Glenn C Taylor was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, where he lived with his grandparents for 5 years. He then moved to Wellsville, Ohio where his uncle taught him to hunt and fish. As a young man, he worked in the steel mill and pottery mine there. He loved fishing and water skiing on the Ohio River, and once water skied down the Ohio to the Mississippi River and all the way to New Orleans. Other jobs in his life took him to NASA in Florida, working high tower in the northern states, and drilling rigs in the oceans off Los Angeles, Guatemala, and Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in Canada and in Colorado. He worked for the City of Grand Junction Water Department. During hunting season he also worked as a guide for bear hunters in Colorado. He worked gold mines in various locations and it was in 1995 when he was sent to work the Gold Button Mine in Arizona that he met the love of his life, Judy Garner. He spent the last 30 years of his life there with her. His passions were always hunting and fishing and rebuilding old boats. One of his favorite memories was of their trip to Alaska where he finally got to catch a King Salmon. He passed peacefully in his sleep on the morning of January 3, 2025. He is survived by his wife Judy, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His request is to be cremated and set free to continue to wander the world.

Roberta "Bobbi" Carroll Prentice was born on February 15, 1943, at Duke Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, the third daughter of Keith and Mildred Dew Harding. She grew up alongside her sisters, Mildred (Dew) and Leonora (Nona), and all three attended Durham High School. Bobbi was an active member of the school's marching band for seven years before continuing her education at Campbell College in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Bobbi's grandmother, Leonora Dew, sponsored all her grand children into the Children of the American Revolution. As a teenager, Bobbi was honored with an invitation to serve as a page at the annual Continental Congress, an experience that sparked a lifelong dedication to various women's organizations. She was highly respected in every group she joined and held leadership positions in many. Her affiliations included the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, United States Daughters of 1812, and United Daughters of the Confederacy. After college, Bobbi remained in Durham, where she worked at Duke Hospital and cared for her parents. The three of them frequently traveled to Virginia to visit family. Bobbi later married Donald Prentice, and the couple moved several times in search of job opportunities before settling in California. Together, they had two children, Krystil and Keith. Bobbi embraced motherhood wholeheartedly, actively participating in her children's school activities. When Don and Bobbi decided to leave California, Krystil had already married and moved to North Carolina, while Keith chose to stay in California. Don and Bobbi relocated to Battlement Mesa to be near her sister. They both found jobs with the Battlement Mesa School district, where Bobbi was quickly admired and appreciated. Following Don's passing, Bobbi moved to the Village of Country creek in Fruita, Colorado, to be with her sister Nona. She found joy in her community, made many friends, and was deeply loved. Bobbi was also a devoted member of Fruita Methodist Church. Despite facing numerous health challenges, she remained resilient until entering hospice care in 2024. Bobbi passed away on February 12, 2025. Bobbi's name, along with her children's names, will be added to her husband Don's headstone at the Veterans Cemetery. This and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Bobbi was a dedicated genealogist, leaving behind a vast collection she had hoped to send to Virginia. To support the shipment of these genealogy volumes, donations can be made in Bobbi's name to the Mount Garfield chapter NSDAR care of Redlands United Methodist Church, 527 Village Way, Grand Junction, Co 81507. Bobbi is survived by her daughter, Krystil (Tony), and a grandson, David; her son, Keith; her sister, Leonora (Corky) Backlund; and six cherished cousins and their families.

Born in Cripple Creek, Colorado, to Wm and Lenore Kyner, she was raised in Colorado; first in Cripple Creek, then Denver and at age 14 she and her mother moved to the oil field “boom town” of Rangely, on the western slope, where Lenore started The Rangely Times. At the end of WWII Gloria met Troy Ross “Buck” Pollard, who had just returned from war, whom she married a year later at the age of 16. Buck and Gloria were constant companions, raising three girls and owning and running several businesses in the Rangely area and In later years they owned and operated Pollard’s Ute Lodge, a 700 acre guest ranch on the edges of the White River National Forest.

Ameralis Christina Lovato, 86 of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on November 20, 2024 at Home in Grand Junction.

Leland Adron Ottman, 90 of Palisade, CO, passed away on January 23, 2025 at HopeWest Hospice in Grand Junction.

04/08/1945 - 01/03/2025Ashes to be placed with his mother and father at a later dateMemorial ServiceFebruary 22, 2025 11:00am,St Joseph Catholic Church.Grand Junction Colorado.Lunch following in church hall.

Donnie C. Simpson 2/5/43 - 1/23/25 Don was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, February 5, 1943. He grew up in Rockdale, Texas and attended Sam Houston State University. His father, Love Simpson died in WWII. Don was raised by his wonderful mother and stepdad, Pauline & Eli Scarbrough. Don married Mary Andrews Simpson in 1969 and they moved to Denver Colorado in 1970. Don worked for Barnes Engineering then later moved to Grand Junction, CO in 1979 until 1990. He was employed by Colorado MAACO, TIC, CVE and retired with Swinerton Builders. He retired in 2004 and lived in SanAntonio, TX until his passing. Don was a civil engineer working projects related to industrial mining and commercial construction. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and the Texas Longhorns. Don is survived by his 2 sons, Matt, and Todd, daughter-in law, Denese, 2 grandsons, Cash and Will, brother, Mike Scarbrough and ex-wife Mary Andrews Simpson. HOOK ‘EM HORNS!

Arthur “Art” Benjamin Kent, Sr., 87, passed away January 20, 2025, at his home in Clifton, Colorado, surrounded by family. Art was born November 28, 1937, in Huntington, Utah, to Marion Victor Kent and Lena Victoria Jones. Art had four sisters. After serving in the Air Force, Art moved to California and met the love of his life, Michaelene “Mike” Barbara Paule. Less than three months after meeting, they eloped in Las Vegas, on January 06, 1960. They enjoyed fifty-six years of marriage, before Mike’s passing in 2016; now they are together forever. After fate brought them to the Grand Valley, Art gained employment with D&RGW, where he had a lengthy career from 1966, until his retirement in 1999. He loved his time on the railroad and made many lifelong friends. Art is survived by his loving daughter Barbara, and his son, Arthur Jr., both of Clifton, Colorado. Art is also survived by ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two sisters, and many nieces & nephews. Art loved all animals, especially his cats. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Roice-Hurst Humane Society. Services will be at the Grand Junction Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday, February 05, 2025, at 1:00 PM / 13:00.

A cherished husband, devoted father, doting grandfather, and beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly from heart complications on December 28, 2024. He lived in Rowlett, TX after spending most of his life in Colorado and the Washington State area. Kevin leaves behind a devoted wife of over 40 years, Debbie. Two children, Ryan (Meghann) and Paige, along with three grandchildren that were the light of his life. Kevin was preceded in death by his Father, Harold D. Frazier. He is survived by his Mother, Mary, A brother Clayton (Sally) brother, Mark Mullins, and Sister, Susan Rowland (Lane). He was also an uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. There will be an informal gathering to Celebrate Kevin’s life with shared stories and memories at the Stolte Shed in Cedaredge, CO on March 22nd at 2:00.

Richard "Rick" Craig Dujay March 15, 1957 - November 18, 2024 Rick retired from the Houston Fire Department and from Colorado Mesa University. Rick leaves behind his beloved wife, Robin, 2 sons, Kenneth (Letty) Dujay and Keith (Jessica) Dujay, both of Spring, Texas; five grandchildren, Josiah Dujay, Hannah (Hayden) Waldschmidt, Sarah Dujay, Elijah Tyler Ivory, and Brandon Dujay, and one great grandson, all of Texas, and his dogs, General Sherman and Captain Cruzan. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 12, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Brown's Cremation and Funeral Service in Grand Junction.

Mary Sprott Paulfus, 77 of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on December 3, 2024

Phil Perkins, 91 of Grand Junction, CO, passed away on December 9, 2024 A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Gunnison at HopeWest Care Center. Vocation: Teacher/Coach