Snyder Grand Valley Memorials

06/17/2026

Linda Joyce Fisher Tanner

Linda Joyce Fisher Tanner peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on June 14, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, after a courageous battle with dementia. She was 85 years old.

Linda was born on May 5, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Howard S. Fisher and Rosalind Nelthorpe Fisher. From an early age, she developed the qualities that would define her life: faith, compassion, resilience, and an unwavering desire to serve others.

In 1960, she married Arthur Robert Tanner. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they built a family that became one of Linda’s greatest joys. They were later divorced.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since joining as a teenager, Linda dedicated her life to serving the Lord and those around her. She faithfully fulfilled many callings throughout her life, including serving several times as a Relief Society President. Her testimony was reflected not only in her words, but even more so in her actions.

Service was the language of Linda’s heart. Whether she was delivering a meal, offering a ride, taking someone to a doctor’s appointment, or quietly helping a neighbor in need, she found genuine happiness in lifting others. She devoted countless hours to family history work, helping many individuals discover and connect with their ancestors. She also cherished serving as a temple worker wherever she lived, finding peace and purpose within the walls of the temple.

One of the highlights of Linda’s life was serving an eighteen-month mission in Spain and the Canary Islands. She loved the people she served and expressed that love in countless ways, including preparing homemade meals and baked goods for missionaries far from home. Her kindness crossed languages, cultures, and borders, touching the lives of many.

Linda’s hands were rarely still. She lovingly crafted countless baby hats and layettes for newborns at the local hospital in Grand Junction, ensuring that even the smallest among us felt wrapped in care. She gave generously of her time, talents, and resources, never seeking recognition, only opportunities to help.

Beyond her service, Linda possessed a deep love of learning. She was an avid reader with a remarkable personal library that reflected her endless curiosity and appreciation for knowledge. She also loved to travel, creating treasured memories with her mother and later sharing adventures abroad with several of her grandchildren. Those journeys became cherished experiences and lasting gifts to her family.

Linda had a gift for nurturing life. Her garden flourished under her care, producing abundant harvests that she lovingly canned and preserved. Her green thumb was matched only by her ability to cultivate relationships, friendships, and faith wherever she went.

More than anything, Linda will be remembered for her generous heart, steadfast faith, and Christlike example. She lived a life centered on service, family, and devotion to God. Her influence will continue to be felt in the countless lives she touched through simple acts of kindness and quiet acts of love.

Linda is survived by her brother, Don Fisher of Loomis, California; her sons, Michael (Annette) Tanner and David Tanner; her grandchildren, Steven (Janelle), Kara (Spencer), Curtis (McKayla), Joseph (Heather), Jared, and Colton (Jackie); and her fourteen beloved great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her cherished daughter, Desiree Lynne Tanner.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Melody Lane Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2881 Orchard Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with a visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. and services from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Interment will immediately follow at Memorial Redwood Mortuary & Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who cared for our mother and grandmother through this journey. Though her earthly journey has ended, Linda’s legacy of faith, service, and love will continue to bless her family and all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her life was a beautiful example that the greatest measure of a person is not what they acquire, but what they give.

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06/15/2026

Barbara Gail Farmer

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Gail Farmer, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully at her home on June 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on May 7, 1962, in Grand Junction, Colorado, Barbara lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family. She had a gift for making people feel welcome, and her warmth and kindness touched countless lives.

Barbara was the beloved daughter of Mary V. Spangler and the late Thomas E. Sissom, who preceded her in death, along with her cherished grandson, Johnathan Staats.

She is survived by her loving mother, Mary V. Spangler; her children, Aimee Woodward (Josh), Shelly Staats (Jason), BreAnn Gutierrez (Jairo), and Ricky Bush (Ash); and her siblings, James Sissom and Vicki Guliford.

Her nine adored grandchildren—Evan, Jake, Will, Johnathan, Luke, Kaylee, Camila, Roman, and Gage—were the light of her life. She treasured every moment spent with them and found great joy in sharing her beloved collection of unicorns with her granddaughters.

Barbara loved the color purple, which reflected her spirited and passionate nature. She found happiness in life's simple pleasures: camping beneath the stars, fishing beside quiet waters, and listening to the timeless sounds of country music. Some of her family's favorite memories were the camping and fishing trips she took them on throughout the years. One of her favorite places to camp was in the Uinta Mountains of Utah and on the Grand Mesa in Colorado. Barbara was fearless and independent, never hesitating to take her children camping on her own and creating adventures they would remember for a lifetime. More recently, her family cherished spending time with her at Lagoon last summer, making memories filled with laughter and togetherness. These were the moments when she felt most at peace, surrounded by nature and the people she loved most.

Above all else, Barbara loved her family. Her greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. She celebrated every milestone, offered comfort during difficult times, and loved unconditionally. Her strength, resilience, and generous heart will be remembered by all who knew her.

A service to celebrate and honor Barbara's life will be held on June 18, 2026, with a viewing at 10:00 a.m. at Snyder Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Grand Junction Memorial Gardens. Family, friends, and all whose lives she touched are invited to join in remembering and celebrating a life well lived.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to HopeWest Hospice, especially Ann and Gabby, whose compassion, kindness, and support were a blessing during Barbara's final days. We are also profoundly grateful to the many family members, friends, neighbors, and loved ones who visited, reached out, prayed, and offered comfort during this difficult time.

Barbara's family finds peace in knowing that she has been reunited with loved ones who went before her, especially her father, whom she lost at the age of twelve. While our hearts ache with her absence, we take comfort in the love she leaves behind and the memories we will cherish forever.

Barbara Gail Farmer's legacy of love, strength, kindness, and devotion to her family will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Though she is no longer with us, her spirit will continue to guide, inspire, and remind us to treasure each day and hold our loved ones close.

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06/15/2026

George Gers

George Gers, lovingly known as Tuga and Jorge Tortuga, peacefully took his last breath on this planet, on April 17th 2026, surrounded by his family and faithful brown dog. He was a man who lived his life fully, freely, passionately and on his own terms. He found it worthwhile to explore for himself and build a one of a kind precious life. George was a way-finder, fantastic tour guide, and ocean creature whisperer.

Born to Henry Gers and Gertrude Bloom, George grew up on Rose Avenue in Venice Beach,California, where the ocean was his playground and lifelong teacher. He assisted his parents in their high-end handmade leather shop, fished off the Santa Monica pier, and took trips to desert hot springs… which turned into a life-long zeal.

He played defensive tackle on the football team at Venice High School (Class of 1969) and he carried that same bold adventurous spirit into his studies at Santa Monica Community College, at the University of California (UC) at Santa Barbara, and later at UC Davis, where he earned a degree in Urban City Planning. Though serious about education, he was even more devoted to learning through experience in nature, eventually earning what those who loved him fondly call a “PhD in fun and fearless exploration.”

A fateful backpacking journey through the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains with Jennifer McEwen led them to Crested Butte in 1973. Upon seeing Crested Butte and the surrounding mountains for the first time in falling snow they called it their home. In Crested Butte they built a rich and unconventional life, growing community at “Schmoozies” Natural Foods Juice Bar and Grill. For five winters they were winter caretakers at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic. During this time their daughters were born: Vesper at the Magical Glade up the Slate River, and Jovielle in Gothic.

George was a master builder by profession. He designed and built a gorgeous pioneering passive three-story solar family home in 1983 for his daughters to grow up in. George embraced each and every one of his many passions wholeheartedly. He was accomplished in telemark and back-country skiing, camping, sailing, ice skating, rock climbing and golf, and treasured live music and dancing. He was a strong and crafty tennis player who won many winners trophies, and at one point was ranked the second best player in Colorado in his age bracket.

George spent a good portion of his life in Hawaii, mostly on Maui and the Big Island. He spent much time scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing and swimming with tropical fish, turtles, dolphins, seals and whales in Hawaii and was a certified Master Scuba Diver. These beautiful ocean beings would sense his calm, peaceful, safe presence and mirror his loving, curious, playful spirit.

George was well known by friends and family for leading the way into beautiful, challenging and extraordinary excursions; life changing adventures.These fantastic “Tuga tours”, as they were fondly called, went into the wilderness, the mountains and the ocean, knocking at the door of the great unknown with every opportunity he could find. You were likely to go off path, and in doing so, discover the most magical places and experiences… recognizing that the delightful journey might include uncertainty, and attempts to find elusive unmarked spots “just past the really big rock…you’ll see it, it’s unmistakable, you can’t miss it!”

One of the keys to the epicly magical experiences that encompassed Tuga’s life came in these words of advice, “You’ve got to put yourself in the way of these experiences, they won’t happen otherwise.”

George married his beloved wife Eileen in 2010. Together they shared spectacular exotic adventures in Hawaii and the states, climbed mountains and danced their hearts out in an abundance of great concert music. He loved his new Mom Betty and delighted in being a father to bonus sons Brian and Eric.

In 2015 George began a twelve-year journey with cancer with remarkable courage and grace, never once complaining, choosing instead to savor each moment of Life. He and Eileen shared heartbreaking grief, along with family loved ones, when his beloved Crested Butte home burnt down in 2020. Many people had called the house their home, and after it burnt down he said it was the Sand Mandala of his life.

George lived out the rest of his exquisite life in Eileen’s exceptional and loving care.

George’s glowing spirit, humor, thoughtfulness and tremendous wit stayed intact until the very end. In his final hours, faced with the impossible task of saying goodbye, forever, he sat with his loved ones in tears and love filled silence. When there were no more words, he looked around and spontaneously started clapping, applauding his life, as if to say, “It’s been great! It’s been a good life!”

George is survived by his incredible wife, Eileen; his adoring daughters Vesper and Jovielle; his sons-in-law John Michael and Joel; his grandchildren Rasalas and Serena, and Mandala and Chakora; his bonus mom Betty, bonus sons Eric and Brian; and mother of his daughters Jennifer, her husband David and her siblings. George touched many lives and was loved deeply by countless friends.

Our beloved Tuga has caught his final cosmic wave out of here and is now onto his next great adventure. Mahalo Tuga, we love and miss you so much. You are forever and ever in our hearts.

There will be a celebration of George’s extraordinary life on Sunday July 26, 2026, from 1pm - 5pm at Rainbow Park in Crested Butte. Please bring a covered potluck dish, beverages will be provided.

Donations in George’s memory can be made to Living Journeys Community Cancer Support, https://livingjourneys.org, 426 Belleview Ave Suite 301, Crested Butte, CO 81224

“It’s not about how fast you swim, it’s about how good the water feels.” - George

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06/05/2026

Robert Hart Jess

Robert Hart Jess passed from this life on Thursday, May 28, 2026, after valiantly battling cancer for several months. He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, on November 8, 1944, to Robert Dean Jess and Evelyn Hart Jess, who cherished him deeply.

Bob grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado, and graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1963. He attended Mesa College before entering the United States Air Force in 1965. During his eight years of service, he served proudly as a Technical Instructor and remained deeply honored by the opportunity to serve his country.

Following his military service, Bob and his family returned to Grand Junction, where he owned and operated Custom Phones and Communications, a telecommunications company. He later sold the business and retired in 2009. Bob and his wife, Shirley, then dedicated approximately fifteen years to serving the community through their work with the Chamber of Commerce.

Known among family and friends as the man who could fix anything, Bob lived by the motto, “If I can’t fix it, it ain’t broken.” He enjoyed fishing, working on classic cars, playing golf, and spending time with those he loved. He will be remembered for his kindness, selflessness, care for others, and—above all—his remarkable sense of humor.

Bob is survived by his wife of sixty years, Shirley; his sons Brian Dean Jess (Lora) and Bradley Hart Jess (Brooke); grandchildren Bailee Adams (Brian), Collin Jess, Osa Jess, AJ Jess, and Evelyn Jess; and great‑grandchildren Scarlett Adams, Mary Jess, and Wyatt Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dean Jess and Evelyn Hart Jess, and his sister, DeAnn Mace (Richard).

A memorial service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery of Western Colorado, 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction, Colorado, on June 18 at 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow the next day at the First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 ½ Road, Grand Junction, Colorado, on June 19 at 10:00 a.m., with a luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Young Life at https://giving.younglife.org/bobjess. Checks may be made out to Grand Valley Young Life and mailed to: 2500 Broadway, Unit B, #233, Grand Junction, CO 81507.

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05/29/2026

Vincent Kevin Nourse

Vincent Kevin Nourse, Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin, Mentor, Friend, and Legend passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in his home surrounded by his ginormous family. After sustaining a stroke on Christmas Eve 2024 caused by undiagnosed Leukemia, which was discovered a few months later, he bravely battled his cancer for just over a year.

Kevin was born on June 17, 1953, in Grand Junction, Colorado to Vicent Devon Nourse and Lenore Carolyn Barker. He was the third of six children. He spent his youth mastering his natural tendency toward mischief with garage fires, broken windows, and stolen kegs from the priests at his Catholic parochial school. He graduated from Judge Memorial High School in 1971, where he excelled in academics and athletics. Kevin went on to play football and rugby at Colorado School of Mines. He fulfilled his obligations to his Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity brothers by manufacturing fake ID’sand developing his love for Coors Banquet Beer. In the end the pretty girl in her fancy car and leotard, that had picked him up hitchhiking the year prior, was too difficult to forget and he returned to Utah to marry that girl, Julie Jensen, and start their family. He went on to graduate from Westminster College with a degree in Behavioral Science and Secondary Education. He then entered the world of construction and never looked back.

Kevin took immense pride in building impressive things. He traveled extensively in his early career, working on projects that include the high school on the Navajo Indian Reservation near Monument Valley, and the LDS Temples in Portland, OR, Sand Diego, CA and Manti, UT. After 8 years of traveling, and with the help of his Stepfather and Uncle (Teo and Joe Prinster) he took leadership of the construction company Alpine C.M. and moved his family back to his hometown of Grand Junction in 1991. The Grand Valley is scattered with buildings that he and the Alpine C.M. crew erected and remodeled. Some of his favorites include the tower at the Museum of Western Colorado, a few City Markets along the western slope, the Alpine Meadows subdivision, where he named a street after each of his children, and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. One of his last projects was the metal building portion of the Blackout Sports Complex where many of his grandchildren will go to develop their skills and love for all things sports, just like their grandpa. Always willing to lend a hand, Kevin donated time and materials to the courtyard at the old GJHS building, Monument Little League where he and his crew made the dugouts and bathrooms handicap accessible for the early Challenger Program, and most recently helped with the adaptive riding arena at Moon Farm. We could go on and on, but in his eyes “less is more.” The company he built, Alpine C.M., will be carried on by his children. Jaden will be taking on the role of President with the assistance of Jett in the field and Jasmine in the office. The project he was most proud of and the one closest to his heart was his family. The legacy he and Julie built together will be continued by all of them.

Kevin loved so many things: fishing, golfing, motorcycles, and boating. He bought an old ski boat and taught his children, nieces, nephews, and neighbor kids how to waterski. He enjoyed the old, the used, and something with a story. Everything he valued fell into one of those categories. Despite years of rheumatoid arthritis that deteriorated his body, he spent countless hours fixing and assembling sprinklers, fishing poles, boats, bicycles and three wheelers. His hands were never idle. He was honest, loyal, and devoted to the things he loved. He had a quiet way of carrying the hard things so that no one else had to. He had a determination to get the job done even if the odds were against him.

Kevin always imagined that he would live out his days on the banks of the Snake River in Idaho where he and Julie hoped to spend much of their retirement. Even though he did not get to see the new cabin finished, he left this world knowing that his children would complete his vision of a family spot on the water. This is where he will be felt and remembered the most. He is already missed. He is loved and he will be ever present in the memories we will continue to make there.

Kevin leaves his beautiful wife, Julie Ann Nourse, of 53 years, seven children, Jentry Nourse, Jaden (Andrea) Nourse, Jasmine (Justin) Carver, Jordanna (Zebulon) Smith, Josi (David) Gross, Jett (Alexys) Nourse, and Jonas Nourse. Along with nineteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two more on the way.

He is survived in Death by his mother Lenore Carolyn Prinster, Sisters Rebecca (Tom) Velasek, Deborah Nourse, Denise Nourse Clough, and Brother Tom Nourse. He is preceded in death by his Father, Vincent Devon Nourse, Brother, Steven Dana Nourse, Stepfather, Leo Thomas Prinster, Father-in-Law, Willard Snow Jensen, Mother-in-law, Marjorie Beth Jensen, Sister-in-Law, Janet Larson, Nephew Gordon Cody Haycock.

A celebration of life will be held on June 18th at 4:30pm at Absolute Prestige Ranch in Loma, CO. That same day, we will hold a small Catholic mass for anyone who would like to participate at 2:00pm at St Joeseph’s catholic church, downtown Grand Junction, CO.

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05/22/2026

A great big THANK YOU to Girardi’s Towing! Kenny, Cody, Jade and Jeff really came through it getting this beautiful monument into the cemetery for the ceremony. The whole monument weighed just over 6,000 lbs. and was a little more than our equipment could handle. They did a professional job and jumped right in to help in every way possible.

05/13/2026

Ryan Hodson

The Hodson Family is mourning the loss of our beloved Ryan Lane Hodson.

Ryan was born to Lenvald Ray and Dixie Marlene Hodson in Grand Junction, Colorado on July 1, 1967.

Growing up, Ryan idolized Evel Knievel and developed a daredevil spirit which stayed with him for all his days. Ryan also developed a deep connection with bicycles that grew into a passion for mountain bikes. Ryan was locally renowned because of them. With that, Ryan also developed a system to enable those who relied on or used mountain bikes the ability to attach a trailer securely to them. With this system, Ryan was featured in a news article in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel for his recycling program in which he was able to haul items of substantial size and weight.

Ryan lived in Colorado, Montana and was recently able to explore Texas, but the Grand Valley was his home. Ryan enjoyed rock hunting, fishing, deer and rabbit hunting, motorcycle riding and all the wonders the Valley has to offer.

Ryan was preceded in death by both parents, his nephew Jeremy Len and his cousin Michael Don.

Ryan is survived by his three siblings; Randie, Marla and Melinda and his cousin Kevin, who was like a brother to him. Ryan is also survived by his seven children: CeAnne, Brett, Thomas, Jared, Jeremy, Alicia, and Dessi Raylyn. Ryan was blessed with eight beautiful grandchildren; Dahlia, Kierra, Aryen, Holden, Abigail, Brody, Aurora, and Emberlynn; his nieces Tiera Dawn, Tia Marlene, Angela Dawn, Jessica Nicole and Tiffany and his nephews Matthew, Eric, Kyle, Tyler and Brandon, as well as numerous cousins and other family members.

Ryan was very much a free spirit. He loved his family, his friends, and his community. His life was one of unique individuality. A life of value and impact. A life well lived. Ryan touched many hearts and lives.

Ryan passed away April 30, 2026, at Hawthorne Park. A tree will be planted there in his memory as well as a bench dedicated to his name, for anyone, from any walk of life, to stop for a moment and enjoy the beauty that the park provides. A moment of peace. A moment of rest.

There will be a Celebration of Life to honor Ryan as well as a Memorial Service, the exact date is yet to be determined.

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05/05/2026

Karen Eyman

Karen Lou Eyman (Schriever), 81, of Parachute, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born on January 22, 1945, in New York to Robert and Patricia Schriever. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School and went on to build a life centered around family, creativity, and connection. She worked for 18 years in accounting with Big Thompson Medical Group in Loveland, Colorado. After retirement, she volunteered alongside her beloved husband at McKee Surgery Center, continuing her lifelong commitment to helping others.

Karen was a woman of many talents, but her true passion was crafting. From quilting and wreath-making to crochet, scrapbooking, and jewelry design, she poured love into everything she created. Through her small business, Karen’s Kwilted Kreations, she shared that passion with others. She was incredibly talented, creative, and generous—always finding ways to show her love through handmade gifts.

Karen will be remembered as kind, loving, and fiercely independent, with a lively spirit and a sassy sense of humor that made everyone smile. She was deeply devoted to her family and was a proud mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. An animal lover at heart, she adored her dogs and had a special connection with all animals.

She loved celebrating life’s moments, especially the holidays—Christmas in particular—where her home became a place of warmth, laughter, and unforgettable decorations. She was known for hosting joyful gatherings, complete with delicious spreads, a few glasses of wine or margaritas, and plenty of laughter. Her playful spirit shone through in the cheeky gifts she gave and the confetti-filled cards she loved to send.

Karen and her beloved husband, Tom, shared a beautiful 49-year marriage and built a life full of adventure and love. Together, they built a cabin on Storm Mountain, creating a special place where family could gather and enjoy the outdoors. She instilled that same love of nature in her children and grandchildren. Fearless and full of life, Karen even skydived in her seventies with her granddaughter in Hawaii—just one example of her bold and adventurous spirit.

She was also famously known as the “Skip-Bo Queen,” a fierce and competitive card player who loved spending time playing games with her grandchildren. Her grandchildren were one of her greatest joys, and she was endlessly proud of each of them.

Karen is survived by her daughters, Dawn (Don) Siik of Loveland, CO, and Traci Wiedeman of Greeley, CO; her son, Todd (Karen) Eyman of Three Forks, MT; her sister, Shirley Masters of Kent, NY; her brother, Robert (Terry) Schriever II of Hilton, NY; and her seven grandchildren: Cierra (Joseph Luebbe) Schubin, Zach (Alexa) Schubin, MacKenzie (Angelica Mendoza) Wiedeman, Jacob Wiedeman, Kaleb Wiedeman, Seth Eyman, and Ethan Eyman. She is also lovingly remembered by her cherished dogs, Gabby and Roxanne.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Eyman; her parents, Robert and Patricia Schriever; and her brother, Michael Schriever.

Karen will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is now reunited with the love of her life, her Tom—her “Pooh”—and will forever live on in the hearts, traditions, and memories she created with her family

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04/27/2026

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04/24/2026

Congratulations to Scott Peterman! He visited our booth at Beacon Fest where he entered to win this beautiful sandstone piece.