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Cities beginning with "A" through "B"
Akron, Colo.
1885-73 ownership in Yeaman and Gordon families 1885-1902, Yeamans Brothers Hardware, Main St., owned by brothers J.E.(Ed) Yeamans (1857-1936) and Charles N. Yeamans (1858-1928) In early 1890's they added a Mortuary and for years they owned the Akron Cemetery which they later gave to the town. Ed Yeamans studied the "Arts & Science of Undertaking" in Lincoln, Neb. and became the "Undertaker". They made caskets in the basement of the Hardware Store. 1902-20, C.H. Yeamans Hardward, Main St., C.H. Yeamans bought brother J.E. Yeamans interest, including the Mortuary. 1920-28, C.H. Yeamans & Son, C.H. Yeamans took his older son Glen O. Yeamans (1891-1973) as partner. 1946-72, Yeamans & Gordon Mortuary. Donne Gordon (1911-1972) bought 1/2 interest from Glen O. Yeamans. 1942-45, Donne Gordon, WWII 1973-74, owned by Pritchard E. (Dick) Grimm (192-1989) 1973, Dick Grimm purchases Donne Gordon's 1/2 interest from his widow Idris P. Gordon. 1973, Glen O. Yeamans willed his 1/2 interest to Mrs. Idris P. Gordon. 197_, Dick Grimm purchases other 1/2 interest from Idris P. Gordon (1909-19__) in nursing home in Fort Collins 1974 to present, Yeamans & Gordon Memorial Chapel, 175 W. 3rd 1989 to present, owned by Darrel & Rhonda Brenner 1997, Darrel Brenner, President CFDA 1868, Established as terminal location for the Denver & Rio Grand Railroad (D&RGR), 1878, founded as a town and incorporated in 1878. On July 4, 1878, the first train was brought into the new town. The first classes were enrolled in Colorado's third Teacher Training Institution, Adams State College in 1925.
1890-1927, John Brown associated with what is now Butler-Showalter 1922, A.L. Springer, President of NFDA Prior to 1923 Springer Mortuary in downtown Alamosa 1923-26, Lorton Mortuary in downtown Alamosa 1926-34, Lorton Mortuary moved into present location 1942-48, Lorton Mortuary, owned by George Lorton (1887-1979), who served in Colorado Legislature and was president of the CFDA in 1943. 1938, April 9, new Park Lawn Funeral Home was opened by Charles G. Addington, from Montrose,Owned by Charles Addington from 1938-43, then by R.J. Bruner from 1943-47 and from 1947-51 by Robert H. Showalter (1910-1992) 1934-39, Lorton & Miracle Mortuary, owned by George Lorton & Glen Miracle. 1939, March, John F. Allerdice bought an interest in Lorton & Miracle Mortuary, later renamed Lorton & Allerdice Mortuary, remaining so from 1939-42. 1942, January, George Lorton purchased the interests of his partner John R. Allerdice. 1949, Glen Miracle died in California. 1948-51, Humphrey Mortuary, Frank L. Humphrey sold to W. Edward Sharp, Monte Vista and Kenneth P. Butler, now known as Kenneth P. Butler and W. Edward Sharp, Morticians and Memorial Chapel. 1959-80, Lowe's Alamosa Funeral Home, owned by Walter S. Lowe (1923-1980) and wife Luella (1929-1996) from LaJara, Colo., who bought the Lutheran Church and closed operations in 1980 1950-51, W.E. Sharp and Kenneth P. Butler, owners of Butler & Sharp Funeral Home 1951, Butler and Showalter merged into Butler-Showalter Chapel with owners Kenneth P. Butler and Robert H. Showalter, until 1959 Kenneth P. Butler (1919-1989) retired in 1983, served 4 years as coroner Conejos County and 18 years as Alamosa County Coroner. Robert Showalter (1910-1992) served as Alamosa County Coroner from 1956-60. In 1957, Showalter left funeral service and became Registrar at Adams State College. Kenneth Watts (1945-1985) was a funeral director for Butler-Showalter for 10 years (1970-80) and was Alamosa County Coroner 1978-82. 1959-80, Alamosa Funeral Home 1959-83, Butler-Showalter Chapel, owned by Kenneth P. (1919-1989) & Wife Eine Butler 1981 to present, Romero's Valley Mortuary, 1407 State, owned by Leonard Romero 1983 to 1997, Butler-Showalter Chapel, 205 State Ave., owned by J. Michael and Kathy Rogers. In 1997 Butler-Showalter Chapel was renamed Roger's Family Mortuary Early 1900s, Haynie Mortuary (according to newspaper reports, bought a new hearse in 1937)
1978-80, Lowe Funeral Home, owned by Walter S. Lowe (1923-1980) and wife Luella Lowe (1929-1996) 1978-___ Meyers Funeral Home, owned by Johnnie Myers (1916-1978) A "Bedroom City" around Denver, 1950 population of 4,000, 1960 population climbed to 46,000.
1976-date, Morgan Mortuary of Arvada (6370 Union Street), in 1983 owner James E. Morgan built a new mortuary. 1879 a mining camp. 1880 B. Clark Wheeler arrived and named it Aspen. 1888 Midland Railroad Ore train arrived in Aspen.
Wilson 1890's, A.E. Wilson owned and operated funeral homes in Aspen, Breckenridge and Yampa, Colo. and traded the three for a funeral home in Canon City, named it Wilson & Son Funeral Home. Sardy/Sardy-Brown
1897, Thomas Blackmore, one of CFDA founders Farnum-Holt 1986 to present,
Farnum-Holt Mortuary - 405 W. 7th St., owned by William Holt Family.
19__-46, Sumner's Funeral Home, William B. and Dorothy J. Sumner 1953, Sumner's Funeral Home consolidated with Waldron Funeral Home of Eaton, Colo. Originally this area was a part of the Great Bison Range of the great plains. 1867, first homestead granted. 1891, town of Fletcher was founded with a population of 100. 1907, name changed to Aurora. By the 1950's three military installations had contributed greatly to the booming Aurora. According to 1990 census Aurora had 22,103 people. Today Aurora is the third largest city in the State. The military had a significant influence on Aurora: 1918-97, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center (hospital closed and now developing into Colorado General Hospital Medical Center Campus). 1938-96, Lowry Air Force Base (closed in 1996 for redevelopment), 1942 to present, Buckley Field (WWII), now Buckley Air National Guard Station.
1927-30, Hockley Mortuary - Mrs. Mary Rector, Embalmer, corner E. 16th Ave. & Clinton St. 1929 moved to E. 14th & Dallas St. - Property sold to Catholic Church. 1933-39, Geo. E. Brown's Mortuary (E. 17th Ave. & Florence St.) 1939-44, Geo. E. Brown - worked for Hartford-Alcorn Mortuary: Died 1942 1944-58, Blakesley's Mortuary. 1555 Dayton St. Elwood and Frances Blakesley owned and built. Was 2nd Commercial building to be built in Aurora under WWII OPA regulations. Aurora Chase/Chase
Named for Capt. Edwart L. Berthoud, Surveyor for Colorado Central Railroad. 1962 to present,
1962 sold to Carl Kibby - Loveland, Colo. who changed ane to present Berthoud Funeral Home. 1946-59, Shriner Mortuary, Norman Shriner, owner, coming from Ft. Collins 1933-46, Stranahan Funeral Home, owner and assisted by his father C.G. Stranahan coming to Colorado from Santa Fe, N.M. in 1931. 1925-33, H.L. Humphrey Mortuary, He came to Berthoud in 1923 and in 1925 built new mortuary. 1965 to present, Evergreen Memorial Park, Funeral Home and Crematory, owned by Evergreen Memorial Park, Inc.Boulder, Colo. The 1870's ushered in Colorado silver, starting in Boulder with the discovery of the Carbou Mine in 1869. In 1877, the first class of University of Colorado opens with 44 students. 1897,
1898 to present, Howe Mortuary & Crematory, owned by Loewen Group 1898-1906, Bucheit Furniture and Undertaking, owned by Frank J. Bucheit 1900-09, A.E. Howe Partnership with Benjamin Holly at Odd Fellows Building, Pearl Street 1904-08, A.E. Howe serves as Boulder County Assessor, from 1914-34, Boulder County Coroner, in 1910 as President CFDA. 1906-08, Bucheit and Holly Undertaking, owned by Frank J. Bucheit and Benjamin A. Holly 1908-09, Howe and Holly Undertaking, owned by Albert Edward Howe, 1971-1944, and Benjamin A. Holly 1909, A.E. Howe bought out Bucheit and Holly 1909-44, Howe Mortuary, owned by A.E. Howe and/with Laura D. Howe 1922, A.E. Howe purchased Boulder Undertaking from Mr. Ros_______ who constructed present building at 2121 11th St. 1909-22, A.E. Howe Undertaking at 2119 12th Street 1944-58, Owners Laura D. Howe, Norman R. Howe and George W. Howe, Sr. 1958-78, Owners Norman R. Howe (1901-1933) and George W. Howe Sr. (1904-197_) 1978-91, Owners Norman R. Howe and William B. Howe 1991-94, Owner Rocky Wells 1994-95, Owner M.H.I. Inc. 1995-to present, Owner, Loewen Group 1954-64, Geddes-Hibbard Mortuary 1969, "Bob" Crist purchased Geddes-Hibbard Mortuary and changed name to Crist Mortuary from Geddes estate 1969 to present, Crist Mortuary, 3395 Penrose Pl., 1969-71, Crist Mortuary 1986, owner R.A."Bob"Crist sold to Morlan, Inc. 1987, Moraln, Inc. sold to S.C.I., present owners 1971, Crist Mortuary moved from 2305 Broadway St., to new mortuary at 3395 Penrose Pl., 1992, Mike Murphy, President CFDA 1964-66, Allardice-Hibbard-Howe Mortuary, 2305 Broadway 1966-69, Geddes Estate (Walter Geddes died 1964) owned 2305 Broadway. Wm. & George W. Howe Jr. leased building, owned and staffed the business 1954, Ross Hibbard bought interest of John Allardice 1945, (John) Allardice Mortuary took partner Ross Hibbard 1944, John Allardice purchased interest in Hall-Kelso Mortuary 1936-42, Hall-Kelso Funeral Home, George R.A. Hall, partner 1921, Kelso Mortuary 1892-1921, Trezise Undertaking & Livery (John G. & Georgina Trezise) 1944, Home Mortuary known as Hall-Kelso Mortuary now McClure Mortuary 1860 named for Vice President John Cabell Breckenridge by General Geo. E. Spencer
1938-43, Chester C. Owens Mortuary Nov 28, 1943 Mrs. L.C. Owens laid to rest in Breckenridge 1944-50, Lester C. Owens, Member CFDA 19_____, Paul Stranahan Mortuary 1887, Incorporated
1910-50, Jones Mortuary 1913, Edmond G. Jones, President of CFDA 1938-42, Allen Chapel and Funeral Home, A.T. Allen, Member CFDA 1942-65, Lyle G. and Leila K. Rice, from Denver, purchased then St. Augestine's Catholic Church and converted it into the Rice Mortuary. They had owned Rice Casket Co. in Denver 1934-42. 1942 to present, Rice Mortuary & Crematory 1950-53, Hunter Mortuary, Marion F. Hunter purchased Jones Mortuary from Manzanola, Colo. 1953, Hunter Mortuary closed and Marion F. Hunter joined his brother Delmer E. Hunter, Hunter Funeral Home, Loveland, Colo. 1957-81, St. Germain's Colonial Mortuary, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jack V. St. Germain 1965-82, Owned by Kenneth and Louise L. Rainey 1981-82, Lewis Funeral Home, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Lewis. Mr. Lewis died 8-31-82. 1982-88, Owned by James W. Arthurs 1988 to present, Owned by 4th Generation Management Co.Inc. 1993 to present, Platte Valley Mortuary, owned by Mr. Gary Thomas 1993 to present, Rundus-Broomfield Funeral Home, owned by Vince and Jena Rundus, Broomfield residents.Brush, Colo. 1882 founded on the Overland Trail, incorporated in 1884. It was a major cattle shipping point on the Burlington Railroad.
1929-34, Potter Mortuary, owned by Frances S. Jolliffe and wife. In 1934 the mortuary closed and moved to Ft. Morgan, Colo. 1934-44, the old mortuary was reopened as Brittell Funeral Home, owned by Cliff Brittell and his wife, who died in 1943. The 222 Cameron St. location, which is the present site of Heer Mortuary, was built in 1938. 1944-67, Brittell Funeral Home sold to Bert and Leona Frezieres and renamed Frezieres Funeral Home. The Frezieres came from Laws Mortuary in Colorado Springs. Bert Frezieres was a graduate of Worsham College in Chicago and served as CFDA President in 1954. He and his wife retired in 1967. 1967 - the mortuaries in Morgan County quit providing ambulance service. They gave their equipment to the county commissioners so the county could operate the ambulance service. 1967-79, Fraziers Funeral Home, owned by Charles W. Gale Jr. and his wife, Faye. Gale came to Brush in 1952, having worked for the Howard Mortuary in Denver after World War II. A graduate of Worsham College, he became a partner with Bert Frezieres in 1962 and sole owner when the Frezieres retired. 1979 to present, Heer Mortuary, owned by Donald G. and Carol Heer. Don Heer, a South Dakota native, and his wife moved to Brush on September 1, 1969. He started in the funeral service profession in Rapid City and graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. They both worked with Gale’s Mortuary until July 1, when they purchased the mortuary. Don Heer served as CFDA President in 1987 and 1988. 1879 Founded and incorporated
1946-62, Paul Stranahan purchased Humphrey Funeral Home and changed name to Stranahan Mortuary. 1946-63, Stranahan Mortuary, owned by Paul Stranahan 1963-77, Pauley Mortuary, owned by William R. Pauley 1977-88, Grimstad Mortuary, owned by Stuart T. Grimstad 1988 to present, Runyan Funeral Home, owned by Daniel Runyan 1888 City was founded
1945-84, Hendricks Mortuary, owned by Wm. R. and Mary Hendricks. 1984-92, Hendricks Mortuary, owned by Robert and Bonnie Hendricks (son of Wm. R.) 1987, Wm. R. Hendricks died August 28th. 1992 to present, Hendricks-Love Mortuary, owned by Earnest and Lori Love Return to top -- or -- Return to Index -- or -- Go to next section |
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