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[Return to History Index] Idaho Springs, Colo.
19__,39, Dunn Mortuary, owned by ____________________________________ 1939-45, Hawkins (Warren) Funeral Home, owned by Warren Hawkins 1941, Hawkins Funeral Home extensively remodeled 1945-46, Hawkins Funeral Home, owned by Douglas Farthing 1946-72, (Chris H.) Tomford Mortuary, owned by Chris H. Tomford 1972-87, Tomford Mortuary, owned by Loys G. Caldwell 1987 to present, Tomford Mortuary, 1443 Colorado Blvd., owned by Vince J. Hennigan
1933-43, (Paul) Stranahan Funeral Home, assisted by his father C.G. Stranahan from Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1931 1946-59, (Norman) Shreiner Funeral Home, bought Stranahan Funeral Home and closed 1850's, Trading Post 1865, Feb., Indians burned old Julesberg to the ground
1916 to present, Austin Funeral Home, 310 W. 5th St., 1945, Leroy Austin became partner with his uncle (1909-1965) 1945-49,Nephew, Leroy Austin sole owner 1949-59, Richard L. Austin joined ownership 1965, Leroy Austin, President CFDA 1978, Richard L. Austin sole owner 1982, Richard L. Austin, President CFDA 1890 Incorporated, A coal mining town
1923, George Russel Henning purchased Heisermann. During the depression years the Henning family provided funeral service for any family regardless of financial circumstances. 1933, George R. Henning, President of CFDA. 1935-58, Henning-Howe Mortuary 1956-60, Darrell R. & Donna J. Howe partners with Hennings 1960, Howe's, owned on retirement of Hennings 1982, Henning-Howe Mortuary name changed to Darrell Howe Mortuary 1982, Darrell Howe combined Louisville and Lafayette business and built new and present mortuary at 10203 South Boulder Road, Lafayette, Colo. 80026 1989-92, Darrell Howe Mortuary, owned by Rocky Wells 1990 to present, Darrell Howe Mortuary and Crematory, owned by Loewen, Inc. 1992-94, Darrell Howe Mortuary, M.H.I. Inc. 1994-95, Avalon Cremation and Funeral Service, owned by Carl Erlinger 1995 to present, Avalon Funeral Home, Carl Erlinger, licensed embalmer and funeral director
1975-84, Aspen Funeral Service, owned by Tim Robacker 1988 to present, Alternative Funeral and Cremation Service, owned by Jerry Mischler 1990 to present, Added Care Funerals, owend by Joe Hunter 1996 to present, Horan-McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation, owned by Horan Family 1995 to present, Newcomer Family Mortuary & Crematory, owned by Heartland Group of Companies 1988 to present, Runyan-Stevenson-Capitol Mortuary & Crematory, owned by 4th Generation Management Inc. 1979-82, Runyan-Stevenson Mortuary 1982, Purchased Pre-Need Assets of Capitol Mortuary 1973, Runyan-Stevenson built and moved to new Mortuary 1982-8_, Capitol Mortuary, Inc. - At Chapel of the Angels 1982-88, Runyan-Stevenson Mortuary 1973-79, Brown-Runyan-Stevenson Mortuary 1972-73, Brown-Runyan Mortuary 1980-88, Denver Crematory, owned by Harry G. Stevenson 1988, Harry G. Stevenson sold Denver Crematory and Runyan-Stevenson to Eagle Management Inc. 1984, Harry G. Stevenson, President CFDA May 24, 1886, Town named for Lucius Quintius Lamar - Secretary of Interior under President Grover Cleveland. 1936, Lamar Jr. College funded by Legislature Enactment creating a Tax District
1983 to present, Peacock-Wood Funeral Home Inc.," Locally owned and operated since 1886". 1935-41, W.E. Sharp Funeral Home 6-14-38, Son Ed Sharp married and living in Wood Mortuary - Monte Vista, Colo. 8-29-41, W.E. Sharp (1880-1941) killed in Auto-Hearse accident near Lamar, Colo. 1935-41, Sharp Mortuary member CFDA 1947, Ed Sharp sold to Dean Wood 1947-82, Wood Funeral Home, owned by Dean Wood 1980-__, Wood-Gamble-Peacock Funeral Home 1985 to present, Peacock-Wood Funeral Home, owned by Daniel M. Peacock 1916-54, (M.E.) Cheatum-Kirkpatrick Mortuary, owned by Glen Kirkpatrick & Vern Duggan 1919-21, Adams Mortuary, owned by______________________________ 1921-35, Kirkpatrick-Cheatum 1919-__, Adams-Kirkpatrick-Cheatum Mortuary 1935-60, Kirkpatrick-Duggan Mortuary, owned by_____________________________ Glen E. Kirkpatrick a mortician since 1922 and his father in business before him, not in Colorado (19__,1960) 1960-65, Duggan-Dolsen, Donald B. Dolsen bought in with Vern Duggan 1965-72, Dolsen Funeral Home 1972-89, Dolsen-Almont Inc., sold to Almont Inc. by David H. Dolsen 1915-25, Hoggatt-Cheatum Mortuary, M.E. Cheatum died 1921-29, Hoggatt (Carl W.)- Kibby Mortuary, Harry B. Hoggatt (19__1952) Carol W. Kibby sold and went to Calif. for 2 yr, came back to Loveland, Colo. 1945, Glen Kirkpatrick, President CFDA 1966, Donald B. Dolsen, President CFDA
1873, a Railroad settlement, junction of Kansas Pacific & Santa Fe Railroads 1876, 1st townsite was laid out. 1881, Town incorporated LaJunta's Koshare Indian Museum celebrates Native American Arts, Crafts and Dances
1936-54, Peacock Mortuary, owned by Mr. Ralph E. Sr.(19__-19__) and wife Grace M. Peacock (19__-19__) 1949, Ralph E. Peacock, President of CFDA 1962-1968, Farthing Funeral Home owned by Douglas and wife 1963, Son - Ralph E. (Sam) Peacock Jr., President of CFDA 1964-84, Frye Mortuary, owned by Mr. Harold W. Frye and wife 1996, Son - Harold W. Frye, President of CFDA 1972-84, Peacock-Frye-Almont, Inc. 1964-72, Peacock-Frye Mortuary, owned by R.E. Peacock, R.E. Peacock Jr. & H.W. Frye 1984-92, Peacock Mortuary, owned by Ralph E. Peacock, Jr. 1954, Meger of Green Mortuary and Peacock Mortuary at 401 Raton Ave., 1930-54, Green Mortuary, owned by Curtis R. Green 1954-64, Peacock-Green Memorial Chapel (merger) C.R. Green, Pres: Ralph E. Peacock, Jr., Vice-Pres; Ralph E. Peacock Sr., Trea; H.W.(Bill)Frye, Sec. 1964, Ralph E. Peacock Sr., and H.W. Frye retired and firm became Peacock-Frye 1938-54, Green Mortuary\ 1938, Green added Ustick name 1930-38, Ustick-Green Funeral Home 1983-86, Ustick-Donelson Funeral Home, 718 Rator, owned by Ustick family, Curtis R. Green, son-in-law of Carl m. Ustick Sr. Established and incorporated in 1873. In 1875, Rhodes & Wil Graham Hardware merged to become Rhodes Bros. Hardware of Las Animas. In 1895, Rhodes went out of business and became R. W. English company which sold caskets and the service of taking the body to burial place. In the late 1890’s Tom J. Gardner Lumber yard (Gardner Lumber Company) bought the English Company and its enterprises..
1890, George W. Powell (1866-1960) came to Las Animas and worked for Gardner. As the funeral services side of Garner Lumber grew, Powel became the first trained Mortician in Bent County and in 1903 took over mortuary side of the business as owner. 1903, Gardner Lumber Company becomes Powell Mortuary. 1903-30, Powell Mortuary, owned by George W. Powell 1930-69, Powell Mortuary, owned by son Lester B. Powell (____-1969) and on his death his wife ran the business for a few years. 1972-80, Powell-Almont, Inc. with several managers, including: Byron Griffy, "Bill" Frye, "Sammy" Peacock, Jerry L. Fields, Theodore W. Kuhns and Kevin F. McCarthy. In 1934, George R. Powell was President of CFDA. 1980 to present, Powell-Kuhns, 529 Carson, owned by Theodore W. & wife Barbarsa H. Kuhns. Griffy/Horber
1819 the U.S. signed a treaty with Spain to set the Western Boundry of the U.S. continent on the location of the head waters of the Arkansas River near Leadville. 1877, City Founded, Jan 14 1878 city named. Geb 12, 1978 City Incorporated. Population of 24,000 as the highest city in the U.S. called "Cloud City". 1873 Assey office reported silver in ore samples 1878-96, Many rich silver-lead active mines - Silver Queen of Colorado 1879 Census: 31 Accountants, 17 Barber Shops, 51 Grocery Stores, 4 Banks, 120 Saloons, and Funeral Homes. 1880 Census, Population of over 24,000 and first Miners Labor Strike 1893, Crisis: Repeal of Sheerman Silver Purchase Act 1896, Colorado National Guard breaks 1889 Miners Strike
1902, I.N. Rogers, President CFDA 1989 to present, Bailey Funeral Home, owned by William W. & Debra J. Bailey 1987-89, Hennigan Mortuary, owned by Vince Hennigan, sold to Bailey's 1931-51, Lyle-Gjellum Mortuary, opened-owened and closed by R. Hubert Lyle and Arthur B. Gjellum 1897, J. D. Mulligan, one of CFDA founders 1897, I. N. Rogers, one of CFDA founders 1982 to present, Moynahan-O'Malia Tucker Mortuary, owned by Frank and mother Mrs. Grace Tucker. (W.M.M.D, Inc.) 1905-82, Moynahan-O'Malin Mortuary 1910 and 1911, F.R. O'Malin, President CFDA 1897, E.R. O'Malin, one of CFDA founders 1955-75, Moynahan-O'Malia, owned by Andrew F. Cassidy, he also was the last living officer of the Cemetery Association and kept all records for all cemeteries in Leadville 1975-78, Grant-Moynahan-O'Malia, owned by Owen A. & Barbara A. Grant 1978-80, Grant-Moynahan-O'Malia, owned by Frank Mercer 1980-82, Grant-Moynahan-O'Malia, owned by Alan Hertz 1910-54, James J. Corbett (associated with Moynahan-Omalia) died 1975, Andrew F. Cassidy died 1980, Frank Mercer died 1925-38, Robert W. Walsh, partner in Moynahan-O'Malia, died in Los Angeles, Calif. 1954, James J. Corbett died, associated with Moynahan-O'Malia 40 years Geneologically listed in Funeral Service: Leadville, Colo. 1881, Craig Nelson 1882, Booth-Denman Furniture Store 1883, H. W. Hallett 1884, H. Bayter 1884, Leadville Undertaking 1885, J. Matson 1890, Charles Fielding 1890, James Nelson 1895, Christman & O'Brien 1895-1920, J.D or J.E. Mulligan 1905, John C. Howell - 1907 Coroner & Undertaker 1905-15, M.A. Buxton 1925, Edward O'Brien
1988-92, Love Funeral Home, owned by Kenneth Love who sold to his son and wife 1964-1972, Buchanan-Love Funeral Home, owned by Kenneth Love 1972-88, Love Funeral Home, owned by Kenneth Love 1946-64, Buchanan Funeral Home, owned by James W. Buchanan 1939-46, Seal's Funeral Home, owned by Velman and Rieta Seal 1930-39, Diets Funeral Home, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Mayhew Diets 1960, James W. Buchanan, President CFDA Names associate with funeral service 1925, W.O. Campbell 1915-25, F.C and Mrs. Lela Kenaga 1915, W.H. Heizerman 1910, Russell Gates
1876, Littleton Cemetery dedicated 1964 to present, Drinkwine Mortuary, built 1958 at 999 W. Littleton Blvd., 1995 to present, Drinkwine Family Mortuaries, owned by Robert L. Drinkwine family 1964-69, Nickels-Hill-Drinkwine, owned by Robert L. Drinkwine 1936-64, Nickels-Hill Mortury, owned by John R. Nickels(18__-1956) and Frank M. Hill 1913,36, Nickels Mortuary (Hill) Mortuary & Furniture Store) 1936,64, Nickels-Hill Mortuary 1964, Frank M. Hill bought (associate) business, same name 1956, Frank M. Hill has been chosen as the towns "Most Valuable Citizen". 18__,1913, Wintford-Dryer Mortuary and Furniture 1896-1917, W. Dyer & Son 1897, C.F. Hendrick Dyer, one of association founders 1908-14, Wintford-Dyer Mortuary 1939, Jan, 8, (Ivan) Joss Funeral Home opened 1951 to present, Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6601 S. Colo. Blvd., 1959, Mortuary built in Chapel Hill Cemetery by Consolidated Industries, Inc. subsequently part of Olinger's property 1976-86, Howe-Chapel Hill Mortuary leased by Wm. & Geo. Howe. Jr. 1985, Sold to Morlan, Inc. 1987, Sold to present owner, S.C.I.
1958 to present, Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, 326 Terry St., Mr. Rodney & wife Corrine Ahlberg bought and converted and existing church building, converted to present Funeral Chapel, ownership and operation still in Ahlberg family. 1944 to present, Howe Mortuary 1944-60, Howe Mortuary, owned by George W. Howe, Sr. 1953-86, Howe Mortuary, owned by Geoffre W. Howe 1941-44, Shaw Mortuary, 5th & Caffman 1936, Ed Kinser entered mortuary service with late Frank R. Swah 1944, George W. Howe Sr. bought Kinser Mortuary 1937, Ed Kinser bought Frank R. Shaw 1941, George W. Howe Sr. bought Shaw Mortuary 1937-44, Kinser Mortuary 1921, A.E. Howe, Boulder, President CFDA 1946, George W. Howe Sr., President CFDA 1977, George W. Howe Jr., President CFDA 1991, Geoffrey Howe, President CFDA 1987 to present, Lewellen Longmont Memorial Chapel, 503 Terry 1995, William C. Campbell, resident manager, President CFDA 1947, J. Max Lewellen purchased interest in (E.H.) Robinson Funeral Home 1948, J. Max Lewellen (E.H) Robinson Funeral Home and changed name to Lewellen Mortuary, on death of J. Max Lewellen ( -19 ) Mrs. Marge L. Lewellen owned building with subsequent leases and business owners 19 -19 L. Thomas Swedborg, R.M. Humphrey 19__, present owner of business and building, Duggan Funeral Service, Inc. 1947-87, Lewellen Mortuary-Lewellen Funeral Home and Lewellen Longmont chapel, owned by J. Max Lewellen family 1921-__, Prohs Funeral Home 1923-__, Robinson Funeral Home at 503 Terry, built by Prohs family moving from Main Street 1944, E.H. Robinson purchased interst, name still Prohs Funeral Home 1943-47, Prohs Funeral Home owned by E.H. Robinson 1947, Robinson Funeral Home 1938, Nov., Milo G. Rice in funeral service 1942, Milo G. Rice died, first owner of Lewellen Longmont Chapel 1939, Jan, Frank R. Shaw, resident of Longmont 45 years, died 1969, J. Max Lewellen, President of CFDA 1897, E.G. Jones, one of association founders 1897, Milo G. Rice, one of association founders 1897, Frank R. Sway, one of association founders 1892, Incorporated 1878, Name of coal mining town registered by Louis Nawatny
1992-94, Darrell Howe Mortuary, owned by M.H.I., Inc. 1989-92, Darrell Howe Mortuary, owned by Rocky Wells 1922-56, Henning Mortuary, owned by George Russel and wife Marguerite Henning 1956-60, Henning-Howe Mortuary, owned by George Russel & wife Marguerite Henning and Darrell R. and wife Donna J. Howe as partners 1960 Howe's owners on retirement of Henning's 1982, Henning-Hoe Mortuary name changed to Darrell Howe Mortuary 1982, Darrell Howe's combined Louisvill and Lafayette business and built new and present mortuary at 10203 S. Boulder Road, Lafayette, Colo. 1923, George Russel Hennings purchased Heisermann During depression years Henning family provided funeral service for any family regardless of financial circumstances 1933, George Russel (G.R.) Henning, President of CFDA 1877 a railroad town, 1881 Incorporated
Late 1800's-1924, Bell-Finley-Lyons who sold to Mr. Carl W. Kibbey (1898-1971) and his wife E. Marie (Smith) Kibbey (1897-1971) 1919-22, Kibbey Funeral Home, Lamar, Colo. 1923-24, Mr. & Mrs. Kibbey lived and resided in Fresno, Calif. 1924, Purchased Bell-Finley-Lyons 1929, Kibbey Funeral Home moved from 5th & Cleveland to present location of 11th & Lincoln Street. Nephews of Carl W. and E. Marie Kibbey: Ted Fishburn (1935-1994) entered business Aug. 14, 1957 and licensed Colo. license #607. Fred Fishburn (1935-____) started with business Sept. 1960 and received Colo. license #650, issued Jan. 10, 1962. 1924-71, Kibbey Funeral Home 1919-71, Both Carl W. and E. Marie Kibbey held Colorado Embalmers and Funeral Directors Licenses. 1937, Carl W. Kibbey, President CFDA 1897, J. B. Bell one of CFDA Association Founders 1986 to present, Allnutt Funeral Service/Hunter Chapel, owned by Allnutt Family 1924-30, O.O. Rice Mortuary, owned by Oral O. Rice (1868-1930) 1930-53, Hammond Mortuary, owned by E. Kendall Hammond 1953-86, Hunter Mortuary, owned by Marion F. Hunter (1925-1985) and brother Delmer E. Hunter Jr. (1919-____) 1986, Hunter brothers sold to Allnutt Family 1961, Hunter brothers moved from 6th & Lincoln Streets to the newly built mortuary at 2100 Linclon Ave. 1942, E. Kendall Hammond, President CFDA |
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