Andrew James George
February 11, 1976 - September 17, 2016
Together as a family we stand heartbroken, yet brave as we announce the immeasurable loss of our Andy. Andrew James George, born February 11, 1976 passed on to Heaven on September 17, 2016. He was a devoted husband to Ailini George, and loving father. His children are Adalia (12), Aiden (10), Amanaki (7), and Andrew (5). Andy was passionate about family traditions old and new and making lasting memories with his family. This loss runs so very deep for his entire family and his many friends. If you had the pleasure of calling Andy a friend, you knew first hand that he was smart, calm, funny, loyal, and saw the best in anyone or any situation. He was quietly generous with a huge heart for giving with expecting nothing in return. He had a close bond with his siblings and will sincerely be missed. We will carry on the traditions and honor his memory until we meet again. God Bless you Andy.
A celebration of Life for Andy will be on Sunday, October 9th, 2016 at 3:00pm. 47050 CR 129, La Joya Dulce Ranch. Steamboat Springs CO 80487. Carpooling is encouraged. Please think of a favorite memory or story to write down at the ceremony.
Fundraisers in lieu of flowers:
If you are moved to help in any way, donations will go to cremation and memorial cost, cremation vessels for Ailini and the kids, as well as helping with any expenses while they move forward.
Winona’s Restaurant will be graciously donating all sales to Ailini and the children on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016. Stop by to eat delicious food while helping out the family! Cash donation jars will also be available.
Mambo’s has cash/check Donation Jars.
Yampa Valley Bank has an account set up called the “Andrew George Family Fund”
We would like to thank each and everyone in the community who has shown their love and support to our family at this time. We are overwhelmed with the gratitude already set forth, as well as the many awesome memories shared.

Frances Elaine Anderson passed away peacefully on August 21, 2016 in Grand Junction, Colorado surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born on June 7, 1928 to Ralph J. and Vivian Churches in Los Angeles, California where her parents were visiting family. Elaine was the fourth of seven children and attended schools in Golden, Colorado.

Elaine met Ernest W. Anderson (son of John W. and Gwendolyn Anderson) on the day Ernie returned home from WWII, and they were married in Denver in 1946. Elaine and Ernie started their life together in Golden where Ernie worked in construction for Coors Brewing Company and Elaine worked in the Coors Porcelain Plant.

Elaine and Ernie moved to Steamboat Springs in 1959 as the new owners of the Ski-Vu Motel. In 1962, they purchased Steamboat Floral and Greenhouse. Elaine and Ernie owned Steamboat Floral and Greenhouse for approximately 20 years. After selling the floral business, Elaine worked at Routt County National Bank until Elaine and Ernie permanently retired to Grand Junction in 1992.

Elaine and Ernie loved sports and were avid fans and supporters of the local junior high and high school athletic events. Elaine was a mentor to many, and she will be remembered for her honesty, integrity, wisdom, warm heart, sense of humor, exceptional cooking, and her love of flowers and gardening. Elaine always put others first. Family and friends were always welcome in the Anderson home, and there was always room for one more at the table. Elaine loved and was devoted to her family, and she will be greatly missed.

Elaine is survived by her daughters Pam (Joel) McKeehen of Loma, Colorado, and Janet (Scott) Hartwigsen of Fort Collins, Colorado; two granddaughters, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie. At Elaine’s request, there will be no services. A private remembrance will be held at a later date.

Jim Erickson, 88, died September 30, 2016.He was born on March 30, 1928 in St. James, Minnesota to Della and Roy Erickson, and spent his childhood days in St. James along with his sister JoAn. Jim graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1952 with degrees in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration. He accepted a position in the chemical plant of Esso in Baton Rouge, La., where he met Sally Roane, of Jeanerette Louisiana. They were married in 1953 and had three daughters: Janice, Joanne and Lisa. Janice lives in Lydia, Louisiana with her husband Gregory Dekeyzer. Their two children, Roane and Marie Claire, are university students in Louisiana. Lisa lives in London with her husband Eduardo Ocampo. Lisa and Eduardo’s son Daniel is studying in New York City. Joanne lives in Steamboat and encouraged Jim to move to Steamboat. Jim’s career with Esso/Exxon spanned 21 years across many locations in the United States and Europe, and including heading Exxon operations in Spain and Portugal. In 1975, Jim formed an oil trading consulting company based in Madrid, Spain, with offices in Switzerland, Germany and England and operations in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Libya and Nigeria. Jim enjoyed success with his business venture, which he managed until his retirement in 1995. Upon retiring, Jim moved back to the United States to Sarasota, Florida and Avon, Colorado. He met Patricia Blasiola in Sarasota with whom he found great happiness until her passing in 2009. Jim moved to Steamboat Springs in 2010, where he settled into Mountain View Manor, a wonderful community of senior citizens. He embraced Steamboat and made it his own, becoming a board member of Routt County Council on Aging, initiating and leading the Energy Discussion Group and joining St Paul’s Episcopal Church. Although he could no longer ski or play tennis, he frequently said “Steamboat is the BEST retirement community in the whole world”. Jim was very happy to have had the opportunity to live the last years of his life in the community of Steamboat. Jim asked that, in lieu of flowers, any contributions be made to St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Routt County Council on Aging, Lift Up or to Hospice.

Bob Barbee passed away on Sunday, October 2, at home in Bozeman, MT with his wife of 58 years, Carol, and his daughter Deb by his side. He was 80 years old.
Bob was born on November 12, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Colorado State University (CSU) in 1958 and returned to CSU earning a Masters in Natural Resource Management in 1968.

Throughout Bob's life and career he was devoted to his wife and three daughters. Together they shared adventures far and wide climbing mountains and hiking thousands of miles in America's National Parks and other great breathtaking places.

Bob’s career with the National Park Service spanned 42 years taking his family from Rocky Mountain, Yosemite, Carlsbad Caverns, Grand Canyon, Point Reyes, Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras National Seashore, San Francisco, Hawaii Volcanoes, Redwoods, and Yellowstone National Park. After 12 eventful years in Yellowstone, Bob became Regional Director of the Alaskan parks, where he served until his retirement in 2000, capping a distinguished 42-year public service career. Bob and Carol settled in Bozeman Montana to enjoy their retirement.

Bob was a passionate outdoorsman, an expert alpinist who summited all of Colorado's 14ers. He was also a marathon-level runner and a downhill and cross-country skier. A gifted photographer who studied and worked with Ansel Adams in Yosemite. He and his wife Carol visited all seven continents while he photographed the world's great natural and cultural areas.

Bob is survived by his wife, Carol, daughters, Deb Barbee (Mike Gerard) of Jackson, WY, Heidi Barbee, (Norbert Samlowski) of Steamboat Springs, CO, and Cindra Barbee (Mark Deleray) of Kalispell, MT. Seven grandchildren, Madison and Chase Gerard, Tyler, Sam and Hannah Samlowski and Anna and Kade Deleray and their beloved dog, Koko.
If you would like to honor Bob a fund has been set up with  Yellowstone Forever (formerly Yellowstone Park Foundation). At the request of the family the Yellowstone Forever organization is in the process of establishing a special project or scholarship fund in Bob's name. Contributions can be mailed to: Yellowstone Forever, Barbee Memorial Project Fund, 222 E. Main Street, Bozeman, MT 59715. Yellowstone Forever is the primary partner organization of Yellowstone National Park and a 501 c 3 non-profit organization.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held in May in Yellowstone National Park. The date of this event will be announced later.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlcares.com.

On Thursday September 22 Sonny (John) Schroer died from an overdose of drugs and alcohol.  Born August 21, 1985 in Albuquerque, NM to Jack and Connie Schroer.  Connie was a flight attendant and Jack was a saxophonist (including with Van Morrisson on Moondance).  Both Sonny’s parents also struggled with addiction.  After the death of his parents and Grandmother in 1995, Sonny moved from Milwaukee, WI to Lake Hopatcong, NJ to live with his Uncle, Ken Schroer.  At age 21, Sonny moved to Steamboat Springs, CO and was able to find his passion teaching snowboarding.  Sonny also enjoyed downhill mountain biking. Sonny’s Parents, Grandparents, Uncle Ken Schroer and several of friends including Sonny’s best friend, Chris Meinsohn preceded him in death.  Sonny is survived by many friends and relatives including his Uncle Ken and Aunt Susan Hirth, Cousin, Kris and Julie Hagenbuch, and Sister, Paris Albritton.

To honor him there will be a ceremony at Fish Creek Falls Bridge in Steamboat on October 14, 2016 at 5:15, followed by a reception at Olympian Hall at 6:15.  Sonny’s Shred Day will be held this season at Steamboat Ski Area.  More information will be available closer to the event. Donations can be made in Sonny Schroer’s honor to Snowboard Outreach Society that teaches snowboarding/sports and life skills to at risk youth. http://sosoutreach.org links to where you can make your donation.

Patricia Ann Lacko, 73
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Patricia Ann Lacko, 73, died peacefully on September 20, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Castle Pines, Colorado. She was surrounded by her daughters Judi Lacko Zallaps and Jodi Dorris.  Patti was born on September 28, 1942 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Edgar Paul Griffin and Virginia Belle McCauley Griffin.
Patti graduated from Big Red High School where she was on the yearbook and newspaper staffs, pepper club and hi Y.  Her yearbook described her in this way “she loves to dance, she loves to sing, she loves to do most anything!”  In school Patti was described as always knowing the latest dances.  She knew and was liked by everyone.  Patti always had a very positive outlook stayed away from gossip, was wise and generous with her time and friendship.  
Patti married Joseph Michael Lacko III on May 30, 1964 in Upland, California where they began their family.  Wendy was born in February 1965 with identical twins Judi and Jodi following shortly thereafter in September 1966.  As a result of their growing family, they moved back to Ohio to be closer to family.  Their family continued to expand when Patti gave birth to Elizabeth Belle Lacko (deceased) in December 1973.
Due to her husband’s asthma, the family moved to Steamboat Springs, CO where Patti worked as a sales associate for many years at Beckett Drug and WalMart.  Following her certification as a pharmacy technician, she worked in the pharmacy at Safeway for nine years prior to retiring.
Patti’s true joy in life were her children, grandchildren, playing cards and board games.  Her children meant everything to her, she was fiercely devoted to them and supported them in their athletics, academics, careers and business ventures.
Patti was very well liked, warm, personable, easy to talk to, always had a smile and compliment and loved telling jokes.  She had many lifelong friends that she kept in touch with until she passed.  
She was known as a great poker player and spent many days and evenings playing games with family and friends.  Patti also loved music and loved to sing and dance.  She also was an avid football fan and thoroughly enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos and The Ohio State University Buckeyes.
Patti is survived by her sister, Judy (Babe) Woodward of Crown Point, Indiana; daughters, Wendy Lacko of Oak Creek, CO, Judi (Jeff) Zallaps of Castle Pines, CO, Jodi (Eric) Dorris of Steamboat Springs, CO; grandchildren Eliza Lacko and Malia Graham (Wendy), Jackson and Sophia Zallaps and Tate and Quinn Dorris; three nephews and one niece and a number of other relatives and close friends.
In her honor, her daughters invite you to a celebration of life at Olympian Hall in Steamboat Springs, CO on October 8th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and in Steubenville, Ohio on October 16th from 1:00-3:00 at Scaffidi’s Restaurant 350 S Hollywood Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to Wells Fargo Bank Box 77400, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477.

Mary Patricia May, known to her friends and family as “Patti”, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the age of 91.  She was born in San Fernando, California.  She lived a full, spirited and adventurous life.  She was an accomplished artist who in the 1950’s worked for Walt Disney as an illustrator. She was an impeccable seamstress for many movie stars in Southern California.  She also became a potter and master antique refinisher.  While living in Craig, Colorado with her second husband, Jack May, they traveled all over the states to be the final bidder on all kinds of treasures.  Later, after retiring from the antique business she further adventured to live half time in Anchorage, Alaska and halftime in Phoenix, Arizona.

She has left behind so many friends, a true testament to the impact that she had on the lives of others.  Our family is blessed that we became friends with all of them.  She also leaves behind her loving children, Claire Comiskey, Patrick Lorio, Eric Lorio, Mary Alice Lorio and Jennifer Creason and five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

We all miss her so much, but are at peace knowing that her soul is free from its earthly shell.  Her gift of love lives on in all of us.

Lorraine Steele
Mrs Beverly "Lorraine" Steele daughter of C.C. Wylie and May Philips Wylie was born on January 20, 1929 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In the 1930's her family moved to the homestead in Craig, Co. There she attended the Moffat County public schools. Later attending a trade school in Denver, Co.
She was united in holy matrimony to Cecil "Dean" Steele on January 14, 1951 in Grady, Arkansas.The couple moved back to Colorado in the summer of 1951.This union was blessed with three beautiful children. Dean preceded her in death on September 16, 2004.
Lorraine worked as a bookkeeper for many years. In her free time she enjoyed outdoor activities with her husband and family such as snowmobiling, camping, and fishing. She took part in the bowling leagues in Craig, Co. and found herself caught up in the early days of the jazzercise craze. She and and Dean enjoyed dancing and dining out. In the evenings and quiet afternoons she could be found working on a crossword puzzle or crocheting an afghan. An avid reader she enjoyed romance,westerns and crime novels. She and her husband often traveled to visit family and friends. In 1989 The couple retired to Bullhead City Az. She departed this life on July 7, 2016 at the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City, Az. She was preceded in death by her brother H.H. Wylie.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Lynda(L.O.)Gleason of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Gary(Paula) Steele of Weatherford, Texas and Peggy Erickson of Bullhead City Az, grandchildren: Deana(John) Kutzschebauch of Grand Junction, Co. Muffy Gleason of Prescott, Az. Krystal(Monty) Shipp of McKinney, Tx. Ashley(Coty) Hopson of Hudson,Tx. Wynter(Richard) Schmidt of Bagdad, Az. Steele Erickson of Bullhead City, Az. and fifteen great-grandchildren.
At Lorraine's request there were no services. A private remembrance will be held at a later date.

William “Bill” Neish, 99, born in the Old Town Pub in Steamboat Springs passed away peacefully Oct. 7, 2016. He is survived by his wife, three children and their descendants. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Patsy May, formerly of Craig, died Friday, September 30, 2016 in Grand Junction, CO. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016 at The First Congregational Church, located at 1425 North 5th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the church or to HopeWest Hospice, 3090 B North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506.

Robert Lee Bivens, of Meeker, died Monday, October 10, 2016 at The Walbridge Wing. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Highland Cemetery in Meeker. Memorial donations may be made to the Meeker Lions Club in care of Grant Mortuary.

Walter was born in Lincoln, Nebraska December 3, 1925. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 where he served on USS Union in Guam, Marianas Islands, Tokyo Bay Yokohama Japan, Tsingtao and Haiphong China and Manila. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946. Walt was blessed when he met Shirley Ann Ballhorn. As they built their life together Walter earned a BS in Forestry from the University of Missouri in 1949. They were married in Sheboygan, in July of 1950 at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Early in their marriage Walt was confirmed at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Sundance, Wyoming in February 1958. He went on to work for the US Forest service. He served as the Assistant Director of Lands and Recreation for the Western US District until his retirement in 1981. He and Shirley attended church at Wheat Ridge Lutheran Church. They also enjoyed square and round dancing. They were also fortunate to travel to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Canada and all of the USA.

On September 29, 2016 Walt passed away at the age of 90, only 20 days after his wife. He will be missed by his son, David, Paul (Susan) and Mark (Joan); his four grandchildren, five great grandchildren; as well as those who had the privilege of calling him a friend. His funeral will be Thursday, October 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Wheat Ridge Lutheran Church, 8600 W. 38th Avenue. He will be inurned at Ft Logan National Cemetery.

Wayne William Weber, long-time resident of Steamboat Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016. There will be a graveside service held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Steamboat Springs Cemetery. There will be a reception held at the VFW following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the VFW P.O. Box 770651, Steamboat Springs CO, 80477. Bring your classic cars to the service for one last tribute to Wayne. Arrangement are being handled by the Yampa Valley Funeral Home.

Howard F. (Johnny) Claydon, Jr.
July 30, 1937 - October 9, 2016
It was apparent to all who knew him even as he spoke his first word that Johnny knew how to draw people out and pull people in: his humor, his intelligence, his curiosity and wild antics were irresistible from his beginnings; he knew from birth, it seems, how to live joyfully.
And so he did.
In his later years, he lived happily along Boulder Creek and the Creek path that winds around its banks, just two blocks from Pearl Street in downtown Boulder. Here, he gathered old friends together 4:30 to closing time; here is where he met strangers and dogs and an occasional kitty-cat who walked the path and who became his friends, joining the rest of the crowd.
It was, unquestionably, the questions he asked of everyone he ever met rapid-fire: about their lives, about their thoughts and interests, about events and consequences, about ideas, reflections- pickled
beets and scalloped potatoes with Easter ham.
He had, as well, rapid-fire careers: a bartender in Steamboat Springs, Denver, and Boulder the noisiest funniest bartender on the planet, so say some; a wild and reckless saddle Bronc and bull rider, sailing off the backs of both with equal efficiency; a film script writer; an editor of graduate dissertations; a B.A. in Classics from the University of Colorado; a love of gardening, cooking, jazz and blues, politics and philosophers. In short, Johnny was a connoisseur of damned near everything.
Of Johnny, friends, family, dogs, strangers, and an occasional kitty-cat have this to say:
"If you were his friend the famous or the infamous, the near toothless or tortured, the tough, the broken, the well-heeled, the writers, the musicians, the bartenders, the cowboys, the entrepreneurs, the black or white, the young or old, John would stick by you through hell or high water."
"Johnny's door was always open and practically everybody walked through it."
"Johnny was amazing...bottom line. He was the smartest human being I have ever known. He was interested in all people, all walks of life, accepting of all, funny, kind, giving. He never gave up on dreams."
"Walk into any Pub on the planet and you'll run across a friend of Johnny's."
"We will miss the light he brought into this world."
"For Johnny, the written or spoken word enchanted him; words were at the core of his being. For us who loved him, he will always be a part of our heart and soul."
"All dogs loved Johnny because he gave them love and treats; the rest of us loved him for the same reasons."
"He was attentive to all; he had an amazing gift for making one feel special."
"He was courageous, smart, able. With no swaggering or braggadocio, he was tough as nails."
"He shared that wonderful mind and taught me so much. His heart was young, joyous, and hopeful; and now mine is broken."
"An original; one of a kind."
"His breadth of knowledge, his varied life experiences, his sense of humor made him a most compelling raconteur."
"Johnny had a gift, and he didn't set it aside. He was one of the best natural storytellers ever invented by god or man, spilling out compelling and unorcchestrated recollections of people and events like a fairytale weaver spinning gold from an enchanted loom."
"Like any bartender, he loved good stories and good booze."
"A screen writer extraordinaire."
"A man of words, both on and off the page, words of wisdom, of frivolity; the most interesting man in the world."
"Johnny possessed the combination of wit, intelligence, compassion, all of which contributed to his creative writing."
"John Claydon was the most curious man I have ever known. At once raconteur and interlocutor, writer and critic, idealist and activist, cowboy and classicist, ditch digger and philosopher. With his insatiable wonder about the experience of every person he met, he was an optimist and liberal intellectual without a trace of pretention. His spirit is an enduring reminder that we are redeemed by fulfilling our obligations to one another, here and now."
"Death is an uncompromising bastard. But there's one thing death can't kill: Love. And Love is what John inspired in all of us."
Johnny married Susan McGill in 1983. He is survived by Susan's three children: Doug McGill and his wife Darla; Cathy Durning and her husband David; Elise Hinton and her husband Jim. He is also survived by his sister, Carol Olin and her son, Matt and his wife, Julie; and by Cynthia Bennett, friend and confidante. Johnny loved 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
And what would Johnny say to all of this?
"Hey, guys, let's have some crowded HUGS here!"
Join us on November 5th at the Boulderado Hotel from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for snacks, drinks, lively conversation, and lots of crowded hugs.

Richard Dennis Klumker, resident of South Routt, passed away Oct. 16, 2016. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday Oct. 24, 2016, at the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. A graveside service will be held at the Yampa Cemetery following the mass. A reception will be held at the Yampa Ladies Aid Hall following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made to the Northwest Colorado Hospice, 940 Central Park Drive, Ste. 101, Steamboat Springs, CO. 80487. Arrangements are being handled by the Yampa Valley Funeral Home.

Lonny Ray Bedell, 56, of Steamboat Springs, passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Doak Walker House at Casey's Pond. Yampa Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Janet Selk passed away on October 17, 2016, at the Doak Walker Care Center in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Janet was born March 16, 1927, to Edward and Rosie Miles and was one of five children who grew up on her parents’ ranch in the Yampa Valley area. She graduated from Oak Creek High School in May of 1946. Janet married Albert Selk in August of that year and they moved to Steamboat Springs. Preceding Janet in death were her husband Albert, her sister Lorene Workman and her brothers Elvin, Gordon and Ray Miles. Janet leaves behind her daughter Kay and son-in-law Kent Crowder as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and dear friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 11:00 at the North Park Community Church in Walden, Colorado. The family extends a special thank you for the kindness and care given to Janet by the Doak Walker Care Center staff.

Patsy Lorraine Potter May was born September 28, 1931, to Everet and Ozzie (McClaken) Potter in Smith County, Kansas.
The Potters moved to Hillrose where her father was a tenant farmer and her mother was a housewife. She was the oldest of eight children.
Patsy married Rue May in April of 1949. Rue was in the oilfield and they traveled a lot until 1958. They moved to Craig and decided not to move again. Patsy was very involved with the community. She was awarded Woman of the Year twice. Other awards include the Sunshine Award. She and Rue were instrumental in starting Craig Appreciation Days.
She worked at the Golden Rule Store for over 20 years, then started her own store, Patsy Shoes & Such.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rue; an infant son, Mathew; and her brothers Dwayne, Dale and his wife Jan, and Jim.
She is survived by her children, Bonnie and Mike; one grandchild, Sheryl; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Dick (Sandy) Potter, Harold Potter, and Bob (Susan) Potter; sister, Wanda Evans; and sisters-in-law, JoAnn and Rita.
She will be so missed by all her family, extended family, and friends.
Please donate to First Congregational Churches June and Craig, and also to Hospice instead of flowers.

Truman Veach Yowell, 98, of Delta, Colorado died October 20, 2016 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Mr. Yowell was born November 27, 1917 in Monroe City, Missouri to Vivian Valira Veach Yowell and John Marvin Yowell. He married Mary Margaret Smith in Aurora, Colorado in March of 1941. They were married for over 40 years before she proceeded him in death.
Mr. Yowell was a farmer, rancher and businessman. He owned several ranches throughout the state of Colorado with locations including Eastern Colorado, Steamboat Springs and most recently, the Roubidoux Ranch in Delta. He owned registered Black Angus and Gelbvieh cattle.
Mr. Yowell was also a cooperating partner of the Valhalla Herd Cattle Company. He served as President of the Routt County National Farmers Organization and the Colorado National Farmers Organization for numerous years.
Mr. Yowell’s interests included riding ATV’s and snow machines, hunting and fishing, socializing, traveling to the Grand Canyon and Hawaii, dancing and riding his Quarter horse.
Survivors include daughter Carol Yowell Brown and son in law Robert Brown, of Rock Springs, Wyoming; son Richard Yowell of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and one granddaughter, Nancy Brown of Pueblo, Colorado.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 27th at the Yampa Valley Funeral Home, 2105 Blue Sky Way in Steamboat Springs, Co at 11:00 AM. Internment will follow at the Yampa Cemetery, Yampa, Co. A reception will be held at the Ladies Aid Hall in Yampa following the internment. A guest book is available online

Truman Veach Yowell, 98, of Delta, passed away Oct. 20, 2016, at the Doak Walker House at Casey's Pond. A viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at Yampa Valley Funeral Home with a funeral service following. Internment will then follow services at the Yampa Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Ladies Aid Hall in Yampa following the internment.