Notes:

Ralph died at 12:50 PM. at the Plaza Park Nursing Home.

Obituary:
Ralph J. Nicholas
Funeral services for Ralph J. Nicholas, retired farmer, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Olinger Mortuary, Boulder st. Burial will be in Crown Hill.
Mr. Nicholas, who lived at 2760 W First ave., died Tuesday in Plaza Park Nursing Home, Westminster. He was 88.
Born on Sept. 7, 1878, in Rippey, Iowa, he attended schools there. He married Miss Mary Reinking in Tipton, Kan., in 1904. After her death, he married Miss Bertha Mayhood in Columbus, Kan., in 1921.
Mr. Nicholas homesteaded in Baca County before moving to Lincoln County, where he operated a nursery. He moved to Denver in 1949 following retirement.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Inness of Karvel, Mrs. Nina B. Eason of Denver, Mrs. Thelma Thompson and Mrs. Inez Schroeder, both of Westminster; a sister, Mrs. Addie Mullen of Kansas City, grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Eastern Colorado Plainsman
Thursday, 27 July 1967,
Hugo, Colorado
Memorial Services Are Held For Ralph J. Nicholas
Services for Ralph J. Nicholas were held at 1:00 p.m. July 21 in the Olinger Mortuary at Denver. Burial was in Crown Hill.
Mr. Nicholas died Tuesday, July 11, in Plaza Park Nursing Home in Westminster. He was born September 7, 1878, in Rippey, Ia.
He married Mary Reinking in Tipton, Kans., in 1904 and she died two years later. In 1911 he married Bertha Mayhood in Columbus, Kans. They homesteaded about eleven miles southwest of two buttes in Baca County. Later he lived in Lincoln County and established the Oasis Nursery.
His greatest satisfaction was in doing for others. One of his happiest moments was the opportunity to furnish some of the trees for the Bucklen Cemetery north of Karvel.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas retired in Denver in 1949. Mrs. Nicholas died November 4, 1964, three years after they had celebrated theirgolden wedding anniversary.
Survivors include four daughters; Mrs. Thelma Thompson and Mrs. Inez Schroeder, both of Westminster, Mrs. Nina B. Eason, Denver and Mrs. Kathryn Inness, Karvel; one sister, Mrs. Addie Mullen, Kansas City, Mo.; nine grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Nicholas -
Ralph J. Nicholas of 2760 W. First ave. Father of Kathryn Inness, Karvel, Colo., Thelma Thompson and Inez Schreoder, both of Westminster, Colo., and Nina B. Eason of Denver; brother of Addie Mullen of Kansas City, Mo.; also survived by nine grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Services, Drawing Room, Sixteenth at Boulder Friday, 1 p.m. To Crown Hill Cemetery.

Died:
Death Certficate on file.

John married Mary Marie Reinking on 04 Apr 1904 in Tipton, Kansas. Mary (daughter of Christian Frederick Reinking and Catharina Elizabeth Guhn) was born on 24 Dec 1884 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; died on 16 May 1908 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Bertha Myrtle Mayhood on 11 Sep 1911 in Columbus, Kansas. Bertha (daughter of W F Mayhood and Angelina Campbell) was born on 09 Jun 1880 in Galena, Kansas; died on 04 Nov 1964 in Westminster, Adams County, Colorado; was buried on 07 Nov 1964 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Obituary
Kathryn Mary Nicholas Inness (2-14-1905 to 3-29-1998)

Kathryn Mary Nicholas died at the Morton County Hospital, Elkhart, KS, March 29, 1998. She was born to Ralph and Mary Reinking Nicholas on February 14, 1905 in Tipton, KS. When Kathryn was one and a half years old, another daughter was born to this union, Thelma Laurietta. When the girls were small their mother, Mary, died (Dec. 1908).
When Kathryn was 6 years old, her father married Bertha Mayhood.
This instantly brought her and Thelma another sister, Inez Mary, who was 4 years old.
In 1911 Kathryn’s family moved from Pierceville, KS to Two Buttes, near Lamar, Colorado. While they lived at Two Buttes, another daughter was born, Nina Bertha. At this time, Kathryn was 10 years old. In the early 1920’s they moved near Boyero, Colorado. Many trees around the Karval area came from their nursery, called “The Oasis”.
Kathryn spent one summer at summer school at Oberlin, KS and went to college at Hays, KS for two summers. She taught school 5 years before her marriage to Warren E. Leonard, June 23, 1934.
To this union two children were born. Gwendal Leon and Onnalee Jean. Kathryn, with her son and daughter, moved to Karval, CO in the fall of 1945, where she taught grades 1 through 4 for two years. In July, 1947, Kathryn became Postmaster in Karval and worked until her retirement in June, 1974.
In 1948 Kathryn was united in marriage to Emanuel Sears “Manny” Inness. This brought to her another family - 4 step daughters and their husbands. Edith and Charlie Summers of Holly, CO, Margaret and Walter Steiner of Kit Carson, CO, Shirley and Chet White of Antioch, Ill and Ruby and Calvin Hixson of Fowler, CO. Her husband, Manny died in June, 1971.
Kathryn was very active in all the activities her children were in. School activities, 4-H, Music and Church kept her busy and she enjoyed sharing many learning and enjoyable experiences with Gwendal and Onnalee.
She was an avid gardener, which she surely inherited from her father. Even after she retired, you could see her working in her yard as early as 5:00 A.M. Her garden and yard was her relaxation and her pride. Roses were among her many specialties. Kathryn was very fond of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and loved them the same as her children. She always remembered their birthdays and made sure they each had a card that fit them.
After retiring from the Post Office, Kathryn continued her work in the Karval Church of the Nazarene as Sunday School teacher and was always faithful to all the services she could attend. She also went into full time work with R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), and especially enjoyed being a part of the Karval Keenagers, playing the Banjo. Also, she enjoyed crocheting, making afghans for all of her grandchildren.
In 1986, she moved to Elkhart and lived with her daughter and family. While she was living at home (Karval, CO) she was able to be close to her son and his family. She enjoyed the closeness of both families and was happy to be with them. It was very important to her to be close to her Doctor, whom she had so much confidence in. She felt that he gave her many added years of quality life.
She continued to play her banjo at church and for many activities in Elkhart.
She played for several hospital fund raising activities and would always get a standing ovation. She played her banjo with her daughter playing the accordian and her son-in-law playing the guitar. Her fingers always remained nimble and strong and she could keep the music moving while her audience tapped their toes. Although her body would become weaker and weaker, she always had the strength to play the banjo.
Kathryn missed her friends and family at Karval and tried to keep in contact with them as much as possible. She will always be appreciated and remembered for her concern and compassion for her family.
Although she continually tried to be strong for others, she found that losing her son, Gwendal, to cancer in July, 1995, was the hardest struggle in life she had to face. She had very fond memories of Gwendal and she missed him very much.
Her latest highlight of her life was to be able to attend her granddaughter’s
wedding. (Gwendolyn and J.J. - 1996) She had all the Home Health Care nurses taking very good care of her so her dream could come true. She was very fond of each of her daily Home Health Care nurses and they were special friends to her.

Survivors include:
One Daughter and Son-in-law: Onnalee and Millard Harrell of Elkhart, KS.
One Daughter-in-law: Patricia Leonard of Karval, CO
Eight Grandchildren and their families (including 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren).
Allen Leonard - Adam, Aaron & Cybil of Colo. Springs, CO.
Leon and Sandy Leonard - Brooke of Ordway and Bill, Tina and Brandon & Cody of Fowler, CO.
Larry and Cindy Leonard - Levi, Zane & Jake of Karval, CO.
Enola Leonard of Colo. Springs, CO.
Carlos and Michelle Leonard - Tiffany, Shaun & Colton of Karval and Jenny & Shayla of Colo. Springs, CO.
Patrick and Jenny Leonard - Michael, Amanda, Jessica & Ashleigh of Karval
Kelby and Stephanie Harrell of Newton, KS.
Gwendolyn and J. J. Stutler of Emporia, KS.
Two Sisters: Thelma Thompson of Westminster, CO and Nina Eason of Denver.
Her Step Family:
Charley Summers (Holly, CO), Marjorie and Larry and their families.
Walt Steiner (Kit Carson, CO), Janet, Marlene, Leland, Nadine and Eric and their families.
Shirley White (Park City, Illinois), Clifford, Kenneth, Danny and their families.
Calvin Hixson (Fowler, KS)
Nieces and nephews and many friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents: Ralph and Mary Nicholas;
her step-mother: Bertha Nicholas; her husband. Emanuel Sears Inness;
her son: Gwendal Leonard and her sister: Inez Schroeder.
Memorial Services were at the Harrell Funeral Chapel, Elkhart, KS., March 31, 1998. Burial was in the Elkhart Cemetery.

Kathryn married Warren Edward Leonard on 23 Jul 1934 in Goodland, Kansas, and was divorced in 1945. Warren (son of Harvey Abraham Leonard and Jessie Geraldine Mullikan) was born on 23 Jul 1910 in Geneva, Nebraska; died on 13 Sep 1981 in Limon, Colorado; was buried on 16 Sep 1981 in Cremated. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathryn married Emanuel Sears Inness in Jan 1948 in Hugo, Colorado. Emanuel was born on 21 Jan 1892 in Deputy, Indiana; died on 26 Jun 1971 in Karval, Colorado; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hugo, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1930 Census on file.

Thelma passed away in her sleep about 5:50 AM on 08 Sep 2003 at the Elms Haven Nursing Home in Thornton, Colorado.

Obit:
Thelma Thompson
THOMPSON, THELMA LAURETTA Westminster, 97 She was born June 13, 1906 in Tipton, Kansas to John Ralph and Mary Marie (Reinking) Nicholas. She passed away September 8, 2003 at Elms Haven Nursing Home. She married Elmer Alexander Thompson on December 19, 1925. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1987. Preceded in death are also three sons Ralph, Dwight, and Gerald; two sisters, Kathryn and Inez and one granddaughter, Connie. She is survived by her son, Jim; her sister, Nina; two daughters-in-law; three former daughters-in-law; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren. We will all truly miss her. Visitation today 4-8 p.m.; funeral Thursday 3 p.m.; both at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery.
Published in the Denver Newspaper Agency on 10 Sep 2003.


Birth:
Birth Certficate on file.

Baptized (LDS):
Mrs. Emma Guhn and Mrs. Anna Tonne were both listed as being at Thelma's baptism.

Died:
Social Security Death Index about Thelma L. Thompson
Name: Thelma L. Thompson
Last Residence: 80020 Broomfield, Boulder, Colorado, United States of America
Born: 13 Jun 1906
Died: 8 Sep 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1951-1952)

Thelma married Elmer Alexander Thompson on 19 Dec 1925 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. Elmer (son of William Sheldon Thompson and Nancy Ann Cox) was born on 20 Jul 1901 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 06 Mar 1987 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried on 10 Mar 1987 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Email from Nina to Dwight, Sent Fri 4/30/04 2:31 PM

Hello Dwight

I was surprised,but pleased to hear from you. I will do my best to tell you about my volunteer activities (I don't know if you are interested in what I did in my younger, or work years) much has been either lost or is in storage. I had a wall full of framed certificates in the house in Denver, but they are all in storage now.

I did locate an old file with some of the information you might want. This is going to sound a bit like an obituary I expect,though.

I was State Director of AARP in Colorado from December of 1981 to December of 1985. By the way, how in the world did you come across the newspaper clipping of a letter I wrote so long ago?

As Sate Director (I believe they call that office State President now).. both Bill and I had many opportunities. I not only travelled over the state visiting chapters, but attended yearly conventions in different cities, as well as trips to Washington DC and other meetings requiring my presence. In 1986 I served on the Resolutions Committee requiring me to go to Washington DC. This is a committee that sets up priorities that AARp will work for at the next convention. All of my expenses were covered, but there was no salary.

Before I took that office I was president of my local chapter for some years, then served as Assistant State Director for a few yeaars. There were a number of people serving in that office under the SD.

After serving my term as SD, I was a member of the AARP Legislative Committee. We met weekly and went over bills that had priority for us with the Legislature. We attended the sessions, and I sometimes testified for a bill.

I served as a member of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) in 1994, then resigned, for what reason I don't presently recall.

Served in 1983, for how long I don't have record, under Mayor Federico Pena on the Commission on Aging, and have a beautiful wooden plaque from him for my service.

I don't have a date on this, but I served on the Board for OASIS, a senior activity and study group which started out in Denver at space given them by May D&F. Mayor McNichols and I cut the ribbon upon its opening there.

In 1986 I served on the Denver Commission on Aging, don't have a record of how long--and have also a very nice certificate from Governor Lamb.

I worked with Congressman Tim Wirth with a senior group who lobbied for him and through that, met and shook hands with President Carter. i have a picture of the President and myself.

Locally, im my community, I worked with City Councilman Sam Sandos to get a senior center in the Barnum Community. I wrote many letters, attended many meetings and testified at City Council to achieve that. I had assistance from other local people. It is a beautiful center and has served the BarnumCommunity well. I have taken part in a lot of the activity there, and before moving here had led a discussion group for six or more years, on every topic you can think of.

In addition to that I was active in the Bethany United Methodist Church in many offices and received some wonderful recognition and plaques from them.

This is as much as I can think of currently. If you are interested in any part of my life before retirement, I will be glad to see what I can put together for you.

Incidentally, have you read the book "An Owl On Every Post"? This is a story--mostly true--about the area where my dad and mom homesteaded and where I was born. My great granddaughter, Laura Frank, presently has the book and is working up a report on it for one of her classes. It would give you an insight to where your grandmother lived, and what her life was like there.

Hope this is what you want.

I have my ups and downs, lbut so far am staying in there.

Love,

Nina

Died:
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=NINA-EASON&lc=4262&pid=156941951&mid=5064721&locale=en-US
In Memory of NINA B EASON

Nina Bertha Eason passed away in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 97 on April 4, 2012. Born in Two Buttes, Colorado on March 6, 1915, to John Ralph Nicholas and Bertha Myrtle Mayhood Nicholas, Nina spent her early years on the plains of western Kansas and eastern Colorado.

Much of her childhood was spent on a small farm in eastern Colorado. Known as the "Oasis" due to her father's horticultural skills, the farm was located 12 miles south of Boyero. Her parents raised most of what they required and she rode a horse to attend a small country school. Her world expanded when she left the farm in her early twenties to attend Barnes Business School in Denver.

On June 4, 1939, she married William Jay Eason, "the cowboy next door". Their marriage lasted 57 years until his death on January 8, 1997. Their early years together were spent on ranches across the Colorado plains, but they transitioned to the city with a move to Denver in 1953. It was at that point that she dusted off her business school training and went to work as a secretary at Colorado Metals.

After retiring at age 62, Nina found her true calling as a community leader and an advocate for seniors. It was then that she became actively involved with the American Association of Retired Persons, serving first as president of her local chapter. That was followed by three years as Assistant State Director. She then served as Colorado State Director of AARP from December 1981 to December 1985. It was during those years that she traveled over the state visiting chapters, attending yearly conventions and traveling to Washington DC for meetings. She then served on the Resolutions Committee which set priorities for the next AARP convention and also served on the AARP legislative committee.

In addition to her involvement with AARP, Nina served in 1993 under Mayor Pena on the Commission on Aging, in 1994 as a member of the Denver Regional Council of Governments, and as a board member on OASIS which was a senior activity and study group. Her active involvement continued in 1996 with service on the Denver Commission on Aging. She was also an active participant in efforts to get a senior center in the Barnum Community. It was in that center that she participated in numerous activities to include leading a discussion group for several years that explored many and varied topics.

Throughout all this, she was very active in the Bethany United Methodist Church where she held many offices and received numerous recognitions for her efforts. As age slowed her ability to participate in the many things in Denver that meant so much to her she made the decision to move in October 2003 to the Grand Junction area where she could be closer to family.


She is survived by her son and daughter in law Nick and Marian Eason, granddaughters Christie Frank (Larry) and Karen Eason, and great grandchildren Laura Frank and Philip Frank, as well as many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Bertha Nicholas, her husband William Eason, and sisters Thelma Thompson, Inez Schroeder and Kathryn Inness.

Services for Nina Eason will be conducted at Bethany United Methodist Church at 3501 West 1st Avenue, Denver, Colorado on April13th at 11:00 AM. It is suggested that a donation be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado; 2754 Compass Drive, Suite 377; Grand Junction, CO 81506; or www.hospice.com, in lieu of flowers.

The Celebration of Life Service
Friday, April 13, 2012
11:00am - 12:00pm
Bethany United Methodist Church
3501 W 1St Ave
Denver, CO

Nina married William Jay Eason on 04 Jun 1939 in Ordway, Colorado. William was born on 16 Dec 1912 in Damar, Kansas; died on 08 Jan 1997 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried on 11 Jan 1997 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
Thursday July 17, 1995, Eastern Colorado Plainsman - Page 9
Obituary
Gwendal Leon Leonard
Gwendal Leon Leonard was born April 16, (1935), to Warren E. Leonard and Kathryn M. (Nicholas) Inness at their home 10 miles east of Karval.
He spent the early years working on the farm and was already driving wheat trucks to Hugo at the age of 10 for Jim Middleton. At the age of 18 he married his childhood sweetheart in June of 1953. They started their family in a small house one mile east of Karval.
During the time they were building their family, Gwendal worked different places and jobs such as farming and truck driving. In 1959 he started working for the county road and bridge crew as a transportation safety technician (better known as a "grader man").
In 1970 he went to work for his father on the ranch east of Karval and later moved his family to the present homestead four miles east of Karval. It was during this time that he became the mentor to his children as they participated in school, sports, music, ranching and learning the general principles to prepare them for life. It was also during this time that they perfected the fine art of chasing coyotes and antelope, and especially to watch out for ravines and old basements.
He started his community leadership in the early 60's by umpiring Little League, Babe Ruth and town team baseball. He and his wife became 4-H general leaders in 1965 where they led for 15 years. During this time he taught many young people how to square dance. After several years of farming and ranching he decided to run for county commissioner in 1981. After winning the election he served two terms from 1982 to 1990 as the best darn commissioner that Lincoln County ever had.
During and after his term as commissioner his life branched out into many directions by joining lots of different organizations. He was a charter member of both the Karval Lions Club and the Karval Volunteer Fire Department where he served in most leadership roles in each organization.
He also served on the Lincoln County EMS Council, the Alumni Association and the Lincoln County Stockmen's Association where he was the past president. In 1991 he became a member of the Lincoln Community Hospital Board where he was presently serving as chairman of the board.
He served in a number of capacities in many other organizations and was always willing to lend a helping hand. During the course of his life some of his understudies included Red Skelton and the Smothers Brothers. It is probably because of these people that we enjoyed knowing him as a Homecoming Clown, Santa Claus, Tail Twister and overall entertainer and jokester wherever he went.
Gwendal was diagnosed as having leukemia on April 22, 1995, and although he fought the disease with all his mite, he passed away July 15, 1995 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs at the age of 60.
Gwendal is survived by his wife, Pat, his five sons, Allen and children Aaron, Adam and Cybil of Colorado Springs; Leon and his wife, Sandy, and their children Brooke, of Ordway; and Bill and Bill's wife, Tina., of Fowler (Gwendal's first great-grandchild is soon to arrive and is sure to be Bill and Tina's joy in their time of sorrow); his son Larry and his wife, Cindy and their children, Levi, Zane and Jake of Karval; Carlos and wife, Michelle and children, Tiffany, Shaun, and Colton of Karval, and Jenisha and Shayla Bowerman of Colorado Springs; Patrick and wife, Ginny, and children Micheal, Amanda, Jessica and Ashleigh of Karval; one daughter, Enola, of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his sister, Onnalee Harrell and husband, Millard, and children Gwendolyn and Kelby and Kelby's wife, Stephanie of Elkhart, Kan.; his mother, Katheryn Innes of Elkhart, Kan., his mother in law Gladys Sherman of La Junta, a brother-in-law, Bill Sherman and wife Sandy; sister-in-law Ruth Wheeler and Guy Simone. Gwendal and Pat also provided a home for 17 foster children including Theresa, Sheryl, Bandon, Willie and Justin. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as his step-mother Marvis June of Limon.
Funeral Services were held July 19 at the Karval School with Rev. Ron Clark officiating. The musical selection were a 'Tribute To Dad'. Casket bearers were Robert Elliot, Robert Webb, Robert Williams, Darrel Dutro, Lyle Hilferty, Robert Capps, Carl Johnson and Keith Capps. Honorary escorts were the Karval Lions Club, Karval Fire Department, Lincoln Community Hospital, Memorial Hospital Oncology, EMS Council, Lincoln County Stockmen, Lincoln County employees and the 4-H Foundation.
Burial was in the Bucklen Cemetery in Karval.
Memorials may be sent to the Karval Fire Department or the Karval Nazarene Church.

Died:
Obituary
GWENDAL LEON LEONARD (4-16-1935 to 7-15-1995)

Gwendal Leon Leonard was born April 16, 1935 to Warren E. Leonard and Kathryn M. (Nicholas) Inness at their home, 10 miles east of Karval.
Gwendal spent his early years working on the farm and was driving wheat trucks to Hugo at the age of 10 for Jim Middleton. At the age of 18 he married his childhood sweetheart, June 13, 1953. They started their family in a small house one mile east of Karval.
During their time they were building their family, Gwendal worked different places and jobs, such as farming and truck driving. In 1959 he started working for the county road and bridge crew as a transportation safety technician (better known as a “grader man”).
In 1970 he went to work for his father on the ranch east of Karval and later moved his family to the present homestead four miles east of Karval. It was during this time that he became the mentor to his children as they participated in school sports, music, ranching and learning the general principles to prepare them for life. It was also during this time that they perfected the fine art of chasing coyotes and antelope, which taught them to watch out for ravines and old basements.
Gwendal started his community leadership in the early 60’s by umpiring Little League, Babe Ruth and town team baseball, He and his wife, Pat, became 4-H general leaders in 1965, where they led for 15 years. During this time he taught many young people how to square dance.
After several years of farming and ranching, Gwendal decided to run for county commissioner in 1981. After winning the election, he served two terms from 1982 to 1990 as the best darn commissioner that Lincoln County ever had.
During and after his term as commissioner, his life branched out into many directions by joining many different organizations. He was a charter member of both the Karval Lions Club and the Karval Volunteer Fire Department, where he served in most leadership roles in each organization. He also served on the Lincoln County EMS Council, the Alumni Association and the Lincoln County Community Hospital Board, where he was presently serving as chairman of the board. He served in a number of capacities in many other organizations and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
During the course of his life, some of his understudies included Red Skelton and the Smothers Brothers. It is probably because of these people that we enjoyed knowing him as a Homecoming Clown, Santa Claus, Tail Twister and overall entertainer and jokester wherever he went.
Gwendal was diagnosed as having leukemia on April 22, 1995, and although he fought the disease with all his might, he passed away July 15, 1995 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs at the age of 60.
Gwendal is survived by his wife, Pat, his five sons: Allen and children, Aaron, Adam and Cybil of Colorado Springs; Leon and his wife, Sandy and their children, Brooke of Ordway and Bill and Bill’s wife, Tina of Fowler. (Gwendal’s first great-grandchild is soon to arrive and is sure to be Bill and Tina’s joy in their time of sorrow); his son Larry and his wife Cindy and their children, Levi, Zane and Jake of Karval; Carlos and his wife, Michelle and their children, Tiffany, Shaun and Colton of Karval and Jenisha and Shayla Bowerman of Colorado Springs; Patrick and his wife Ginny, and their children Micheal, Amanda, Jessica and Ashleigh of Karval; one daughter, Enola, of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his mother, Kathryn Inness of Elkhart, KS, his sister Onnalee Harrell and her husband, Millard and their children Kelby and his wife Stephanie of Hutchinson and Gwendolyn of Salina; his mother in law, Gladys Sherman of La Junta, a brother in law, Bill Sherman and wife Sandy; sister in law Ruth Wheeler and Guy Simone. Gwendal and Pat also provided a home for 17 foster children, including Theresa, Sheryl, Brandon, Willie and Justin. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his step mother, Marvis June of Limon.
Funeral Services were held July 19, 1995 at the Karval School with Rev. Ron Clark officiating. The musical selection was a ‘Tribute To Dad’.
Casket bearers were Robert Elliot, Robert Webb, Robert Williams, Darrel Dutro, Lyle Hilferty, Robert Capps, Carl Johnson and Keith Capps. Honorary escorts were the EMS Council, Lincoln County Stockmen, Lincoln County employees and the 4-H Foundation.
Burial was in the Bucklen Cemetery in Karval.
Memorials were sent to the Karval Fire Department or the Karval Church of the Nazarene.

Gwendal married Patricia Lorraine Sherman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Onnalee married Millard Lee Harrell [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dwight started to walk on 21 Jun 1927.

Dwight died at 4:58 PM. at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center.

PallBearers at Dwight's Funeral were:
Abe Gutierrez Sr., Buck Johnson, Cliff McLaughlin, Rusty Tripp, Don Young Jr., Don Young Sr.

Obit:
Dwight Lee Thompson
Retired machinist, 64
Dwight Lee Thompson of Commerce City, a retired machinist, died Tuesday in Denver. He was 64.
Services were yesterday at Olinger Mortuary. Interment was in Highland Cemetery.
He was born Aug. 4, 1926, in Edson, Kan., and served with the Merchant Marine during World War II. On Jan. 30, 1963, he married Virginia E. Schroth in Denver.
Thompson was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7945 and Eagles Lodge No. 3461.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Connie J. Thompson, Scottsdale, Ariz.; three sons, Robert L., Thibodaux, La., Timothy L., Malibu, Calif., and Dwight L. Jr., Commerce City; three stepsons, Charles R. Tripp, Clarksdale, Mo., Sheldon D. Tripp, Oklahoma City, and Michael R. Tripp, Los Angeles; a stepdaughter, Cheryl K. Gutierrez, Commerce City; two brothers, Gerald C., Broomfield, and James, Westminster; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandsons.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2255 S. Oneida St., Denver 80224; or the Bonfils Blood Bank, 4200 E. Ninth Ave., Denver 80220.

THOMPSON
Dwight Lee Thompson, Commerce City. Husband of Virginia Thompson; son of Thelma Thompson, Westminster; father of Connie Thompson, Scottsdale, AZ; Robert L. Thompson, Thibodauz, LA; Timothy L. Thompson, Maliba, CA; Dwight L. Thompson, Jr, Commerce City; stepfather of Charles R. Tripp Sr., Clarksdale, MO; Sheldon D. Tripp, Oklahoma City, OK; Micheal R. Tripp, Los Angeles, CA; Cheryl K. Gutierrez, Commerce City; grandfather of 18, great grandfather of eight; brother of Gerald C. Thompson, Broomfield; James Thompson, Westminster, Services 3 p.m. Friday, OLINGER's HIGHLAND CHAPEL, Arrangements by Olinger's Highland Mortuary, 104th & Valley Hiway.

Birth:
Birth Certficate on file.

Died:
Died from Lung Cancer.

Buried:
Victory Lawn Crypt Lot 80, Section D, Space 1 Lower

Dwight married Emilee Vada Frodin on 13 Sep 1944 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas, and was divorced in 1957. Emilee (daughter of Alvin Gustav Frodin and Leona Irene Stothard) was born on 29 Jul 1926 in St. Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas; died on 12 Jun 2019 in Northglenn, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dwight married Virginia Emma Schroth on 30 Jan 1963 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Virginia (daughter of Roland Harold Schroth and Eva Barbara Ehredt) was born on 18 Jan 1922 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin; died on 21 Dec 2011 in Saxton Riverside Care Center, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Dec 2011 in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Thornton, Adams County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Thompson-
Ralph S. Thompson, 7338 Eliot St. Father of Daniel E. and Gary D. Thompson and Loretta P. Stonner; son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer a. Thompson; brother of Dwight L. Gareld C. and James Thompson; grandfather of William P. Stonner. Services Chapel 29th AT WADSWORTH Wednesday 3 p.m. Crown Hill Cemetery.

Ralph's grave is located in in Section 2, Lot 88, Block 48 in Crown Hill Memorial Park.



U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Enlistment Branch: ARMY
Enlistment Date 28 Dec 1942
Discharge Date 17 Jan 1946

Died:
Died from Cancer,

Ralph married Carol Joyce Hershey on 21 Dec 1949 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Carol (daughter of George Daniel Hershey and Pearl Emma Lockhart) was born on 04 Jan 1933 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; died on 13 May 2018 in Hudson, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
GERALD C. THOMPSON, 65, of Broomfield died Nov. 29 in Boulder. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Rundus Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson was born in Goodland, Kan., on March 28, 1935. He married Linda Brown, 1960. He served in the Navy. He was a mechanical engineer for Carnation Can Co., Continental Can Co., and Rags Dale Machine. Survivors include his wife; son Doyle of Arvada; daughter Debra Beberniss of Broomfield; mother Thelma; brother James of Arvada; two grandchildren.

Enlistment Branch: NAVY
Enlistment Date 2 Apr 1956
Discharge Date 18 Feb 1960


NAME THOMPSON, Gerald C
APPROX. BIRTH YEAR abt 1935
AGE 65
PLACE OF BIRTH Goodland KS
PLACE OF DEATH Louisville CO
PUBLICATION ABBREVIATION Daily Camera
PUBLICATION DATE 2000-12-02
INDEXER TAG cataplin

Gerald married Linda Irene Brown on 04 Sep 1960 in Dunstable, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Linda (daughter of Harold A Brown and Lillian M Trudel) was born on 07 Aug 1941 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Apr 2019 in Broomfield, Broomfield County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005643664713

James married Vivian Diane Weber on 23 Nov 1962 in Henderson, Adams County, Colorado. Vivian (daughter of Michael Weber and Marzelena Kaiser) was born on 09 Jun 1944 in Keenesburg, Weld County, Colorado; died on 15 Sep 2013 in Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; was buried on 19 Sep 2013 in Barnoskie Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rosalie Sharon Baumgartner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nicholas married Marian Elizabeth Pierce [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As of December, 2005 Allen is a Sr. Litigation Specialist representing the City of Colorado Springs, Colo. His work is in all aspects of litigation, including personal injury cases, slip & fall to auto accidents; alleged civil rights violations through the police department, including illegal search & seizure, freedom of speech, excessive force, etc.; land use cases and condemnations; utility cases including EPA violations, etc; personnel cases, such as wrongful discipline/termination; medical malpractice through Memorial Hospital; construction contract cases, etc.
Allen handles cases defending the City of Colorado Springs in almost any aspect.

Lived in Colorado Springs as of July 15 1995.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allen.leonard.31

Allen married Linda Lou Rader [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Sandra Lea Rogers [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Larry married Cynthia Faye Clark [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carlos married Julie Faye Seymour [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carlos married Michelle Rene Fisher [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patrick married Ginny Sue Thompson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kelby married Stephanie Wiens [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gwendolyn married Worthy Lawrence Stutler, Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gwendolyn married Chuck Modlin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Connie was cremated and her friend Judy was going to spread her ashes somewhere in the mountians around Scottsdale Arizona were Connie used to like to go.

There was a funeral service for Connie on 25 Jan 1997.

Connie married Timothy Ned Trout [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Connie married Gary J Tanner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Connie married James Frederick Werschky [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Connie married Donald Harold Smith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Connie married Frank Shelby Bennett on 29 Nov 1986 in Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona. Frank was born on 14 Mar 1931 in Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona; died on 10 Jul 2005 in Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona; was buried on 15 Jul 2005 in Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sierra Vista, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Joanne Elkins. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Linda Leigh Williams [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Karen Ann Szush [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Melodia Corbeta [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Timothy married Catherine Ann Chaney [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Timothy married Donnie Elizabeth Maher [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Timothy married Patricia Sue Evans [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dwight married Amy Lynn Turney [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dwight married Tara Ann Blackman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dwight married Lisa Anne Storey [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Rita Jean Hittle [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorie.stonner

Died:
Loretta Pearl Stonner

11/30/1951 - 11/27/2021

Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend

Loretta, known to some as Lorie was born in Burlington Colorado to Carol Joyce (Hershey) and Ralph Sheldon Thompson. She Spent her early childhood in Burlington Colorado. The family moved to Adams City Colorado now known as Commerce City today. In 1954 Lorie attended Adams City High School and exceled in sports, lettering 16 times in her four years at Adams City. Lorie graduated Adams City in 1969 and decided to attend college at Western State University located in Gunnison Colorado, here she would meet the love of her life William Pate Stonner, Married July 22, 1970, they spent 51 years together building a family and enjoying scouts with their three sons. William Pate Stonner II born February 1971, Jason Christopher Stonner born May 1972 and Michael Paul Stonner born January 1975.

Lorie and Bill purchased their first home in Lochbuie Colorado and as their family grew and required more room, they moved just down the way located on the outskirts of town between Ft. Lupton and Hudson. Here they would find their forever home, a place they would watch their kids grow, and seasons change.

Lorie loved her kids and grandkids, beyond anything else they brought great joy to her life. Lorie had a total of 9 grandchildren, Five Granddaughters: Arizona, Alexis, Taylor, Dilynn and Grace. Four grandsons: William (Billy), Jaden, Logan, and Odin. Teo great grandsons: Aiden and Ronin. She loved watching them in all their sporting activities, school plays or just texting to say I love you.

Lorie was very active in volunteering for her boys in school and scouts. Lorie led the RIF program (reading is fundamental), she was an avid member of the PTA. She volunteered for the fundraiser at the Hudson fair and help led field day. Lorie was involved greatly in scouts starting out as a Den Mom. Some of her accomplishment would go on to include earning her Silver Beaver, she was an Ordeal member of the Order of the Arrow and received 3 beads for Wood Badge and many other awards and accolades.

Lorie's love for the scouts and the outdoors overflowed into her professional career as well. She was a wiz with numbers and managed the budget for all donations for Denver area council for the Boy Scouts of America. She spent 25 years with the scouts and retired in 2017.

Lorie held some hidden talents she was amazing at crocheting, drawing, sewing, creating epic Halloween costumes for her kids and grandkids. She was a pro at sudoku and the Sunday crossword puzzle. Lorie had a beautiful voice and very smart wit. She was great at trivia and a person you could count on for sound advice regardless or if you wanted to hear it or not.

Lorie could have a hard shell, but inside was a big softy who loved life, family, and friends. The legacy of Lorie?s giving spirit lives on in her children and grandchildren?s passion for sports, love of reading, and zest for life. Lorie will forever be greatly missed.

Loretta is survived by her husband William Stonner
Son - Jason Stonner and wife Kristina (Heinmiller) Stonner
Michael Stonner and wife Jodi (Miller) Stonner
Grandchildren - Arizona (Stonner) Menke and husband Joel Menke
William Stonner III, Taylor Moya, Jaden Moya, Logan Stonner, Alexis Stonner, Odin Stonner, Dilynn Stonner, and Grace Stonner
Great Grandchildren - Aiden Menke, Ronin Menke
Siblings - Daniel Thompson and Gary Thompson
5 Nephews and 2 Nieces
Preceding her in death are her parents Ralph Thompson and Carol (Hershey)(Thompson) Browning
Stepfather - Laverne Browning
Son - William Pate Stonner II

January 8th 2022 11:00AM
Longs Peak Church - 295 N 12th Ave. Brighton, Colorado 80601
Reception to follow
www.facebook.com/longspeakchurchbrighton/videos

Loretta married William Pate Stonner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gary married Robin Rae Grunewald [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lorraine Strosnider. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Doyle married Christine Kay Streed [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Doyle married Michelle Hines [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Debra married Jon Gerard Beberniss [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Scott married Renee McMahan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rhonda Lancaster. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jay graduated from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado in May 1989.

Ft. Morgan Obit 21 Jun 2005:
Jay Dee Thompson, 39, dies
Jay Dee Thompson, 39, of Colorado Springs died Saturday while attending a reception at the Odd Fellows Hall in Orchard.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary Chapel in Fort Morgan and Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Vian Creek Baptist Church in Vian, Okla. Interment will follow in the Barnoski Cemetery north of Vian.
A complete obituary will printed in Wednesday's Fort Morgan Times.
The Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary in Fort Morgan is in charge of the local arrangements.

Ft. Morgan Obit 22 Jun 2005:
Thompson services slated
Jay Dee Thompson, 39, of Colorado Springs, died Saturday while attending a reception at the Odd Fellows Hall in Orchard, CO.
He was born August 13, 1965 in Denver, CO. He graduated from High School in Vian, OK, in 1983, and graduated from Western State College in 1989. He was an investment broker; he began working in Colorado Springs and was working for Bank One in Denver at the time of his death. Jay liked sports of all kinds; he played football in college; he especially enjoyed playing softball, and golfing with his friends; he was an avid OU fan.
Survivors include his daughter, Dorinda Thompson of Post Falls, Idaho, his parents, Louis and Vivian Locust of Vian, OK and James Thompson of Denver, CO; 2 sisters, Shawnee & (Richard) Livers of Vian, OK, and Tammy & (Chris) Altig of Denver; 4 brothers, Scott & (Rhonda) Thompson of Vian, OK, J.R. & (Traci) Thompson of Broomfield, CO, Jess "Buck" & (Carmela) Locust of Vian, OK, and Sequoyah Locust of Lawrence, KS; his grandmother, Alma Weber of Brighton; his special friend Bonnie and his nieces and nephews, Marcus and Desirae Millwood, Shanda, Brooke, Jamie and Austin Thompson, Jess, Christopher and Ethan Locust, Richard and Riana Livers and Cody, Shane and Ryan Jordan.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alec and Thelma Thompson and Joseph Weber.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary Chapel in Fort Morgan and Saturday at 10:00 am at the Vian Creek Baptist Church in Vian, Oklahoma. Interment will follow in the Barnoski Cemetery North of Vian.
The Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary in Fort Morgan is in charge of the local arrangements.
Paid obituary.

Jay Dee Thompson - Southwest Times Record - (Jun/25/2005)
Obituaries - Jay Thompson
Friday, June 24, 2005 8:43 AM CDT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ? Jay Dee Thompson, 39, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Vian, died Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Orchard, Colo. He was born Aug. 13, 1965, in Denver. He was a financial adviser for Bank One, a Baptist, a graduate of Vian High School and Western State College in Gunnison, Colo.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Vian Creek Baptist Church with burial at Barnoski Cemetery north of Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.
He is survived by a daughter, Dorinda Thompson of Idaho; his mother and stepfather, Vivian and Louis Locust of Vian, and father, James Thompson of Denver; two sisters, Tammy Thompson of Denver and Shawne Livers of Vian; four brothers, Scott Thompson and Jess Locust, both of Vian, Jamie Thompson of Denver and Sequoyah Locust of Lawrence, Kan.; and maternal grandmother, Alma Weber of Brighton, Colo.
Pallbearers will be Robert Johnson, David Thornton, Joe Simon, Les Locust, Richard Livers and Charlie Nightchief.
The body may be viewed 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jay married Diane Renee Dubas [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Traci Kim Saunders [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christine married Victor Lawrence Frank, Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Karen married Christopher Thaddeus Mobley [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]