Obituaries

April 1, 1931 - May 19, 2011 Gerald W. Ballinger, Sr. "Jerry" 80, Wheat Ridge CO. Born in Denver Colorado on April 1st 1931 and went to heaven on May 19, 2011. Survived by Vaughn, his wife of 51 years, children Dave (Beth), Tresa, Jerry Jr. (Elaine), and Bettie; grandchildren Pam, Scott (Angela), Jeannette, Zach (Jenn), and great grandchildren...

August 25, 1953 ­ May 13, 2011 Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, A loved one's touch. Perhaps...

July 19, 1918 ­ May 17, 2011 Ruth McCoy, Andrew, Berg, Muller. Born 19 July 1918 at Orchard Place Farm, near Nodaway Iowa. To Kathryn Flora Freeland and Ray Thomas McCoy. Died 17 May 2011. Married: Dwight F. (Pat) Andrew, 7 September 1935; Gerald E. Berg, 27 February 1966 and Willard B. Muller, 22 October 1985. Survived in death...

June 1, 1951 ­ May 16, 2011 59, passed away Monday, May 16th, 2011. Sandra will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. Private family service at a later date.

February 11, 1975 ­ May 10, 2011 36, Selina passed away suddenly at home Tuesday, May 10th, 2011. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A Private family service was held.

1952-­2011 United States Army Veteran Steven is preceded in death by twin daughters Sophia Sonja; mother Anne father Fay. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Roberta; daughters Alicia Erica; twin brother Greg; sisters Bonnie, Debbie Carla and many family friends. Steven will be missed by all. Viewing May 3rd at Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home...

December 6, 1949 - June 24, 2013 1949-2013 Robert “Bob” Jay Nikkel, 63, of Arvada, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Collier Hospice on Monday, June 24, 13. He is survived by his wife, Shawn Nikkel; 7 children (Heather, Ryan, Nathan, Rachel, Nicole, Chad, Tyler), 10 grandchildren (Liam, Connor, Alysia, Xander, Taylor, Daxton, Tucker, Beckett, Maelle, and Kenzie);...

February 15, 1956 - June 1, 2013 57, passed away at her Arvada home Saturday, June 1, 2013. Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 25 years Donald E. Doughty; son Joseph W. Gee; grandchildren Brianna Gee and Aidan Gee. She will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held...

August 7, 1949 - June 2, 2013 Timmy Garcia of Denver, Colorado passed away June 2, 2013. He was 63 years old. Timmy was born on August 7, 1949 in Trinidad, Colorado to Joe and Irene Garcia. Timmy is survived by 1 sister, 1 brother, 4 children, 14 grandchildren and endless great grandchildren. He is preceded by his parents...

December 23, 1993 - June 25, 2013 19, of Arvada, died on June 25, 2013 in a tragic accident. He was born on December 23, 1993, in Denver, Colorado. Tyler grew up in Arvada with his mother Tracy, his father Kevin, and his three sisters Kaylynn, Anna, and Teagan. Tyler went to VanArsdale Elementary and Oberon MIddle, he graduated...

January 13, 1936 - June 22, 2013 Verlene Joan (Kolln) Buckner passed on June 22 at Saint Anthony North Hospital. Verlene was born in rural Hartley, Iowa to Norma (Moeller) Kolln and Herman Kolln. She is survived by her brother and sisters; Gary Kolln, Ceone (Larry) Anderson and Leota Mark. Nieces and Nephews include Julie (Sean), Tammy (Randy), Tracy,...

December 17, 1955 - June 2, 2013 Michael W. Daugherty of Arvada passed away at a friends home in Denver on Sunday, June 2, 2013, he was 57 years old. Arrangements are under the direction of Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado Crematory of Arvada.

May 16, 1949 - June 9, 2013 Pam J. Bloomfield of Sterling, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Collier Hospice Care Center in Wheat Ridge, she was 64 years old. She was born May 16, 1949 in St. Frances, Kansas to Charles Bernice Terrell Kirkland. She is preceded in death by her father, and her husband, Don Bloomfield....

March 19, 1951 - June 13, 2013 Bettylou McIntosh entered this world on March 19, 1951 and returned to Jesus on Thursday June 13, 2013. She is survived by her husband Jerry Pugsley, her children; Chris Stafford, Ryan Smyth, Amber Jensen, JJ Pugsley, Adam Smyth and their spouses Carla Stafford, Sarah Smyth and Darryl Jensen and from them, by...

July 26, 1942 - June 22, 2013 Steinman, Carl Eugene II (Gene), 70, died on June 22, 2013. He was born July 26, 1942 to Carl Wylma Steinman in Denver Colorado. Gene was a well-known artist in the area with many carvings that currently reside in the Lookout Mountain Nature Center as well as a carousel horse that is...

April 10, 1923 - December 12, 2014 Colonel Frank W. Rhea, 91 of Arvada, CO. First to Cross the Rhine Remagen, 1945. Frank Rhea graduated from US Military Academy at West Point in 1943. Colonel Rhea served the United State as an honored member of the United States Army earning numerous decorations and awards for more than 20 years....

July 5, 1962 - June 7, 2013 Darrell "Scott" Smith passed away June 7, 2013. He was born in Denver on July 5, 1962 and spent his childhood growing up and attending schools in Arvada, Colorado. He was active in several Arvada sport leagues during this time. Shortly after graduation from Arvada High School in 1980 he studied to...

March 24, 1956 - June 15, 2013 Gary Edward Bass of Arvada, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at his home, he was 57 years old. He was born March 24, 1956 in Washington, D.C. to the late John Carole F. Young Bass. He is survived by his brother, John Bass of Aventura, Florida and his sister, Terry Prickett...

November 23, 1965 - June 8, 2013 Gregory Allen Shaw, 47, of Westminster, Colorado, died Saturday, June 8, in Clear Creek County, Colorado. He was the son of Lyle Shaw and the late Patricia Shaw from Dix, Nebraska. Greg grew up in Dix, Nebraska and graduated from Dix High School in 1984. He recieved a B.S. in Computer Science...

March 26, 1944 - June 1, 2013 Janet Sue Obrien of Aurora passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, she was 69 years old. Arrangements are under the direction of Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home Colorado Crematory of Arvada.