Obituaries

George E. Cramp of Olathe Colorado passed away on Sunday July 5, 2015 at the age of 99.
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 7, 1916 to George and Lillian Cramp.
During his younger years, his father being an engi- neer, moved frequently. He lived in Pennsylvania, New York, California and Colorado. During this time George always had a passion for flying.
After graduating from high school in San Bernardino, California, George moved to Denver, Colorado.
He began working as a chauffeur for a Dr. Staunton (Dr.’s ranch is now a Colorado State Park).
George’s love for flying began to blossom when he purchased a J-3 Piper Cub. He spent many hours flying around Colorado and landing anywhere he was able to buy some gasoline, mostly at farms or ranches. He would give anyone, who wanted, a fifteen minute ride for a small amount of money.

Richard Schwartz

February 1948 ~ June 5, 2015

Gloria Parry

July 10, 1922 ~ September 21, 2012

Alene Serafina River, 92, a recent resident to Rock Island and longtime Ouray, Colorado resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 26, 2015, at her daughter Roxanna’s home in Rock Island, Washington.
    She was born on July 23, 1922 in Ouray, Colorado to the late Oliver and Alice (Deru) Fellin.  Alene received her elementary and high school education, graduating Valedictorian of her class, and continued her education at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Elwood Robert River at Gunnison, Colorado.  They moved to make their first home in Victor, Colorado for one year prior to returning to Ouray.