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Obituaries 2B The Daily Sentinel Thursday, September 19, 1996 Butterfield in Bloomington. He spent his childhood in Nebraska and graduated from the eighth grade at Sunny Hill School in Bloomington. Mr. Butterfield was a member of the American Legion. He served in the U.S.

Army during World War I in France. Mr. Butterfield enjoyed reading. Survivors include a brother, Frank of Sidney, and numerous nieces and nephews. Three sisters and three brothers are deceased.

Montrose Valley Funeral Home in Montrose is in charge of arrangements. basketball games. She received an award from the Ridgway Demons basketball players for Fan of the Year in 1989. Survivors include seven sons and six daughters-in-law, Robert and Ro-na of Sunnyside, Ray and Sherry of Natchitoches, La Jack and Peggy of Montrose, Tom of Ridgway, Kenny and Karen of Aztec, N.M., Roy and Barbara of Delta, and Wayne and Marilyn Baumgardner of Rigby, Idaho; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Marge and Andrew Soderquist of Montrose, Lois and Robert Bryan of Meeker, Nellie Marling and Jean and Raymond Everitt, all of Aztec, and Shirley and Hal Broadhead of Littleton; 32 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. An infant son, William Lane, is deceased.

Memorial contributions may be made to Montrose Memorial Hospital, Diabetes Support Group, in care of Johni Kendrich, 800 S. Third, Montrose 81401. Crippin Funeral Home in Montrose is in charge of arrangements. Home in Collbran. She was 95.

She had been a homemaker and a hydro plant operator for Public Service of Colorado in Rifle. She was bom Aug. 14, 1901, to Charles Milton and Mary E. Wallace McKinney in Mesa where she spent her childhood. She married Richard Clyde Kelly in March 1918 in Collbran.

He is deceased. Mrs. Kelley was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She enjoyed helping others. Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Raymond of Klamath Falls, Charles and Louise of Collbran and Daryl of Glenwood Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Veleta and Walter Wheeler of Wamsutter, 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great- grandchildren.

Two sisters, nine brothers and a son are deceased. Memorial contributions may be made to Plateau Valley Nursing Home, Route No. 1 Box 6, Collbran 81624. James E. Barnard May 3, 1927 -Aug.

25, 1996 James Edward Barnard of Salt Lake City died of natural causes Aug. 25 in Wendover, Nev. He was 69. A Masonic memorial service was Wednesday at Cloverdale Memorial Park in Boise, Idaho. He was born May 3, 1927, to Earl C.

and Marie Beatrice Mackay Barnard in Canon City. He spent his childhood in Delta and graduated from Delta High School in 1945. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Barnard was a member and past master Argenta of No.

3 A.F.&A.M., Salt Lake City, Scottish Rite bodies and El Korah Shrine in Boise. Survivors include his children, Rebecca and Brian of Salt Lake City, and Brett of Everett. a brother, Earl C. Jr. of Boise; a sister, Marianne Angel of Pueblo; his stepmother, Marion Barnard of Pueblo; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephew's.

Cloverdale Mortuary and Cemetery in Boise was in charge of arrangements. Porter Hospital in Denver after a brief illness. He was 56. He had been a selfemployed accountant and real estate broker for Gorman Goad, CPA, Century 21 and Love and Associates. He had been a resident of Grand Junction since 1991.

He was bom March 31, 1940, to L.J. and Ruth I. Pennington Gorman in Leadville. He spent his childhood in Boulder, Ogden, Utah, and Grand Junction, and graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1958. He was a member of the Grand Junction High School Colorado All State football team in 1957.

He attended the University of Utah and Mesa College and received his degree in business and accounting from Denver University in 1965. He married Anna Marie Johnson on June 14, 1986, in Palisade. She survives. He was previously married to Tammy Swan. They divorced.

Mr. Gorman had also lived in Sterling for 25 years where he was the controller for Ceres Land and Cattle and an accountant with Jack Eamhart. He was a Member of the Methodist Church in Grand Junction. Mr. Gorman served in the U.S.

Army as the helicopter maintenance crew chief in Germany from 1961 to 1962. He enjoyed fishing, golf, watching sports and coaching his daughters soccer team. Other survivors include his stepmother, Sally Robb Gorman of Ogden; a son, Ryan of Grand Junction; four daughters, Emily Marie Gorman of Grand Junction, Tory Gorman of Las Vegas, Kristen Bayley of Phoenix, and Jaime Gorman of Sterling; two brothers, Stan Gorman of Sterling and Leonard Robb of Ogden; two nieces, Kelly Oakley of Nashville, and Kari Mayhew of Ogden; and three nephews, Todd Gorman of Washington, D.C., Scott Robb and Brad Robb, both of Ogden. His mother, father and stepfather, Ed Carnahan, are deceased. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, Cedar Grove, N.J.

07009; or, Porter Transplant Service, 2535 S. Downing No. 380, Denver 80210. Sowder Funeral Home in Rifle is in charge of arrangements. Florence Baumgardner Aug 22, 1904 -Sept 16, 1996 A funeral service for Florence Marie Baumgardner, a lifetime resident of the Montrose area, was this afternoon in the Crippin Funeral Home chapel.

Minister Lloyd McMillan officiated. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Ouray. Mrs. Baumgardner died of natural causes Monday in Mohtrose Memorial Hospital. She was 92.

She had been a homemaker. She was bom Aug. 22, 1904, to John Otto and Agnes Lee ORourke Pritchard in Delta. She spent her childhood in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School in 1921. She married George Baumgardner on July 26, 1924, in Ouray.

He died Dec. 5, 1984. Mr. and Mrs. Baumgardner had lived on Miller Mesa and in Ridg-way before moving to Montrose.

She was a member of St. Daniels Catholic Church in Ouray. Mrs. Baumgardner enjoyed family dmners on Sunday and attending Chris A. Martinez July 22, 1937 -Sept 17, 1996 Chris A.

Martinez of Delta died of natural causes Tuesday in Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was 59. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Mr. Martinez had worked in construction, building houses.

He was bom July 22, 1937, to Benito and Mary Trujillo Martinez in Pa-gosa Springs. He spent his childhood and attended school in Crawford. He married Patricia McGruder on Dec. 22, 1979, in Hotchkiss. She survives.

Mr. Martinez had also lived in Colorado Springs. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Other survivors include two sons, Rocky of Colorado Springs and Jerry of Denver, two daughters, Brandi Maes and Kim Martinez, both of Colorado Springs; two brothers, Ben and Tommy, both of Colorado Springs; three sisters, Julie, Rose and Dorothy; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A sister is deceased.

Mesa View Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Jennie M. Wilds May 13, 1907 -Sept 17, 1996 A fUneral service for Jennie Mae Wilds of Rifle will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Grace Lutheran Church in Chappell, with the Rev. Keith Pfeifly officiating.

Judy Gifford, PMA, will assist. Burial will be in Chappell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the church. Mrs.

Wilds died of natural causes Tuesday in Clagett Memorial Hospital in Rifle. She was 89. She had been a homemaker and a resident of Rifle since 1977. She was bom May 13, 1907, to Edward Jr. and Alvia Moore McKinney in Stonington, 111.

She spent her childhood and attended school in Nekomis, 111. She married Ervin Ernest Wilds on Sept. 8, 1925, in Shelbyville, 111. He died Jan. 21, 1970.

Mrs. Wilds was a Methodist. She enjoyed her family and gardening. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ervin Jr. and Linda of Chappell; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennie Ellen and Orval Sowder of Rifle; five granddaughters; and nine great-grandchildren.

A son, Ernest five brothers; and two sisters are deceased. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand River Home Health Care, 701 E. Fifth Rifle 81650. Sowder Funeral Home in Rifle is in charge of arrangements. PROBE: Auditor also reviewing Continued from pags IB ed, and whether criminal charges should be filed.

Rumburg said an independent auditor is also reviewing the citys finances. CBI Agent Roy Taylor of Montrose said he could not comment on the investigation, other than to say it will probably take several weeks to complete. Rumburg said the Delta City Council was informed of the situation prior to Tuesdays regular council meeting. At that meeting, Rumburg said, the council discussed how the information would be released. We want the public perception to be that there is nothing inappropriate going on, Rumburg said.

Trust the professionals at Home Loan. The oldest and largest locally owned Insurance Agency in Western Colorado John Butterfield Nov. 26, 1895 July 14, 1996 John "How'ard Butterfield of Palisade died of natural causes July 14 in Palisade Living Center. He was 100. A graveside military service will be at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery in Bloomington, Neb.

Mr. Butterfield had been a fanner south of Bloom mgton He was bom Nov 26. 1895. to Frank and Barbary Harger PUome Losidd mm a Up NTIRE vtmw Richard D. Gorman March 31, 1940 Sept.

16, 1996 A memorial service for Richard Dean Gorman, 2742 Spring Valley Circle, will be at 12 p.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction with the Revs. Don Sperber and John and Jean Foreman officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Rifle Cemetery.

Mr. Gorman died Monday in Cinda Godsey Commercial Account Representative 6600 Insurance Division Grand Junction 3 g-ii ON SALE Blanch! Cyclometers Specialized Gloves 96 Shocks Mini Pumps Commercial Auto Home Life INSURANCE 242-3366 Loan Division 243 145 North Fourth Street Tom N. Lewis March 6, 1915 -Sept 17, 1996 A service of remembrance for Tom N. Lewis of Grand Junction will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Martin Mortuary chapel.

Mr. Lewis died Tuesday in St. Marys Hospital from injuries he sustained in an auto accident. He was 81. He had worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps as a young man in Woodward, and then Grand Junction Steel for 12 years before opening a salvage yard on Watson Island.

He had been a resident of Grand Junction for more than 60 years. He was bom March 6, 1915, to Lewis and Bessie M. Lewis in Woodward where he spent his childhood and attended school. He married Gilma Himley Hamilton on Aug. 6, 1970, in Grand Junction.

She survives. He was previously married to Martha Aumiller. They divorced. Mr. Lewis was a past member of Grand Junction Moose and Eagles lodges.

He enjoyed his work, gardening, animals and trees. Other survivors include a son, Donald of Joplin, a stepson, Roland Hamilton of Seattle; a daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Frank Rowlett of Grand Junction; two stepdaughters, Beverly Bowman of Bay Center, and Marcy Willhite of Littleton; a sister-in-law. Da Lewis of Woodward; 11 grandchildren, including Donald Simpson and Dion Lewis; and 21 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mesa County Humane Society, 3320 Road DH. Clifton 81520.

moving slowly up the stairs, jury selection continued in the double-murder trial of Fred Lucero. Lucero is accused of stabbing to death Lorisha Cheryl-Lou Miller and her friend Greg Lee in March 1995. The bodies of Miller and Lee were found in Lees apartment at 1746 Rood Ave. More than 130 prospective jurors were given questionnaires that included queries about exposure to news stories about the murders and about Lucero. Prospective jurors who said they were familiar with the case are being interviewed individually by Mesa County District Judge David Bot-tger and the attorneys.

At issue for those prospective jurors is whether they can base their verdict solely on the evidence they hear in the courtroom. The Aces BOBEYWOlfF Dealer South The bidding; South West North East 1 NT Pass 3 NT All pass Opening lead; Heart five I did all I could to avoid risking a dangerous, finesse," explained South. WifliHhe heart suit wide open, I couldnt afford to lose to either defender." Thats not the way I saw it, replied North. "Your best chance was to deliberately low a trick to West East covered dummys heart nine with his queen and South ducked. East returned the heart seven to South's ace and South could count only eight top tricks.

Should he risk a finesse in spades or in clubs? He did neither. He tried to improve his chances by cashing the top spades, hoping to drop the queen. When it didn't drop, he ol 5 96 DIKES Clara B. Kelley Aug. 14, 1901 Sept 16, 1996 A funeral service for Clara B.

Kelley of Collbran will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Immanuel Baptist Church in Glenwood Springs with Pastor Leon Wise officiating. Burial will be in Rosebud Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friday in Famum-Holt Funeral Home. Mrs. Kelley died of natural causes Monday in Plateau Vaflpy Nursing Jury selections By DANA NUNN The Daily Sentinel Jury selection continued slowly Wednesday in two separate murder trials under way in Mesa County District Court. Only a third of the first 90 prospective jurors called for service in the trial of Robert Rider" Dewey remain in that jury pool. On Wednesday, a fresh batch of 24 prospective jurors was added to the pool Dewey is accused of sexually assaulting and murdering 19-year-old Jacie Taylor in June 1994 in Palisade.

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