Memorials
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Wayne Dudley
Wayne F. Dudley was born in Denver Colorado on October 16, 1953 to Frank and Dorothy Dudley. Wayne was the oldest of five children; brothers Jeff, Bob, Paul and sister Diane. He was raised in Loveland Colorado where he graduated High School. He completed his education at CSU. Wayne accomplished many awards for power-lifting. He was a devoted Denver Broncos fan and lover of music. He looked forward to his annual elk hunting trip with his brothers, family and friends. Wayne led a life of dedicated service to the Lord. He recently obtained his Ministry License. Wayne was a simple man who loved his the time he spent with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister,...
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Frank Johnson
April 14, 2006 | Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) | Katie Kerwin Mccrimmon, Rocky Mountain News | Page 11B
The night of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as fighter jets buzzed over Colorado's eerily quiet skies, parents at a local school event worried there might be another wave of attacks that would strike Denver and other U.S. cities.
That is until Frank Johnson spoke up in his calm, reassuring voice. "No. I think this is over now," he said, with the modest wisdom that was his calling card. Soon after, in typical form, Mr. Johnson plunged into a study of Islam so he could better understand the wrath aimed at America. Frank R. Johnson...

Margey Knievel (Frank)
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Longtime Wiggins resident, Margey Knievel, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. She was born February 11, 1954 and grew up in Loveland where she graduated from high school in 1972. Margey married the love of her life, Dave, in 1974 and together they later moved to Wiggins where they ran a farm/ranch operation and raised their two children, Melissa (30) and Robbie (27). She was an active member of the Wiggins Community Church. Margey’s life was all about family, friends, the farm, and her faith. Words can’t begin to describe her “larger than life” personality, sense of humor, and contagious laugh. Margey had...
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Sally Garcia
Sally Ann Garcia 66 of Loveland, CO passed away on Oct 3, 2018. Sally was born to Nino and Betty Garcia in Loveland, CO on July 27th 1952. Sally graduated from Loveland High School in 1972. She worked at HP for several years and worked at Loveland Sam's club over 20 year until her retirement in 2017. Sally was a Bronco fan and enjoyed family birthday and holiday dinners. She liked to go shopping and going out to eat with her sister Pearl. Sally was preceded in death by her mom and dad, daughter Chanelle and brothers Alvin and Carl and sister Carol Garcia. She is survived by her son Dan Garcia and three granddaughters Katherin, Jordon, and Jacklyn and brothers Robert, Rich, Ronnie and sister...
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Rick Adels
Oct. 4, 1954-April 7, 2008 Age: 53 Residence: Greeley Tribute: Rick A. Adels was born in Kimball, Neb., to Vernon and Shirley (Dickerson) Adels. He moved to Loveland with his parents when he was 2. He went through school in Loveland and graduated from Loveland High School in 1972. He attended Colorado State University and studied organ under Bob Cavarra and voice with Edwin Anderson. He became organist at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loveland at the age of 12. During his career, Mr. Adels was organist and choir director at Trinity Lutheran Church and United Methodist Church in Loveland and First United Methodist Church and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greeley. At the time of his death, he w...
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Kathy Kelly (Guinn)
Kathy Joe Guinn Kelly of Loveland passed away at home on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, at the age of 59. She was born to Roland Joseph Guinn and Betty Jensen Guinn, January 19, 1954 in El Paso, Texas. She graduated from Loveland High School in 1972. Kathy graduated from Nursing School from the University of Northern Colorado in 1977. She spent many years nursing in ICU, Critical Care Units and other nursing fields before becoming a nursing instructor. She was a teacher at IBMC and was passionate about working with her students and making a difference in their lives. She is a current finalist nominated for "Faculty of The Year" award through Colorado Association of Career Colleges and Schools. Kathy...
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Darwin King
Darwin Dean King, age 64, died July 16, 2018 of complications related to frontotemporal dementia at his home in Birmingham, Alabama. Darwin is survived by his wife Cheryl King, daughters Gwendalyn and Bethany King, and grandchildren Lilly, Gavin, Peyton, and Briella. He is preceded in death by his parents Cleave and Nellie King and brother Dennis King. Darwin was born in Clarinda, Iowa. He moved to Loveland in junior high and graduated from Loveland High School in 1972. He attended the Colorado School of Mines on a full ride academic scholarship and earned his B.S in Metallurgical Engineering in 1976. During his career Darwin worked for Rocky Flats Nuclear Facility, several high tech compute...
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