John Calvin Overlease
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Myrna Smelker Overlease - 1947
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Free E. page 7 - October 16, 2014
John Calvin Overlease, formerly of Hotchkiss, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8. He was 88.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta, with Pastor Bruce Dunsdon officiating. Interment will follow at the Mesa View Cemetery. Military Honors will be done by the Lee Marts V.F.W. Post # 3571.
John was born May 9, 1926 to Cecil and Wava (Rodabaugh) Overlease in Loveland, Colo. He attended grade school in Vona and Denver.
During WWII he enlisted in the United States Navy, V-6 USNR, Seaman 1st Class. He served in the Philippines and operated a U boat.
In 1947 he married Myrna Smelker. They made their home in Kit Carson County and Evergreen before retiring in Hotchkiss to farm and ranch. He worked for the county and road departments. In later years, he saved a snack in his dinner bucket for eager grandchildren waiting at home. He enjoyed farming, fishing, football, hunting, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
After Myrna’s passing, John was cared for by his eldest son/daughter-in-law in Eagle. He was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and later the Eagle Baptist Church.
Mr. Overlease is survived by four children; sons, James (Ann) of Eagle and Rick (Sandra) of Norris, Montana; daughters, Janice (Kim) Tribble of Olathe and Julie (David) Bonine of Delta; brother, Cecil of Truth or Consequences, N.M.; sister, Lila Rahmoeller of Lakewood; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed, Virgil, and Donald; sister, Donna, infant daughter, Mary Lee; and his love of 64 years, Myrna.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home Care and Hospice of the Valley P.O. Box 1474, Edwards, CO 81632.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 7 B Death Notice - October 11, 2014
John Calvin Overlease, 88, formerly of Hotchkiss, died Oct.
8, 2014.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta., with interment following at Mesa View Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, James of Eagle and Rick of Norris, Montana; two daughters, Janice Tribble of Olathe and Julie Bonine of Delta; one brother, Cecil of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; one sister, Lila Rahmoeller of Lakewood; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to Home Care and Hospice of the Valley, P.O. Box 1474, Edwards, CO 81632.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3 D Obituary - October 12, 2014
John Calvin Overlease
May 9, 1926 - October 8, 2014
John Calvin Overlease formerly of Hotchkiss, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014. He was 88.
John was born May 9, 1926, to Cecil and Wava (Rodabaugh) Overlease in Loveland, Colorado.
He attended grade school in Vona and Denver, Colorado.
During WWII he enlisted in the United States Navy, V-6 USNR, Seaman 1st Class. He served in the Philippines and operated a U boat.
In 1947 he married Myrna Smelker. They made their home in Kit Carson County and Evergreen before retiring in Hotchkiss, Colorado, to farm and ranch. He worked for the county and road departments. In later years, he saved a snack in his dinner bucket for eager grandchildren waiting at home. He enjoyed farming, fishing, football, hunting, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
After Myrna’s passing, John was cared for by his eldest son and daughter-in-law in Eagle. He was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and later the Eagle Baptist Church.
Mr. Overlease is survived by four children; sons, James (Ann) of Eagle and Rick (Sandra) of Norris, Montana; daughters, Janice (Kim) Tribble of Olathe and Julie (David) Bonine of Delta; brother, Cecil of Truth or Consequences, N.M.; sister, Lila Rahmoeller of Lakewood; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed, Virgil, and Donald; sister, Donna; infant daughter, Mary Lee; and his love of 64 years, Myrna.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta, with Pastor Bruce Dunsdon officiating. Interment will follow at the Mesa View Cemetery.
Military Honors will be done by the Lee Marts V.F.W. Post # 3571. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home Care and Hospice of the Valley P.O. Box 1474, Edwards, CO 81632.
View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com
