Young's Funeral Service

06/05/2026

Wood worker
Corn hole
Family

We celebrated the life of Gary Murray at Dreams & Dragonflies Event Center. His family and friends recalled his sense of humor, trim work perfection and asking the grandkids about their ticket to the moon.
He will be remembered fondly for his dedication to his craft of woodworking, supporting and loving his family, being a terrific friend and a great game of corn hole.

06/04/2026

William “Willow” Henry Brandt, 66, of Arizona, passed away at his sister’s home in Johnstown, CO on Monday, June 1, 2026. He was born April 21, 1960 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Henry William and Martha Doris (Mattila) Brandt. The family moved to New York, California, back to New York, Louisiana, Las Vegas and settled in New Stanton, Pennsylvania.

He graduated from Hempfield High School in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, working for Norad at Cheyenne Mountain.

Willow was a talented oil and acrylic painter, having some of his pieces displayed throughout Moab, Utah. At one point, he attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

He loved Haiku poetry, American Indian flutes and being one with nature. He loved listening to the variety of birds and exploring the outdoors. He rarely met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone.

Thankful to have shared his life are his 2 grandsons; Oliver and Elliott Welch, his two sisters; Lisa Brandt and Dianna Watson, brother-in-law, Doug Bridges, a nephew and numerous nieces and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Danielle Welch and a sister, Donna Bridges.

His graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the Johnstown Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to “Best Friends Animal Sanctuary”, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, Utah 84741 or “Pathway Chapel Ashfork”, 2440 N. Double A Ranch Rd., Williams, AZ 86320 or sent in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Condolences and memories may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

06/01/2026

Faye Merlyn (Bailey) Davis, 83, of Johnstown, formerly of Fort Collins, passed away at Medical Center of the Rockies on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was born on May 1, 1943 in Hollywood, CA to Roy Lee “Merle Jerome” and Rhodabelle (Cutshall) Bailey. The family moved to Timnath, CO when she was very young and settled in Fort Collins.

Faye moved to Breckenridge with family where she graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1961. She met Robert Davis in Fort Collins and they got married in 1961. They later divorced.

She worked for Teledyne Water P*k, Department of Motor Vehicles in Fort Collins, Wal-Mart, and at Steele’s Market in the deli food preparation.

Her hobbies include crocheting and ceramics in her early years. She loved watching her son drive race cars, playing cards with family as well as a good romance novel. Faye also supported the ASPCA to help stop animal cruelty.

Thankful to share her life are her children; Troy (Shauna) Davis and Crystal (Marty) Jones, her seven grandsons; Tyler, Lance, Damon, Brock, Hayden, Nick, and Hunter and her 10 great-grandchildren; Jaxson, Bradon, Dominic, Emma, Riley, Talen, Kaylee, Maggie, Benson and Henry, her siblings; Victoria (Dave) Cooley, Bonnie Vail, and Linda (Frank) Palmer as well as nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Peggy Sue, who will be taken care of by family alongside her siblings.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sandy Cordova.

Faye’s family will host a Life Celebration at 11:00 am Sunday, June 7th at the Johnstown Senior Center. Inurnment will be held at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins. Memorial gifts may be made to “NOCO Humane Society” to help with spay, neuter and vaccinations. Memories and condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

05/30/2026

Artist
YouTuber
Dreamer

We remember the life of young, Cadence Nield. Her many family and friends gathered to honor such a special young lady, paying tribute to her love of Taylor Swift and Harry Potter, her beautiful variety of art work and her love for ice cream.

We give thanks for her compassion towards others and the love she shared for so many.

05/30/2026

Farmer and Friend

We remember the life of DuWayne Schmunk, a quiet and faithful friend. Her served his country in the U.S. Air Force, returning to the family farm.
He lived the rest of his life on the family farm, where he dedicated his days to perfecting agriculture and the opportunities it provided for their family.
We are grateful for his service to country and community.

05/29/2026

Gary Daniel Alles, 85, of Greeley, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at NCMC in Greeley. He was born on November 15, 1940 in Greeley to Daniel and Esther (Weibert) Alles where he grew up on the family farm and dairy. He was raised and confirmed in St Pauls Congregational Church. He graduated from 8th grade at Auburn School, the only one in his class, in 1954 and went on to attend College High School in Greeley where he graduated in 1958 and played basketball and baseball.

Gary played for the LaSalle American Legion A baseball team from 1954-58, which was the premier summer team in that area. In fact, Gary tried out for the New York Yankees at the old Bears Stadium in Denver. In 1958, he took his first trip away from the farm, with his uncle Herman Weibert, traveling to the World Series in Milwaukee, WI between the Milwaukee Braves and New York Yankees.

He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his basic training at Amarillo AF Base in Texas. He received an honorary discharge in the fall of 1967, returning to take over the family farm, serving in the Air National Guard.

In July 1963, Gary was cruising Dizzy Block in downtown Greeley. Susan Taylor was in a Ford Falcon with friends when another car full of girls pulled up behind them and a fight ensued. Gary and his cousin, Gene Alles, broke up the hair pulling and this is how he and Susan met! They were later married on January 7, 1968 at the First Christian Church in Greeley.

On July 31, 1976, they sold the dairy herd, focusing more on farming. He designed and built farm equipment to help customize their operation. He also coached his daughters 4-H softball teams and served as the Weld County 4-H Athletic Committee Chairman and member for many years.

Gary was an avid Denver Broncos fan since 1960 and a season ticket holder since 1970. He enjoyed attending games with his mother, Esther, as well as his wife and daughters and other friends and extended family. He also enjoyed sports of all kinds, including the Avalanche and Nebraska football and volleyball.

Gary served on the Board of Directors of the Union Reservoir Company for about four years as well as the Board of Directors of the Union Ditch Company. He served as President of the Union Ditch Company from 1987 to 2022 and was instrumental in the construction of the new river diversion structure on the South Platte River in 2002, replacing the old structure from the 1870’s.

In 2003, UWAG (Utility Water Act Group) was formed and Gary served as a board member and President. He was instrumental in navigating their case through water court, obtaining an augmentation decree in 2012. He also served as a Garst Seed Salesman from 1986-1994, Director and President of Greeley Local Sugarbeet Growers Association and was an original shareholder in Western Sugar Cooperative, receiving a number of High Sugar Awards and Corn Yield Awards.

In 1977, Susan brought home their first basset hound puppy. He teased they weren’t “dogs” and 8 pups later, came to love each and every one of them. They enjoyed travels to Hawaii, Mexico, Jamaica and in 2019 to Europe with their daughters. He also loved to go fishing and camping, played softball as an adult, was an avid reader, loved attending the State Fair, was a patriotic American who loved spending time with his grandkids and their three basset hounds; Harper, Calvin and Hudson.

Thankful to have shared his life are his wife, Susan, their daughters; Stacey Alles (Kendall Finnigsmier) and Kristy (Pat) Alles-Serrant, six grandchildren; Ryley, Camryn, Susan, Lillie, Evan and Maxwell, his sister; Carolyn (Vern) Kammerzell, sisters-in-law; Geneva Clark and Jan Taylor as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws; Jesse and Louise Taylor, and two brothers-in-law, Clarence Clark and Daryl Taylor.

A viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18 followed by a Life Celebration at 10:30 a.m. at Kersey Community Church, 26221 CR 53, Kersey followed by a luncheon in the Memorial Building. A graveside service with military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to “NOCO Humane Society” or “National Jewish Hospital” in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Condolences and tributes may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

05/25/2026

05/13/2026

DuWayne Lee Schmunk, 76, of Eaton, passed away at NCMC on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He was born February 28, 1950 in Greeley to Melvin Junior and Dorothy Mae (Jacoby) Schmunk.

They lived in Eaton where the family farmed. Growing up, DuWayne was active in 4-H and FFA. He graduated from Eaton High School in 1968. After high school, he worked at the Agland Tire Shop and for a manufactured home builder. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1969 until March 1973. He then returned to the family dairy and farm where he spent the rest of his life.

He loved driving tractors and was a terrific uncle to his niece and nephews, especially the boys who liked to ride with him. He enjoyed Dutch Hops and time with his family. He had a great memory for family history.

He was a member of St. John’s UCC where he served the church as an Elder. He was also a member of Western Sugar Company, Agfinity, and American Angus Association.

Those thankful to have shared his life include his brother, Gary (Charlie) Schmunk, his sister, Barbara (Lanny) Cook, his nephews and niece; Rick (Katie) Schmunk, Melissa (Dan) Mullin, Brad (Heather) Cook and Brian (Amanda) Cook and his great nieces and nephews; Jacob, Emily, Lexi, Ryan, Tristan, Miley, Ryder, Baylor, Chloe, Emmett and Ellie as well as two aunts; Beverly McConville and Janice Jacoby and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Viewing will be Monday, May 18, 2026 at St. John’s UCC, 3815 W. 20th Street, Greeley from 5:00-7:00 pm. A Life Celebration will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, with a dessert reception following. A private interment will be held at the Eaton Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial gifts may be made to “St. John’s UCC” in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Memories may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

05/12/2026

Cadence Amaia Nield, 15, of Greeley, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born on August 16, 2010, in Plano, TX to Jonathon Robert and Lara Nicole (VanDriel) Nield, where she lived for 2.5 years. Cadence was born with an inoperable brain tumor. At age 2.5, the tumor began to progress, prompting the need for treatment. The family decided to seek the expertise of Seattle Children’s Hospital, and relocated to Washington, where they lived for 4 years. They relocated to Pembroke Pines, Florida, for a short period of time in 2017, settling in Greeley in 2018.

Cadence attended Kids at the Creek Preschool, Panther Run Elementary, McAuliffe STEM Academy, Severance Middle School, and Severance High School. Art was a favorite hobby of hers, including painting, drawing, jewelry making, digital art, making resin miniatures, diamond painting, and ceramics. She also loved geocaching, collecting Junior Ranger badges from the National Parks, going camping, traveling, riding her bike and her scooter, playing board games, going to the arcade, baking, working on her YouTube channel (CadenceCanCreate), all things Taylor Swift and Harry Potter, and spending quality time with her loved ones. She was a member of the Greeley Children’s Chorale, National Junior Honor Society, and served as secretary of the National Junior Art Honor Society. She dreamed of majoring in Graphic Design in college (either at the University of Northern Colorado, or the University of Washington), and then becoming a graphic designer at Geocaching Headquarters in Seattle.

In January 2025 at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Cadence was diagnosed with a rare Radiation-Induced Glioma related to her prior treatment. Through the many heartbreaks that came with this news, Cadence never gave up. She found new ways to use her body to make art, new ways to experience nature, and new ways to play her favorite games. She traveled to Hawaii, New York City, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Kansas, all while battling cancer. Her family will carry her wanderlust and adventurous spirit with them always.

Thankful to have shared her life are her parents; Lara Nield, Jonathon (Bailey) Nield, her brother Ryland Nield, her grandparents; Bryan & Marcia VanDriel, Dwight & Karen Nield, Doug & Corinne Kehr, uncle Mark (Erika) VanDriel and their children Eliana, Adriana, Gabriel, and Miguel, uncle Matthew (Josephine) VanDriel and their son Jones, uncle Dwight (Michelle) Nield Jr., and their children Camrynn, Evelynn and Rosamynn, and uncle Thomas (KimberlyJo) Nield and their children Wyatt and Elijah.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents; Edward & Nell VanDriel, L. David Monroney, Mabel Monroney, Vivian Saccomano, and Diane & Bobby Ford.

A celebration of Cadence’s life will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Greeley West High School auditorium with an ice cream social to follow. We request that attendees wear their “Cadence’s Crew” shirts, or pastel colors rather than black. Memorial gifts may be made to “Greeley Children’s Chorale” or “Camp Agape Northwest” in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Memories may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.

05/11/2026

Dulcie Maryann Camp, 83, of Greeley, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at her home with her beloved husband, Ron at her side. She was born December 2, 1942 in Columbia, Missouri to John Ogden and Ida May (McCurry) Creasy.

A music prodigy, Dulcie began playing the piano at age 4 and by age 10 was playing cello in concerts with the Stephens College Conservatory. She graduated from Greenwood High School in 1960. While attending the University of Missouri-Columbia on a music scholarship, Dulcie found her true calling was theatre and she performed and starred in many University productions. It was also at MU that she met her future husband, Ron Camp. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Theatre, Dulcie auditioned in New York and won a place in the summer stock company of the prestigious Barn Theatre in Augusta, Michigan. She performed at The Barn during the 1964, ‘65, and ‘66 seasons. Ron and Dulcie were married in Augusta on June 28, 1965.

Moving to Greeley in 1968, Dulcie continued her theatrical career by starring in productions at Greeley’s Chuckwagon Dinner Playhouse and the UNC Little Theater of the Rockies, and writing as theater/music critic for the Greeley Tribune. In 1981 Dulcie signed with talent agent, JF Images in Denver and until her retirement performed in two feature length motion pictures, several episodes of the Father Dowling and Perry Mason TV series, and a great number of TV and radio commercials. She was a member of Actor’s Equity, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and served for several years on the regional SAG-AFTRA Board of Directors. She was also a member of the National Organization for Women, the American Association of University Women and the Colorado Film Association.

Dulcie sang with the Greeley Chorale for 20 years, and traveled with them on international tours to Italy, Greece, Germany and Ireland. She attended UNC from 1984-86 and earned degrees in Spanish Language and Culture and Creative writing, and served on the Union Colony Civic Center Board from 2005 – 2011.

Dulcie had a truly remarkable zest for Life. She will be sorely missed.

Thankful to have shared her life are her husband, Ron, their son, Jason (Christina) Camp, their grandson, Cooper, and her daughter, Stephanie (Jerome) Sikes-Lerner.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John Ogden Creasy II.

Cremation will be completed and Dulcie’s family will host a Life Celebration at a later date in the summer of 2026. Memorial gifts may be made to “The Greeley Chorale” in care of Young’s Funeral Service, 102 E. Charlotte Street, Johnstown, CO 80534. Condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals.com.