Debbie Lynn Siems, 48, of Berthoud, Colo., formerly of Fremont Nebraska, died Friday, June 20, 2014, at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s hospital in Denver after a long battle with cancer.

Debbie Siems was born Oct. 12, 1965, in Fremont to Dennis and Janice (Swan) Mittelstaedt.

She graduated from Fremont Senior High School, then attended Omaha College of Health Careers where she got her degree in dental assisting. She also worked at Hero Sandwich Shop and Oilgear in Fremont, then later at Mountainside Medical in Boulder, Colo.

Debbie married Craig Siems on May 12, 2006, in Fremont and later moved to Berthoud.

Debbie loved the outdoors, traveling, spending time in the mountains, camping, ATV’ing, and was an avid University of Nebraska supporter. She was also involved helping friends of her daughter, Sarah, through life crises and doing everything within her power to help them succeed.

Debbie is survived by her husband, Craig Siems of Berthoud; son, William Poole; and daughter, Sarah Poole, also of Berthoud; her father, Dennis Mittelstaedt of Fremont; sister, Wendy (Terry) Klahn of Cedar Bluffs; brother, Allan (Jackie) Mittelstaedt of Omaha; niece and nephew, Emilee and Ethan; mother-in-law, Joyce Siems; brother-in-law, Brian Siems; stepson, Shane (Beckie) Siems; and longtime friend, Carrie Bartlett.

Debbie was preceded in death by her mother, Janice.

A memorial service will be held Friday at Grace Place Church in Berthoud. Burial will be at Fort McPherson at a later date.

Darrell “Beaner” Baumer, 83, of Berthoud died July 31, 2014 at the Aspen House in Loveland. He was born August 28, 1930 in Stetsonville, Wisconsin to George and Ella Baumer. In August of 1956 he married Janice Mae Thurston in Hancock, Wisconsin. Darrell and Jan moved to Berthoud in 1982 where Darrell worked for the Berthoud National Bank. He had been in banking from 1956 to 1995. Darrell enjoyed golfing, woodworking, hunting, fishing and remote control airplanes.

Darrell is survived by his wife Jan Baumer of Berthoud; sons Jeffrey Baumer (Susan) of Denver, Brian Baumer (Shari) of Longmont and Douglas Baumer (Jan Wilson) of Gill,; brothers Leslie Baumer of Wausau, Wisconsin and Richard Baumer of Owattona, Minnesota; sister Mary Ann Wells of Brighton; grandchildren Justin, Samantha (K.C.), Matthew and Kristin (Robin); as well as one great-grandchild, Logan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Nancy Harris (1987).

A Rosary will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, with Memorial Mass following at 11:00 A.M. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loveland (1720 West 12^th Street). In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Pathways Hospice c/o Viegut Funeral Home. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.

George Becker Botterill of Loveland, Colorado passed away suddenly at home on August 7, 2014.

George was born October 26, 1947 in Denver, Colorado to John Robert Botterill and Helen Josephine (Becker) Botterill. He lived in Denver until 1961 when the family moved to Berthoud, Colorado. After graduating from Berthoud High School in 1965, George entered the U.S. Army and served his country in the Vietnam War. He was an avid sportsman, highly respected heavy equipment operator, loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Cindy of Loveland, son Adam (Jennifer), grandchildren Zavier, Jayden, and Bailey of Johnston, brother John (Jan), sisters Julie (Bruce) Bowler, and Mary Lafferty, and his many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Viegut Funeral Home on Sunday August 10 from 2-4 pm. The memorial service will be on Monday August 11 at 10 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Loveland (4650 Sunview Dr.) Burial will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Tuesday August 12, 2014 at 1 pm at Staging Area “A”.

Memorial contributions to the Disabled American Veterans or Immanuel Lutheran Church. Blessed be the memory of George Becker Botterill. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.

Maria Carol Cannova, 69, of Loveland, passed away on July 17, 2014 in Loveland. Maria was born on Christmas Day 1944 in Queens, New York to Antonio and Maria (Luisi) Cannova.

She grew up in Mastic Beach, Long Island, New York and graduated from Mercy High School. Maria moved to Colorado in 1972 and has lived in Arizona for the last 10 years prior to moving back to Loveland. She retired from Miniscribe in Longmont where she worked as an Engineer Tech.

Maria enjoyed camping, fishing and the outdoors. She also loved horseback riding, music and dancing. Maria had a very strong faith in God. Maria is survived by her partner Phyllis Thompson of Loveland; daughter Toni Maria (Richard) Welter of Arvada; sons Michael Angelo (Gail) and Christopher James (Kelly) Calabrese both of Loveland; brother Rosario Antonio (Dale) Cannova of Mastic Beach; sister Ann (Larry) Campbell of New York; her grandchildren Vincent, Jade, Mark, Francesca, Anthony and Mya; and her dear friend of 63 years, Sharyn. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Please view the online obituary, send condolences and sign the family guest book at www.allnutt.com.

Melva Jean Webb of Berthoud, Colorado passed away August 28, 2014 at North Shore Care Center. She was 86 years old. Jean was born in Lake City, Arkansas to John and Clara (Diggs) Carter. She graduated from Greene County High School in Paragould, Arkansas in 1947 and attended business college in Memphis, Tennessee for one year. On April 22, 1953 she married a handsome sailor, Donald D. Webb from Bartley, Nebraska and they lived most of their 61 years of married life in Colorado.

Jean worked for Sears for 19 years, first in Memphis then in Longmont, until her retirement in 1987. She was very active in her church, the First United Methodist Church in Longmont. She particularly enjoyed visiting the sick and elderly and delivering the altar flowers to church members in the hospital and nursing homes. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, Stephens Friends and a former member of the ABWA.

She will be remembered by everyone who knew her for her kindness and generosity to others. Jean was preceded in death by her mother, father, brothers Bill and Devaughn Carter and an infant brother. She is survived by her devoted husband, Donald and loving children, Ron Webb (Tonia) of Loveland and Karen Ankrum-Cole (Mike) of Fort Collins. She is also survived by four grandsons, Christopher, Jacob and Matthew Webb and John Ankrum, three great-grandchildren, Madison, Lillie and Dakota Webb and sisters Linda Dacus of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Retha Goodson of Longmont.

A celebration of her life will be held at First United Methodist Church in Longmont (350 11^th Avenue) on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 10:30 am. Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

James J. Laffoon, of Berthoud and recently of Loveland, died August 20, 2014 at McKee Medical Center in Loveland. He was 89-years-old.

Jim was born November 6, 1924 in Woodrow, Colorado to Ross Morton Laffoon and Bessie Canatsey Laffoon. He grew up on a farm on the eastern plains of Colorado and later moved to Aurora where he graduated from William Smith High School. Jim served in the US Army, from 1943 until 1946, and played euphonium in the Army band. The first time he met Joyce Bleil at a social function at Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church he said, “That’s the woman I’m going to marry.” He did so on July 1, 1955; they shared 59 years of marriage.

Jim spent his entire working career in the title insurance industry, retiring from Transamerica Corporation in 1985. He spent his retirement years enjoying family (especially his beloved grandchildren) and photographing the beautiful mountains, flowers, and landscapes of Colorado. He was a member of Mountain View Presbyterian Church in Loveland and previously a long-time member of Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church in Lakewood.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Laffoon of Loveland; daughters Alice Wurtz (Eric) and Amy Taylor (Howard) of Fort Collins, Linda Mitchell (Tim) of Lakewood and Laura Laffoon of Denver; and three grandchildren: Erin Wurtz, Kyle Wurtz and Kacey Mitchell.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 30, in the Spiritual Life Center at Good Samaritan Village in Loveland. Memorial contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice, Mountain View Presbyterian Church memorial fund or the charity of your choice in care of Kibbey Fishburn Funeral Home.

Ruby V. Wykoff (96) died September 6, 2014 at Loveland Good Samaritan Village. Ruby was born March 16, 1918 in Ness City, Kansas to Rudolph and Ellen E. (Kinsinger) Kopper. She married Charley T. Wykoff on March 20, 1938 in Ness City. They were married 70 years.

On the day they were married, they moved to rural Berthoud. They often said that, since they never went back, they were still on their honeymoon. They operated their own dairy farm in until their retirement. They moved into Berthoud in 1992 then moved to Loveland Good Samaritan Village in 2005. Ruby enjoyed sewing, crafting, and cross-stitch. She loved her church activities, and Whipple Club and was a avid scrabble player. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Berthoud for over 50years.

She is survived by two son’s, Russell and wife Susan, Gary and wife Paula, grandchildren, David, Belinda, Julie, Steven, and Stacy. Six great grandchildren, and two Great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Charley, and her parents.

A memorial service will be held at the Spiritual Life Center at the Loveland Good Samaritan Village 1:30 PM Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The First United Methodist Church of Berthoud or Loveland Good Samaritan Village in care of Viegut Funeral Home.

12/30/1978 – 09/12/2014

Christi Bristow of Berthoud, Colorado passed away September 12, 2014. She was 35 years old. Christi was born in Pennsylvania to Bonnie Heinz Frazier. She graduated from Old Mill High School in Glen Burnie, Maryland and attended Business College in Florida for two years. She was engaged to Steven Parker from Pagosa Springs. She left behind a loving brother George Frazier from Pennsylvania, close friends and her two favorite dogs. Her wishes were to be buried in Pennsylvania next to her mom to be at peace.

Jerry Mac Johnson, 76, of Berthoud, CO passed away suddenly but peacefully September 13, 2014. Jerry was born July 20, 1938 in Bells, Texas to Mearl C. and Maurine (Belew) Johnson

Jerry graduated from Bells High School in 1956 where he was a stellar multi-sport athlete. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963.

Jerry and Billie Ruth Galyon, along with another couple, Otis Lee Bass and Morrisann Ramsey, eloped in 1959 and have enjoyed 55 years of marriage. They moved to Berthoud in 1976 after being transferred to IBM in Boulder. He was admired by his crew and known as “Colonel Johnson”. He loved and remained great friends with many of the “guys”. Jerry worked for IBM from 1967-1996, retiring as a department tech. His skills at work transferred to home as he was known for his ability to fix or build anything.

His love for sports, any sport, was evident. He was a walking sports encyclopedia and people were always impressed with his vast knowledge of all sports. He was a wonderful husband, daddy, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved his family and attended all of his kids and grandkids games and special events. He would spend endless hours with his family and wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael Johnson and a sister Sue Jernigan.

Jerry is survived by his wife Billie of Berthoud, son Mark Johnson (Chris) of Longmont, daughter Michelle Albanese (Tom) of San Diego, California, sister Linda Kay Rolen of Bells, Texas, grandchildren Lauren Johnson (Darrik Trent), Jacob and Alexis Albanese, great-granddaughter Kynlee Trent and a large extended loving family.

Services will be held at First Baptist Church, 105 S. Pecan St., Bells, Texas, 75414 on Saturday the September 20, 2014 at 11 am, lunch will follow service. A memorial will be held in Colorado on October 18, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to view upcoming arrangements and share condolences.

Harold Roland Eckhardt, 87, of Berthoud passed away on September 22, 2014 at the Medical Center of the Rockies.

He was born February 16, 1927 in Greeley, Colorado to Pauline Eckhardt and Henry Meyer. He married Earlene Faye Nicks on June 11, 1950 in Johnstown, Colorado.

Harold worked for Kerchoff Construction a few years and Pinkard Construction as a Superintendent for 33 years. He was a member of the Loveland Elks, a member of Sweetheart Sam’s Camping Club, and a board member of the Berthoud Senior Center. Harold enjoyed family, friends, dancing weekly, traveling, and walking.

He is survived by his daughters, Faebian Leigh Baker and husband Roger of Windsor, Geraldine “Gerri” Faye Steinbaugh and husband Dale of Loveland; four grandchildren, Dorene Thorgesen and husband Lars, Leanne Baker, Nicholas Steinbaugh and wife Nhu, Taylor Steinbaugh; and two great grandchildren, Olivia Thorgesen and Felix Steinbaugh; two half sisters, a half brother, 2 sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Earlene (Nicks) Eckhardt, a nephew and three brother-in-laws.

Cremation has been conducted. A memorial service will commence on October 7, 2014 at 1:00 at First Christian Church, 2000 N Lincoln Avenue, Loveland.

November 9, 1921 – September 1, 2014

Lyle Dean Ellis quietly passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at the age of 92 at home surrounded by family. Lyle was born in Norton County, Kansas on November 9, 1921 to Mary Velma Higgins and John Elmer Ellis. He lived in Norton with his parents and his brother Chester “Chet” and his sister Lucille. The family moved north of Anton, Colorado in 1930. Lyle attended the Arickaree School and was raised on the family farm where he learned to farm, tend cattle and break and ride horses until he enlisted in the Army in 1942.

A World War II veteran, Lyle served as a tank commander in the 703rd Tank Destroyer Battalion that was attached to the 3rd Armored “Spearhead” Division. He arrived at Normandy on D-Day plus two and fought in military campaigns across Northern France, Belgium and Germany including the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for his service and was honorably discharged in 1945. Following the end of WW II, he returned to Colorado and lived in Fort Collins where he finished concrete by day and attended classes in agriculture at Colorado A&M in Fort Collins under the G.I. Bill. He then moved east of Berthoud where he operated a dairy and farmed with his brother Chet. He and Chet enjoyed playing baseball on Berthoud town teams for many years.

He married Marjorie “Marge” Hilton in 1956 and moved to Loveland where Lyle and Chet continued to farm and ranch with D.R. Pulliam. Lyle and Marge moved to the factory farm north of Hwy 34 where their first two children, Wayne and Greg were born. Lyle and Marge then farmed and raised beef and dairy cattle southeast of Loveland on Highway 402 where their son Scott and daughter Marilyn were born. The family was very involved with Larimer County 4-H raising market and breeding beef. Both Marge and Lyle served as superintendents at the Larimer County Fair at the old fairgrounds. Lyle served as the beef superintendent and Marge served as the McMillian Building superintendent. He continued to volunteer at the Larimer County Fair for many years and always looked forward to the steer show each year, especially in recent years as his grandsons, Austin and Dalton, began showing steers.

Upon his retirement from farming and ranching in 1994, Lyle and Marge moved to a portion of the land that he had once ranched and continued to raise cattle. Marge passed away in 2012. Lyle remained on his acreage, living on his own until his recent passing. Lyle loved his family. He also enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors at his dining room table, attending farm sales and cattle auctions, watching Broncos and Rockies games, listening to country music, polka dancing and riding his four-wheeler.

Lyle is survived by sons Wayne (Tracey) Ellis of Windsor; Greg Ellis of Durango; Scott (Connie) Ellis of Johnstown; and daughter Marilyn (Jock) Visser of Las Vegas, Nevada and grandchildren: Lindsay (Ryan) Elworthy, Jennifer (Trever) Most, and Kyle Ellis of Durango, Jessica (Aaron) Rozsa of Aurora, and Austin Ellis and Dalton Ellis of Windsor. He is also survived by three great-grand children, Kaylee Elworthy and Keegan Most of Durango, and Brody Rozsa of Aurora. He was preceded in death by wife Marjorie “Marge” Hilton Ellis, his parents John Elmer and Mary Velma Higgins Ellis, sister Lucille Ellis Winston, brother Chester “Chet” Ellis and sister-in-law Laurene.

Services will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, October 11 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Loveland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Larimer County 4-H, 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524 or Meals on Wheels, 437 Garfield Ave., Loveland, CO, 80537. Please visit www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.

Jerry Sladek passed away in his home on the morning of Saturday, November 22, 2014. Jerry was born to Georgia and Jerry Sladek on November 20 1934. Jerry was preceded in death by his sister Margie, and survived by his brother Ralph.

Jerry is survived by his wife Dorothy. Jerry and Dorothy spent 56 years together after meeting at Arvada High School. They have two children Joseph and Tina Sladek.

Jerry served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Jerry was a loyal Broncos fan and adamant fisherman. He enjoyed his younger days ranching with his best friend John Boyle. Later he owned and operated his own trucking business before retiring.

The family moved to Berthoud in 1980. Jerry and his son Joseph raised cattle on their farm for many years. Jerry was loved by everyone who knew him and could always make you smile. He was a fun-loving man who always had a good joke to tell. He is also survived by his six grandchildren: Alisha, Sheldon, Tyler, Jerimiah, Nathaniel, and Daniel. Jerry was blessed with one great-grandchild Jesse Meenen.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 1,^, 2014 at Saint Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loveland. Reception to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Gravesite ceremonies will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Longmont, Colorado, at 1:00 p.m. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.

Lavinia “Jean” Alaback, 90, of Loveland passed away peacefully on the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2014.  Jean was born on June 13, 1924, in Oak Park, Ill, to Thomas and Gladys (Lavinia) Elliott.  She grew up in Elmhurst, Ill, and attended Stevens College in Columbia, Missouri. Jean was married to Glenn James “Jim” Alaback for 62 years. They lived in the Chicago area, and then moved to San Diego in 1986 when Jim retired. She moved to the Loveland area in 2010 to be close to her son’s family.

Jean was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and she volunteered with the Church and hospital auxiliaries where ever she lived.  She was an accomplished needle point artist and enjoyed gardening, reading, and the company of family.  Her family appreciated her as a generous, kind, and loving woman.

Jean is survived by her son, Paul (Carol Brewer) Alaback of Berthoud, sister Margaret Lavin of Chicago, Illinois, and grandson, Sean Alaback, of Providence Rhode Island.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Allnutt Funeral Service in Loveland.  Memorial contributions may be made to Berthoud Historical Society or the Trust for Public Land in care of Allnutt Funeral Service. Please view the online obituary, send condolences and sign the family guest book at www.allnutt.com.

Amber Tina Brooks, 32, of Berthoud, passed away January 11, 2015.  Memorial service will be at 10:00 am, Monday, January 26, 2015 at LifeBridge Christian Church, Longmont.  Full obituary to appear later.

William Fagler of Berthoud passed away on January 10, 2015. A Colorado native, he was born near Longmont to Adam and Anna Katherine Fagler in September 1930. He lived in the Longmont/Berthoud area all his life. He farmed with his dad before entering the Army during the Korean War in August 1951. Upon his honorable discharge in May 1953, he began his career as a truck driver. First working for Fred Harsch Lumber Company in Longmont. He completed his driving career by working for St. Vrain Block for 28 years, retiring in 2003.

Bill met Agnes Koolstra at the A&W in Berthoud when he completed his military service and she was graduating from high school. She became his wife in May 1954. They lived on ten acres east of Berthoud for the past 56 years. This is where they raised their seven children.

Bill is survived by his wife Agnes, son Phil (Kathy) of Berthoud, daughter Karleen Reed (Bruce) of Westminster, sons Willie and Jay of Berthoud, Andy (Paty) of League City, Texas, Benny (Denise) of Longmont and daughter-in-law Dana of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren Kim Newby (Michael), Sherry Hubbard (Leo), Jamie Cunningham (Patrick), Sarah Grose (John), Kacey and DIllion Fagler, Levi Fagler, Patty Seward (Brandon) and Claudia and Maria Solorzano. Great grandchildren Amber and Nathan Newby, Taylor Speaker (Jerry) and TJ Hubbard also survive.

Aaron, his youngest son, preceded Bill in death in April 2012. Also preceding were his nine brothers and sisters.

Bill was a Christian, attending services at the Church of Christ in Berthoud and Bible studies with the Pratt Street Christians in Longmont.

Viewing will be held 4 pm to 7 pm on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Viegut Funeral Home, 1616 N. Lincoln, Loveland. Funeral services will be at 10 am on Saturday, January 17, 2015 with viewing one hour prior at Taft Street Church of Christ, 4100 South Taft Avenue, Loveland. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery, Berthoud. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences and full obituary.

You may honor Bill with a smile, a kind word or a hand up to your fellow man.

Amber Tina Brooks

June 5, 1982 – January 11, 2015

Amber Tina Brooks passed away January 11, 2015 at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland. She was 32 years old.

Amber was born on June 5, 1982 in Corona, California to Jeff Shepherd and Karen Dampier. She was raised in California until the age of 7, when she moved to Colorado with her mom. She graduated from Berthoud High School in 2000; and became certified as a C.N.A. through Front Range Community College.

On October 20, 2001 she married Ryan Brooks at Central Presbyterian Church in Longmont. Amber worked at North Shore Rehab and Health in Loveland where she started as a C.N.A. and was currently the facilities Activities Director.

She attended Life Bridge Christian Church.

Amber’s family was her life; she loved spending time with them. She enjoyed hiking, family camping trips, and her children’s sporting events. Amber also loved animals, especially riding her horse.

Amber is survived by her husband Ryan Brooks; her sons Nathan and Tyler Brooks; her parents Jeff Shepherd and Karen Dampier; her sisters Lori and Robyn Shepherd; and her mother and father-in-law Dale and Teresa Brooks of Longmont.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Monday, January 26, 2015 at LifeBridge Christian Church. Private interment Berthoud Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to help with funeral and medical expenses can be made to the Amber Brooks fund at Guaranty Bank in Berthoud. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.

Bonnie H. Carter

(August 1, 1923 – December 30, 2014)

Bonnie Helen MacBride Durbin Carter died Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in Denver, Colorado. She was born August 1, 1923, in Berthoud, to Charles and Lila (Bateman) McBride, the youngest of seven children.

She grew up in Berthoud and graduated from Berthoud High School where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen. She attended college in Glendale, California, and married her high school sweetheart, Edgar Durbin, on July 26, 1942; their only child, Linda, was born on December 3, 1948. Edgar Durbin passed away on January 18, 1959.

Bonnie married Lt. Col. John Carter on October 17, 1970. Bonnie and John traveled extensively until John’s death on June 12, 1989. After a long career with Mountain Bell Bonnie retired and spent the remainder of her years volunteering as a peer counselor with Jefferson County Mental Health and playing keyboards in both a Big Band and a Jazz Band around the Metro area. Music was one of her great loves and she played the piano up until the end of her life. Bonnie’s other great loves were her friends and family. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Burt, and her grandson, Dan O’Mary and his wife Barbara. Bonnie is also survived by 26 nieces and nephews, 57 great nieces and nephews, 75 great, great nieces and nephews and 47 great, great, great nieces and nephews. She was a bright light to all who knew her, continually interested in the world and people around her and showed us all how to stay forever young.

Services will be held at Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home in Loveland, on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Private interment will follow at a later date with interment at Berthoud Greenlawn Cemetery.

Mary Ann Parrish Alverson, 72, of Loveland, passed away February 28, 2015 at Columbine Centre Avenue Health in Fort Collins. She was born August 29, 1942 in Carey, Texas to Arthur Leo Parrish and Tressie Lavena (Williams) Parrish.

She married the love of her life Ronald Lee Alverson on April 15, 1961 in Boulder, Colorado and they enjoyed 48 years together.

She was very dedicated to her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She worked in the family businesses, the Boulder Color Center in Boulder and Mountain View Welding in Longmont. She joined husband Ron on the road when he worked for Longmont Foods. She also cleaned houses for several years and made many friends along the way.

Mary Ann also loved the outdoors where she spent a good deal of time gardening and enjoying animals. She truly enjoyed studying God’s word with her church Shepherd’s Chapel and loved sharing her faith and understanding with family and friends.

She is survived by brothers Clarence Parrish of Texas, Lonnie Parrish of Alaska, 3 children, Chris Alverson and wife Julie of Loveland; Kevin Alverson of Gravette, Arkansas; and Julie Schmidt and husband Jason of Gravette, Arkansas, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald, parents Leo and Tressie and brothers Vaughn and Jesse.

A memorial service will be held at Viegut Funeral Home in Loveland, on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10 a.m. There will be a reception in her honor following the service. Donations may be made to the ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter c/o Viegut Funeral Home. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.

Maxine Hertha Winston, 93, a 70-year resident of the Berthoud area, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015. Private graveside services were held at Mountain View Cemetery in Longmont.

Maxine was born on December 28, 1921, at Lexington, Illinois to Jasper and Emma (Stinde) Terven. She grew up in the Lexington area where her father farmed. After high school, she attended Illinois State Normal University where she completed a degree in education in 1942. She taught in elementary schools in the area before meeting Carl Hertha, a sergeant with the Army Air Corp who was stationed nearby. They were married on December 28, 1943, and returned to the Hertha family farm west of Berthoud following Carl’s completion of military service. They soon welcomed daughter Sharon and son Gene to the family. Carl and Maxine lived on the farm until Carl’s death in 1991 when she moved in to Berthoud.

In 1993 she married Charles “Chuck” Winston. They enjoyed many years traveling in their camper and “snowbirding” in Texas and Arizona. Following Chuck’s death in 2011, Maxine moved to assisted living in Loveland, and then to nursing home care near her daughter in Sterling.

She taught Sunday School for many years at the First Presbyterian Church in Berthoud, established a lending library of Christian books within the church, and was active in several women’s groups there. Maxine belonged to Mountain View club, originally a group of farm wives, for over 60 years. She especially enjoyed her time with the members of Chapter AS of PEO.

Maxine cherished her time with her daughter, Sharon and her family. She considered step-children Francis and Susan Winston and their families as much “hers” as they were Chuck’s and delighted in all their children and grandchildren’s accomplishments.

She is survived by daughter Sharon (Rod) Tseu, step-son Francis Winston (Sharon), step-daughter Susan Winston Vickers (Winston) and their families, grandson Jonathan (Erin) Tseu, great-grandsons Grant and Carter Tseu, and brothers Dale and Gerald Terven. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Hertha and Charles Winston, son Gene, and sister Phyllis Sweet.

Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given in Maxine’s name to the First Presbyterian Church in Berthoud.

Curtis Samuel Wilson of Loveland, formally of Berthoud, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2015 in Loveland, at the age of 86.

Curtis was born on December 23, 1928 to Roy and Mabel Wilson in Stevens County, Kansas. He graduated from Elk City High School in 1947. He then moved on to Colorado to follow construction work. It was then that he met his soulmate, Joyce Kenagy, in Loveland.

He was a veteran of the Army and served in the Korean War. After his return from Korea, Curtis married Joyce Mazelle Kenagy, on January 18, 1953. They were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Berthoud. Over the following six years, Curtis and Joyce welcomed four children into their home. Curtis was a great father that set about teaching them how to work hard at whatever they set out to do, how to help their neighbors without question and how to win friends and influence people. He was an active and dedicated member of the Lions Club in Berthoud. Over the years, Curtis had been known to volunteer with the Berthoud Fire Department, Meals on Wheels, Little League Baseball coach, Boy Scout leader, and where ever there was a need.

Curtis is survived by wife Joyce. Sons Michael in Boston, Massachusetts, Dennis in Berthoud, one daughter Cleta Elder (Larry) in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Grandchildren, Carla Ceballos (Fernando), Emily Hunt (Jake), and Edison Elder, all of Rock Springs; Kristi Lynn Wilson in Boston, and one great granddaughter, Amy June Ceballos in Rock Springs. Brother James Wilson in Grand Junction, Colorado and Sister Edna Ruth Jones in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and many nieces and nephews. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Brothers John, Thomas, Louis, Carl and sisters Maryann and Lois, and his son, Steven Roy Wilson.

A funeral is scheduled for Wednesday April 15, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Berthoud, Colorado at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Berthoud Greenlawn Cemetery. A reception will be directly after at the church. A viewing will be at Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Tuesday April 14, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Curtis’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Curtis’ name for the Lions Club in care of Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home in Loveland.