obituaries
JIM DAVIDSON (Courtesy photo)
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Telluride native Jim Davidson, founder of the iconic San Miguel Journal, died at home in Crestone, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 21.
DICK CRABB (Courtesy photo)
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Ridgway’s longtime official weather observer and Volunteer Fire Department stalwart Dick Crabb died at home on April 3 following a brief illness. He was 64.
ON THE 2010 CAMPAIGN TRAIL – District 58 State Legislature Candidate Wes Perrin, left, with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, at the 2010 Democratic Convention (Watch file photo)
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May 18, 1949-March 19, 2013
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Dawna O’Rourke, who died on Feb. 28 after a long illness, grew up in Telluride,
Patty Ammon, Oct. 10, 1956 – Sept. 16, 2012. (Courtesy photo)
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Dr. Patty Ammon passed away at her home on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. She leaves behind a hole in the heart of the community, but also a legacy of healing, compassion, and strength in the face of adve...
BILL STEELE, coordinator for Public Lands Partnership and husband of Colorado Seventh Judicial District Judge Mary Deganhart, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 2. (Courtesy photo)
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Bill Steele, public lands advocate, and husband of Seventh Judicial District Judge Mary Deganhart, died unexpectedly at age 55, in Ridgway on Friday, March 2.
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Former long-time co-owner of The
Coachlight Restaurant in Ouray, and former co-owner of The Powder House restaurant in Telluride.
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1980s KOTO radio newsman Bob Brickell passed away at age 83.
BAD BOYS ON BIKE – J. Michael Brown at the helm, with Paragon Sports founder Ned Mulford, in 1992. (Photo by Ingrid Lundahl)
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An untold number of people bought skis, bicycles, and more, from J. Michael.
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SKI ADVENTURE – Michael and Buzz Johnson, in the early summer of
1992, on the high narrow ridge above Ophir before dropping into the first
basin en route to skiing Bear Creek. (Courtesy photo)
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The life of longtime San Miguel County resident Michael Johnson will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 22, in Norwood, at Two Candles. Johnson died on Aug. 14.
BEAN BOWERS IN PATAGONIA (Courtesy photo)
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Ridgway’s Bean Bowers lost his six-month battle with cancer on July 10.
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DISCUS THROWER Lance Brooks competed in the 2012 London Olympics. (Photo by Steve DeAutremont)
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS – Ridgway High School students (left to right) Jack Middleton, Abel Lannan and Tashi Hackett presented the results of their research on possible sister cities to Ridgway Town Council last week. Mountain towns in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Dominican Republic made the cut. Next step: contact. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
MAIN STREET GELATO – A+Y Design Gallery owners Adam and Yesenia Duncan offered up gelato samples from behind their Italian-imported gelato case Monday morning. Along with unique furniture and fine art, the two offer 22 flavors of locally-made gelato. (Photo by Gus Jarvis)
BUILDING OPTIMISM – Tom How (left) and Daniel Key of Sjoden Wood Designs worked on a new home in the Cobble Creek Golf Community Tuesday morning. The spec home is being built under the direction of contractor Bert Welz, who said he’s optimistic for the region’s construction trade. (Photo by William Woody)
GROWTH INVESTMENT – Students took advantage of a "living classroom" at the Telluride School's new Grow Dome this spring. The Dome, which will be open to the public for tours Wednesday, May 22, was funded in part by a Telluride Medical Center's Physical Education Program (PEP) grant. (Courtesy photos)
HEADED TO PLAYOFFS - Montrose High Shoo0l's Jake Kastendieck fielded a ground ball last Saturday during the team’s 10-0 victory over Woodland Park. The Indians advance to the state 4A quarterfinals this Friday at Cherokee Trail High School against Valor Christian. (Photo by William Woody)
PINHEADS, PIXELLATED – The Pinhead Institute holds its annual fundraiser, entitled Minecraft Mania,at the Sheridan Opera House this Sunday, May 19. (Courtesy photo)
TELLURIDE IN 1910 – A hypothetical model of the main street facades, made up of buildings throughout the region, the television producers are proposing to build for the production of "When Calls the Heart." (Courtesy image)