Obituaries

Aug 1, 2016

Charlene Ruth Ridings 1959-2016 Charlene Ruth Ridings unexpectedly died in her home on August 1, 2016 in Lakewood, Colorado. She was 56. Charlene is survived by her children, Charlton Ridings of Lakewood, Colorado; Christian Ridings of Durango, Colorado; and her grandchild Kayla Dean Ridings of Lakewood, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her husband, Craig S. Ridings of Lakewood,...

Aug 1, 2016

Jul 30, 2016

Nahida Abboud died peacefully on July 30, 2016, surrounded by her children in Boulder, Colorado. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Nahida was a devoted Christian and matriarch of the family. She dedicated her entire life to raising her family and caring for others. She was born and raised in Syria where she was surrounded by...

Jul 26, 2016

Charles H. Whitaker left this life on July 26, 2016, having fought the good fight against cancer for over seven years. Charlie was born in upstate New York. He graduated from Bryant College where he found and married the love of his life Judy. The family moved to Boulder in 1972, on a job transfer with GTE. After GTE he...

Jul 24, 2016

Jul 23, 2016

Monica Marie Rowland, 77, of Boulder, CO passed away on July 23 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, CO. Monica was the daughter of Richard A. Muma and Mary E. Buser., also of Boulder. Born on November 24, 1938 in Traverse City, Michigan, Monica grew up in Wichita, KS when her family relocated there during WWII. The family later...

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Jul 2, 2016

Vincent L. Bates, age 80, of Boulder, CO, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on July 2, 2016. Dear son of the late Joseph and Bertha, nee Dixon, Bates. Beloved brother of the late Donald (Mary Alice) and the late Wayne (Carole) Bates. Loving uncle of David W. Bates and Jennifer Dorsey. Great uncle, cousin, and good friend of many....

Jun 30, 2016

Tamara Anne Harland, 74, of Boulder passed away on June 30, 2016. Tamara was born to James Raymond and Virginia Louise Hamilton on May 20, 1942 in Houston, Texas. Tamara earned a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary and a Master’s Equivalent in French from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She was an English and French teacher in...

Jun 28, 2016

Jun 26, 2016

Fred Alan Willis, 71, of Boulder, CO, died at home on June 26, 2016 after 10 months of treatment for a difficult, late stage cancer. Fred was born on September 17, 1944 in Tulsa, OK, to Walter and Mildred Willis and grew up in Dardanelle, AR. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1967 with a degree in Mechanical...

Jun 25, 2016

Jun 18, 2016

Barbara Cole (nee Born) passed away on June 18, 2016, having surpassed her cancer prognosis by nine months. She may have been petite in stature, yet she was strong in spirit. Love is the word that best describes Barbara. She passionately and deeply loved those around her, and strove to make sure everyone felt her love. She prayed daily for...

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