David Shipman
October 28, 1938 - - January 28, 2019
David James Shipman was born to James Francis & Bessie Belle (Holcomb) Shipman in Ashtabula, OH on October 28, 1938. He served his country a combined total of 16 years in the Army and National Guard.
In 1958 David married Doreen Marie Rightnour and had two children, Pamela Sue and Thomas David while working for CEI in Ashtabula. The family relocated to Colorado and he w ...
Janice Stockham
December 28, 1944 - - January 20, 2019
Janice “Jan” Lea Stockham, age 74, of Canon City, Colorado passed away Sunday January 20, 2019, where she lost her battle with against cancer.
Janice was born December 28, 1944 to Travis Lee Pierce and Virginia (Conley) Pierce in Upland, California. Janice graduated from Chaffey High School in June of 1962. After graduating she went on to marry Robert Storms on September 1 ...
Robert Smith
June 04, 1953 - - December 19, 2018
June 4, 1953 – December 19, 2018
Robert Lee Smith passed into the loving arms of Jesus on December 19th after a three year battle with emphysema. He was born to Millard L. “Scotty” and Vera E. (Martella) Smith who preceded him.
Bob was a heavy equipment operator his entire working life, retiring from Harsco Corporation when his health began to decline. His reputation as ...
Brian Sasser
September 04, 1978 - - December 18, 2018
On Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at age 40, Brian Patrick Sasser left our hearts and lives unexpectedly from natural causes. He was a great son, father, step father, fiancé, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to all the lives he touched.
Brian was welcomed into the world September 4, 1978 to Merrilee (Colbert) and Gary Sasser. He grew up in Fremont County where he attended Canon C ...
Barbara Sky Horse Valdez
March 26, 1955 - - October 17, 2018
Barbara N. Sky Horse Valdez, “Barby” passed away at home, unexpectedly, on October 17, 2018 at the age of 63. She was born March 26, 1955 in Denver, CO, and was the youngest daughter of Edith E. (Edwards) and Kenneth L. Faber.
Barby moved to Canon City, CO in 1980 and met her best friend and husband, Edward C Valdez in 1990.
She was an accomplished equestrian and dedicated ...
Raymond Stucky
September 30, 1926 - - October 09, 2018
Raymond J. Stucky, 92, passed away on October 9, 2018 at his home in Canon City with his wife by his side.
He was born on September 30, 1926, in Newton, Kansas to Christian and Ruth (Weaver) Stucky, one of identical twin boys.
He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Army Medical Corps. He enjoyed his church, singing, motorcycles, 4-wheel-drive mountain trips, antique cars, ...
Wilburn Smith
August 05, 1962 - - September 14, 2018
Wilburn A. “Will- Web” Smith passed away unexpectedly Friday September 14, 2018 in Canon City Colorado. He was born Aug 5th, 1962 in Fort Wainwright Alaska to Wilburn Leo and Ramona Mary Smith.
On Sept. 19th, 1998 he married the love of his life, Jerri K White. He was a lifelong Bronco’s fan and enjoyed time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Jerry; children, T ...
Dorothy Striegel
October 21, 1921 - - August 17, 2018
Dorothy Ruth “Tiny” Striegel, 96, passed away August 17, 2018.
Born on October 7, 1921 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Lester W. Huston and Eloise (nee’ Wells) Huston, Dorothy was a precious gift to the world.
A very bright student, she graduated from Canon City High School in 1938 and then went on to study medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. She would later become a registered L ...
Robert Shoemaker
June 04, 1925 - - July 26, 2018
Robert Norman Shoemaker, 93, passed away peacefully in his home on July 26, 2018. He was born on June 4, 1925 in Lyndall, Utah to Robert and Lena Shoemaker.
After high school, Bob joined the Marines and proudly served in World War II. Along with being a cattle rancher, Bob was a Colorado State Representative from 1974 to 1986 and again from 1992-93. He was known for his abil ...
Howard Steiner
April 25, 1932 - - July 25, 2018
Howard Joseph Steiner, 86, passed away peacefully July 25, 2018 at St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City, Colorado. He was born April 25, 1932 in Pierce County, WI to Barney and Marie (Fountain) Steiner.
He enlisted in the Army at a young age and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He married Ethel Madeline Dorsey in 1952 in Canon City where they made their h ...
