Death records for Arapahoe County Colorado

 

  Deak, Ethel Shoblo, Mary

Skiles, Emory

Skiles, Kenneth

Spotswood, Robert

 

 


Mary N. Shoblo, 74, of Englewood, formerly of Trinidad, died Feb. 1, 1987.

She was born Oct. 7, 1912.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Shoblo; sons, Paul Shablo, Phil Shablo,
and Al Shablo; daughters, Virginia Kingry, Beverly Turmenne, and Gloria Ferraro;
a sister, Tilda Sanchez of Trinidad; 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Rosary recitation will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Drinkwine Mortuary, 999
West Littleton Blvd, Littleton. Mass of Christian burial will be at 9:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, Febr. 4 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Littleton, with interment
following at Littleton Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Drinkwine Mortuary.

©Kim Torp


Obituary
Robert J. Spotswood
Denver. April 17.—Robert J. Spotswood, a Colorado pioneer stage driver and ranchman, died at his home in Littleton near here today. He was 71 years old. Death was caused by bronchial trouble. He was lineal descendant of Alexander Spotswood, Virginia's first governor. He came to Colorado and became noted as an express messenger and stage driver in the 50's, making a trip from Atchison, Kan., to Denver in the record time of six days. He was also a partner in the Colorado Stage Company and drove stages between Denver, Colorado Springs, Leadville, Canon City and other points.

(Source: Colorado Springs Gazette, Published, Monday, April 18, 1910)

Submitted by Cathy Danielson

Name of Deceased: Kenneth Glazier Skiles
County Name: Arapahoe
State: CO
Newspaper: Sacramento Bee (California)

Obit: Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, January 22, 2003
Kenneth G. Skiles
RET. CMSGT (Pammo) (Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant) (Pammo nickname) Passed away peacefully on January 16, 2003, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Maxine, loving father of Patricia, devoted grandfather of Alisha, and great-grandfather of Robert and Rachael. Kenneth also leaves behind his sister, Edna and brother Burton.  Born on February 19, 1921 in Englewood, Colorado. Served 30 years in the United States Air Force as a Flight Engineer, retiring in 1969. Kenneth was a hero to his family as well as to the Air Force. During a transport flight his plane was hit by lightning and the electrical system was disabled. Because of his calm manner and quick, clear thinking he was able to reassemble the electrical panel and save not only the flight crew but the plane as well.  he will be missed greatly by all who knew him for his kind and giving heart and FINE sense of humor. Kenneth lovingly joined his beloved son, Michael in his journey to Heaven, who passed away in 1999. Family will hold private service this Thursday. Pammo, we will miss you!

Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu


Name of Deceased: Emory Burton "Arkie" Skiles
County Name: Arapahoe
State: CO
Newspaper: Sacramento Bee (California)

Obit: Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, March 21, 2003
Skiles, E. Burton
Was a native of Colorado, born on March 1, 1927, entered into rest on March 16, 2003.  Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.  He is survived by a sister, Edna Huser of Sacramento, a daughter and her husband, Colleen and Rod Lemburg, and three grandchildren, Kristie, Katie and Daniel, all of Modesto.  His early school years were spent at Cherry Hills School in Colorado.  His family relocated to Arkansas, where he acquired a southern accent and was affectionately nicknamed "Arkie."  He then moved to Southern California, where at the age of 16, was working at Lockheed in the evening and attending school by day.  He worked as a Draftsman and Planner on the Neptune, C2, C141, 104, P80, and U-2, Constitution, SR71, and Stealth Bomber.  He entered the Air Force in 1943, served for two years, returning to Lockheed in 1945, where he retired after 39 years of dedicated service.  He has resided in the Sacramento area for the past 15 years.  He was a member of the Masonic order, Eastern Star, and Shriners.  Services are planned at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, CA, on Monday, March 24, 2003.

Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu

Name of Deceased: Ethel H Deak
County Name: Arapahoe
State: Co
Newspaper: Elk Grove Citizen
Date: 7/22/2009
Obit: Passed away in Aurora, Co July 15,2009. Born to Edward and May
Steinfatt January 7, 1920 in Orland Park, Illinois.  Preceded in death
by parents, 4 sisters, a brother and  1 granddaughter.  Mother of
Margaret(Max) Bolen of Co,  Marion(Roger)White of Elk Grove, Valerie
Haines of Co and Alexander(Kathryn) Deak of IL.,grandmother of 8,
greatgrandmother of 14.  Ethel's busy life included Cub Scout leader,farm stand business, floral arts school, and travel.  After retiring from Hartford
Insurance Co she enjoyed art and ceramic classes  at Elk Grove
Senior Center and volunteering at Elk Grove Conv. Home.  Friends are
welcome to Memorial Service at St. Andrew Lutheran Church on
July 25, 2009 at 11 AM. at 7833 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, Ethel's home
church for many years.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made
to St. Andrews Church or Elk Grove Sr Ctr.

Submitters Name: Marion White

 

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