United States High School Yearbooks by County
GILMORE:
Louise “Skeets” Gilmore, 81, former of Loveland, died Nov. 25, 2002, in Sun City, Ariz.
She was born Oct. 1, 1921, in Lindenwold, N.J., to James H. and Thelma A. Royer.
She married Ray Gilmore in 1961 in Hartsville, Pa. They moved to Loveland in 1970.
Mrs. Gilmore was a homemaker. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed entertaining and reading.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Gilmore of Peoria, Ariz.; son Robert McKendrick of Philadelphia; and daughter Jayne Schmid of Loveland.
Cremation has been conducted.
Memorial cards may be sent to R. Gilmore, 9541 W. Marco Polo Road, Peoria, Ariz., 85382.
GIMLIN:
Gerald L. “Jerry” Gimlin of Loveland. Husband of Dorothy M. Gimlin. Cremation has been conducted. Memorial services, 2 p.m., Friday, United Methodist Church, Monte Vista. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Larimer County in care of Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home, 1102 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 80537.
Gerald L. “Jerry” Gimlin, 73, of Loveland, died Nov. 30, 2002, at McKee Medical Center in Loveland.
He was born March 22, 1929, in Colorado Springs to Denver Bryant Gimlin and Faye Ann Robertson Gimlin.
He married Dorothy M. Jordan on July 11, 1951, in Center.
He owned and operated Rio Grande Mineral Abstract Co. in Del Norte before retiring in Loveland in October 1997.
He enjoyed golfing and hunting.
Mr. Gimlin is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Gimlin of Loveland; two sons, Bryant Gimlin and wife Cathy of Greeley and John Gimlin of Littleton; one daughter, Denise Gimlin and husband Michael Wood of Nederland; a brother, Dennis Gimlin of Cañon City; a sister, Joyce Doerffel of Colorado Springs; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Terry Grazier.
Cremation has been conducted.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Monte Vista, with the Rev. Joyce Snapp officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Larimer County in care of Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home, 1102 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 80537.
HITT:
Beth Hitt, partner, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend extraordinaire, died at home, in Loveland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, due to metastasized breast cancer. She died at the young age of 53, surrounded by her family and friends.
Beth Janene Hitt was born Jan. 15, 1949, and grew up in Bryan, Ohio. She graduated from Bryan High School, class of 1967, then graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in elementary education in 1972. Beth’s passion for teaching children, coupled with her love of the environment led her to more studies and a master’s degree in outdoor education from Southern Oregon State College in Ashland, Ore., in 1978.
While in Oregon, Beth was on the cutting edge in her field. She led a study of the habitat of spotted owl thus becoming a large part of the trend to save the spotted owl and thousands of acres of old growth forest. Beth’s drive to make an impact ultimately affected anyone and everyone she met. A truly gifted outdoor educator, Beth was able to combine her love of children and the environment.
She was married to Gary R. Laustsen from 1978 to 1995. And to their union, two daughters, Sena and Jessi, were born.
Beth lived in Estes Park and Allenspark since the late 1980s. Her constant dedication to the environment came through in many ways; as an artist, a musician and role model. Beth had a wonderfully melodic singing voice and was truly a vibrant, kind and loving soul, singing the past several years with the Rainbow Chorus.
Prior to her illness, Beth taught fifth grade at the Estes Park Intermediate School. She was the Environmental Education Director at the YMCA and tutored at the Estes Park Learning Place as well. As a master gardener, hiker and camper, she shared her skills with children while living her passion.
Beth had the knack for making friends wherever she went; each one feeling special. She also had a magical way of making the seemingly impossible become possible. She played the guitar and piano, and was a lifetime member of the National Girl Scouts. Her tenure as past director of the Girl Scout camp at Meadow Mountain Ranch near Allenspark made use of all her skills, talents and loves. She was a most beloved camp director. Camp gave her many, many close friends over the years.
Survivors, in addition to her many friends, include her daughters, Sena Hitt-Laustsen of Boulder and Jessica Hitt-Laustsen of Longmont; her mother, Virginia (Long) Hitt of Bryan, Ohio; a sister, Linda L. Hitt; nephew, Justin Livingstone and wife, Josalin; a niece, Caitlin Villa; great-nephew and great-niece, Gabriel Hitt-Garcia and Dominique Garza, all in Estes Park; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Her father, Otis Dalton Hitt, and an infant sister, Maris Ann, predeceased her.
A service, in celebration of Beth’s life will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 916 W. Prospect Road, Fort Collins.
The family has chosen Hospice of Larimer County to receive any contributions you may wish to send. You may send them in care of Goes Funeral Care and Crematory, 3665 Canal Drive, Suite E, Fort Collins, 80524.
BRETZ:
Meta M. Bretz of Loveland. Wife of Kermit Bretz. Cremation will be conducted. Memorial services 10 a.m. Thursday, Galilee Baptist Church. The Rev. Ross Sackman and the Rev. Doug Zerbst will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Galilee Baptist Church in care of the Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home.
Meta Mirth Bretz, 93, of Loveland, died Jan. 31, 2003, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village.
She was born April 4, 1909, in Lucas, Kan., to Thurman W. and Daisy Day Mintier Shockley.
She attended school in Lucas.
She married Kermit Bretz June 12, 1932, in Hays, Kan.
They had one son, Thurman.
The family moved to Oklahoma City in 1935. Mrs. Bretz attended the Oklahoma City University School of Design in 1935 and became an interior decorator.
She moved to Denver in 1950.
In 1974, she moved to Loveland from Denver.
She belonged to various study clubs.
She attended Galilee Baptist Church for many years.
She was interested in family, friends, church, politics, civic affairs and interior decorating.
As an avid gardener, she grew flowers for nursing homes and people who could not leave their homes.
She also was involved in restoration and preservation of historical buildings, including the Lone Tree Schoolhouse.
She is survived by her husband, Wilbur “Kermit” Bretz of Loveland; daughter-in-law Nancy Bretz of Steamboat Springs; sister-in-law Ula Shockley of Winfield, Kan.; two nieces, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Thurman Bretz, who died Nov. 6, 1999; and brothers, Wallace and Erwin Shockley.
Memorial services are scheduled 10 a.m. Thursday at Galilee Baptist Church. The Revs. Ross Sackman and Doug Zerbst will officiate.
Inurnment of cremains will be at Lucas Cemetery in Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Galilee Baptist Church in care of the Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home, 1102 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 80537.
HOWELL:
John Douglas “Doug” Howell, 86, of Longmont and formerly of Loveland, died Feb. 1, 2003, at Life Care Center in Longmont.
He was born Nov. 6, 1916, in Fennimore, Wis., to Ora Howell and Florence Terry (Clare) Howell. He graduated from Union Free High School in Fennimore in 1934.
He received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1939 and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1950.
He married Ruby Quarles June 22, 1941, in Rocky Ford.
He was a navigator on a B-29 crew in India and Tinian, as well as in the China-Burma-India and Pacific theaters. He served for five years.
Mr. Howell worked as a teacher and coach in La Junta, a brakeman for the Santa Fe Railroad, a certified public accountant, and a hospital administrator for three hospitals, including Longmont United.
He was active in the Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed bridge, Colorado history, railroads, traveling and square dancing.
He moved to Good Samaritan Village in Loveland in 1993 and to Longmont in 2002.
He is survived by son John D. Howell Jr. and wife Kathy of Niwot; daughters Margaret Hyatt and husband Greg of Longmont and Janet Horenstein and husband Josh of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister Barbara Sexton and husband George of DeLand, Fla.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Howell, in 1999 after 57 years of marriage.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Good Samaritan Village Chapel, 2102 S. Garfield, with the Rev. George A. Huber officiating.
Interment of cremains will take place at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
HURD:
Bill Hurd of Red Feather Lakes died Jan. 31, 2003, in Red Feather Lakes.
He was born to Paul Hurd and Ruth Beck Hurd Aug. 4, 1921, in Chicago, Ill.
He married Georgette Miller Oct. 6, 1946, at Santa Ana, Calif. They had resided at Red Feather Lakes since 1964.
Mr. Hurd was an aircraft mechanic at Alameda Naval Air Station and he also ranched in Livermore. He was a range technician for the U.S. Forest Service. He retired in 1976. He loved to golf and enjoyed fishing with his granddaughters.
Survivors include his wife, Georgette Hurd of Red Feather Lakes; a son, Gary Hurd and wife Wendy of Loveland; two granddaughters, Alexandra and Hannah Hurd; his brother, David Hurd of Concord, Calif.; and a sister, LeAnn Ambrose of California.
Mr. Hurd was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruth Hurd.
No services are planned at this time. Cremation will take place.
Contributions can be made on his behalf to Red Feather Lakes Community Library or Chapel of the Pines in care of Reager Funeral Home, 1530 Riverside Ave., Fort Collins, 80524.
KASPAREK:
Clara Wilhelmina Kasparek, 97, of Loveland, formerly of Berthoud, died Jan. 29, 2003, at the Loveland Good Samaritan Village.
She was born Aug. 26, 1905, in Oak Park, Ill. She grew up in Grand Island, Neb., and attended school there. Following her high school graduation, she began teaching in a rural school. She attended Midland College, the University of Nebraska, and received her bachelor’s degree from Colorado State College, now University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
She married Othol E. Kasparek on May 28, 1935, in Kearney, Neb. They lived in Berthoud for more than 30 years. Mrs. Kasparek taught elementary school for a total of 33 years, the last seven in Berthoud, and retired in 1970.
The daughter of a Lutheran minister, Mrs. Kasparek was a devoutly religious woman and was active in her Circle at the church. She also belonged to the Federated Women’s Club, volunteered at the Berthoud Nursing Home and Berthoud Library as well as at Good Samaritan.
She enjoyed crocheting, quilting with her church group, playing Scrabble and cards and working crossword puzzles. She also loved the mountains.
Mrs. Kasparek is survived by a son, Jim Kasparek and wife Kyoung Hee of Colorado Springs; a daughter, Betty Horn and husband Dick of Bellevue, Wash.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert, in 1988; and by her husband, Kas, in 1989.
Viewing will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Loveland Good Samaritan Spiritual Life Center. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the same location.
Memorial contributions can be made to World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, Wash. 89063, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Resthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MARTIN:
Richard “Dick” Martin, 66, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Fort Collins, died Jan. 28, 2003, at his home.
He was born Sept. 19, 1936, in Fort Collins to Alexander and Mary Konrade Martin.
He owned Binky’s Bar in Loveland in the 1990s.
He is survived by several relatives.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1200 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins.
A luncheon will immediately follow at the American Legion, 2124 N. U.S. 287, Fort Collins.
PHILLIPS:
Cheryl Ann Phillips of Loveland. Daughter of Ronald Phillips and wife Janet, and Cecilia Phillips. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday, St. John’s Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph Hartmann, celebrant. Interment Foothills Garden of Memory, Longmont. Viewing at the Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home from 3-8 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Jesse Dalton Phillips-Soucek Education Fund in care of the Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home.
Cheryl Ann Phillips, 36, of Loveland died Feb. 4, 2003, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 26, 1966, in Longmont to Ronald and Cecilia Rucinski Phillips. She was a member of the Harold Ferguson High School class of 1984.
She was employed by Kaufman-Robinson Research Inc. in Fort Collins for 15 years. She was a member of the scientific staff, providing original and valuable work in ion source development and offering scientific papers and patents.
She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church for 36 years.
She loved her horse, Nikita, and her dog, Casey. She enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. She loved cooking for the family and attending to her flowers and plants. She was a very caring and giving person to everyone she knew in her life.
She is survived by her son, Jesse Dalton Phillips-Soucek of Loveland and his father, Larry Soucek of Red Feather; her father, Ronald Phillips and wife Janet of Loveland; her mother, Cecilia Rucinski Phillips of Loveland; brother Mark Phillips and wife Dixie of Berthoud; stepbrother Jim Bashor of Loveland; sister Rhonda Parker and companion Bill Meirath of Loveland; stepsister Kim Adams of Loveland; uncle and aunt Kirk Phillips and Tomosa Martin of Loveland; numerous nephews and nieces; and companion Randy Gray of Loveland.
She was preceded in death by a son, Joshua D. Harman, in 1999, and by her grandparents.
Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Friday at Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Joseph Hartmann at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church.
Burial will be at Foothills Garden of Memory in Longmont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jesse Dalton Phillips-Soucek Education Fund in care of Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home.
