Virgil Edward Rickstrew
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6B Obituary - September 12, 2018
Virgil Edward Rickstrew June 21, 1916 - September 9, 2018
Virgil Edward Rickstrew was born in Fowler, Colorado, June 21, 1916, to Chester and Ada Rickstrew. Virgil passed in his sleep on September 9, 2018, at the young age of 102. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly (Chuck) Richardson; son, Dale (Rita) Rickstrew; daughter, Kellie (Tim) Colby; step-son, Jim (Jeena) Brown, and step-son, Dave (Cheryl) Brown. He is also survived by beautiful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many loved nephews and nieces. Virgil moved to De Beque at the age of seven and lived 95 years in De Beque. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 15th, at 1:00 p.m. at the De Beque Church on Minter Avenue in De Beque, Colorado. Graveside services immediately following at the De Beque Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to have donations directed to an organization in De Beque, of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Martin Mortuary.
