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Services Planned for Andrea (Andy) Nichols

,Andrea (Andy) Theresa (Anderson) Nichols was born on February 21, 1958, on a ranch near Gregory, South Dakota, to John Cato Anderson and Alice Lucille (Bailey) Anderson. She was the sixth of seven children. Her parents raised Hereford cattle on a
dry-land cow-calf operation. She was one of the last of her generation to attend a one room schoolhouse through the
eighth grade.
In 1970, her parents sold the ranch and purchased an irrigated farm near Merino, CO, raising corn and hay, continuing the cow-calf operation. She attended the Merino school system, graduating a year early in 1975. She went on to the University of Northern Colorado-Greeley, graduating in 1979.
She worked at various occupations to include a sugar beet factory, building a power plant, and cooking for a hundred-man labor gang on the railroad. While working on the railroad she married and was blessed with a daughter, Charmayne. She divorced soon after and raised her daughter as a single parent.
Andy went on to continue her education, obtaining paralegal credentials, and was employed by the Colorado Department of Corrections. While there she met Gary Nichols. They married in 2006. She worked as a Law Librarian and retired after twenty-five years in 2017. In retirement the couple traveled the U.S. in an RV seeing 27 States in four years.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, sewing, painting, crafting, hunting, fishing, watching birds, and especially walking her little dog, Jack. She was good at all of these things and enjoyed the company of everyone. Someone once said, “She never knew a stranger”.
She loved her family, and they loved her. She was a wonderful grandma and will be sorely missed.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Nichols of Wetmore, CO;
one daughter, Charmayne(Bryan) Sandoval of Cañon City, CO; one son, Jack(Susan) Nichols of Charleston, SC; two grandsons, Cole and Bryce Sandoval of Cañon City, CO; one sister, Gwyn Laproth of Sioux City, IA; three brothers, John Anderson of Brush, CO; Daniel(Cheryl) Anderson of Fort Collins, CO; Ike Anderson of Thornton, CO, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents and two siblings.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., at the Cañon City Church of Christ, 1718 Franklin Avenue, Cañon City, CO.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to any organization of your choice that fights breast cancer in the name of Andrea Nichols.

Lynn LaGree Service

March 25, 1954 – October 27, 2021

Lynn Doyle LaGree of Westcliffe, Colorado, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2021. Lynn was born in Cañon City, Colorado, to Douglas Nolan and Rosalie Ruth (Nielsen) LaGree on March 25, 1954. Lynn grew up in Cañon City where he enjoyed playing football in high school and later took business classes at the College of the Canyons. Lynn worked at his parent’s owned and operated grocery store, Cañon Market, from the age of 15 until 1997. He often joked he was born in aisle 10 at the store. Continue reading Lynn LaGree Service

Services for Frank Moran Sr.

Francis (Frank) William Moran Sr., age 84, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on October 11, 2021, at St. Anthony Hospital.
Frank was born in Williston, North Dakota, to Robert (Bob) William and Frances (Fritzi) Moran on August 17th 1937. He attended Williston High School graduating in 1955. After high school Frank attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1958. After many years, he earned his Bachelor in Business at Regis University the age of 63. Throughout his adult life, he was a jack of all trades, finally settling on a career as a printer and retiring in his 70s. Frank had a lot of hobbies but his favorites were being an avid gun collector, Ham radio operator, gems and minerals and veracious reader. Continue reading Services for Frank Moran Sr.

Willis Day Service Oct 15

Willis Day went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 11, 2020, at the age of 94.
Willis was born on September 28th, 1926, in Enid, OK. He was the first-born son of William and Flora Day.
Willis married Cleo (McColm) Day on October 11, 1947. Together they raised their seven children; Cathleen (George) Goodwin, Mitchell Day, Diane (John) Mahlberg, Jennifer (Jerry) Burtard, Colleen (Gary) Carroll, Kevin (Gayla) Day, and Judy Sawyer. Continue reading Willis Day Service Oct 15

Services Friday for Rosalie LaGree

Rosalie LaGree, age 88, passed away peacefully in Cañon City where she raised four boys. She was born June 5, 1932, to Ervin and Nora (Webb) Nielsen in Creighton, Nebraska. She met Douglas LaGree and they were married August 14, 1950. Together they owned and operated Cañon Market in Cañon City, Colorado. She would often say “This too shall pass”, she will be greatly missed by her sons, family and friends.
She volunteered with the Pink Ladies at St. Thomas More Hospital, giving comfort where needed. Rosalie also sang in her church’s choir; her love of music extended to her piano playing. She brought beauty with not only her music but with her award-winning paintings. Rosalie was also fond of traveling often with close friends.
Rosalie is survived by her sons, Lynn (Jeanne) LaGree of Westcliffe, CO, Mark (Sandy) of Tucson, AZ, Nathan (Brenda) LaGree of Cañon City, CO, Orin (Megan) LaGree of Rye, CO; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Douglas LaGree; infant son, Jared LaGree and brother, Donald Nielsen.
Visitation, 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2020, Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral Service, 11 a.m. Friday October 9, 2020, Wilson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Cañon City, Colorado.
Services have been entrusted to Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences, www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Obituary Janet Marlene DeMoss Flinn

Janet Marlene DeMoss Flinn, 76, passed away in her sleep, at home in Westcliffe, Custer County, CO, on Wednesday morning, August 26, 2020. Janet was born on June 3, 1944, in San Bernardino, CA. She was the daughter of Willis Glen DeMoss and Viola Hobson DeMoss. She was preceded in death by her father. Janet is survived by husband, Gale, her mother, Viola, born in 1920, a sister, Gail, a brother, Larry, her three sons; Bret (Leslie), Russell, and Garrett,
and three grandchildren; Ashley, Zachary, and Conor.
Janet and Gale met at Fowler High School in Kansas and started dating when she was a senior. Gale enlisted in the Army in 1961. After graduating Janet enrolled in the Cosmetology School of Liberal, Kansas,
and graduated November 1962. Janet and Gale were married on December 22, 1962, while he was home on a weekend pass. They moved to Colorado Springs where he was stationed at Fort Carson. Gale got shipping orders for Thailand. The couple packed up their belongings and moved back to Kansas. When Gale got his shipping orders he went to Vietnam, not Thailand.
Janet worked at Wenta Beauty Salon in Fowler until Gale returned home.
In June 1965, Janet and Gale moved to the Colorado Springs area again where Gale worked for Clifton Precision Manufacturing that built the guidance system for the Apollo Space Shuttle. As their sons Russell and Garrett reached school age, Janet got involved in their education, volunteering in the classroom.
The Flinn’s relocated many times with Gale’s career, living in Midland, TX, Roswell, NM, and Minneapolis, MN. During those years, Janet worked as a teacher’s aide, helping teach math to first graders. She came up with some unique ways to explain the mechanics of math to first graders. She also volunteered in the schools, worked with children with special needs, and worked in a Montessori school with preschool children.
In March 2000, Gale retired from Enron and he and Janet moved to Westcliffe, CO, where they built a home in the Cuerno Verde area.
In retirement, Janet enjoyed woodcarving and quilting. She was a member of the Old Schoolhouse Quilt Club. She also did long-arm quilting. Some of her finest work was been displayed at the Labor Day quilt shows and she donated many quilted wall hangings to her church.
Janet was at one time, a member of the Friends Church in Fowler, Kansas, and later attended bible studies at Hope Lutheran Church in Westcliffe. The Flinn’s became very active at the Westcliffe Community Church. She also served as a county voting judge for the 2020 primaries.
She relished attending the sports events of her grandchildren. Zachery and Ashley – games of baseball, football and volleyball. Janet enjoyed bowling on occasion and substituted on a local team.
Janet was a very loving, caring and giving person. She loved life, loved her Lord, and was loved by many. She will be missed.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Obituary Michael W. Shea

Michael W. Shea passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020. He is survived by his daughters Amy Torrence, Colleen Shea, Rose Murphy and eight grandchildren. Mike most recently resided in Westcliffe, CO, near the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
His passion in life was to be in nature, and he enjoyed camping, hiking, and skiing at Monarch. He also loved music and had his own jam sessions on his guitar, which he recently picked up again after 40 years. Mike spent time within his community rallying and advocating conservative values. He also volunteered his time at The Sharing Center food bank.
Mike always made a positive impact on those around him and was loved by so many.

Service Friday for Ryan Schepmann

Ryan Jacob Schepmann, 23, of Westcliffe, Colorado died of natural causes on September 18, 2020, at Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, Colorado. He was born March 31, 1997, in Pratt, Kansas.
Survivors include his parents, Warren and Lori (Schlesener) Schepmann and sisters, Sara Schepmann and Katie Schepmann all of Westcliffe, Colorado.
He is also survived by his grandmother JoAnn Schepmann, Pratt, Kansas: aunts, Carla (Calvin) Boyd, Medicine Lodge, KS, and Brenda (Ron) Piester, Coats, KS; uncles, Larry (Barbara) Schlesener, Hope, KS, and Steve (Dori) Schlesener, Scottsdale, AZ. Also surviving are many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Nathan F. Schepmann, Pratt, KS, and grandparents, Orval and Geraldine Schlesener of Hope, Kansas.
Coming from Preston, Kansas, Ryan was baptized into Christ at St. Paul Lutheran Church, (Natrona) Preston, Kansas on April 20, 1997. He and his family moved to Westcliffe, CO in June of 2010. He confessed his faith in the rite of confirmation at Hope Lutheran Church, Westcliffe, CO on April 17, 2011. He graduated from Custer County High School on May 29, 2016.
Ryan loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and would want the world to know that Jesus is your Savior too.
Services are planned for 3 p.m. MST on Friday, September 25, 2020, at Valley Bible Fellowship in Westcliffe, Colorado. Burial will follow at Hope Lutheran Cemetery, rural Westcliffe. A meal will be served following at Valley Bible Fellowship.

A memorial service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, (Natrona) Preston, Kansas on Saturday, October 10, 2020
at 10 a.m.

Memorials to: Lutheran Hour Ministries may be left at Valley Bible Fellowship or mailed: C/O St. Paul Lutheran Church, 40291 NE 40th Ave. Preston, KS 67583. Condolences may be left at: Montgomery-
Steward.com.