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Complimentary Obituary Pages
Create a complimentary obituary for your loved one.
HopeWest invites you to create a heartfelt message to honor the legacy of your loved one. Cherish the timeless memories with a complimentary online obituary. We know that grief and loss don’t have a timeline – create a tribute when the time is right.
Once you complete the form, please allow up to five business days for the tribute page to be completed. You will receive an email with a custom link to your loved one’s tribute page that can be shared with family and friends.
If you need assistance or have questions about submitting a tribute please call Sheli at (970) 255-7285.
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Recent Tributes
Dennis H. Epp
A Loving TributeDennis H. EppMarch, 1938 - November, 2024Submitted by Barbara Epp Dunn Sunrise: March/1938 Sunset: November/2024 Dennis “Denny” Epp was born on Long Island New York to Dorothy Wilson (deceased) and Gustav Epp (deceased). Through no...
James Neil Whiteman
A Loving TributeJames Neil WhitemanDecember 26, 1939 - October 30, 2024Submitted by Elizabeth Washburn My dad Jim was a family man. I remember every morning watching him get ready for work. He filled his huge thermos with coffee, making his lunch on a crisp...
James Charles Smith Jr
A Loving TributeJames Charles Smith JrMarch 15, 1936 - October 20, 2024Submitted by Debbie Bonnell James Charles Smith (aka Charles, or JC) was born in Meridian, Mississippi on March 15, 1936, to Jack and Bessie O James. JC grew up in Mississippi where he...
Ann Morgan Jeffrey
A Loving TributeAnn Morgan JeffreyJuly 26, 1947 - October 14, 2024Submitted by Elaine Jeffrey We are profoundly grateful for the life of our beloved Ann, a gentle but indomitable soul who passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted partner Tom Detweiler and...
Alice M. Laver
A Loving TributeAlice M. LaverSeptember 25, 1926 - September 2, 2024Submitted by Lisa Laver Curtis Alice passed away peacefully on September 2nd at the Hope West Care Center in Grand Junction, Colorado in the loving care of family and Hope West staff. Alice was...
Darleine Joyce Dyer
A Loving TributeDarleine Joyce DyerJuly 23, 1938 - October 1, 2024Submitted by Darla Dyer Green Darleine "Joyce" Dyer was a lifelong Colorado resident, born in Denver and relocating to Grand Junction in 1956. She graduated From Grand Junction High School in...
Glenna Rae White (Na)
A Loving TributeGlenna Rae White "Na"July 20, 1942 - September 26, 2024Submitted by Cricket Green Glenna Rae White (Na) Thomas, 82, went to be with the love of her life, our dad, on September 26th in Grand Junction, CO, after a brief illness. Glenna was born on...
Kimberly Houghton
A Loving TributeKimberly HoughtonJune 7, 1964 - September 27, 2024Submitted by Mickala Cline Kimberly Joy Houghton was born on June 7th, 1964, and passed away on September 27th, 2024. She lived a life indicative of her middle name, full of Joy. Kim was born in...
David Faulkner
A Loving TributeDavid FaulknerApril 24, 1940 - September 23, 2024Submitted by Debra Faulkner David John Faulkner was born on 4/24/1940 in Pittsburgh, PA. He attended St. Bernard Grade School, Mount Lebanon High School, and graduated from the University of Notre...
Beverly J Chambers
A Loving TributeBeverly J ChambersFebruary 12, 1943 - September 12, 2024Submitted by Denyne McDonald Beverly Jane Chambers passed away on September 12, 2024, surrounded by her family at HopeWest Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction, CO. Bev was born on February...
Wanda Kaiser
A Loving TributeWanda KaiserNovember 17, 1956 – September 13, 2024Submitted by Dale Kaiser Loving mother, daughter of Frank and Audrey Hulett, survived by husband Dale, sons Andrew and Greg, and grandchildren Peter and Henry.Gifts of remembrance are a meaningful...
Claudette Simpson
A Loving TributeClaudette SimpsonJune 28, 1941 - August 23, 2024Submitted by Jill Guntur Claudette, our mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, drew her last breath on Friday, August 23rd, 2024. Claudette Kay Simpson was born in Appleton, Colorado to her...
Henrietta Pierson
A Loving TributeHenrietta PiersonJune 11, 1940 - August 23, 2024Submitted by Charles and Stan Pierson Henrietta Pierson, age 84, passed away in her home surrounded by family on August 23, 2024. She was born in Kit Carson, Colorado, on June 11, 1940. She had a...
Howard Norman Terrell
A Loving Tribute Howard Norman Terrell December 20, 1948 - August 20, 2024 Submitted by Michelle Lujan Howard Norman Terrell was born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Norman and Pearl Terrell on December 20, 1948. He was the oldest of six kids and they all grew up in...
Ronald Gene Stevens
A Loving TributeRonald Gene StevensMarch 12, 1939 - June 26, 2024Submitted by Donna Maes Ronald Gene Stevens was born in Canon City, Colorado on March 12, 1939, and quietly passed from this earth at Hope West Hospice Center on June 26, 2024. Ron was the oldest...
John Coloff
A Loving TributeJohn ColoffApril 29, 1925 - August 10, 2024Submitted by Janet St. Clair John Coloff, 99, was born April 29, 1925, at the Puritan Coal Mining Camp near Erie, CO. He passed peacefully on August 10, 2024, at the HopeWest Care Center in Grand...
Gail “Dean” Kincaid
A Loving TributeGail "Dean" KincaidSeptember 5, 1955 - August 17, 2024Submitted by Deana Williams Gail "Dean" Kincaid was the fourth child of Walter Anderson and Bessie Odam-Moore, born September 5, 1955, in Portland, OR. Dean spent most of his life, including...
Cindy Lee Belmont
A Loving TributeCindy Lee BelmontMarch 3, 1952 - July 4, 2024Submitted by Jenny Aplanalp Cindy Lee Belmont passed away peacefully on the morning of July 4th at HopeWest in Grand Junction, Colorado, surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born in...
Kenneth Kelly Cowan
A Loving TributeKenneth Kelly CowanJanuary 9, 1950 - June 27, 2024Submitted by Mark Shanklin Kenneth Kelly Cowan, known to his friends and family as Ken, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he spent the last 70 years of his life. He...
Orva Browne
A Loving TributeOrva BrowneFebruary 6, 1928 - July 1, 2024Submitted by Shireen Browne Orva passed away peacefully at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Leslie E. Browne, on August 25, 1989, and her son, Kent K. Browne, on September 6, 1972. No...