Collected Obits C-F, Archuleta County, Colorado
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Donated by Leroy Oldham <oldham@pagosasprings.net>
April 7, 2001

These obituaries are from the Ann Oldham collection; typographical 
errors can be attributed to Leroy Oldham.

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These obituaries are grouped by alphabet but are not sorted into order.

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 (Pagosa Springs Sun June 15, 1923) James Carlin. We are sorely grieved 
to report the death of James Carlin, well known sawmill and lumber man 
of Archuleta county, who passed away in this city last Saturday 
evening, June 9th, following an illness from valvular heart disease, a 
trouble which had afflicted him for several years but from which he had 
been critically ill only the past month. Funeral services were held at 
the M. E. church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. John Q. Vermillion preaching 
the sermon and Pagosa Lodge No. 122, I.O.O.F, of which deceased was a 
member, attending in a body and conducting their ritual service at 
Hilltop cemetery, where he was laid to rest. James Carlin was born in 
Byron Center, Michigan, in September, 1860, and was approaching the age 
of 63 years at the time of his death. When bereft of his mother at the 
age of 15 years, he left his Michigan home and went to Kansa City, 
where he became the trusted employee of a lumber firm. Later he moved 
to Catskill, N.M., where he engaged in the sawmill business, following 
which he did contract logging at Espanola, N. M. Silverton was the 
scene of his next endeavors, where he hauled ore, but following this he 
again returned to his first love, the lumber game, and for years was 
with the New Mexico Lumber Co. of Edith. At Chama and El Vado he also 
was associated with sawmills, and eighteen years ago he came to 
Archuleta county to remain. For Many years he held the logging 
contracts for the old C. W. Houser mill, and ten years ago went into 
the sawmill and lumber business for himself. This he successfully 
managed until his death and gained and enviable reputation for honesty 
and fairness in his dealings with his fellowmen. He was married to Miss 
May West at Lumberton, N.M., on December 11, 1901, to which union seven 
children were born. A son and daughter, James and Ruby Ruth, passed 
away in infancy several years ago. Besides the widow, the five 
remaining children are three daughters, Daisy, Pearl and Nina, and two 
sons, Wesley and Kenneth. Five brothers and one sister have preceded 
him in death, while his only living sister, Mrs. Margaret Cummings, and 
a nephew, Joseph P. Graham, were present at the funeral services, 
arriving here Tuesday from Grand Rapids, Mich. Perhaps the greatest 
tribute which could be offered to the memory of "Jim" Carlin, as he was 
familiarly know, aside from being a kind husband and loving father, 
would be the universal respect with which he was held by the men who 
have worked both for and with him throughout his wide business career. 
His always retiring manner, courteous ways and dependable word will be 
a lasting heritage to his family and a cherished memory of his friends, 
who are legion. 

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(Pagosa Spring) Mrs. Vivian Chamberland. News has been received of the 
untimely death of Mrs. Vivian Chamberland at the Presbyterian hospital 
in Albuquerque, New Mex., Thursday, October 1, Mrs. Chamberland died 
for either pneumonia while recovering from an operation. She is 
survived by her mother and father. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daggatt of 
Chama, twelve brothers and sisters, her son Billy Lowell and former 
husband, Elmo Lowell, both of Pagosa Springs. Mrs. Chamberland was 30 
years old and has been in ill health for several years. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, June 11 1926) Thomas Confar, father of Mrs. 
Robert W. Henry of Chromo and (_?) passed away at San Diego last week 
was buried in that city Monday, the funeral services being held at ten 
o'clock in the morning at one of the Baptist churches, deceased having 
been a member of that denomination since 1898. Friends will be 
interested to learn that the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J. Q. 
Vermillion, former pastor of the Baptist church of Pagosa Springs, who 
is at present in San Diego 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 14, 1947) Mrs. Thomas L. Cox, who died 
here Feb, 18., was born in Filmore, Utah, in 1869, the daughter of 
William and Laura Payne. She united in marriage to William Bangs and to 
them were born four children. Two preceded her in death. Surviving are 
Hewitt Glen Bangs of Pagosa Springs and Mrs. Laura Nelson of Maryville, 
Calif. She married Thomas Leslie Cox May 12, 1912. They resided in this 
county 31 years. Mrs. Cox was a follower of Christian Science for 40 
years. Besides her husband and children, she is survived by seven 
grandchildren. 

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(Pagosa Springs Sun) Mr. John J. Cornish, aged 72 years 5 months and 3 
days, of Chromo known among his friends as Father Cornish, passed to 
his final rewards Wednesday night. October 26. Ever since his 
conversion about fifty years ago in New York City in a Methodist 
revival, has belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church. At the time of 
his death he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Chromo, 
Colorado. He was married June __, 1847 to Sarah Jane Browne. His wife 
and six children survive him. The funeral services were conducted 
Friday forenoon by his pastor, Rev. J. Barnhart. He died triumphing in 
the faith of the Gospel, and found much joy during his severe sickness 
in anticipating the joys of Heaven. "Prec__ in the sight of the Lord is 
the death of his saints. 

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(Pagosa Springs, March 12, 1891) Lewis M. Clark. The subject of this 
sketch was born in Dutchess county, New York, on November 25, 1805, and 
died at Pagosa Springs Colorado, on March 5, 1891, at the advance age 
of 85 years, 3 months and 10 days. Mr. Clark was married to Rosamand 
Sweet at Fort Wayne, Indiana in the year 1831, and his wife survives 
him. Of the ten children born to them six are living and four have 
passed away. Those surviving are Lewis D. and Mortimer of Pagosa 
Springs, Mrs. J. F. Spikard of Durango, Mrs. Adams of Grand Junction 
and Mrs. Eastman, who resides in Michigan. During his life Mr. Clark 
has been a devout Christian, and as a Methodist he commenced preaching 
the gospel at the age of twenty-one, which he continued until his 
settlement in Archuleta county in 1877. He was one of the pioneers of 
this county, and at the time of his death was the oldest citizen in the 
county. Mr. Clark spent his whole life on the frontier, and a few years 
ago lectured in England on frontier life in America. The death of this 
respected citizen was caused by old age coupled with Bright's disease 
and dropsy. The remains were laid to rest in the Pagosa Springs 
cemetery, last Friday. 

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(Pagosa Springs Sun October 1, 1915) Judge Ephram Kelly Caldwell. A 
pall of gloom was thrown over Archuleta county, and Pagosa springs in 
particular, last Sunday, when it became known that Judge E. K. Caldwell 
had suddenly died from a stroke of apoplexy, at Cedar Hill, New Mexico, 
a point between Durango and Aztec. The judge accompanied by his 
daughter, Mrs. Leora Dunlap, were returning to Pagosa from Aztec 
whither they had gone a few days before on a business trip, then the 
deplorable circumstance occurred. They had stopped at Cedar Hill for 
dinner when the judge, who was feeling very well, said that he did not 
care for any dinner just then, but would lie down on a couch for a few 
minutes before eating. His daughter not thinking seriously of her 
fathers ailing, went to her dinner, but hearing some movement in the 
room where the old gentleman had lain down, jumped from the table and 
ran in just in time to see her father who had made an effort to arise 
fall back on the couch dead. The body was brought to Durango Monday 
where it was prepared for shipment to his home in Pagosa Springs where 
it arrived Tuesday evening, being met at the depot by delegations of 
the G.A.R., I.O.O.F. and K. of P. lodges, all of which deceased was an 
honored member, and escorted to the family residence where the body lay 
in semi-state, and was viewed by hundreds of the Judge's friends. The 
funeral services were from the M. E. church, Rev. M. Fields preaching 
the discourse. The interment was at Hill Top Cemetery. The members of 
the K. P. and I.O.O.F. lodges, in a body, participated in the services 
and ceremonies at the cemetery. Ephram Kelly Caldwell was born in Ohio, 
Dec. 19 1842, died Sept. 26, 1915, at Cedar Hill, N.M. He was married 
to Cynthia Dykes March 18, 1869, in Omaha, Neb. Lived in Missouri for a 
short time, coming to Colorado and New Mexico in the early seventies on 
account of Mrs. Caldwell's ill health, the beloved wife and devoted 
mother of his children passing away June 17, 1914. Out of eight 
children born to them seven survive, Alvin B. Caldwell, Atlanta, Texas; 
Daniel E. Caldwell, Las Animas, Colo.; Fredrick D. Caldwell, San 
Francisco, Cal.; Leora C. Dunlap, Pagosa Springs, Colo.; David W. 
Caldwell, Lansing, Mich.; Mrs. Elsie Shipman. Kansas City, Kan., and 
Lewis W. Caldwell, Oakland, Calif. The deceased entered the Federal 
army June 15, 1961, serving in Co. C. First Neb. Cavalry, fought 
through the war of the rebellion and western Indian troubles; 
discharged July 1st 1866, at Fort Kearney, Neb., with the rank of First 
Sergeant. He was an honored member of Gen. E. Hatch Post No. 104, G. A. 
R. and during his nearly 40 years residence in this community has held 
various positions of public trust, serving with credit eight years as 
County Judge or Archuleta county, twice Mayor of Pagosa Springs and was 
a Precinct Justice at the time of his death. We can not do more than 
repeat some of the words of his G.A.R. comrades, uttered over his 
grave: For 50 years he was followed and reverenced the same flag; and 
always our color bearer in all Grand Army services. Through his efforts 
this organization has been held together, a large portion of which have 
passed to the world beyond. We cherished his memory as a comrade. 
friend and brother. At various times during the past 15 years, in the 
subtile work of politics, the editor of the Sun came inn direct contact 
with Judge Caldwell, but always in a friendly spirit, never personal, 
our business relations were always pleasant, and he played the game on 
the square. After all, what more can be said. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, October 4, 1983) Alma Chapson, 103, wife of 
Elmer Chapson, pioneers in the Pagosa Springs area, died Sept. 28 in 
Sebastopol, Calif., where she had been living since 1924. She was the 
grandmother of Dorothy Urbanke of Durango. When the Cherokee Strip (now 
Oklahoma) was opened to settlers, Mrs. Chapson, the a single girl in 
her teens, drove a covered wagon to the strip while her father and 
brother herded their stock along the way. In Oklahoma she married Elmer 
Chapson and they migrated to Colorado in 1900. Mrs. Chapson drove one 
of their covered wagons with a 2 year old daughter, Maymie, Mother of 
Mrs. Urbanke, and a 6 month old baby boy, Donald. She told that it took 
two weeks to go over wolf creek pass and that coming down on the west 
side, logs were put through the back wheels to break the wagons. The 
Chapsons homesteaded on the West Fork of the San Juan River, on the 
ranch owned today by Frank Teal. It is located immediately below the 
chain station at the foot of Wolf Creek Pass. Until one month ago, Mrs. 
Chapson lived alone and had her own garden. She was a great walker and 
almost daily made the one mile round trip from her home outside of town 
into Sebastopol. On her 100th birthday she told a reported for the 
Sebastopol newspaper, "Sometimes I even make two trips if I forget 
something." She was an active member of the senior citizens club in 
Sebastopol. As the last paragraph in one of her recent letters to Mrs. 
Urbanke whe said, "Well, I must close this letter as I have to run 
errands for and help some of the old ladies living around me here." 
These "old ladies" were in their late 60's and 70's. She is survived by 
two sons, Donald Chapson of Sebastopol and Harold Chapson of Honolulu. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 28, 1941) Mrs. Tinnie Cooper died 
Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Frank Hilstrom, in 
Aztec, N.M. Funeral services will be in Durango, and interment will be 
made in a Durango cemetery, where her youngest daughter Shirley lies 
buried. Mrs. Cooper was born in Dublin, Tex., and came to Pagosa in 
1889. She and her husband, Henry Cooper, had five children, four of 
whom survive their mother. They are Virgil Cooper, of Florida Mesa. 
Aubrey Cooper, who had been with his mother some time before her 
passing. Mrs. Marie Showalter, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. 
Hilstrom. Mrs. Cooper was well known here. She was an aunt of Buck 
O'Neal. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 5, 1959) Funeral service for Louis E. 
Campbell, 74, prominent rancher in the Bayfield area, and father of 
Mrs. V. A. Poma, were held on Tuesday at the Bayfield Presbyterian 
Church. Mr. Campbell was one of the early settlers of the Pine River 
area, coming to Ignacio in 1912. The family moved to Bayfield in 1944 
and that has since been their home. Mr. Louis Campbell was well known 
in the San Juan Basin and was highly respected by all his neighbors and 
friends. He is well known here as he had visited often with his 
daughter, Mrs. Poma, and family. The community extends its condolences 
and sympathy to Mrs. Poma in her loss of a loved one. 

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(Pagosa Springs) Homer Roy Carpenter passed away Saturday, April 17, at 
8:15 p.m., in a Durango hospital following a two weeks illness with 
typhoid fever. He was 31 years old. The deceased came to Pagosa Springs 
from Fairfax, Okla., in 1934, and was married to Edith Inman on October 
4, 1936, His wife, their three children, Juanita, Peggy and Homer Roy 
Jr., his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carpenter of Fairfax, Okla., three 
brothers, Onis in the Panama Canal Zone, Howard of Pagosa Springs, 
Marvin of Ft. Sill, Okla., and five sisters, Mrs. Floyd Swick of 
Newton, Kansas, Mrs. Earl Benson Jr., Mrs. Henry Johnston, and the 
Misses Margie and Marita Carpenter, of Fairfax, Okla., survive him. 
Reb. Paul Holter will conduct the funeral services from the Methodist 
church at 2:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon, according to present plans. 
Interment will be made in Hilltop Cemetery.   

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(Pagosa Springs) Mr. Guy L. Cotton was born in Grinnel, Iowa, August 
24, 1874 and passed away July 27, 1949 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. He 
moved to Omaha, Neb., a few days later as a young boy, residing there 
several years. He came to Colorado and Pagosa springs in 1900 when the 
railroad was coming thru Pagosa. He helped build the railroad. He was 
united in marriage to Aimee Farmer in 1906. To this union were born 10 
children, two of whom died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his passing 
his widow, Mrs. Cotton, one sister, Pearl living in Campbell, Neb.; one 
brother, Dwight of Trenton, Neb.; 6 children, Fred of Alamosa, Charels 
of South Fork, Colo.; George of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Glen, William, 
Ben, Julia and Mary Jane, all of Pagosa Springs, and 10 grandchildren. 
Mr. Cotton was the local iceman here for several years. He was a friend 
to all, as well as a devoted husband and father. He was upright and 
honest with his fellow men. 

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(Pagosa Spring Sun March 3, 1939) Cora J. Davis Clayton was born at 
Granby, Mo. February 16, 1878, and passed away at the family home two 
miles north of Pagosa Springs, February 28, 1939, at the age of 61 
years and 12 days. She was united in marriage to Walter Clayton Nov. 
14, 1906, and to this union were born three children, one son Davis, 
who passed on a few years ago, land two daughters, Myrtle and Cora May, 
who with her husband and one small grand-daughter, survive her. The 
deceased came to Colorado with her parents fifty years ago and Pagosa 
Springs about forty years ago. She became a Christian and united with 
the church at the early age of 11 years. Her's was a quiet, devout, 
faithful and unassuming life. Patient during a prolonged final illness, 
with the writer of the Proverbs, it can be said of her: "Her children 
arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and praiseth her." 
Last rites were held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the 
Community M. D. Church in Pagosa Springs with the Rev. G. S. Hatcher 
officiating. Burial was made in Hilltop cemetery. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 22, 1946) Funeral services for 
Frederick Henry Catchpole were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the 
Methodist Community Church, with the Rev. J. David Bechtol of Durango 
officiating. Leslie Lynch accompanied by Mrs. Marguerite Wiley at the 
piano, sand "Crossing the Bar," and "I've Done my Work." The Masonic 
rites were observed with Dailey Hott as Masonic Master and Tom B. 
Nossaman as Bible Bearer. Pall bearers were B. D. Ellsworth, A. W. 
Olsen, Al Thomson, Philip Johnson, George Alley and E. L. Dunagan. 
Honorary pall bearers were C. O. Dunagan, Hugh Kyle, David Hersch, J. 
B. Joy, J. T. Martinez, P. C. Crowley, John R. Stevens, R. M. Farrow, 
James Moorehead, Jule H. Macht, John Galbreath and Will Macht. Ushers 
were Emory Minium, Lawrence Hayden and Ray Gibson. Ben K. Lynch, 
Mortician was in charge. Frederich Henry Catchpole, a resident of 
Pagosa Springs for 39 years, died Thursday, November 14 in the Research 
Hospital of Kansas City, Mo., where he had undergone surgery. He was 
born Feb. 28, 1874 at Sterling, Neb., the eldest child of a family of 
seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Catchpole, deceased. Two of 
his brothers, Frank and Loren, preceded him in death, and surviving are 
his brothers Charles and Mark, and two sisters, Mrs. Dora Francis and 
Mrs Grover Alder of Eckley, Colo. He attended school and spent the 
early part of his life in Nebraska. At the age of 23 he was married to 
Miss Mable Strong. While living in Nebraska, he was engaged in the 
banking and livestock business. during teis time three children were 
born, Mrs. Gladys Hatcher of Pasadena, Calif., Jay Catchpole of Pagosa 
Springs and Mrs. Thelma Friedman of Los Angeles. In 1908 he moved his 
family to Pagosa Springs where he organized the Citizens Bank. Three 
more children were born hers, Frederick Catchpole who died in 1923. 
Myron M. Catchpole of Pierre, S. D. and Harvey J. Catchpole of Pagosa 
Springs. He also leaves 12 grandchildren, two freat-grandchildren and 
numerous other relatives. Fred Catchpole served 16 years as county 
commissioner, was county treasurer for four years and had been a member 
of the school board and other local organizations. He pioneered and 
fought for better roads for Archuleta County and the San Juan Basin; 
and was appointed by the governor as a member of the first advisory 
board of the Colorado State Highway Dept., which started constuction of 
Wolf Creek Pass. At the time of his death he was clerk of the district 
court and actively engaged in the real estate and insurance business. 
He belonged to the Masonic Lodge for 10 years, was a 22nd Degree Mason, 
a Shriner, and a member of the Eastern Star. At an early age he was 
baptized in the Luthern Church, and had been and enthusiastic supporter 
of the Methodist Community Church here. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Wun, April 6, 1945) Funeral services for th4e late 
James Crawford were held last Friday afternoon at the 
Methodist_______(remainder cut off)_________. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 25, 1963) Freddie Catchpole. The 
community was shocked and saddened by the news early Wednesday of the 
accidental death of Freddie Catchpole. Freddie was injured Tuesday 
evening and passed away early Wednesday morning. The accident took 
place near Ventura, Calif., where Freddie was residing with his father, 
Myron Catchpole. Funeral services are scheduled to be held at 11 a. m. 
Friday morning, April 26, from the Ted Meyer Funeral Home, 1050 Loma 
Vista, Ventura, Calif. Several of his relatives from here will attend 
the service. While complete details are not available at this time, it 
is understood that Catchpole was making a turn onto a freeway when the 
late evening sun blinded him. The auto in which he was riding by 
himself struck the median strip, turning over. Freddie Catchpole was 
well, and favorable, known here. He is the son of Myron Catchpole of 
Ventura, Calif., and Mrs. Elaine Blacker of Cody, Wyo. Mrs. Libby 
Gibson is his grand mother and Mrs. Sally Hill is his sister. There are 
also numerous other relatives. He was born February 16, 1938, in 
Walsenburg, but spent most of his life here. He was a graduate of the 
Pagosa Springs high school and was a star athlete during the years that 
he was in school here. He left home to attend college in California and 
later came back to live, leaving for California only a few months ago. 

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(The Pagosa Spring Sun, December 1_, 1939) Donald Lee Carpenter, son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carpenter, was born April 17, 1939 and passed away 
in a Durango hospital December 10, 1939 of pneumonia. He is survived by 
both parents who have the sympathy of the community in this their hour 
of sorrow and bereavement. Funeral services were held on Tuesday 
afternoon from the Community Methodist Church with Rev. F. C. Sager 
officiating. Interment was made in Hill Top cemetery. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Jan 31, 1947) Margaret Carroll. Funeral 
services for Mrs. Margaret Carroll, 25, a former Pagosa Springs 
resident were held Jan. 22, in Denver. Burial was in Crown Hill 
cemetery there. Mrs. Carroll had been in ill health for the past two 
years. She was born in Pagosa Springs in 1921, the daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Carl Carther. She would have been 26 in April. When she was five 
she moved to Del Norte. She was married to Lt Col. John S. Carroll in 
1940. They made their home in El Paso, Tex., where Mrs. Carrol died. 
Besides her husband, she is survived by her two small sons, John Scott, 
6 and James Michael, and her parents. Everet L. Dunagan an uncle of the 
deceased and Mrs. Dunagan of Pagosa Spring attended the services in 
Denver. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, July 14, 1922) Martin Conder, who died July 
5th at his mother's home at Aztec, was born in Obion county, Tenn., and 
was 37 years of age at the time of his death. He moved to Aztec when 8 
years old and made that and Pagosa Springs his home since. He was 
married 14 years ago to Miss Sally Rippy of Pagosa who survives him. 
Besides the wife, he leaves six children, his mother , three brothers 
and three sisters. One brother resides in Aztec, one in Arizona, Thomas 
lives at Yellowjacket in Archuleta county. His sisters reside at Aztec, 
Durango and Arizona respectively, All immediate relatives were present 
at the funeral which was held at Aztec on July 6th, with the exception 
ob the brother, Robert, who lives in Arizona. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 13, 1939) Marcellus Matthew Catchpole. 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Catchpole received a sad message at six o'clock last 
Saturday morning telling of the sudden death of Mr. Catchpole's father, 
M. M. Catchpole at Eckley, Colorado earlier that morning. Mrs. 
Catchpole who had been confined to her home for the past two weeks, was 
unable to leave, but Mr. Catchpole left at seven o'clock Saturday 
morning and was joined by his son Myron at Walsenburg and together they 
motored to Eckley where they attended the last rites for the father and 
grandfather which were held Monday afternoon at the Community Church in 
Eckley and the body was brought to Denver where it was laid to rest in 
Fairmont cemetery at that place. Marcellus Matthew (better known as M. 
M.) Catchpole was born October 19 1847, was 92 years old at the time of 
his passing, and was exceptionally active for one of his advanced 
years. He was quite well known in Pagosa Springs, having visited his 
son here on several occasions. Members of the family who survive are 
his four sons, Frank, Charles and Mark, all of Eckley, Fred of this 
city and two daughers, Mrs. Dorothy Francis and Mrs. Grover Allen, both 
of Eckley. Fred Catchpole is ecpected home Thursday or Friday of this 
week. 

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(Pagosa Springs Sun March 30, 1972) Urban Stair Chambers (better known 
as U.S.) passed away March 26, 1972 at the age of 96 years, five months 
and 11 days. Mr. Chambers was one of the true pioneers of Archuleta 
County. This had been his home for 93 years. U. S. Chambers was well 
and favorably known throughout the area and his friends were numbered 
by those who knew him. He retained a keen memory or the early days, was 
an ardent sportsman and was often found at his favorite fishing hole 
until he became ill this winter. His death followed a brief illness in 
the hospital. He had mended somewhat and was taken to Eventide Nursing 
home, and passed away there suddenly. His health was always good and at 
90 years of age could be found out in a hunting camp. The deceased was 
a student in the first school started in Pagosa Springs, he saw the are 
and county develop from its earliest stages to it present status, and 
he enjoyed every minute of it. His passing marks the end of an era for 
he was the oldest person residing in the county. Urban Stair Chambers 
was born October 15, 1875 at Cherry Vale, Kansas. His parents were 
Robert J. and Laudema Ann Chambers. They, with his grandfather, came to 
this area in 1879. They arrived June 20, 1870 after a trip by wagon 
train. Pagosa Springs was then the side of Fort Lewis and Mr. Chambers 
recalled the soldiers and their training. He was married to Carrie 
Estella Flaugh December 29, 1897 at Pagosa Springs. She preceded himin 
death in 1963. He is survived by three sons, Percy and Bay of Pagosa 
Springs, and Thomas of Nevada; one daughter, Mildred McNeil of Tucson, 
Ariz. There are seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, five 
great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews who survive. 
Mrs. Vivian Flaugh of Pagosa Springs is a Niece and Mrs. Gladys 
McPherson of Durango, a step-sister. Mr. Chambers was a stockman and 
rancher all of his live until he retired. He lived on the Big Blanco 
and Little Blanco until he moved to town a few years ago. This grand 
old pioneer was buried in the local cemetery Wednesday of this week 
with the Rev. J. C. Wood officiated. Mr. Chambers was a member of the 
Community Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements were conducted by the 
Lynch Mortuary. 

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(Pagosa Spring Sun October 16, 1931) Ernest R. Chambers. The people of 
this community were surprised and shocked to learn early Saturday 
morning that Ernest R. Chambers, old-time resident of Archuleta county 
had passed away at midnight Friday at his home at Phoenix Arizona. He 
had been ill for several months from Diabetes, but became seriously ill 
from the disease only a few days before his death. Upon being apprised 
of his condition, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Chambers of this city and Mrs. 
Willett Brown of Farmington departed Friday afternoon for Phoenix, 
where funeral service and interment took place Monday. The pastor of 
the Creighton Methodist church of Phoenix, which Mr. Chambers joined 
about five years ago, was in charge of the services. Deceased was born 
on July 2, 1869, near Cherryvale, in Labette county, Kansas, and had 
recently passed his 62birthday. With his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. 
Chambers, he came to Colorado in 1878, spending the winter in Colorado 
Springs. On June 20 1879 they arrived in Pagosa Springs. In 1894 at 
Chromo he was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Sanderson and in 1911 
they moved to Fruitland, New Mexico and later to Winslow, Arizona, to 
reside. For the past several years they made their home a Phoenix, 
where Mr. Chambers was engaged in the livestock and realestate 
business. He was a frequent visitor to Archuleta county, his last visit 
being about a year ago. Besides his wife, he leaves three children, one 
daughter and three sons, as follows: Mrs. Beulah Kraft, Robert Marion 
and Ernest Jr., all of Phoenix. In addition, he is survived by two 
sisters, Mrs. Willett Brown of Farmington and Mrs Roy B. Sanderson of 
Phoenix, two brothers, Joseph T. Chambers of Pagosa Springs and Urban 
S. Chambers of Phoenix and one step brother, Byron Chambers of Phoenix 
and one step-sister, Mrs. W. Bruce McPherson of Durango. 

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(Pagosa Springs Colorado) Robert J. Chambers. In addition to what was 
published last week concerning the illness and death of R. J. Chambers, 
the following will interest his legion Archuleta county friends. Robert 
J. Chambers was born in Green County, Wisconsis, Sept. 27 1845, and 
moved with his parents to Galesburg, Illinois, while a small boy, where 
he lived until 1867. From there he moved to Cass county, Missouri, and 
on Sept. 17, 1868, he was married to Miss Annie McKinney. Early in 1869 
with his family he moved to Labette county, Kansas where he remained 
until 1879 when they came to Pagosa Springs Colorado. In 1883 he 
located what is known as the old Chambers homestead on the Blanco river 
south of Pagosa where he resided up to the time of his death. He was 
twice married, his first wife dying in 1891. Of his first union nine 
children were born, five of whom are living, all being at his bedside 
at the time of his death or in the immediate vicinity. In 1896 he was 
again married to Mrs. May S. Helm, who still survives him. To this 
union was born one son, Karl Byron, who was also with him at the time 
of his death. Those of the immediate family who survive to mourn the 
passing of a husband, father and brother consist of a faithful wife, 
two daughters, Mrs. Willett Brown and Mrs. Roy Sanderson, both of 
Farmington. N.M. a step daughter, Miss Gladys Helm, of Pagosa Springs; 
four sons, E. R. of Farmington, U. S., J. T. and Karl Byron of Pagosa 
Springs; a sister, Mrs. Sadie Stair of Milwaukee, Wis., and 17 
grandchildren. He passed peacefully away Feb. 28th at the home of his 
son, E. R. Chambers. in Farmington, New Mexico, whither he had been 
taken a few days before from his home on the Blanco. The remains were 
embalmed and shipped to Pagosa Springs for burial, the funeral being 
held Sunday, March 5th, from the M. E. church which deceased was a 
charter member. Rev. G. S. Hatcher, an old-time intimate friend, 
preached the discourse. The large number of people attending the 
funeral rites, and the profuse floral offerings, were of themselves 
sufficient attestations of the love and respect borne for the deceased 
by his fellow citizens. The pall bearers were J. L. Dowell, J. S. 
Hatcher, Denver Latham, E. E. Chapson and Fred Catchpole. Those of the 
family present besides the widowed wife were E. R. Chambers and wife, 
Willett Brown and wife, R. B. Sanderson and wife and Miss Bessie Brown 
of Farmington, Byron Chambers, Miss Gladys Helm, U. S. Chambers and Ray 
Chambers of Pagosa Springs. Interment was at Hilltop cemetery. R. J. 
Chambers was among the oldest and most prominent citizens of Archuleta 
county, and during his life was conspicuously identified with it 
business and political history, serving with credit to himself and the 
county one term on the board of commissioners. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 17, 1954) P. C. "Pet" Crowley. P. C. 
Crowley, long time resident of Archuleta County and prominent stockman, 
passed away in a Dallas hospital on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Crowley 
had been a resident of Archuleta county for about 60 years, being one 
of the largest stock growers in the San Juan Basin. His holdings were 
mostly in the Chromo area. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon, 
December 17 from the Community Methodist Church in Pagosa Springs. A 
complete obituary will be available next week. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, June 18, 1926) Thomas E. Confar was born in 
des Moines, Iowa, March 21, 1858, and departed this life in San Diego 
California on June 3rd, 1926, being aged 68 years, 2 months and 15 
days. He was married to Susie Adams in Martin County, Missouri, May 12 
1883. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters: Dolly Hyler of 
San Diego, Rebecca Henry of Pagosa Springs Colorado, Arthur Confar of 
San Diego, and Fred Confar and Puline Evitt, both of Calgary Canada. 
These, with the wife and sister and a host of relatives and friends, 
are left to mourn the departure. Brother Canfar was one of a family of 
10 children, all of whom have preceded him in death except one sister, 
Mrs. Dolly Kitto of Palm City, near San Diego. Brother Confar moved 
with his family from Missouri to Archuleta county Colorado in 1888, 
where he lived till failing health caused him to seek a milder climate. 
whereupon he moved to San Diego and resided there until his death. He 
spent most of his life on a ranch, but at times he worked at the 
mason's trade. He was an honest, industrious upright pioneer citizen in 
southwestern Colorado. He was a good neighbor and a kind husband and 
father. He was a communicant of the Baptist Church for many years, 
having united in that fellowship at Chromo, Colorado, during the 
ministry of Elder Henry, a pioneer minister in that county. The funeral 
services were held Monday June 7th at 10 a.m. Services were conducted 
by Rev. John Q. Vermillion, an old acquaintance of the family and a 
former pastor of Archuleta County, Colorado. Several old Colorado 
friends were in attendance. - Contributed. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 28, 1970) Mrs. Dolly Cole, 86, and an 
Archuleta County resident for the past 80 years passed away early this 
morning, May 28. Her son, Lloyd Anderson, said that funeral 
arrangements are pending and will be announced later. The pioneer lady 
is well known throughout this entire area. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, November 13, 1969) Mable Catchpole. A true 
pioneer and civic leader was laid to rest in the Pagosa Springs 
cemetery November 8, when funeral services were held for Mrs. Mable 
Catchpole. Carrie Mable Catchpole passed away November 4th at 
Oceanside, Calif. Funeral services were held from the Pagosa Springs 
community Methodist Church on November 8. Mrs. Catchpole was born 
November 15, 1875 near Sterling Neb., to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Strong. 
She was the eldest of six children and one sister, Mrs. Emily Collins 
of Buckley, Wash., survives. Mrs. Catchpole spent part of her youth at 
Sterlong, Neb., and taught school there and in Pagosa springs. She came 
to Pagosa Springs in 1897 and was united in marriage with the late Fred 
Catchpole. In 1908 the couple settle in Pagosa Springs and this was 
their family home until the death of Mr. Catchpole in 1946. Mrs. 
Catchpole moved to Los Angeles, Calif., in 1953 and has since made her 
home with her daughter, Mrs. Ray Friedman. Mrs. Catchpole was active in 
civic and social affairs and took a great interest in the progress of 
young people and the community. A loyal member of the Methodist Church, 
she took and active part in its women's society and all church 
functions. A Charter member of the Harmony Chapter of the Order of 
Eastern Star, Mrs. Catchpole was also an active and honorary member of 
the Woman's Civic Club. She served as secretary of the Pagosa Springs 
School District school board for over sixteen years. At the same time 
Mrs. Catchpole was a fine mother to her family of six children. Four of 
these survive, They are Jay, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Thelma Friedman, of 
Oceanside, Calif.; and Harvey of Pagosa Springs. In addition she is 
survived by nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and two great-
great-grandchildren. A host of friends also mourns her passing for the 
fine lady was a gracious hostess, an able administrator, a community 
worker, a faithful friend, and a person of joyous nature. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, September 9, 1971) Fred B. Cooper, 74 of 
Bayfield, died at his home Tuesday. Mr. Cooper was born in Durango on 
July 21, 1897, and had lived in the area most of his life where he was 
a farmer and rancher. His grand parents came to the San Juan Basin in 
1882. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Mr. 
Cooper was married to Hazel Seavey in Pagosa Springs on February 6, 
1926. He is survived by his wife, Hazel, of the family home in 
Bayfield; three brothers, Bernerd Cooper, Durango and Bert Cooper and 
Charles Cooper, both of Bayfield; a sister, Mrs. Georgia Muscavitch, 
Bayfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 
held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Bayfield Presbyterian Church. Burial will 
be in the Bayfield cemetery. The Coopers at one time lived in the 
Pagosa Springs area and having owned a ranch in the Bayles district. 
They were employed by the Forest Service for several years. Mr Cooper 
was a brother-in-law of Bud Seavy. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun) Arthur Confar was born May 29 1886, at 
Liberal, Mo., and came in infancy with his parents to Chromo by covered 
wagon. He grew to manhood in Archuleta County, and was married to Mary 
Rose Spence on December 27 1907 in Pagosa Springs. Four children were 
born to this union. Mrs Harold Tatreau of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. 
Virginia Confar Bush, and attorney in San Diego, Arthur E. Confar, Los 
Angeles, Calif., and SSgt. John Ross Confar, USAAF, now in the South 
Pacific. The family moved to San Diego, in 1919, where Mr. and Mrs. 
Confar went into the fur business, operating under the name of "Confar 
Furs." until Mrs. Confar passed on September 8, 1943. In February 1944, 
Mr. Confar married Anna M. Sickler, whom he leaves to mourn him, as 
well as a brother, Fred of San Diego, and two sisters, Mrs. Pauline 
Evitt of West Los Angeles, and Mrs. Dollie Cole of Pagosa Springs, and 
six grand children. Death was caused by hardening of the arteries, and 
came while the deceased was being taken to a hospital in and ambulance. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 24th, at a mortuary 
chapel in San Diego, with entombment at Greenwood Mauselum. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 17, 1934) Clarence Lyman Davis was born 
at Edith, Colorado, June 25th, 1899, and died at Colorado Springs, 
Colorado, on August 15, 1934 at the age of 35 years, one month and 
twenty days.. Archuleta county had been his home the greater part of 
his life. He was employed in the sawmills of this vicinity and later 
worked in the mines at Silverton. About a year ago he joined the Ed 
Honnen Construction Co. and engaged in road and other construction work 
until his untimely and tragic death. At the age of 17 he was converted 
and joined the Methodist church of Pagosa Springs. He is survived by 
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Davis of Pagosa springs; two brothers, 
Harold of Pagosa Springs and Floyd of Los Angeles; three sisters, Mrs. 
Tom Allen of Silverton, Mrs. W. Packer and Hazel Davis of Pagosa 
springs; four nephews and two nieces, Harold and Clifford Allen of 
Silverton, Francis Junior and Margaret Packer of Pagosa Springs, and 
Grace Ross of Alamosa. Two sisters preceded him in death. To the 
aggrieved family in the hour of their great sorrow, the Sun can only 
join in extending sincere sympathy over the tragic demise of their 
beloved one. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 3, 1955) Amy Bell Darnell. One of 
Archuloeta county's pioneer ladies passed away last Saturday morning 
when Mrs. Amy Bell Darnell died after a brief illness. Mrs. Darnell was 
well known throughout this county and the entire San Juan Basin. She 
leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Tom; a daughter, Mary K. 
Rodman, of California; three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Groshart of Chama, 
N.M. Mrs. Bertha Kyyle and Mrs. Lillie Harris, both of Pagosa Springs, 
and one brother, calvin Boggs of Silverton, and numerous nieces and 
nephews. In addition she leaves almost untold friends in this community 
who will miss her. Mrs. Darnall was a real pioneer of the area, coming 
to Archuleta county in 1894. She is married to Thomas Darnall February 
15, 1912. This county has been her home since 1894 and she is well 
acquainted with everyone here. Amy Bell Boggs was born in Beulah, 
Colorado, January 20, 1884 and departed this world May 25, 1955. 
Services were held from the Community Methodist Church on Wednesday 
afternoon with Rev. Hartley Officiating. Burial was in Hilltop 
cemetery. Business houses in Pagosa were closed Wednesday afternoon in 
respect to the memory of Mrs. Darnall.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, May 4, 1967) Thomas L. Darnall. A long time 
resident of the San Juan Basin and of Archuleta County, Tom Darnall, 
passed away April 26 after a short illness. He was very well known 
here, having served as mayor of the town. He had been on the town 
board, and was prominent in business activities. Tom Darnall had many 
friends here among the old timers and some of his work is evident 
today. This was his home until seven years ago when he moved to 
Bayfield. The area has lost another of the few remaining pioneers with 
the death of Tom Darnall. The following Obituary was published in the 
Durango Herald. The following obituary was published in the Durango 
Herald. Thomas L. Darnall 85, of Bayfield died Wednesday, April 26, at 
the Durango hospital after a short illness. Born March 2, 1882 at 
Golden Colorado, Mr. Darnall moved to Pagosa Springs as a young man and 
entered the logging and lumber business there until moving to Bayfield 
seven years ago. He suffered a stroke at his home in Bayfield and died 
shortly after being brought to a local hospital by ambulance. On Dec. 
24, 1955 he was married to Fay G. Cattanach at Aztec, N.M. He was a 
past noble grand of the Pagosa Springs IOOF Lodge. He was also an avid 
fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his widow, Fay G. Darnall of 
Bayfield; two step-sons, Harold and Howard Cattanach, both of 
Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews. funeral services were at 
11 a.m. Saturday at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ted 
Harer officiating. Burial was in Bayfield cemterey. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, June 20, 1924) Dr. McKendree DeMotte. The 
remains of the late Dr. McKendree DeDotte reached Sterling, Nebr., from 
Cedaredge, Colo., on Sunday afternoon., June 8, were received by the 
Masonic lodge of that place and taken to the Temple, where they laid in 
state until Monday afternoon. They were then taken to the M. E. Church, 
where services were conducted by Rev. Peter Van Fleet, and old friend 
of the deceases, assisted by Rev. E. S. Pangurn, pastor of the church. 
Burial followed at the Sterling cemetery, where Masonic services were 
held with Past Master J. B. Shadley in charge, and where all that was 
mortal of Dr. Demotte was laid silently away. The funeral services were 
largely attended, among those present being Mr. and Mrs. Ratiken of 
Cedaredge, nearest neighbors of the deceased for the past four years, 
the sorrowing widow and all the members of her immediate family with 
the exception of one brother, a daughter, Mrs. Benson of Hastings, two 
granddaughters, Mrs. Plant of Hastings and Mrs. Coyne of Lincoln, and 
one grandson, Clyde Moore of Kansas City. Dr. Demotte was ill but a 
short time at his home in Cedaredge, where he had been pastor of the 
Community church for the past four years. He was taken sick on Thursday 
afternoon, May 29, with stomach and bowel trouble, and although a 
physician and faithful nurse were constantly with him, he passed away 
the following Monday evening, June 2. Friday morning, June 5th the body 
laid in state in Cedaredge Community church, the splendid ediface which 
had arisen under his direction, In the afternoon services were 
conducted by Rev. E. N. Edgerton and other western slope pastors, 
following which the remains started on the long journey to Sterling for 
burial, accompanied by Mrs. DeMotte. The quality and beauty of the 
floral offering have seldom been exceeded, either at Cedaredge or at 
Sterling. Among those at the former place was one from the Pagosa 
Springs Masonic order. The flowers there filled one car and were sent 
on to Sterling, where they arrived in fair shape. Nearly as many more 
were added by friends throughout Nebraska and other points, the Order 
of Eastern Star of Pagosa Springs sending direct the most beautiful 
piece of all. The deceased was born in Kane, Green county, Illinois, on 
May 22, 1843, and had attained the age of 81 years and 10 days. He was 
one of a family of four girls and nine boys, all of whom preceded him 
in death. His father was for 40 years a local preacher, and as a boy of 
12 his heart turned to the ministry. At 17, he was licensed to preach 
entering the Illinois Wesleyan University that autumn. Here he studied 
for two years, when the Civil War broke out and he joined the Union 
army. He became chief of the 10th Missouri secret service with the rank 
of captain and was twice captured and sentenced to death but escaped. 
During his war experience he completed his college course and was given 
his diploma while in army service. He spent 64 years in the ministry, 
the latter part of which were served in Utah, Nebraska and Colorado. In 
Colorado he was pastor of the M. E. Churches in Pagosa Springs and 
Meeker, and the Community church at Cedaredge, spending the greater 
number of years in this city, where he owns considerable property. He 
left here about five years ago and had since resided in Cedaredge. In 
addition to the ministry in the early days, he taught school, studied 
and was a graduate of medicine, and even edited a paper for a time. His 
life was a romance in itself, and through handicapped by a very frail 
constitution, he was able to accomplish many things of great value to 
each community in which he labored. He belonged to the Odd fellow and 
G. A. R. orders, was a 32nd degree Mason and also a Shriner. During all 
his years in the ministry he never belonged to a conference, going and 
preaching as he saw fit. In 1920 he was unanimously made a member of 
the Colorado Methodist Conference without his asking for the honor, 
which pleased him greatly. He was twice married, his first wife passing 
away a great many years ago. By that union he is survived by four 
daughters and one son, who reside in various parts of the United 
states. On Sept. 21, 1898, he was united in marriage at Sterling to 
Mrs. Myrtle G. Webmer by Rev. Van Fleet, at that time presiding elder 
of the district. She has been a faithful helpmate in his declining 
years and has the sympathy of a host of friends. She will for the 
present make her home at Sterling among relatives and old friends, but 
expects to visit Pagosa Springs some time this summer or fall. The 
Cedaredge Champion pays the following tribute to the deceased: "He was 
one of the most wonderful men it has been our pleasure to know. While 
frail of Physique and advanced in years, he had retained the mentality 
of middle age and was still able to live and think in terms of today. 
Most men of his age live in the memories of the past and fail to 
realize that conditions today are not the same as when they were young. 
This was not true with Dr. DeMotte, for he kept pace with the forward 
movements and trends of thought." The Sterling Sun adds: "Thus ends the 
last chapter of a great and good man. He was a builder of character and 
churches, which was his life's mission - and he was never tired, and 
after 64 years of labor in the Master's vineyard, he was called to his 
eternal rest." 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 2, 1923) Maud (Bayles) Diehl. Our 
community was shocked and sorely grieved Tuesday to learn that Mrs. 
Frank Diehl had passed away the preceding day at Fellows, Calif. It was 
not known in this city that she was ill, though it has since been 
learned that she was stricken with pneumonia and passed away following 
a brief sickness. The remains are being shipped to Pagosa Springs and 
will arrive here tomorrow night accompanied by the sorrowing husband 
and brother, Howard Bayles, and other members of the family. Mr. and 
Mrs. Chas. Diehl, Miss Ella Diehl, and Mr. D. Deckert, parents, sister 
and brother in law of the bereaved husband, arrived last evening from 
Manhattan, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church 
Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. and will be conducted by the Rev. J. Q. 
Vermillion. Interment will follow at Hilltop cemetery. Maud Bayles 
Diehl was the eldest daughter of Mortimer and Emma Bayles and was born 
at Pagosa Springs October 14, 1894, having attained the age of twenty-
eight years. The greater portion of her life was spent in this 
vicinity. Here she attended school and following her graduation entered 
the State Teachers' college at Greely, where she fitted herself as a 
teacher. Upon her return from college she successfully taught several 
terms in both the county and Pagosa Springs schools. On November 4, 
1917, she was united in marriage to Mr. G. F. Diehl in this city. Two 
daughters were born to them, Dorothy and Emma, both of whom survive and 
now aged four and two years respectively. Last December Mr. Diehl 
disposed of his ranch and stock interests in this county and with his 
family departed for Kansas for an extended visit with relatives, 
following which they intended to move to California to make their home. 
They recently arrived at Fellows and, it is believed, had been there 
but a short time when the unfortunate woman was taken ill with the 
dread disease. Besides the husband and two daughters, she is survived 
by the following: her father, Mortimer Bayles of Chama; mother Mrs. 
Emma Bayles of Fellows; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Rippy of Chama and 
Mrs. Bertha Manchester of Fellows; and one brother, Howard Bayles of 
Fellows. the Macht brothers of this city and Chas. Betts, at present in 
California for the winter, are uncles of the deceases, while Mrs. 
Cedric Hill and Mrs. Vic Johnson of this county are cousins. With the 
exception of Mrs. Bayles, Mrs. Manchester and Mr. Betts, it is thought 
that all will be in attendance at the funeral. It is indeed a san 
mission that brings Mr. Diehl and the other relatives to this city at 
this time. To us who have known his wife, whether for a short time or 
for years, it is as though he had experienced a personal loss. Loved 
and respected by all, a devoted wife and mother, her life replete with 
gentleness and good deeds, this worthy woman will be greatly missed by 
everyone. To the bereaved ones we can only extend our heartfelt 
sympathy. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 16, 1926) William O. Dutton. W. O. Dutton, 
brother of sheriff, found dead in ranch home Monday. One of the most 
shocking and distressing incidents in the history of Archuleta county 
was the gruesome finding of the body of William O. Dutton, prominent 
ranch and stockman, at his ranch home Monday morning by his youngest 
son Elmer. From indications and deductions it is presumed he expired 
the previous Tuesday. The body was in a bad state of decomposition, and 
for that reason it was necessary to hold the funeral service and burial 
the following morning, Re. G. S. Hatcher pastor of the M. E. church 
conducting the same at Hilltop Cemetery in the presence of his 
immediate relatives here and many friends of the family. Two sons, Bert 
of Boulder and Samuel B. of Long Beach California arrived here 
Wednesday and yesterday respectively. William O. Dutton was born in 
Clay county, Kansas, on March 22, 1867, and had reached the age of 59 
years at the time of his death. When only twelve years old, or in July 
1879, he came to Pagosa Springs with his parents via covered wagon from 
Kansas, and had since resided in Archuleta county. He was the oldest 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Algernon S. Dutton, both of whom died here, the 
former in 1886 and the latter in 1900. Except for his younger brother 
Georgd A. Dutton, sheriff of Archuleta County since 1915, there were no 
other members of his fathers family. The senior Dutton was a veteran of 
the Civil War, having served in Company D. 2nd Colorado Cavalry. When 
the deceased reached his majority he homesteaded the fine ranch he 
occupied when he died. 

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(The Pagosa Spring Sun October 16, 1911) Jacob C. Dowell. A double 
Funeral was held Monday after noon at the Methodist church when the 
remains of Jacob C. Dowell and his son-in-law, Benjamin F. Turner, 
victims of the flood last week, were laid to rest. Mr. Dowell was born 
in Martin County Indiana, in 1859, and came to Archuleta County in 
1884, since residing here. In 1889 he was married to Miss Winfred 
Harpst, who survives him, together with four children, one brother, 
John L. Dowell, and two sisters, Mrs. Gordon Grimes and Miss Gertrude 
Dowell of Archuleta County. Mr. Turner was born in Pittsburg, Pa., in 
August 1887, and in his boyhood fitted himself for the ministry. At one 
time he was pastor of the Methodist church at La Jara, Colo., and for 
the past year had been a reported on the Arizona Republican at Phoenix. 
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 7, 1925) Louis Desautel. Bayfield and 
community was shocked to learn of the death Sunday of Louis Desautel, 
better known as "Frenchy." While it was known that he was in poor 
health for some time, the end came so suddenly that many were not aware 
he was seriously ill. Death was due to dropsy, a complaint of long 
standing. Funeral services were held the same day and interment was 
made in the Bayfield cemetery. Mr. Desautel was born in Boston, 
Massachusetts, on May 14, 1855. He died at his home near Bayfield, July 
26 1925. He was just a few months past 80 years of age, and was very 
active despite his advanced age. Deceased came to Colorado in the early 
90's making Pagosa Springs his home for many years. He was united in 
marriage to Mrs. Purvis in 1900. His wife preceded him in death six 
years ago, August 11, 1919. No children were born to this union. 
Deceased leaves to mourn his loss two adopted daughters, Mrs. Oliver 
Swain of Omaha, Nebraska and Mrs. G. E. Amon of Bayfield, Colorado. The 
latter named was the only one present at the time of Mr. Desautel's 
sickness and death. - Ignacio Chieftain. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 6, 1941) Edna Gertrude Dickerson. D. C. 
Dickerson,l of Glendora Calif. sent the Sun the following clipping 
concerning the passing of his wife last week. The Dickersons were at 
one time residents of Pagosa Springs, and their many friends here will 
be grieved to know of Mrs. Dickerson's death. "Funeral services for 
Edna Gertrude Dickerson of 343 West Foothill Boulevard in Glendora were 
conducted yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Whites Funeral Home in 
Azusa with interment following at Oakdale Cemetery. Rev. Winston Trevor 
of the Azusa Methodist Church officiated. "Mrs. Dickerson died at her 
home here Monday evening after several years of failing health. She had 
been a resident of Glendora for the past six years, coming here with 
her husband and family in 1935. Mr. Dickerson is associated with his 
brother in the operation of Dick's Café in Azusa and Glendora. "Mrs. 
Dickerson was born in Pagosa Springs Colorado on October 4, 1904. She 
is survived by her husband and five children, two daughters and three 
sons, of Glendora; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Black of Del Norte, 
Colorado; three brothers, Ernest and Barney, both of Del Norte and W. 
R. Jr. of Sonora, California and two sisters, Laurena of Sacramento, 
Calif, and Marjorie of Carlsbad, New Mexico: - Glendora News. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, January 11, 1929) Norma Draper, the 22 months 
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle E. Draper of Allison, passed away at 
a Durango hospital Tuesday evening from flu Pneumonia. The little one 
was an only child and her loss is keenly felt by the stricken parents. 
Mr. Draper was formerly station agent at Pagosa Junction, and the 
family has many friends in this county who extend heartfelt sympathy to 
them. 

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Myrtle Verona (Cole) De Foe. Myrtle Verona Cole was born in Miltonvale, 
Kan. on July 1, 1899. At the age of fourteen she moved to Pagosa 
Springs. Here she completed her education and began her career as a 
school teacher. In 1921 she was married to Harry De Foe and in this 
home were born two children. Maurice Ray, who died in infancy and a 
daughter, Nadine. In addition to teaching in the public school, Mrs. De 
Foe was county superintendent of schools for four years. She was a 
member of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Community 
Methodist Church. She was active in the affairs of the community and 
was always willing to help a good cause. Death came after a long 
illness, on Dec 2, 1951. She leaves to remember her lie well spent, her 
husband Harry, her daughter, Mrs. Wayne Amyx and a granddaughter. One 
brother, Victor Cole of Pagosa Springs and one Sister, Hazel Hill, of 
Alamosa also survive, and a number of nieces and nephews and an untold 
number of friends. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist 
church, Saturday December 8, at 2 p.m. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 30, 1975) Gladys Gertrude Duxstad was 
born in Pagosa Springs May 6, 1896 to Douglas Garvin and Maude Cade 
Garvin. She passed away in Kerman, California at the age of 79 years, 
six months and six days. She graduated from Pagosa springs high school 
in 1914. She was united in marriage to Granville Duxstad in 1915 at the 
home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edmiston, which was later the parsonage. 
They lived in Durango and Alamosa where her husband worked for the D. 
and R.G. railroad until his death in 1950. She is survived by two 
daughters, Mrs. LoEllen Kirby and Mrs. Dorthea Paden, all of 
California, four grand children, one great grand child; a sister Mrs. 
Mabel Lynch; and three nephews, Elwin Lynch, Douglas Lynch of Pagosa 
Springs and Leslie Lynch of Billings, Montana. Services were in Fresno, 
California on October 14. She was a member of the Christian Science 
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 (The Pagosa Springs Sun May 31, 1973) Phillip Espinosa, Baldwin Park, 
California - Rosary was held for Baldwin Park resident, Phillip 
Espinosa, who passed away Tuesday April 24, after a long illness. 
Rosary was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at the Baldwin Park Mortuary. Mass 
was held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 30 at St. John's Catholic Church, 
followed by burial at Sawtelle Military Cemetery in Los Angeles. Mr. 
Espinosa, 70 and his wife Mary, had lived there for five years. They 
formerly lived in Phoenix, Arizona, They also lived in Pagosa Springs, 
Colorado. He was a veteran of 11 years in the Navy serving in World War 
I and was active in the American Legion for many years in Arizona. A. 
R. Espinosa was born January 10, 1973 in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. 
Survivors include his wife, Mary; a sister, Juanita Gallegos of Denver, 
Colorado; Six daughters, Duby Alivarez, Saffard, Arizona; Mary 
Martinez, Phoenix, Arizona; Dora Moody, Fontana, California; Benny 
Aginiga, Baldwin Park; Alfilia Sanches, Baldwin Park and Della Jimenez, 
Paramount California. Also two sons, Onafre, Baldwin Park and Alex of 
Pomona, California, 37 Grandchildren and 19 great grand children. He is 
also survived by two nieces, Lucia Staner and Eva Martinez of Pagosa 
Springs and two nephews, Luis Espinosa, Alaska and Abelino Espinosa, 
Sacramento, California, 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, April 26) Mrs. Hazel Etheridge, Influenza 
claimed another victim Wednesday when Mrs. Hazel Etheridge Passed away 
at Denver after a short illness. Funeral services will be held in that 
city. She is well known in Archuleta county, where she resided from 
chuldhood until her marriage about nine years ago at Pagosa Springs to 
Mr. Roy Ethridge. After two years residence in Aztec, she again lived 
in Pagosa for a short period, but moved to Denver about six years ago 
and had since resided in that city. She is the first of a family of 
eight girls to pass away. Her mother died in this city some years ago 
and her father, Geo. McCorkle, is now a resident of Denver. She was 
born at Elbert, Colo., and her seven surviving sisters are as follows; 
Mrs. Jas. Crawford of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. Phil Barry of Pagosa Springs 
but at present in Denver, Mrs. Chas. Hancock of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. 
Lee Spence of San Diego, Mrs. Lela Williamson of Los Angeles, Mrs 
Eunice Willis of Denver and Pauline, whose last known address was 
Cripple Creek 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 7, 1965) Wayne Ellsworth. Word was 
received here this week that Wayne Ellsworth, a former resident of the 
county and the son of Dr. B. D. Ellsworth, had passed away in Olympia, 
Washington. His death followed a lengthy illness and he was 57 years of 
age at the time of his death. Wayne Ellsworth attended the local 
schools and attended the Fort Collins College. He was a teacher and 
taught in Montezuma county schools for some time before moving to 
Washington. He became a member of the Masonic lodge at Cortez while 
teaching in that area. His death took place Monday of this week, 
October 3, and funeral services were held today (October 7) at Olympia, 
Washington with graveside services being conducted by the Masons. 
Burial was there. He is survived by his wife, Alice; a son, Charles; a 
nephew who was reared by the Ellsworth's as a foster son, Hal; a 
sister, Elaine, of Seattle, Washington and his father of Pagosa 
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 (The Pagosa Springs Sun Mar 5, 1915) Edgar J. Fitzhugh. The people of 
the county were shocked to learn that Edgar J. Fitzhugh of Chromo, son 
of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Fitzhugh of that place, had died Tuesday night at 
9 a.m. at the Ochsner hospital in Durango, following a severe operation 
for stomach trouble. I was only recently that a similar operation had 
been performed upon him to no avail and relief was sought in a second 
ordeal, but his condition was beyond surgical skill. He was 37 years 
old and had lived in Chromo ever since he was ten years of age, being 
practically reared in the county. He was a square, upright man, beloved 
by all who knew him. Several years ago he married Mrs. Daisy McIntyre, 
who survives him. Besides the wife he leaves a father, mother and a 
number of brothers to mourn his death. The remains were taken to Chromo 
yesterday by the wife and father and the funeral services are being 
held this afternoon from the home. His untimely demise is mourned by 
the entire county and sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 14, 1936) Ralph E. Flaugh, an old time 
resident of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, died from a heart 
attack on Sunday morning, while he was going about his work at the 
Court house. Funeral services were held Tuesday Afternoon, Feb 11, at 2 
o'clock at the M. E. Church, by Rev. S. Milton Jarrat. Interment was 
made in the Hill Top Cemetery, beside the grave of his wife. Mr. Flaugh 
was born in Sagerstown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, March 19, 1864, 
being almost 72 years of age at the time of his death. He came to 
Silverton, Colorado, in 1885, where he and his brother Rudy remained 
for a while, and then came down to Archuleta County to take up lant. On 
November 9, 1897 he was married to Miss Deliah Diel, in Pagosa by the 
Rev. Barnhart. Mrs. Flaugh preceded him in death March 19, 1926. Mr. 
Flaugh remained here until sometime in 1929, he took a prolonged 
journey through Texas, and spent some little time in California,m 
returning to Pagosa Springs about two years ago. About a year ago upon 
the death of Mr. Speelman, Ralph was given the place of janitor of the 
Court House the place he filled at the time of his death. Of his 
immediate family, but one brother, the eldest, Rudy survives, whose 
address is San Diego, California. There are sever nieces and nephews 
who survive, Mrs. Pearl Best, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Emma Jones, San 
Diego, California, Mrs. Alice Parmenter, Allison Colorado and Mr. Von 
Flaugh of Aztec, New Mexico, Mrs. Carrie Chambers, Mrs. Bell Macht, 
Messrs Fred, Leon, Tom and James Flaugh, all of Pagosa Springs. While 
Ralph Flaugh was unassuming in his attitude toward life, and a man who 
attended strictly to his own affairs, he will be greatly missed amount 
his associates and friends, because they knew him as an honest and 
upright citizen, a man whose home life was of the highest standard and 
as a neighbor and friend he could be depended upon in fair weather or 
extreme weather. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 15, 1937) Clara L. (Parker) Flaugh. 
Mrs. Fred Flaugh, 63, pioneer resident of Pagosa Springs died at her 
home early Sunday morning after a short illness brought on by 
pneumonia. Funeral Services were conducted at the Methodist Community 
Church by the Rebekah Lodge, Rev. G. S. Hatcher officiating. Burial was 
made in the IOOF cemetery. Clara L. Parker Flaugh was born in Colorado 
Springs, March 21, 1874. She came with her parents to the San Juan 
Basin, in the Nineties, where she has remained the greater part of her 
life, in 1897, she was united in marriage to Fred Flaugh of Pagosa 
Springs, and to this union were born, four children; one son William, 
of Saint Paul, Minn.; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Brewer of Clifton, 
Colorado; Mrs. Stella Clay and Lucy Flaugh both of Pagosa Springs. 
Besides a husband and four children there is left to mourn her passing 
a brother, Tom Parker, three sisters, Mrs. Maude Sorenson, Mrs Pearl 
Ford of Pagosa Springs and Mrs. Etta Weddler of Idaho, and four 
granddaughters besides other relatives and a host of friends. Mrs. 
Flaugh was always a model mother and wife and a true friend to all and 
will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the 
local Methodist church and a active member in the Rebecca lodge. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 2, 1967) Thomas Urban Flaugh. Another 
Archuleta County pioneer passed from the scene this last week with the 
death of Tom Flaugh, a long-time resident. He was born in Pagosa 
Springs May 22, 1891 and this was his home for more than 76 years. 
Thomas Urban Flaugh was born at Pagosa Springs 76 yeas and five months 
ago. He passed away in a Durango hospital October 29, He was preceded 
in death by his wife. Mr. Flaugh was a rancher all of his life until he 
retired several years ago. Survivors include two sons, Harold and 
Lelan, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Humes of La Mesa, Colo. One brother, 
Leon Flaugh of Pagosa Springs, and Alice Parmenter, a sister of Denver, 
also survive. In addition there are six grandchildren, two great 
grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews surviving. Funeral 
services were held from the First Baptist Church in Pagos Springs at 2 
p.m. November 1. Interment was at Hilltop cemetery with the Rev. Day 
officiating and the Lynch Mortuary in charge of arrangements. The 
Flaugh home was located on the Big Blanco River almost three miles 
south of what is now Highway 84. Tom Flaugh was well known to a great 
many people. He was an ardent sportsman and since his retirement spent 
a great deal of time hunging and fishing. His was an interesting life 
and his passing further thins the ranks of the true pioneers of 
Archuleta County. 

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(The Pagoss Springs Sun December 5, 1957) R. M. "Rocky Mountain" 
Farrow. Funeral services were held in Durango Tuesday afternoon for R. 
M. "Rocky" Farrow, Pioneer resident of Archuleta County. Mr. Farrow 
died as a result of a self inflicted gunshot wound in Durango last 
Saturday. He was apparently despondent over ill health and shot 
himself, according to La Plata County Sheriff Ralph Graham, at the home 
of his son-in-law, Lloyd Franks of Durango. He had made his home there 
for about twelve years after moving to Durango from the Piedra area. 
The son-in-law, Lloyd Franks was nearby in the Henry Prior home at 706 
fourth street when when Farrow apparently removed his hat, placed it 
atop a fence and pointed a 34-40 caliber revolver at his left temple. 
Franks heard the shot and ran out to find Farrow slumped against the 
fence, the weapon in his hands. He was dead when police and sheriffs 
officers arrived on the scene. His widow said he may have feared ill 
health, and decided to end his life. "Rocky" Farrow was one of the old 
time residents of this county, had served as Archuleta County 
Commissioner and operated a ranch in the Piedra area for many years. He 
was well and favorably known to all the long-time residents of the area 
and had been active in all local affairs for many years. Burial was in 
Durango with funeral services conducted from the Hood mortuary. A great 
many local people attended the services and paid their respects to one 
of the county's real early day pioneers. Surviving Farrow are his wife; 
two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Franks of Denver and Mrs. Mable Chapson of 
Honolulu, T. H., and two sons Wayne Farrow, living on the family ranch 
23 miles west of Pagosa Springs on the Piedra, and Mason Farrow of 
Boulder. Also surviving are two stepsons, Chalmer Etheridge of 
California and Elton Tunnell of Seattle, Wash. Farrow was born Sept 20, 
1877 at the Pine River above Bayfield, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mason 
Farrow. 

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(The Pagosa Spring Sun January 30, 1935) Henry Fowler. one of the few 
remaining G. A. R. veterans in Archuleta county, passed away suddenly 
at 12:30 Monday afternoon at the home of his nephew, John Butler, who 
resides on the Big Navajo and with whom he had made his home for many 
years. Heart trouble is given as the cause of his demise, he having 
been a sufferer for some time, a sudden attach Monday morning soon 
ending the life of this venerable man.. So far as we have been able to 
learn, the deceased was born in Indiana in 1842 and was about 83 years 
of age. After his service in the Civil War he moved to Nebraska, where 
he was married to Miss Whitaker, who died six months after their 
marriage. He came to Colorado with his brother-in-law Joseph Whitaker, 
both of them locating on the Navajo in 18890, since which time he had 
resided in this county. Mr. Fowler never remarried and the surviving 
relatives in this vicinigy are one niece and two nephews, as follows; 
Mrs. H. J. Bostwick of Pagosa Springs, John Butler of Chromo and Jas. 
E. Fowler of Pagosa Springs. Another nephew, John Parker resides in 
Denver and was present at the funeral services and burial, which took 
place at Chromo Wednesday. "Uncle Henry Fowler enjoyed a wide 
acquaintance in the county, not only because he was one of the earliest 
settlers and a Civil War veteran, but because of his uprightness and 
other sterling qualities. He was a good neighbor and will be greatly 
missed by the Chromo people and his Pagosa friends. 

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(The Pagosa Spring Sun March 16, 1923) H. T. Fitzhugh. it is with 
sorrow that we chronicle the death of another Archuleta county pioneer 
and resident, Mr. H. T. Fitzhugh, who passed away suddenly last Friday 
afternoon at his Chromo ranch home, a victim of heart failure. He 
complained of being slightly ill two days before, but it was not 
thought serious and he lived but a brief time following the attack. H. 
T. Fitzhugh was born in Henry county Missouri on May 14, 1845 and died 
on March 9, 1923, being 77 years, 9 months and 25 days. In a852 he went 
with his parents to California and was married to Miss Kate L. Gatlin 
on January 27, 1876, in White Pine county, Nevada. To this union was 
born one daughter and seven sons. Mr. Fitzhugh and family came to 
Archuleta county in 1887, and have resided since that time on the farm 
where he died, being one of the oldest residents of this section. Two 
sons, Roy and Edward preceded him to the Great Beyond, passing away in 
this county. The daughter, Mrs. Fay Havens, resides in Hollywood, 
Calif., while two sons, Clarence and Gordon live at Antonito; one son, 
Mack makes his home in Idaho but was home on a visit at the time of his 
father's death; and two sons Harry and Carrell, reside at Chromo. All 
were in attendance at the funeral services and with the exception of 
the daughter, who was unable to be present. In addition to his wife, 
daughter and five sons, he leaves twelve grandchildren, two brothers, 
one living in Wyoming and the other in California, and many neighbors 
and friends to mourn his departure. He was indeed one of our best known 
and highly respected citizens. He was a good neighbor and kind husband, 
and one of his neighbors who had known him many years said, "he was the 
best father he had ever known." He was a lover of children and 
especially his grandchildren, who mourn so deeply his passing. He was a 
member of the Knights of Pythias and has represented his home lodge in 
the Grand Lodge of Colorado. The heart of the entire community beats in 
sympathy with the family in their bereavement. This was evidenced by 
the large attendance that gathered at the old home to attend the 
funeral services on Monday at 11:00a.m. The services were conducted by 
Rev. John Q. Vermillion of the Baptist church at Pagosa Springs, using 
as his text the quotations from the fourteenth chapter of John, "If it 
were not so I would have told you," after which the sorrowing relatives 
and a large number of friends followed his body to the Chromo cemetery, 
where it was laid away to await the Resurrection Morning. Thus passes 
one of Archuleta County's pioneers and gran old man. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 7, 1965) William F. "Bill" Flaugh. A 
long time resident of the county, Wm. F. Flaugh, passed away this week 
at his room in a hotel. Death was apparently from a heart attack. Bill 
Flaugh was known to a great many residents of the Basin and ha 
uncounted friends he was born June 18, 1899 at Edith, Colorado. 
Archuleta County has always been his home, although he did spend some 
time traveling some time in California. He was employed by Fred Harman 
for many years and was knows as a top notch cowhand and horseman. 
Funeral services were held on Wednesday of this week with burial in the 
local cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Brewer of 
Arkata, California and Mrs. Stella Clay of Mesa, Colorado, as well as 
numerous other relatives and a host of friends. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 9, 1970) Eva M. Foster. Durango - Eva M. 
Foster, well known Durango teacher, died unexpectedly Tuesday in a 
local hospital. She was 63 years old. Mrs. Foster was born Jan 9, 1907 
in Nebraska. She taught in Pagosa Springs before coming to Durango and 
taught for a short time in Ignacio. She had been a teacher here since 
1932 and English teacher at Durango high school since 1955. She was a 
member of CEA, Durango Teachers Association and the Presbyterian 
church. She is survived by her husband, Sidney at the family home, 1361 
Third Avenue; two sons, Kent Foster of Rialto, Calif., and Byron Foster 
of Durango; and two grandchildren. She is also survived by two sister, 
Mrs. Ruby Sisson of Pagosa Springs and Mrs. Viola Losey of Agry, 
Kansas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hood Mortuary 
chapel with the Rev. Robert Kearns of the Presbyterian church 
officiating. Burial was in Greenmont cemetery. Mrs. Foster was very 
well know here. She taught in the local schools with her sister Ruby 
Sisson, for several years. Since that time she has often visited here 
and had many friends among her former students. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, September 18, 1936) Von Flaugh, 47 a resident 
of Ignacio, died Friday night after an extended illness. Mr Falugh was 
born here in Pagosa Springs in 1889. He had made his home near Aztec 
since 1900 until three months ago when he moved to Ignacio. He is 
survived by his widow, two children, Herbert Flaugh and Mrs. _. C. 
Collins all of Aztec, two sisters, Mrs. Belle Macht of Pagosa Springs, 
and Mrs. Pearl Best of __osco California; one brother, Fred of Pagosa 
Springs. Funeral services were conducted in Aztec Monday afternoon. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 5, 1966) Mable Gertrude (Carman) Flaugh. 
Mrs. Mable Flaugh, long time resident of Archuleta county passed away 
April 29 in Durango following a long illness. Mrs. Flaugh was buried in 
the local cemetery May 2 and services were conducted from the First 
Baptist Church by the Rev. George Merriman. Mable Gertrude Carman was 
born May 12, 1886 in Meadville,Pennsylvania. She attended high school 
there and graduated from Cambridge College in Pennsylvania. She was 
married to Tom Flaugh at Pagosa Springs November 27, 1910. After 
leaving Pennsylvania she came here in 1910 and this has since been her 
home. She was a member of the local Rebekah Lodge, the American Legion 
Auxilliary at South Fork, and First Baptist Church of Pagosa Springs. 
Mrs. Flaugh was active in church and civic affairs and was a good 
friend and neighbor to all. She is survived by her husband, Tom Flaugh; 
three children, Mrs. Mary Humes, of La Mesa, California, and Leland and 
Harold. There are also four sisters surviving ; Mrs. Eva Woods, Mrs. 
Susie DeRemer, and Mrs. Edna Ringley, all of Pennsylvania and Mrs. 
Ketcham of Marion, Iowa. There are also several grand children and 
other relatives surviving. Mrs. Flaugh had lived in the community for 
56 years and was well and favorable known to a great many people. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 30, 1975) Vivian Annie (Chambers) 
Flaugh, 78 of 309 W. Navajo, died Saturday at San Juan hospital. She 
was born July 17, 1896 at Pagosa Springs, Colo., the daugher of Josept 
T. and Harriett Thompson Chambers. On June 20 1920, she married Leon R. 
Flaugh at Durango, Colo. A housewife, she affiliated with the Methodist 
Church. She had resided in the area for one and a half years. Surviving 
are her husband of the family home, and a sister Korleen Mason of 
Farmington, Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Lee and 
Oviett Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. John Preston officiating. Burial 
will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Friends may call Tuesday and 
Wednesday prior to services at the Mortuary 103 E. Ute - Farmington 
N.M. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 9, 1970) Susie Julia (Walker) Ford. Twas 
almost sunrise Friday April 3rd, when death came peacefully to Susie 
Julia Walker Ford. For the past two weeks she had been confined to 
Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado, and though she had lived more that 
90 years, her bright spark of youthful heart shown thru and spread 
sunshine to everyone. She was born in Grundy County Iowa, September 1, 
1879, daughter of Thomas J. Walker and Emma Powers Walker. In Iowa and 
later in Missouri in a frontier home, she showed her ambition and 
determination for education by graduating from high school in Neosha, 
Mo., then qualifying for a teaching certificate. In August 1902 she was 
invited west by George F. Ford, who later became her father-in-law, to 
teach school at Dyke, Colo. Here she met Ralph Ford and wedding bells 
rang for them the 5th of April 1905, when they were married at Pagosa 
Springs by the Rev. J. Q. Vermillion. They began their married life on 
a ranch on the Piedra river. To this union were born four children, two 
sons, Leo who died in Infancy and Ernest who died in 1928, preceded her 
in death, two of the children are still living, a son, Thomas R. Ford 
of Piedra, who has made home and life for his mother for many years, 
and a daughter, Mrs. Otto (Barney) Schoser of Durango. Susie's husband 
passed away in 1920 leaving her the full responsibility of rearing the 
children. She endured the privations of that early day and with 
perseverance in returning to the teaching profession, gave her family 
many opportunities including education. Nearing the end of the trail of 
life, it was a dream come true when she and Thomas moved back to the 
old home ranch on the Piedra to live. Susie's contributions to 
Archuleta County have been many, a life long service of teaching in 
many schools, from the very least to do with in a woodshed on Yellow 
Jacket to the more modern day classroom. She served as county 
superintendent of schools a few years, clerk of the draft board and 
participated in all civic activities. Among her joys was membership in 
the Rebekah Lodge No. 134. Here too, she served her fellowmen with 
devotion and honor to all. In later years when the Piedra Grange was 
organized she participated wholeheartedly in all their functions. To 
know her was to admire her and love her. She has touched the lives of 
many and all have greatly benefited from her compassionate concern and 
personal interest. The fullness of her life and her enduring values 
will stand down thru the years in honor to her memory. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 15, 1952) Malinda M. Flaugh, widow of 
Rudy Flaough, passed away at her home in San Diego, California on July 
29th, 1952. She was born in Pennsylvania October 22, 1862 and had 
almost reached the advanced age of 4 score and 10 years. Mrs. Flaugh 
was one of Colorado's pioneers, having come as a bride to Pagos Springs 
in 1888 where she resided until she moved to San Diego. She and her 
husband homesteaded the ranch now owned by Woodrow Dunlap, later 
purchasing the present Earl Adams ranch and living there until 1907. 
She was a sister of the late Mrs. Leon Montroy. She leaves to mourn her 
passing one daughter, Emma C. Jones, one granddaughter, Anna Belle 
Alvord. A son Lloyd preceded her in death in 1920.   
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 12, 1960) Fred Flaugh. son of Andrew and 
Roxana Flaugh was born at Erie, Pennsylvania on December 28 1871, and 
passed away on May 1, 1960. Mr. Flaugh had spent most of his life in 
and near Pagosa Springs, having come here when about 14 years of age. 
He had been a rancher over the years and was living in retirement at 
Cortez, Colo. at the time of his death on May 1, 1960. On December 29, 
1897, Fred Flaugh was united in marriage at Pagosa Springs Colo., to 
Clara Parker Flaugh. To this union were born; a son William Fred who 
resides at Glenallen, Calif.; three daughters, Lucy Flaugh of Pueblo; 
Thelma Brewer of Arcadia, Calif., and Stella Clay of Mesa, Colo. Mrs. 
Flaugh preceded her husband in death in 1936. Mr Flaugh was a charter 
member of the local Odd Fellows Lodge and had been active in its work 
over many years. He served as Town Marshall for 10 years one time and 
again for 5 years. In addition to his immediate family, Mr. Flaugh is 
also survived by 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-
great-grandchildren. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 16, 1969) Orrin Ford . It is with 
sadness we pay our last tribute to Orrin Ford who passed away Tuesday, 
Jan 14, 1969 at the home of his daugher and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 
Oliver Hurt of the Florida Mesa near Durango. He was honored and 
respected by all who knew him, a pioneer of Archuleta County. He was 
born August 26, 1887, in Redbird, Holt Co., Nebraska. There in Nebraska 
and Oklahoma he lived with his parents George and Virginia Ford, until 
the age of 11. His parents were traveling west as pioneers with the 
growth of this great nation and their long journey ended when they 
settled on Devil Creek near Pagosa Springs. Here among the hardships of 
the frontier days with his two brothers and one sister, May Nelson, who 
still survives and resides in Bayfield, Colorado, he grew to manhood. 
He met and courted Mildred Davis, also a lifetime pioneer of the Devil 
Creek area. On January 4, 1913, they were married. To this union were 
born five children, with four still living; Mrs. Worthe Crouse of 
Pagosa Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Oliver Hurt of Durango, Colo.; Mr. Roy Ford 
of Chemult, Ore., and Mrs. Charles Morris of Salt Lake City, Utah, in 
addition there are eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. 
Orrin and Mildred have resided in their home on the corner of Lewis and 
2nd St. in Pagosa Springs for the past 38 years. They have been 
dedicated to their family, neighbors and community. Orrin's 
contributions to the community have been many, but most outstanding was 
the lifelong service as a volunteer fireman. July 15, 1968, he was 
honored by the San Luis Valley Fireman's Association for over 50 years 
of unpaid service to his community. In addition to this he served 
several years in the Durango Fire Dept. He has suffered an extended 
illness since early in the fall of 1968. His passing will touch the 
hearts of many and his memory will live on! The services will be held 
Saturday, Jan. 18, 1969, 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in 
Pagosa Springs with the Rev. J. C. Wood officiating. It is the request 
of the family that no flowers be sent. All remembrances are to be given 
to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. 
Interment will be in Hill Top Cemetery. 

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( The Pagosa Springs Sun August 31, 1934) Roxana Woodard Flaugh , was 
born February 14 1840, at Toledo, Ohio and passed away at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Best, in Los Angeles, Calif., on August 27 
1934, at the age of 85 years and 6 months. Just three days before her 
death she suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which she never rallied. 
The remains are being returned to Pagosa Springs for burial and funeral 
services, which will be held at the M. E. Church in this city Sunday, 
Sept 2nd. in 1868, at Meadville, Pennsylvania she was united in 
marriage to Mr. Andrew J. Flaugh and moved to Pagosa Springs in 1887, 
making her home in this section until 1905, when she moved with her 
family to La Plata, New Mexico, where she resided until the death of 
her husband in 1914. Since that time she had made her home with her 
children at Aztec, Pagosa Springs and Los Angeles. She was the mother 
of nine children, four of whom still survive; Fred Flaugh of Pagosa 
Springs, Mrs. Belle Macht of Pagosa Springs, Von Flaugh of Aztec, New 
Mexico and Mrs. Pearl Best of Los Angeles, California. In addition to 
the above survivors left to mourn her passing are fourteen 
grandchildren and nine great grand children. Grandmother Flaugh, as she 
had come to be known, was a woman of sterling character. She was a 
lifelong Methodist and a charter member of the church of Pagosa 
Springs. With her passing there is probably only one charter member 
surviving. She was not only a loving mother, but was likewise a mother 
beloved in her old age and feebleness, she did not lact the loving care 
of her children. With her passing Heaven is richer and earth is poorer. 
- Contributed. 

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 4, 1931) Simon F. Flaugh, 79 passed 
away suddenly Monday night at the home of his youngest son, James 
Flaugh at the Sullenberger ranch near Sunetha, following a heart 
attack, tho he had been in ill health for several years past. He was a 
native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer of Archuleta County. He first came 
to Colorado in 1884 and had resided continuously in this county since 
that time, the greater portion of his residence being spent on the 
lower Blanco. He had attained the age of 79 years and 5 months. His 
wife, Mrs. Ida Flaugh, died at Pagosa Springs eleven years ago, and he 
is survived by five sons and two daughters, as follows; Ernest Flaugh 
of Cambridge Springs, Pa., Orval Flaugh of Arizona, Tom, Leon and James 
Flaugh of Pagosa Springs. Mrs. Urban S. Chambers of Arizona and Mrs. 
Earl Parmenter of Pagosa Junction.S Funeral 

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