2020 Beulah Obituaries

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April 20, 1971 - April 20, 2020

Ronald Gene Miller, 49, passed away April 20, 2020. Ron worked for Pueblo County Sheriff as a Deputy, he also together with his family, ran Running M Ranch. He was an Elder at 4 Bar S Gathering. Ron enjoyed bull riding, wrestling, hunting, coaching football, and spending time on the ranch with his family and friends.

He survived by his loving wife Laura Miller of 24 years, three sons Cole, Cody, and Cash; mother Linda Stealey (Jim Ulsh); siblings Dusty Uptain (Bob­by), Travis Ulsh. He is also sur­vived by numerous aunts, uncles and other family. 

 A memorial service is planned for the summer. In lieu of food and flow­ers, a fund had been set up for Cole, Cody, and Cash Miller through Frontier Bank 4115 Outlook Blvd.,  P.O. Box 8150, Pueblo, CO 81008 Attn: Melissa  

Passed Away April 15, 2020

Tony Serfling went to be with the Lord, he died of the Coronavirus. He pastored “Wounded Dove Ministry” in Beulah; was a farrier and worked construction at the time of his death. His life was preaching the word of God, riding his horses and helping anyone in need. His Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date when all are able to gather again. 

   He was preceded in death by parents, Dr. Clarence and Donna Serfling and other family members. He is survived by his wife, Patti; children, Lindsey (Rob) Adams; Patrick aka Tony (Rachael) Serfling; Christopher Serfling; siblings, Kristine (Stephen) Sneeringer; Karna (Bill) Minnett; John (Rick) Serfling; Chris Leon. Grand­children: Dustin (Victoria) Adams; Jesse (Maria) Adams; Andrew Chad­wick; and Robert (Squeak) McCreery; and great grandson, Logan. 

Dec. 7, 1946 - April 6, 2020

Rhonda was born in Garden City, KS the daughter of Elton ”Tony” and Maxine Evelyn (Lessor) Jewell. She married Nolan R. Atkin­son on May 1, 1999 in Garden City.

Rhonda graduated in 1964 from Garden City High School and attend­ed Garden City Community College. In 2004, Nolan and Rhonda moved to Beulah, CO where they enjoyed retirement by camping, traveling and making improvements on their mountain home. 

She is survived by her husband, Nolan Atkinson; Children, Chan­ning (Shannon) Luff of Wichita, Taylor (Juan) Ramirez, Jody At­kinson and Steve (Evelyn) Atkinson all of Garden City; Sister- Denise Jewell of Clarkston, Washington, seven grandchildren, and one great-grand­daughter. 

April 2, 1915 - March 31, 2020

MaryBeth passed away just two days prior to her 105th birthday. Her great grandparents were some of Beulahs earliest settlers. MaryBeth was born at home, daughter of Robert Luther and Sueemma Ware Sease. She grad­u­ated from Pueblo Central HS. She married her first husband, Melvin Blakeley "Mel" Ralston in 1935, and after his death, she married Henry Jackson "Jack" Duncan in 1992. Throughout her life she enjoyed sharing her musical talents with others, play­ing the piano and organ for the chur­ches, and other Beulah functions. 

  In her memory, the family will gather this summer at the Beulah Cemetery that her grandfather, John Jacob Sease, do­nated in 1869. Surviving members of her family in­clude two sons, Melvin "Duke" (Darlene) Ralston Jr. of Wichita, Kan., and Richard "Rick" (Darlina) Ralston of Pueblo; and one daughter, Jackie Sue (Mark) Petersen of Pendleton, OR.  

Nov. 5, 1944 - March 25, 2020

Hamp grew up on the family farm in Mineral Springs, NC, obtain­ing a degree in ag­riculture from NC State. and returning home to become a fifth generation farmer. He served in the Air Nat’l. Guard, was an Eagle Scout, and twice honored to be chosen the NC Young Farmer of the Year. In 1995, he moved with his wife Sherrie, to Beulah, CO. Together they established Green­horn Builder. In 2016 they restored the 120 year old Goodpasture barn.   

  Hamp was warmhearted and caring;  had a mischievous sense of humor;  loved pranks & card tricks. He was a good man and we’ll miss him.   

   Hamp is survived by his wife, Sherrie, his children Wade Hampton Howey, III, Hugh Howey, and Mollie Howey; step-daughters Jen­ni­fer Selden (David) and Sarah Walker and his grand­child­ren: Jordan, Catherine Selden and Scarlett and Eli Walker. 

May 11, 1937 - March 14, 2020

Hal was born in the Panama Canal Zone. He earned degrees in Biolo­gy, Chem­istry and Botany achieving his doctorate in 1968 from Purdue Univer­sity. There he met and married Jacquelyn ‘Jackie’ Smith. They raised two children. He remarried later in life to Joyce Morstad.

  Hal lived in Beulah since 1969 and taught college in Pueblo for 27 years on a range of subjects. Hal worked on the Beulah Ambulance ser­vice since 1977, retiring around 2004. Hal's hobbies included writing poetry, regu­lar exercise, healthy eating, spending time with his grandkids, listening to music and one of his favorites—making people laugh with his dry sense of humor.  

Hal is survived by his daughter Kristin (Shaun) Kettunen, son Galen (Andrea) Murray, and grandchildren Madeline, Jonathan and Joshua. 

July 18, 1934 - Feb. 24, 2020

Alice will be missed by her two loving daughters, Aladee Cooper and A.D. Martinez, both residents of Beulah; five grand­children, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. 

Alice was part owner of Pueblo Electrics until she retired in 1999. She enjoyed her retirement years with family in Beulah, Colo.

 Sept. 14, 1938 - Jan. 7, 2020

Yvonne was born to Moritz and Dor­othy Kirkland in Pueblo. She was married to Ray Youngren in 1956, and very proud to be a home­maker and cat­tle rancher. They raised Watusi Cattle, and she worked for 14 years with Beulah Volunteer Ambu­lance. 

Yvonne had a green thumb and enjoyed garden­ing, moving trees with her tree spade, and she loved dancing. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 

Survived by children, Julie Young­ren, Jay (Lori) Youngren and Justin (Pam) Youngren; brother, Jim (Mary) Kirkland; grand­child­ren, Renee Shure, Claire Audrey and Harrison Youngren; niece, Ronda (John) Neu­meister; nephew, Baxter (Brianna) Kirkland; and many great- and great-grandnieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray Youngren; parents; and brother, Gary Kirkland.

May 29, 1928 - Jan. 24, 2020

Bob was born to Clifford and Helen Purvis in Chicago, Ill.. After moving to Beulah at a year old and growing up there, he married Faye Atkinson, Aug. 1, 1946, and not too long after, began working in Pueblo at the CF&I where he worked from July of 1947 to April of 1984. He and his family also owned and operated a dude riding academy from their barn­yard and farmed many fields across the Beulah valley for 20-plus years. Bob was a member of the Elks and Eagles, and loved participating in tractor pulls and shows with his antique tractor club. Bob would talk to anyone who would listen and he never met a stranger. He was a legend of his own time and will be very much missed by all who had the privilege to have known him. 

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Faye Purvis; son: William (Bill) Purvis; daughter, Deborah Marroney; grandchildren, Jodi (Kelly) Bond, Chad (Krista) Browning, Cari (Brent) Micala, Crystal Bensik, Kindi (Matthew) Medina, Craigin (Scott) Patterson, Cale (Kari) Purvis; great-grandchildren, Wesley (Bonnie), Kelby, Tylor, Cassidy, Shelby, Caleb, Nevaeh, Mathaes, Nalya Fae, Wylie, Peyton, Javi, Evin, Emerson, Lauren, Cayla, Cait, Caleb, Chloe, Colton; great-great-grandchildren, Brandon, Mason and Grant.        

 June 19, 1930 - Dec. 11, 2019

Born and raised on his Crow Cut-Off ranch, David graduated from Central H.S. in 1950. He served in the Army and Reserves as a radio operator, and decor­ated with multiple medals. He had a passion for his cattle ranch, produced wheat and hay for himself and others for years. He loved his ‘help­ers’ (neigh­bors) who would always lend a hand with brand­ing or cow chores. Learning from him was a joy because he was laid back, soft-spoken, kind, and respectful. A member of the Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Rye, David married his wife, Mary Blagg on March 12, 1955. Preceded in death by parents, Otto and Mary G. Dasher; wife, Mary; and son, David W. Dasher. Survived by daughter Debra (Harland) Guyette; sister, Dorothy Tolbert; and nephews, Edward, Tanner and Everett Tolbert. He was loved and adored by many, and will be missed. 

June 18, 1947 - Nov. 27, 2019

Jim was born  in Canon City, CO, to Rocco and Rebalene (Goodale) Madone. He was the oldest of five children, graduating from Canon City HS in 1965. In 1967, he enlisted in the Army National Guard and proudly served for over 25 years, retiring as a First Sergeant.

  Jim worked as a stone mason, laying stone for the home of  Micky and Janey Bonham at Red Cliff Ranch on North Creek. 

   Jim lived in Beulah for the last 25 years, and was fondly known as "The Old Goat." He was also talented in needle point. He loved to feed the animals that lived around his home, and especially loved the hummingbirds. 

   He is survived by his wife, Sheri of Beulah, children Jeff Madone, Jamie Madone,; grandchildren; great grand­children; his brother, David Madone;  sister, Patti Madone.        v

Oct. 13, 1941 - Oct. 21, 2019

Kathy graduated from Regency Beauty College and from Pueblo College of Business and Technology. She retired from Pueblo Community Health Center. Kathy was a manager of Kwik-Way Store. Her hobbies in­cluded quilting, sewing and riding ATVs. 

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Jaunita Wood; sisters, Thelma Brown and Patricia Knight. Kathryn is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Robert Griggs. Also survived by her children, James M. Sasser, Pueblo; Phyllis (Rob) Trohanowsky, Pueblo; Donald (Nicole) Griggs, Beulah; grandchildren, Sierra Anselmo, Pueblo; Hunter Richardson, Leslie Richardson; great-grandchildren, Adam, Justie and Leticia; sister, Betty Murphy, Texas. A celebration of life was held on Nov. 2, 2019, at the Beulah Fire Protection & Ambulance District. Donations may be made to BFAD. v

Jan. 30, 1955 - Aug. 13, 2019

Jeffrey J. Donley recently passed away unexpect­edly in Beulah. Jeff was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was an insurance adjuster for more than 40 years. Jeff’s sense of humor, kind heart and willingness to lend a helping hand were his greatest attri­butes. His family, friends and Beulah were his greatest loves. He loved nature, being outdoors, hunting and fishing. His knowledge of the outdoors and wildlife was never ending. He had great fun playing pranks on anyone who could take it, and especially those who couldn’t. His presence will be greatly missed. He was truly loved. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; children, Colleen Donley (Rob), Melissa (Grant) Netzorg and Nolan (Mara) Donley; along with his granddaughter, Lucia Netzorg; and grandson Aiden Donley. He is also survived by his sister, Beth (Jamie) McKinney; brother, Milan (Julie) Donley; nephews, Ian and Rick McKinney, Ethan Donley; nieces, Hailey and Ana Donley; and his aunt,Elizabeth (Bob) Lohmiller, and cousins.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Anne Donley; his father, George (Skip) Donley; and his brother, Brad L. Donley. 

The family reflected on the memorial service held on Monday, Aug. 19. “In the sorrow, there was so much love and light the past week. We are grateful for loving family, friends, and community.”       

Sept. 14, 1938 - Jan. 7, 2020

Yvonne was born to Moritz and Dor­othy Kirkland in Pueblo. She was married to Ray Youngren in 1956, and very proud to be a home­maker and cat­tle rancher. They raised Watusi Cattle, and she worked for 14 years with Beulah Volunteer Ambu­lance. 

Yvonne had a green thumb and enjoyed garden­ing, moving trees with her tree spade, and she loved dancing. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 

Survived by children, Julie Young­ren, Jay (Lori) Youngren and Justin (Pam) Youngren; brother, Jim (Mary) Kirkland; grand­child­ren, Renee Shure, Claire Audrey and Harrison Youngren; niece, Ronda (John) Neu­meister; nephew, Baxter (Brianna) Kirkland; and many great- and great-grandnieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray Youngren; parents; and brother, Gary Kirkland.

Oct. 18, 1925 - April 7, 2019, 2019

Margaret Ruth (Roper) Eden, 93 was born October 18, 1925 in Pueblo, CO, she passed away on April 7, 2019 at Rock Canyon Health Care Center, Pueblo, CO. We wish to thank the staff for their compassion and care for Ruth's last few months. Preceded in death by her parents, Margaret (warner) and Wilbur Roper, aunt and uncle Ray(Edna) Roper and her husband of nearly 50 years, Dr. Edward L. Eden, a longtime Pueblo Veterinarian. Also preceded in death by her twin, Robert Roper, and her brother (also a twin) Lt. Col. Clarence Ray (Bette) Roper. His twin was still born. Preceded her in death were also her first cousin, Jon (Bettie Lou) Pearson of Beulah and Aunt Genevieve (Warner) (Luke) Pearson.

She was the daughter of Lee and Jessie (Murray) Roper, founders of the Community of Goodpasture in 1895, five miles east of Beulah, CO. She was the great granddaughter of James Perry Murray officially recorded (by the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies) to be the first settler in Douglas County, Colorado in 1859, when Colorado was still a Territory. He came to Colorado with the Second Green Russell Expedition. He later married Amanda Sease and they moved to Beulah in the early 1870's. They were among the original pioneers of 'Mace's Hole' , later renamed Beulah in 1876.

Ruth graduated 1944 from Central High School, in Pueblo. She then attended Pueblo Jr. College and in 1946 received her Associate in Arts Degree. Ruth then attended Colorado State University - Fort Collins and the University of Colorado Medical Center at Colorado General Hospital, Denver and in 1952 received her certificate as X-Ray Technician in Radiology. In 1956 Ruth and Ed married and she worked with her husband at the veterinary clinic all her married life. After retiring she devoted herself to her family and love of history. Ruth spent much of her childhood at Goodpasture and the family ranch. She loved the barn and horses, where the many young family members spent hours of play. She never lost her interest and love of Goodpasture and Beulah. She collected and saved generations of Beulah/Pueblo history.

January 19, 1959 - May 8, 2019

Mike was born to Calvin & Jewel Stockton, one of five brothers and sisters. Mike was father to  Kyle, Joseph, and  Jessica. He was a friend to many Beulah folks, and had lived in the area.

Mike was known as a great welder who loved to hunt and fish in the Colorado mountains, tell rodeo stories about his bull riding days, and above all else had a true passion for making people laugh. A random phone call from Mike to tell his latest story or joke (if Mike could make it through without laughing too hard himself) would have his loved ones day brightened by his sense of humor and contagious laughter.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, his brother Jeff (Becky) Stockton, his sisters Vicki (Jerry) Wills, Debbie (Kerry) McKlem, & Kally (Don) Graham, and many nieces and nephews.          v

April 10, 1930 - April 30, 2019

Joanne “Joni” Tague, born April 10, 1930, to Bertha and Joseph “Beets” Robida, passed away April 30, 2019. She owned and operated the Uncommon Market in Beulah, Colo., for many years where she made many friends. Joni enjoyed the simple lifestyle in Beulah and leaves behind her best friend, Gene Tague. 

Joni is survived by her four children, Mel, Chuck, Paula and Karen Todisco; as well as two brothers, Joe and John “Buddy” Robida; and sister, Carol Kennedy. Joni also leaves behind a grandson, Jason Todisco; granddaughter, Shanda Vidmar and five great-grandchildren. Joni also had a special relationship with her niece, Linda. 

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Good Pasture Barn. 

She will be surely missed.        

Jan. 6, 1951 - Aug. 17, 2019

Ross Warbington, 68, who grew up in Beulah, passed away at his Steamboat Springs home, after batt­ling cancer. He was born to Carl and Gladys Warbington in Pueblo, CO. Ross graduated from Pueblo County High School in 1969. He married his sweetheart, Andrea, on January 20, 1973. He is survived by his wife, Andrea, and daughters Shawna Warbington and Jessica Warbington, his brothers, Roy and Ricky; his sister Connie, as well as numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Ross was the most loving, kind, and dedicated husband and father that you can imagine. He was a successful businessman, and his sense of humor was known far and wide. He teased everyone without regard for whether he knew them or not. His jokes were often terrible, sometimes off color, but always funny. Ross was well loved by many and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. His passing was quick, as he would have wanted, but we are sure he was a little disappointed that no bear was involved in his final moments. We are equally sure Andrea is relieved that he wasn't outside in his underwear with a 

gun chasing the aforementioned 

bear, again...

Services will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church, Steamboat, CO at 11am on Saturday September 7, 2019. Reception to follow.       v  

June 15, 1924 - Oct. 25, 2017

On July 29, 2019 a memorial was held at the Beulah Cemetery. Close family and friends joined to bring Helga's remains to her final wish and resting place. 

Loving mother of Ellen and Jean. Proud grandmother to Ian and Reade;  Mark, Kim and Erik. Even prouder, great grandmother to Katie, Evan, Payton and Molly; Amelia and Henry. Further survived by nephews and cous­ins. Helga will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, distinguished in the music classics, a social butterfly, nature and bird lover. Helga, you'll be remembered.                     

June 12, 1929 - Nov. 3, 2019

Don was born in Kansas City, MO, to Heman “Bud” and Leila (Duncan) Janes. He grew up in Kansas and Nebraska, staying active bicycling to social groups and part-time jobs.

In 1969, the family moved to Pine Cliff Ranch in Beulah. Don was a con­stant adventurer. He loved the outdoors and took great photographs of every­thing, recording his busy life full of kids and critters, hiking, leading trips for the Colorado Mountain Club, bird-watching, skiing (down­hill and cross-country), bicycling, canoeing, climbing all of Colorado’s 14ers and many of the 13ers, research­ing family genealogy, listening to classical music.

He is survived by his children Todd (Robin) Janes, Jeff (Kristie) Janes, Scott (Eileen) Janes, and Nancy (John Behrs) Janes, his sister Katherine Streicher, six grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. 

May 31, 1935 - May 22, 2019

Billie Jo Hiatt, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was called home on May 22, 2019 just shy of her 84th birthday.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Stanton, her son, Mitchell Hiatt and grandson, Michael Hiatt.  She is survived by sons Michael Hiatt of Wyoming, and Mark Hiatt of Beulah, and extended family members, Diana and Philip Quattlebaum of Florence, Colorado.  BJ is also survived by her grandchildren Jamaica, Josh, Joe, Christy, and Matthew and five great-grandchildren.  

Billie Jo, or BJ as she was affectionately called by friends, was born in Yampa, Colorado on May 31, 1935, to Joe and Pauline Dunn.   She and her brother, Sonny, grew up on the family ranch in the Yampa Valley where Billie Jo loved being a cowgirl and riding her horse.   BJ’s family moved to Peyton, Colorado in her teen years where BJ graduated from Peyton High School and later met, then married, Stanton on May 23, 1956.  They moved to the beautiful Beulah Valley where they made their home and raised their family.  

BJ instantly became an integral part of the Beulah community where she spent many years in volunteer service.  BJ worked with the Beulah Parent Teacher Organization while her three sons attended the school.  BJ served on the Yule Log committee, the Community Center board, and was founder of the Beulah Petals Garden Club.  She served many years as a dispatcher for the Beulah Volunteer Fire Department and was once president of the Beulah Volunteer Ambulance service.  BJ was a caring and committed EMT who fought hard to establish and support the ambulance service for her community.  For many years, BJ organized the Bonfils Blood Center community blood drive and she spent many years working on numerous fundraisers for the Volunteer Fire Department and for the Ambulance service. 

BJ’s EMT experience transitioned into a career with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department in 1987, first in the medical department and later as a detention officer.  BJ’s sense of humor was one of her greatest assets.  She was funny and she loved to joke, but that didn’t prevent her from diligently performing her detention duties.  She always had a good word for everybody, which helped keep up morale and endeared her to coworkers.  She never judged people, and this gained her respect from officers and inmates, alike.  BJ took a great deal of pride in her career and loved sharing stories about the friendships she developed on the force.  BJ retired from the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department in 2002 but she never forgot her brothers and sisters in blue.