Lynes E. Allen, 88, of Brighton, passed away July 1, 2012, at his home. He was born June 9, 1929, in Lansing, Mich., to Albert Allen and Ruth Gentner. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1941 and continued his education at Colorado School of Mines. He married Iris F. Scott on March 13, 1943 in Hernando, Miss.
Lynes enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November 1942, serving as an Aviation Machinist Mate until his honorable discharge in December 1945.
Lynes worked as an A&P licensed airline mechanic with United Airlines for 32 years prior to his retirement in 1984.
He lived in Brighton since 1929 and lived in the same house that he purchased in 1955. Lynes was an active member at Loves Foundation Church. He was a member of the Brighton Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the state championship fire competition teams.
Lynes could fix anything and he loved working with his hands.
Lynes is survived by his children, Cecilia Allen of Lanesboro, Minn., Bill (Kathy) Allen, of Greeley, Gini (Alan) Hale of Brighton and Bob (Sally) Allen of Brush; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents, two brothers, Albert and Marvin and his wife, Iris in 2000.
Visitation was Monday, July 9. Funeral service followed at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2012, both at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton. Interment at Hillside Cemetery in Fort Lupton.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made payable to Rocky Mountain Honor Flights Inc, c/o Gini Hale, 14120 Country Hills Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled the arrangments.
Bonna Jean Duffey
Bonna Jean Duffey, 69, graduated to her Heavenly mansion to be with her Lord July 2, 2012. She was born Jan. 5, 1943, in Greeley to Herbert Foos and Esther Schneider. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1960 and attended two years of business college. She met Otto Lynn Duffey at Lowry Air Force Base and they were married Nov. 11, 1962, in Brighton.
As an Air Force wife, Bonnie lived in Okinawa, Florida, Missouri and Montana and then returned to Brighton in 1978 after Otto’s retirement. She worked for First Bank & Trust, United Bank and Norwest Bank for several years. She was recognized as Employee of the Year in 1986 and was awarded a trip to Hawaii. She then worked for Gaunt, Dirrim & Coover as a legal secretary until Judge Vincent Phelps began his judgeship, at which time she went with him as his court clerk until 2004, when she retired.
She was very involved with New River Church, a Foursquare Church in Brighton for the last 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, baking, gardening, reading (especially scripture), spoiling her two cats and caring for others. She had a beautiful smile, a cheerful heart and was a good and faithful servant.
Bonnie is survived by her husband of 49 years, Otto, of Brighton; son, James Duffey of Broomfield; daughter, Tracey (Galen) Hockett of Brighton; sister, Sharon (John) Tarnosky of Parker; two granddaughters, Amanda (Matthew) Dean and Katie (Joseph) Heinz and six great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her father in 1984 and her mother in 1986.
Visitation was Monday, July 9, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, both at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton. The graveside service followed at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area “B”.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Bonna J. Duffey Memorial Fund c/o Wells Fargo Bank 15 S. Main St., Brighton, CO 80601 for the benefit of the Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society and Front Range Hospice.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Elmer H. Martin
Elmer H. Martin, age 85, devoted husband and father, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Boulder Community Hospital after a brief hospital stay.
He was born Sept. 15, 1926, in Eaton to Henry and Anna Rau Martin. Elmer served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He attained the rank of corporal and was honorably discharged in 1952. In June of 1967 he married Amelia Henkel.
Elmer is survived by his sons, Dale, Wayne Allan, Warren and Wayne Lynn; his daughter Kathy; five grandsons, Geoff Henkel, Kristopher Henkel, Tracy Jackson, Eric Jackson and Adric Henkel; two great-grandsons Gavin and Garrett Jackson; sisters, Margaret, Betty, Dorothy and Darle; brother, Hank. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Amelia; mother, Charlotte; two sisters, Darlene and Martha; two brothers, Joe and Herb.
He starting truck driving for P.I.E in 1957 and, as a single parent, raised Wayne Allan and Dale. In 1967, he married Amelia Henkel who was a single parent of Kathy, JP and Wayne Lynn. He returned to his roots and started farming for many years. In 1972 he started to drive for Safeway until his retirement in 1992. In 2005 Elmer and Amelia moved off the farm to the city of Brighton.
He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and served as an usher and greeter for many years.
Visitation was Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 1400 Skeel St., Brighton, CO 80601.
We would like to thank all of the staff at Boulder Community Hospital ICU for their help, support and compassion.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Sharon K. Hirsch-Settle
Sharon K. Hirsch-Settle, 60, of Brighton, passed away July 6, 2012, at her home. She was born April 3, 1952, in Brighton to Harold & Hazel Hirsch.
She is survived by her husband, William E. Settle; daughters, Valarie and Donna; brother, Don Hirsch; sister, Sandie Conover, and 11 grandchildren.
Visitation was July 10 at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. July 11 at Zion Congregational Church, 401 S. 27th Ave., Brighton. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Congregational Church.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Craig T. Brundies
Craig T. Brundies, 40, or Meppen, Ill., died June 13, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
Craig was born April 2, 1972, in Alton, Mo., to Raymond and Judith (Damiana) Brundies of Hardin, Mo. He married Denise L. Mager June 4, 1994.
Craig is survived by his wife; sons Dakota and Dayton Brundies, a daughter, Cheyenne Brundies; four brothers, Chris (Lisa) Brundies, Nick Brundies, Shawn Brundies and Justin Brundies; four nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Mary Damiana and Tony and Marie Brundies; and an uncle, Tom Damiana.
Funeral was June 18, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Meppen, followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery.
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Dean Weber
Dean Weber, 58, of Greeley, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Swedish Medical Center in Denver. Dean was born Nov. 27, 1953, in Greeley to Christian Raymond and Dulcie Lorraine (Gilman) Weber.
Dean grew up in the Greeley area until 1961 when he moved to Prospect Valley. He graduated from Weld Central High School in 1971, where he played football, wrestled and participated in track.
He attended St. Paul’s Congregational Church and later Zoar Congregational Church in Prospect Valley, where he was confirmed.
On Jan. 6, 2008, he married Cyndi Kowalchuk in Greeley. Dean worked for Randall & Blake Inc. for 12 years, where he was a supervisor. He then operated his own landscaping business. He most recently worked for Encana Oil & Gas as a Measurement Coordinator.
Dean’s hobbies included fishing, golfing and four-wheeling. He dearly loved driving his 1969 Plum Crazy Purple Pontiac Firebird convertible. Dean was also very active in the American Cancer Society fundraising and walks.
Dean is survived by his wife, Cyndi, of Greeley; his former wife, Debbie Dinges, of Brighton; three step-sons, Chad Kowalchuk of LaKeport, Michigan, Jeremy Kowalchuck (fiancé, Jewel) of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and David Dinges (Stacey) of Brighton; his mother, Dulcie Jones of Walsenburg; his mother-in-law, Maxine Coursey of Arapahoe, Nebraska; two sisters, Laura Griffin (Stan) of Strasburg and Sandi Claeys (Bob) of Kiowa; one brother, Ed Weber (Deb) of Brighton and seven grandchildren. As well as, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father on Nov. 7, 1998.
Visitation was July 5 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Service was July 6 at St. Paul’s Congregational Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Donor Alliance in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.
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