Ekadell D. (Haller) Kay
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Death Notice - January 18, 2018
Ekadell D. Kay, 95, Grand Junction, died Jan. 15, 2018, at her home. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at Brown’s Cremation and Funeral Service. She was a mother. Survivors include two sons, George Toms and Louie Kay, both of Grand Junction; three brothers, Babe Haller, Bob Haller and Owen Haller, all of Fruita; three grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - January 21, 2018
Ekadell Kay June 28, 1922 - January 15, 2018
Ekadell Kay, age 95, of Grand Junction, Colorado, died January 15, 2018, at her residence. Born July, 28, 1922 in Fruita, CO, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Faye Haller. She was a graduate of Fruita High School. As a young woman she spent a lot of time riding and caring for horses, and her love for horses continued throughout her life. She was a very friendly and hardworking person, and had worked for some time at St. Mary’s Hospital in the housekeeping department. She loved playing board games, especially Yahtzee. But, more than anything, she loved her family and spending time with them. She will be missed by all. Survivors include two sons, Louie Kay and George Toms of Grand Junction, and three brothers, Babe, Bob, and Owen Haller, all of Grand Junction, CO. She is also survived by three grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2018, in Brown’s Chapel, 904 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO.
Trent Johnson June 12, 1976 - December 29, 2017
Trent Johnson, of Glenwood Springs, CO, died tragically on December 29, 2017, at the age of 41. Raised in Grand Junction, CO he was a high school graduate of Grand Junction High School. Trent was an avid outdoors man and found peace in the mountains. Although he wore a tough exterior, he was kind hearted and compassionate. He adored his children more than anything and was happiest sharing his love of hunting and fishing with his daughter, Baylee, with whom he shares a birthday, and his son, Rylan. He was an amazing husband, and worked diligently for his family, always putting them first. Trent was a successful contractor, which led to forming many friendships with his clients. He was an adored father, loving husband, brother, son, grandson, uncle, and a devoted friend. The impact Trent had on his friends and family is immeasurable. He will be greatly missed. Trent is survived by his wife, Aimee; daughter, Baylee; son, Rylan; mother and father, Peri and Mert Johnson; sister, Carissa Ford; grandparents, Lee and Deloris Muhr, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Vineyard Church, Grand Junction, CO. A gofundme page has been set up for the family gofundme.com/rnfdm8-johnson-family Please check Callahan–Edfast funeral home at callahanedfast.com for more information.
Leon "Sonny" Griffin July 7, 1934 - January 15, 2018
Leon Everett Griffin, fondly known as Sonny, passed away on January 15, 2018, with the love of his life, Zella, or “Precious”, and his sister, JoAnn, at his side. He was a devoted and beloved husband, father, and grandfather to his wife of 63 years; three sons, Randy, Rob, and Rusty; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He leaves a legacy of love, integrity, respect, humility, and genuine caring for all who knew him, worked with him, those he taught, and especially for his family. He was born on July 7, 1934, in Hanover, New Mexico, to Leon Griffin, Sr. and Helen Muehlig Griffin. Upon the death of his father at the age of four, Leon and his mother moved to Roy, NM. Leon spent his adolescence and high school years on a ranch in Bueyeros, NM, cared for by Manuel and Mary Gonzalez. During that time, Leon matured, learned the meaning of hard work, and became the “Cowboy” Zella came to love. He graduated from Roy High School and went to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. There, he played football and basketball, and, most importantly, met his true love, Zella. He earned his Bachelor’s degree (1958) and Master’s degree (1964) from NMSU, and his Doctorate degree from the University of Utah in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Leon prided himself on being an educator. He began his career as an eighth grade English teacher in Las Cruces, NM; was an Associate Dean and professor at the University of Utah; and was a respected Department Dean and professor for 25 years at the University of New Mexico. During his tenure at UNM, Leon was elected to the President’s Council on Physical Education and Sports. He also played a key role in the 1983 Men’s Final Four Basketball Tournament hosted in “The PIT” at UNM. Leon married Zella Maxine Del Curto on January 29, 1955, in Socorro, NM. During their freshman year at NMSU, she saw this 6’2" man with his hands on his hips, dressed in a white button-down shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots, and told her friends that is the guy she would marry. With God’s blessings, the 63-year adventure began and was filled with love and family. Leon is survived by his wife, Zella; sons, Randolph Kurt (Sandy), Breckenridge, CO; Robert Leon (Martha), Grand Junction, CO, and Russell Ray (Kim), Olathe, KS, and sister, JoAnn Forse, Lake Jackson, TX. Leon was loved and cherished by his nine grandchildren, Monika, Breanne, and Sarah; Amber and Dane; Jessalynn, Matthew, Andrew, and Allyson; and 13 great-grandchildren, with two on the way. The family would like to thank all the medical staff across Grand Junction that provided support and care for our Dad, especially the doctors and nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital for the loving encouragement during this difficult time. We would also like to thank the great family and friends for all your thoughts, prayers, love, appreciation, and support for Leon/Dad/Kacky. A celebration of life service will be held on January 22, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Donations, in Leon’s memory, can be made to the Catholic Outreach.
