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Service Planned for Myrtle Frances (Littrell) Schulze

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Myrtle Frances (Littrell) Schulze

Myrtle Frances (Littrell) Schulze, 97 years old, died on December 6,2025 at Brookdale Skyline Memory Care center in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born on July 22, 1928 to Goldie and Herb Littrell in a small coal mining town of Dawson, NM. She was the second of eight children.

The Littrell’s lived near various small towns in northern New Mexico, Myrtle recalled going to a different school every year. Her father Herb worked for the railroad until he was able to buy a ranch where many of her sisters were born. The family moved to Westcliffe, CO in 1946. Myrtle stayed behind to finish her senior year and graduated from Springer High School in Springer, NM. After graduation Myrtle came to Colorado with her family and that is where she met her husband, Leslie Schulze. They were set up on a blind date and married on April 18, 1948.

Myrtle and Leslie bought a ranch, south of Rosita where they raised their family. Together they had 6 children. She was known to her family as Mom or Granny and we all have memories of Dad calling her “Mert”. They lost their first child Larry shortly after he was born. Myrtle is survived by her children, Claricy Ann (Randy) Rusk, Leslie “Bill” William (Dody) Schulze, Cindy Lou (Clint) Seiling, Thomas “Tom” Owen (Pat) and Connie Frances (Trevor) Peterson. Myrtle had 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Additionally, she is survived by her sisters, Mary (Jim) Patterson, Nancy (Wayne) Hanssen and sisters in law Deanne Littrell and Doris Ask. Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Frank, May 19, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Trudi Jo Seiling-Moore; and great- granddaughter, Sara Conrad Long.

The Schulze’s left the Wet Mountain Valley in 1987 due to health issues. They lived in Truth or Consequences, NM, and Sun City, AZ. After Les passed, Myrtle returned to Westcliffe where she lived independently. Recently she lived at Capella Pueblo West Assisted Living and Brookdale Skyline memory care center in Colorado Springs, CO.

Myrtle was all about family, her best times were with family. She loved to get everyone together and orchestrated several family reunions. In addition to anything family, she loved to travel and was able to see much of the world. She loved to dance and she and Les enjoyed square dancing. Myrtle enjoyed playing golf, bowling, learning new crafts and going to Cripple Creek or anywhere that she could win a big pot of money. During her slower years she could be found working puzzles, playing cards and tending to her poppies, holly hocks and lilacs. We all have fond memories of her famous beans and likely have a jar of Chokecherry jelly she made, she loved to cook! Myrtle was involved with the Cattlewomen and promoted ranch life and beef. She loved animals and always had a dog at her side. She was a member of Hope Lutheran church of Westcliffe, CO.

Funeral service for Myrtle Schulze will be on December 11, 2025
at 1 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, Westcliffe, CO. Visitation one hour prior. Interment following the services will be at the Lutheran Cemetery, Westcliffe, CO. Reception to follow at Hope Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brighton Hospice, 6005 N Delmonico Drive, Suite 225, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. BrightonHospice.com 719-484-8282

 

2024, Uncategorized

Barbara Nordyke Passes

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Barbara Nordyke

 

Barbara Maxine Babb-Nordyke was born February 5, 1940, in Parkview, New Mexico, to Richard and Florence Whaley-Babb. During her childhood, the Babb family, with five children, moved to Rockvale, Colorado, and she attended Florence High School, where she met her future husband. She graduated high school in 1958. She married Arthur Lee Nordyke in 1959, and was a devoted wife and mother for 65 years. Barbara and Arthur are the parents of Chris Wayne (Shelly) Nordyke, Kurt Lee (Emma) Nordyke, and Kyle Len (Leslie) Nordyke. They are blessed with nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by Richard and Florence Babb, Ellen Babb-Dunsmore, Rudy Babb, and Christopher James Nordyke. She is survived by her devoted husband, three sons, daughters-in-law, and her grandchildren: Cole (Tori), Casey (Shelby), Cory (Emily), Kade, Mason, and Lane Nordyke, as well as, Jesse Todd and Sara Elizabeth Aldrich. Her surviving great-grandchildren are Bentley, Cooper, Aliyah, Elowyn, Eliana, Brayden, Adeline Mae, Harper, Brooklynn and Evelyn Nordyke.
Barbara loved to cook and sew. She planted and tended many gardens and raised chickens. She loved photography; especially taking pictures of her grandchildren. She enjoyed riding horses and loved a good strong cup of coffee. Barbara loved to laugh and had a funny sense of humor. Barbara was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Westcliffe for 20 years. However, she came to know Jesus as her personal savior at First Southern Baptist Church in Florence, Colorado, when she was approximately 10 years old. She leaves a beautiful legacy of faith to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She passed away after an extended time of illness, peacefully at home on April 10, 2024.
Services were held at First Baptist Church of Westcliffe, Colorado, on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10 a.m.
A guest book to send the family a message can be found on Legacy.com.

2024, Uncategorized

Obituary Tyrese Von Dale Moore,

 

Tyrese Moore

Tyrese Von Dale Moore, 24, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tyrese was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on January 6, 2000, the
son of Dawn Markel and Daniel Moore, Jr.
Throughout Tyrese’s life, he loved many things but above all his biggest accomplishment was being a full-time father to his beautiful daughter, Zayla Michelle Moore. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening and working out. He had many hobbies and businesses including Sangre De Cristo Locksmith and Moore Spore Store. He was a mycologist and had developed alternative therapies to help those struggling with mental and physical issues as well as people struggling with addiction. Tyrese was a loving and kind man with many friends and family from every walk of life. He loved without judgment or prejudice.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Daniel Moore Jr. (2023); his grandmother, Tina Moore (2013,) and his brother, Artadius Moore (2024).
He is survived by his daughter, Zayla Michelle Moore; his mother, Dawn (Montgomery) Markel; his brothers, DeAndre (Carissa) Hedrick, Ethan Moore, Daytryan Moore and Lyrik Ruane; sisters, Tesa Moore (Arlo Garner), Holly Dilbeck, Madison Atkins and Sawyer Barkley; grandparents, Dexter and Brenda Hedrick and great grandmother, Audrey Hedrick along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will not be a public visitation as cremation has been chosen. Services will be held at New Resurrection Church, 1500 Forrest St., Hutchinson, KS 67501 on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Charles R. Crumble Sr. presiding. A butterfly release will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. Please bring your bikes and cars. Wear casual clothes, or whatever is comfortable. Let’s do it big for Tyrese’s final ride to paradise. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the “Zayla Michelle Moore Trust Fund” and can be sent to Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502.