colorado and Jason Hamrick (Ruthie), of Edwards, Colorado. He also leaves behind his sisters-in-law Nancy Rowley, of Paonia, Colorado; Carol Charter (Jeff), of Buena Vista, Colorado; and Julie (Brian), from Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, and his brother-in-law Larry Tate (Kelly,) of Gulf Breeze, Florida, as well as three step-grandchildren Lane, Hank and Daisy, and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a mother-in-law Marilyn Tate of Hotchkiss, Colorado, and aunt, Maxine Kokes, of Hotchkiss, Colorado. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude and love to the outstanding teams at Community Hospital: Dr. Glover and her oncology team and the ICU unit at Community Hospital. The family suggest a memorial contribution to the Red Feather Bowmen in care of Treasurer, Duane Pinckard, 41044 Lamborn Drive, Paonia, CO 81428, or the Hotchkiss Alumni Association by taking to United Business Bank, Hotchkiss, Colorado, or mail to Hotchkiss Schools Alumni Fund, 311 Poplar Way, Hotchkiss, CO, 81419. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

March 30th 1940 - September 29 2026 Stuart Powell of Battlement Mesa, passed at the age of 86 on September 29, 2026. Stu was the son of Rolland and Lucille Powell of Fruita. Stu has left behind his wife Peggy, daughters Deidre Drake and Heidi Powell-Spriggs and son Esteban Powell, 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Stu grew up in Fruita, ventured the world and received his Engineering degree at the University of Alaska. He especially enjoyed mining in the US and Mexico. He always had a busy brain, was generous and a happy optimist. He will be missed.

12/04/1933 - 08/29/2026 In her 92 1/2 years, Carolyn Raines Gerhard earned the admiration, love and respect of her extended family and abundant friends throughout Colorado, Missouri and Kansas. She was born to William and Linnie Belle Raines on a ranch near the Kansas-Oklahoma border. Soon after Carolyn's birth, Bill and Linnie purchased and moved to a 72-acre farm near Marshall, MO, where they raised their family, livestock and farm crops.Carolyn was the oldest child. She helped care for her three younger brothers and a sister (LeRoy, Jim, David and Elaine), while growing up on the family farm. It was a wholesome and arduous life. Carolyn's daily chores included caring for a large flock of chickens, milking the cows and helping her mom in the kitchen. Married at age 19 to Navy veteran William R. (Bill) Gerhard, Carolyn and Bill raised four children -- Bill, Jacque (Dansby), Laura and Matt. Carolyn's husband Bill passed away in 2006. Residing first in Overland Park, Kansas and then Palisade, Colorado, Carolyn served her community as a scout leader, block mother, youth choir director, church pianist and school volunteer. In all of her roles, including parenting, our mother brought an effervescent spirit of giving and gladness. That same joyful spirit enabled her to achieve professional success. Employed by La Villa Grande Care Center and later Grand Villa Assisted Living, Carolyn excelled as an Activities Professional for over twenty years. She genuinely loved people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. She saw the humanity in each and every person she met. In 2004, she was nominated by her peers and honored as the top Activities Professional in the State of Colorado, for her humane and creative efforts to enhance the lives of elderly and disabled residents in long term care. Along the way, she mentored others in the profession, who still sing her praises today. Our mother was a Christian - a quiet Christian - a Christlike Christian. Humble, kind, and exceedingly positive, she was very grounded in her life on earth, and yet she looked forward to everlasting life in heaven. About that, she had two thoughts. While scripture describes palaces of diamonds, gates made of pearls, and streets of gold, our mother fervently hoped she would find heaven to be a natural place of breezy green hills, wildflowers, birds and wide-open skies. Her second hope was to be reunited with her mother, Linnie, whom she deeply loved and emulated throughout her entire life. If you wish to make a gift in honor of Carolyn Raines Gerhard, please consider Palisade Methodist Church, Roice Hurst Humane Society or The Art Center. A Celebration of Life was previously held to honor Carolyn's legacy.

12/23/1932 - 09/30/2026 Robert Walter "Bob" Wilson, 93, of Grand Junction, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, with his children by his side as the sun set over the Grand Valley and the sky blazed with color.Bob was born in Jasper County, Missouri, and grew up on a rocky share-crop farm after his family lost their own during the Depression, learning early to make the most of the land he was given. After graduating from Carthage High School in 1952, he served nearly four years in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, rising to Second Class, and was honorably discharged in 1956 with the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He earned a business degree in 1959, worked for Pfizer Laboratories as a pharmaceutical representative for 31 years, and after retiring in 1993 earned a master's degree in business. A Grand Valley resident since 1964, Bob raised four children there with Marilyn Neagoy, whom he married in 1963. In 1984 he married Nancy Tull Hutchins, and together they shared years of travel, birding, volunteering and philanthropy, including support for PrimeHealth+ (formerly MarillacHealth), the Colorado West Land Trust and the Western Colorado Community Foundation. Bob was a symphony season ticket holder and a member of First United Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years, enjoying both until the end. In retirement, Bob devoted himself to conservation and service. He led the restoration of the Audubon Nature Preserve, and for many years he built and monitored nesting boxes for mountain bluebirds in Unaweep Canyon, where he became known as "Bluebird Bob." He knocked on hundreds of doors to help pass the initiative for the Grand Junction Community Recreation Center and toured it shortly before it opened, a highlight of his final days. He also spent many years working one on one with struggling third-grade readers at Orchard Avenue Elementary. His hope was that others would give a few hours to a child who needs someone. Bob was preceded in death by his sons, Hunter Marion Wilson and Matthew Robert Wilson, and his wife, Nancy. He is survived by his children, Kirk Nicholas Wilson and Wendy (Jeff) Beard; stepchildren, Jay (Cindy) Hutchins and Tracy Hutchins; grandchildren, Conner Beard, Zoe Beard and Jasmine (Brody) Schulze; and great-grandson, Calvin Schulze. A service will be held Monday, November 2, at 11 a.m. at First United Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 1/2 Road, Grand Junction. Military honors and committal will be held Wednesday, November 4, at 3 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Bob by giving a few hours as a reading mentor for a child in need. Contact the First United Presbyterian Church office for more information on volunteering, or donate to the fund of your choice through the Western Colorado Community Foundation. Somewhere along Highway 141, bluebirds still raise their families in boxes Bob built.

Eugene Miller, 91 of Grand Junction, CO, passed away on September 24, 2026 at Veteran's Nursing Facillity in Grand Junction. His interment will be at the Veteran's Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, 2830 Riverside Pkwy, October 15 2026 at 1pm. His Celebration will be at Church of Nazarene, 2802 Patterson Road, October 17, 2026 at 10am.

September 11, 1936 - October 3, 2026 It is with great sadness that the family of Darlene Mahoney announces her passing on October 3, 2026 in Grand Junction, Colorado surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 11, 1936 in Fowler, Kansas to Charles and Dorothy (Gerber) Eisenbart, she was one of four children. Darlene was known for her playful and joyful enthusiasm for life seizing every opportunity to have fun with everyone she met and on every adventure she pursued. Darlene graduated from the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Wichita, Kansas in 1957 and moved to Denver to pursue her career as a Registered Nurse. Her career began as a surgical nurse at Rose Hospital in Denver, and later joined the team at an Outpatient Surgical Center in Lakewood. She married the love of her life, Tom Mahoney, in October 1959 at St. Anthony's Church in Fowler, Kansas. They enjoyed an adventurous life they loved for nearly 67 years while raising four children. They built a successful Amway business together along the way. While in Denver, Darlene and Tom enjoyed traveling, family visits to Fowler, Kansas, and discovered a love for snowmobiling. When they moved to Grand Junction, they decided to learn to play golf and bought ATVs. There was not a mountain they didn't climb or a trail they didn't explore on the Western and Eastern Slopes of Colorado. They found their sweetest moments exploring nature in both winter and summer. Darlene could light up any room with her infectious smile and laughter. She was known for her playful antics to catch one off-guard and would never miss an opportunity to make someone smile. While in department stores with her children, she would purposefully introduce herself to manikins just to make them squirm. Even in her nursing practice, she approached everyday with having some fun while getting the job done. She loved the music of the Rat Pack, Big Band and anything she could dance or sing to. Later in life she could still be found singing and dancing in her living room chair with a smile from ear to ear. She played the saxophone in her early days and even has a single on a vinyl record. One of the greatest gifts she gave the world was teaching those around her how to have fun! The family is heartbroken that Darlene's journey on earth has ended, yet all who knew her were gifted with the experience of her beautiful soul. We know that she has begun a new life of joy with God and the family holds a great hope that there is Coors beer in heaven. Darlene will be dearly missed, and she will always be in our hearts. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband Tom Mahoney, her daughter Jeannette Anderies, her sisters Geraldine Dickerson, Sr. Charlene Eisenbart, and Shirley Plymale. She is survived by her children Barbara Mahoney (Helena, MT), Chuck Mahoney (Carson City, NV), Paula Magor (Grand Junction, Co), grandchildren Cory Magor (Springfield, TN), Janell Heck (Sparks, NV), Kimberly Wortman (Post Falls, ID), Tom Mahoney (Sparks, NV) along with six great grandchildren and many relatives, dear friends and neighbors. A Mass, Inurnment and reception will be held on Wednesday, October 14 at 9:30AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church located at 790 26 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations can be made to Center for Children in Grand Junction or to your favorite charity in her name. Full obituary and tribute video viewed at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/grand-junction-co/darlene-mahoney-13065633