(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 10, 1933) Mary Louisa Stonebarger. Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sisson in Pagosa Springs, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary Louisa Stonebarger, Mother of Mrs. Sisson, following an illness extending over several months. Her eyesight failed her some years ago, and she had been seriously ill for some time previous to her death. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Seventh Day Adventist church in Pagosa Springs. Rev. A. C. Long of Durango officiating in the presence of scores of relatives and friends of the deceased. Interment followed at Hilltop cemetery. Mary Louisa Lohman was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 12, 1853, and died in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, on Feb. 7, 1933, aged 79 years. On January 8, 1871, she was married to Simion Stonebarger of Los Angeles and to this union were born seven children, four of whom survive as follows: Simion Stonebarger of Heber City Utah; J. F. Stonebarger of Durango; Mrs. Katherine Burt and Mrs. Jessie Sisson, both of Pagosa Springs. In 1873 she came through Pagosa Springs with her family while enroute to Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, and in 1877 she moved to this city making her home here since.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 14, 1922) Charles D. Scase. It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of another Archuleta county pioneer in the person of Charles D. Scase, who died in this city Wednesday evening from peritonitis. Induced by a severe attack of appendicitis. He had taken sick at his ranch home, a half mile north of town early that morning and a physician was called. He was found to be suffering from appendicitis and was brought to town for an operation. Dr. Turrell of Durango was summoned and the incision made, when it was discovered that gangrene had already set in with no chances for recovery. He passed away about 7:00 o'clock that evening. His niece, Miss Florence Scase, who formerly resided here, was summoned from Denver, arriving here yesterday afternoon by motor from Alamosa. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been made, word being awaited from other relatives. The local Masonic Lodge will be in charge. Deceased was born Sept. 24, 1846, near Albany, N.Y. and was approaching the age of 76 years. He came to Denver in the early days long before the railroad was built, and was one of the earliest settlers in Archuleta , where he had practically made his home since. About three years ago he moved to California, where he remained until last year when he returned and again took up his residence here. He was a veteran of the Civil War, joining when he was 14 years of age.. He was a member of the G.A.R., Masonic and Eastern Star orders. He is survived by two sisters, one in Oregon and one in California, and three brothers, one in New York and two in California. George Scase of Iowa and Dorothy Scase, now Mrs. Whitson of San Diego former residents, are nephew and niece of deceased. His life has been replete with usefulness, he being identified with the political and agricultural progress of the county. His passing brings to us the realization that the ranks of the pioneers and Civil War veterans are fast being depleted.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 8, 1918) Frank Smith. We are just in receipt of the report that Frank Smith one of Archuleta county's former old time citizens, died Jan. 31st in Durango from liver trouble, for which he was operated on some days previous. He was an old settler in Archuleta County coming here in 1880. A few years ago having disposed of his ranch west of town he removed to Governador, New Mexico, where he resided at the time of his death.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 7, 1965) Lucy Lee Selby, 81, a resident of Farmington, New Mexico and former resident of Pagosa Springs, died unexpectedly in Kirtland, New Mexico at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wilburt Hunt on October 4th. She was born April 22, 1884 in Owensboro, Kentucky. In 1900 she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Lee Bennett to the Pagosa Springs area. In 1903 she was married to the late Harold D. Selby and resided here until 1940, at which time they moved to Farmington where she lived until he death. Mrs. Selby is survived by one son, Eirwin of San Leandro, California, five daughters, Elizabeth Egger of Dunsmuir, California, Dorothy Bruley of Vancouver, Washington, Mary Wilson of Walnut Creek, California, Virginia Decker of Pagosa Springs; Nineteen grandchildren, twenty three great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother and devoted friend to all those that knew her. Services will be held in Kirtland, Friday October 8 at 10 a.m. and graveside services in Pagosa Springs at the Hilltop Cemetery on the same day at 3:30 P.M.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 15, 1970) John Reason Snow was born May 16, 1919, at Arboles Colorado. He passed away October 4 1970, at Bonners Ferry, Idaho, after suffering a coronary occlusion. John Snow spent most of his life in Archuleta county and attended the old Bayles School. He served in Europe during World War II for four years and was discharged after being wounded while fighting in Germany. He is survived by seven sons, Johnnie, Reece, Bob, Larry, Justin, Gene and Danny; two brothers, Rob and Dick; four sisters, Mary Carpenter, Inez Seavy, Helen Girardin, all of Pagosa Springs and June Sweat, of Aurora, Colo. He is preceded in death by two children and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Snow. Other surviving relatives include 11 nieces, 12 nephews, as well as more distant relatives. In addition he left a large number of friends and acquaintances. John was active in Scout work and helped get the Scouting program started in Pagosa Springs. He was Cub Scout Master for three years and also taught leather craft and shoe repairing at the Job Corps Center. John was a member of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial services were held October 10 from the Community Methodist Church. Interment, with full military honors, was at Hilltop Cemetery.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 30, 1956) Roland Sturgill of Venice, Calif., an old timer of the Pagosa Springs area died Tuesday, August 21, after a long illness. Roland Sturgill and his brother, Clyde and father, Bill, homesteaded what is now called the Three Meadows Ranch. He spent most of his time in Pagosa Springs, leaving about 1912. He is survived by one daughter, one son and one sister, Mrs. Ruby Rowe. Living relatives in Pagosa Springs are a sister in law and a brother in law, Mrs. Jennie Harris and Wade Warr.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 18, 1976) Mable (Green) Snow passed away in Canon City, Colo. March 9, 1976 after a long illness. She was a former resident of Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs. Mable Green Snow was born in Salina, Kansas December 25, 1897 to John and Jane Green. She came to Colorado with her family at an early age and was united in marriage to Otto Snow January 21, 1914. Soon after their marriage the couple moved to Mable's homestead in Stagebarn Canon, near Dyke. Three daughters were born to them there. They sold the ranch in 1935 and moved to Pagosa Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Snow managed a dancehall over the old Dunagan Garage for several years and 1938 built the Pine Grove Hall. They sold this establishment in 1942 and moved to Trinidad, Colo. They then moved to Salida in 1956. Mrs. Snow was preceded in death by her husband, Otto; one daughter, Goldie Youngblood; and by three grandchildren, Carolyn Barngrover, Clarence Youngblood, and James Barngrover, She is survived by two daughters, Cora Barngrover of Poncha Springs, and Allie Faye Marsh of Florence; two grnd daughters, Ranelle Youngblood of Dallas Texas and Linda Lock of Florence Colorado; a brother Archur Green of Naturita, Colo.; one sister, Grace Cundiff of Durango; a great granddaughter, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held March 12 from the Methodist Church in Pagosa Springs with Rev. J. C. Wood officiating. Burial was in Hilltop Cemetery and funeral arrangements were in charge of Lynch Funeral Home.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 22, 1946) William Sorenson. The funeral of William Sorenson was held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Community Church, with the Ref J. David Bechtol of Durango as officiating Clergymen. A quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mullins, Mrs. Lee Cox and Leslie Lynch, sang "God Will Take Care of You" and "Beautiful Isle." Mrs. Marguerite Wiley was pianist. Pall bearers were Francis Corrigan, Johnnie Kimball, Donald Bennett, Paul Decker, Emmett Gaston and Carl Ludwig. Ben K. Lynch, Mortician was in charge of the services.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 1, 1965) Reason Noble Snow, a resident of the county since before the turn of the century, passed away early Wednesday in a Durango hospital after suffering a heart attack a few days ago. Noble Snow was one of the real old time pioneers that remained in the county. He was well and favorably known the length and breadth of the county and could, up until the heart attack, put many a younger man to shame when it came to getting around the country. He was thoroughly acquainted with the area and had homesteaded in the Devil Creek region in the early days. The county had been his home for 66 years. Funeral services will be conducted this Friday, July 2, at 2 p.m. from the Baptist Church, was born June 28, 1885 in Spring Town, Arkansas and was united in marriage with Lucy Lee Dickens at Carizzo Springs, Texas July 1, 1913. His wife survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Howard Carpenter, Mrs. Bud Seavy, and Mrs. Louis Girardin, all of Pagosa Springs, and Mrs. Fay Sweat of Aurora; three sons, John, Robert and Dick, all of Pagosa Springs, one sister, Mrs. Lora Hotz of Arvada; 6 brothers, Otto, of Poncha Springs, Earl, Henry and Lawrence of this community: Mack of Grand Junction and Leonard, who resides in California. There are also 30 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. His friends are legion for to meet Noble Snow was to have Noble Snow for a friend. His was a rugged character, and he was a man who practiced what he believed and his presence will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He was one of the pioneers that carved this area out of the wilderness and his resourcefulness left its mark on the county. There are many things that could be said about Reason Noble Snow but he would probably have preferred the descriptions, pioneer and sportsman.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 4, 1976) Earl Milton Snow, a long time resident of Archuleta County passed away February 18 at the Veterans Hospital in Grand Junction. He was born in Springtown, Ark. March 16, 1894, He would have been 82 years of age this month. Earl came to Colorado with his family at an early age. He spent his early line on the family homestead near Dyke on Devil Creek. Most of the rest of his life was spent here and he worked at various occupations including saw milling. ranching, and at other jobs. At one time he was considered the best bronc rider in the entire region. He was a veteran of World War I and his was a military funeral with interment at Hilltop Cemetery. Earl was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include one son, Ernest of Kuna, Idaho; two daughters, Ava of Newton, Iowa and Doris of Stamford, Texas; one sister, Lora Hotz of Bayfield; three brothers, Mack of Grand Junction, Leonard of California and Lawrance of Pagosa Springs; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 23, 1943) Lena Stallsteimer. Word was received here last week of the death of Lena Stallsteimer, on July 12, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Archuleta; in Los Angeles, Calif. She was 67 years old. Whe was born in Conejos County and in 1880 moved to Dyke where she later married J. P. Archuleta. To this union 3 sons and 1 daughter were born. One son, Harry was Killed in his youth. After her children were grown, she and her husband were divorced, and she again took her maiden name.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March, 1923) Mrs. Sophia Swanemyr, Wife of Richard Swanemyr of Allison passed away in a Durango hospital at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday morning, following an operation, performed on Feb. 21, for cancer of the stomach. For a time great hopes were anticipated for her recovery, but owing to her weakend condition, matters changed for the worse on Monday with the result as stated. The remains were taken to Allison for burial, funeral services being held there today. Those in attendance from Pagosa Springs are Mrs. John Swanson and Mrs. Harry Putnam, old time friends of the deceased. She was a native of Norway coming to this country with her husband about twenty years ago. She was fifty years and some days of age at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, three sons and a daughter at Allison, and a sister in New York city, besides a host of sorrowing friends in Archuleta county. Mrs. Swanmeyr was a devout Christian woman of the Lutheran faith. Realizing her condition and that she was soon to pass to the great beyond, from which no traveler returneth, with her family at her bedside she sang "Nearer My God to Thee." and after offering prayers for her family, she peacefully passed over to her Maker in happiness and without a pain. She wa an industrious woman, a splendid neighbor always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, and a loving wife and mother. She will be greatly missed by all who chanced to know her. The writer and neighbors extend their heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Swanemyr and family in the loss of the wife and mother.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 24, 1936) Bertrand Stauffer, 92 years of age of Anita, Iowa father of L. A. Stauffer, of Pagosa Springs died Friday July 10. Bertrand Stauffer was born in Chillicothe Ohio, on Feb 4, 1844, and at the time of his death was 92 years 5 months and 5 days old. He grew to young manhood in the town of his birth and on July 3, 1863 enlisted as a private in Co. H. 88th regiment, Ohio Infantry, and served until close of the Civil War, receiving an honorable discharge on July 3, 1865. While a member of the 88th regiment he had the pleasure of meeting President Abraham Lincoln. Following the war he returned to Ohio, where he made his home for a number of years, later moving to Iowa where he was married to Miss Margaret Stiman at Grandview on Nov. 20, 1878. Later he and his wife moved to Cass County and made their home at Anita. Mrs. Stauffer passed away July 1, 1932. Those surviving are: four sons, Jess Stauffer, Ignacio, Fred and Elmer Stauffer, Pine Bluff, Wyo., Lon Stauffer, Pagosa Springs; and two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Sott and Mrs. Alpha Nelson, both of Anita Iowa. Funeral services and interment were at Anita, Iowa.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 16, 1916) Amanda Stollsteimer. People will regret to hear that Mrs. Amanda Stollsteimer, wife of the late Christy F. Stollsteimer of this city, is on her death bed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Nohr, in Pasedena, Cal. She is suffering from cancer of the liver, and may have already passed away, as the message dated a few days ago, stated that she could not survive beyond two or three days. She was a resident of this city and county for a great many years, being one of the early pioneers. Here she reared her eight children, four boys and four girls. Two sons, Charles and Anthony, reside in this county; another son Harry lives in San Luis, while her three daughters, Mesdames J. P. Archuleta, Thos. Acord and Stella Nohr, are at her bedside. A son, Fred, and a daughter, Della, passed away a few years ago, the former in Durango and the later in Denver. Jose P. Archuleta Jr., a grandson is at present in this city.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 22, 1979) Lulu L. Sharp (**Most of the first column of this obituary is not readable, here is what is**) "Lulu Sahrp, a resident of Pagosa Springs area for most ____ passed away March ____ at the home of her ____ Eula King, at Trujillo. ___ was born June 22, 1895 ____Pagosa Soprings to William ____ Mary Myrtle Macht _____ in this family home ____rowing years with the _____ of three years when she ____ parents lived in Calinornia. ___ united in marriage to ____ Sharp October 4, 1916, to this union were born ______. They were engaged ______ most of their lives in ____ and in Carbondale. After the death of her _________ she lived with two of _____ Browning, Montana ______ years and then ______ Pagosa Springs in ______ with her daughter. _____ Pioneer stock, Mrs. _______ the mountains, wild ____ life. Her talents ___ some being painting, ___work and Cooking. Funeral Services were held March 16, 1979, 2:00 p.m." (second column is ledgable) from the Community Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Strain officiating. Burial was in Hilltop Cemetery at Pagosa Springs. Those preceding her in death were her husband, Harry; a sister, Ruth; a son, Robert and a grand daughter, Alice King. Survivors include a daughter, Eula King of Pagosa Springs; sons Jack and Aubrey of Helena, Montana and Jim of El Jebel, Colorado; six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 10, 1938) Mrs. Charles Schonefeld. Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Charles Schonefeld, of Alhambra, California, Monday. Mrs, Schonefeld had been in ill health for some time. The Schonefelds are well known here having lived in Pagosa Springs for a number of years before moving to California. She is survived by her husband Charles Schonefeld, two Daughters Mrs. B. J. Bradshaw and Mrs. Ray Buchles all of California. No other details were available.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun September 7, 1934) Barney Smith, old-time resident of this section passed away suddenly last evening at his rooms in the San Juan hotel following a brief illness from cancer of the stomach. Though he had no doubt been in ill health for some time, he made no complaint and his true condition was not known until a few hours before his death. The funeral services were held this afternoon at the Hood Mortuary of this city and were followed by interment at Hilltop cemetery. The deceased was born at Vienna, Johnson County, Illinois on September 5, 1863 and at the time of his death was 70 years and one day old. He had resided in Archuleta county for about 26 years and was quite well known by all. He had never married and there are no known living relatives.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 19, 1981) Leona Elanor Snow died Sunday January 25, 1981 at 1:20 a.m. in the Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Junction Colorado. She was 80. Mrs. Snow was born Leona Fosberg, December 23, 1900, near Loomis, Nebraska and spent her early life there. She later moved with her family to Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was married to Earl Snow while living in Wyoming. Mr. Snow died several years age in Pagosa Springs Colorado. She had been a resident of Grand Junction for the past 25 years and had previously lived in Pagosa Springs. Mrs Snow is survived by two daughters, Ava Snow of Newton, Iowa and Doris Ann Meeks of Stanford, Texas, one son Ernest of Kuna, Idaho, one sister Rena Viola Louise Davis of Grand Junction, one brother, Bernard Fosberg of California, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Eldon on November 4, 1970 in California and two grand daughters in Texas. Mrs. Snow was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was very active in all church activities. funeral services were held Wednesday, January 28, 1981 at 3:00 p.m. from the LDS Church 6th Ward in Grand Junction, Interment was in Mesa Cemetery.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 28, 1919) Roy Strawn, son of A. L. Strawn and nephew of Mrs. E. M. Taylor, passed away at a Silverton hospital March 26, 1919, of meningitis typhoid. Roy's boyhood days were spent in Archuleta county, where he had many friends. He was working at the Sunnyside mine when stricken. His family now reside at Antonito, Color., and hes grandmother, Mrs. E. G. Bovee, now living with E. M. Taylor, departed for Antonito yesterday morning.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun September 12, 1957) Herman Wilson Sisson was born December 31, 1912 at Pagosa Springs and has made this his home all of his life except for some very brief periods, He was united in marriage to Ruby Cales, in 1934 at Tierra Amarilla, N.M. He died September 7 in an auto accident nine miles west of Pagosa Springs. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon of this week from the local Methodist church. The business houses of the town and the schools were closed as a sign of respect for Mr. Sisson. Interment was in the local cemetery. Herman Sisson, better known as "Red" to his many friends operated a ranch in the Blanco Basin and was well and favorably known throughout this entire area. He was an active man and had taken part in many community activities, being a member of the Masonic Order, the Elks Lodge, OES and WP. He had also served on the Red Ryder Roundup Committee in previous years. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He left to mourn his untimely passage a wife, Ruby, a sister, Mrs. Millie Nossaman, both of Pagosa Springs; and his mother Mrs. Jessie Sisson of Durango. His friends were legion and to have knows genial Red Sisson was a worthwhile experience.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 8, 1955) Mrs. Cora May (Garson) Snow, one of the early day pioneers of Archuleta County, passed away at her home on March 4, 1955, Mrs. Snow had been a resident of the county since 1899. Cora May Garson was born July 23 1869 at Siloam Springs, Arkansas and was married to W. H. Snow on November 26, 1891 in Arkansas. They moved from there to the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma where her first son was born and then later moved back to Arkansas where four more sons were born. In 1898 the family started West and arrived at Pagosa Junction Colorado, on July 4 1899, In the spring of 1900 they homesteaded on Devil Creek where a sixth son, Henry was born. They made their home there for 33 years until her husband preceded her in death. Since that time she has made her home in Pagosa Springs. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church March 7, with the Rev. C. A. Hartley officiating. Interment was in the local cemetery. Survivors include eight children, thirty seven grandchildren seventy seven great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Allie Chase of Corpus Christ, Texas

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 27, 1933) William H. Snow of Devil creek, one of the most respected citizens of Archuleta county passed away early Tuesday morning January, 24 near Dyke, Colo. at the home of his son, Otto Snow, following an illness extending over the past two years. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. G. S. Hatcher conducting the last sad rites. Interment followed at Hilltop cemetery. Deceased was born in Indiana on June 25, 1860, and had reached the age of 72 years at the time of his death. At Springtown, Benton county Arkansas, he was married to Nora Collins, and to this union were born two children, Noble Snow, June 28, 1885, and Carrie Lora May, June 15, 1889, Nora Collins Snow passed away in 1891. On Nov. 25, 1891 at Springtown Arkansas, Mr. Snow was united in marriage to Miss Cora Garrison. To this union six sons were born as follows: Otto, Sept 11, 1892; Earl, March 14 1894; Mack, Oct. 11, 1895; Lawrence and Leonard Apr. 6, 1808 and Henry, Mar 24. 1909. In 1899 Mr. Snow and family moved from Arkansas to Colorado, first locating at Pagosa Junction and working for the Pagosa Lumber company. In the spring of 1900 they moved to Dyke and settled on the home ranch on Devil creek, which had since been their residence. He is survived by his widow, his daughter, now Mrs. Robert Hotz of the Bayles section and his seven sons, all of whom reside in Archuleta county with the exception of Mack, of Farmington, N.M. and Leonard, of Tererro, N.M. The passing of this useful and respected citizen of this county is greatly regretted by all, who extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones in the loss of their husband and father.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 13, 1978) Lawrence Snow, age 79, passed away Thursday, March 30, 1978, at Valley View Nursing Home in Bayfield, Colorado after an extended illness, Lawrence and a twin brother were born April 6, 1898, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, to William and Cora Snow. The Snow family came to Colorado while Lawrence was a very small boy. They settled on Devil Creek where Lawrence spent his childhood. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola, in 1948, his parents and four brothers. He is survived by seven children; Mrs. Walter (Florence May) Lambert of Saguache, Kinzer M. (Billy) of Bayfield, Mrs Maynard (Marion) Lambert of Creede, Ray M. of Snowmass, Mrs. Loren (Opal C.) Woolsey of Silt, Colorado, Cleo of California, Mrs. Tom (Linda) McCauley and Mrs. Ralph (Pearl) Yates, both of Durango; one sister Lora Hotz of Durango, twin brother Leonard of California, brother Mack of Grand Junction, numerous grand children, great grand children, nieces and nephews. Lawrence worked on ranches and with cattle most of his early life. He was a government trapper in Archuleta County and Eastern Colorado for many years. He was considered to be one of the very best trappers. Until last year Larry had spent his winters in Young, Arizona, returning to Colorado each spring. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. April 3, 1978, with the Rev. Roger Long of the Bayfield First Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in the Pine River Cemetery in Bayfield.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 5, 1969) Hazel Maude Snow: DURANGO - Hazel Maude Snow, 58, a resident of Pagosa Springs, died Friday in a Durango hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Snow was born Nov. 29 1910, in Pagosa Springs, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Snyder. She spent most of her early life in Pagosa Springs and in Ignacio, attending grade school in Ignacio and graduating from Durango High school. The lived for 12 years at Vallecito Lake. She was married to Henry H. Snow March 23 1940, in Aztec. They had no children. She is survived by her husband of the family home in Pagosa Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Leyshon of Durango and Mrs Leona Baily of Amarillo, Texas, two step children, Nadine Bailey of New Boston, Mo., and Mrs. LaVernne Swanner, Dolores. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Ertel Parklawn chapel in Durango with the Rev. Jesse Hamilton of the Durango Baptist Temple officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Durango.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 1 1972) Henry Herman "Hank" Snow. Funeral services for Henry Herman "Hank" Snow, 63, a life long resident of Pagosa Springs were held Tueday at the Community Methodist Church in Pagosa Springs with Bishop Ron Shaw officiating. Burial was in Crestview Memorial Gardens, Durango under the direction of Ertel-Parklawn chapel. He died unexpectedly Thursday in Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. Snow was born March 24, 1909 in Rural Dyke, Archuleta County Colo., the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Snow. He lived in the Black Canyon and Pagosa Springs most of his life. He and Mrs. Snow were married March 23, 1940. She preceded him in death in 1969. He was retired from the U.S. Forest Service and Job Corps. He is survived by a sister, Lora Host. Bayield; and four brothers, Mack, Snow, Pagosa Springs, Lawrence Snow and Earl Snow, both of Pagosa Springs, and Leonard Snow, Long Beach, California.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 25, 1967) Otto Snow. Word was received here this week of the death of Otto Snow, a well known early day resident of this county. Mr. Snow passed away at Salida Tuesday of this week. Funeral Services will be conducted here at 2 p.m. Friday March 26. The services will be conducted from the Community Methodist Church and interment at the local cemetery. A complete obituary will published in the next issue of the Sun.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 30, 1924) Michael J. Slevin, "Across the Veil of darkness sleeping, A strange sitht came onward sweeping, From the far off eastern skies, A radiant siwft immortal ray, That broke the fettered chain away, And pierced the veil of shaded eyes. - M. Slevin" - How fitting is the above verse taken from a poem entitled Ever Fair Pagosa" and written twenty eight years ago by Michael J. Slevin the subject of this sketch, who after a long illness and almost total blindness during his last weeks, quietly passed away yesterday morning at the San Juan hotel. And how fitting that the last sad rites and reverence due a veteran of the Civil War were held this morning, on National Memorial Day. At 10:00 his comrades, members of Gen. Ed. Hatch post of the G. A. R. of Pagosa Springs, whose ranks are fast dwindling, conducted a brief service at the San Juan hotel, members of Lester W. Mullins post of the American Legion officiated as pallbearers and interment followed at Hilltop cemetery. Deceased was born on Sept. 28, 1840, in Farmah country, Ireland and died in Pagosa Springs on May 29, 1924, attaining the age of 83 years and 8 months. He was a veteran of the United States Navy in the Civil War, having served on the Clara Dalson, Monitor Tuscambia, Prairie Bird, Ram Sampson, Gramples, Great Western and New Erie. He was in the regular army from 1857 to 1862 and in the merchat service on the Mississippi river for a number of years. He enlisted in the 13th U. S. Infantry in 1879 and was discharged in 1881. making his total service for his country about nineteen years. For the past forty five years his home has been in Archuleta county, where he homesteaded a few miles north of Pagosa Springs and continuously resided for a great number of years, spending considerable time in late years at the Soldiers" home in Monte Vista. While blasting near Four Mile Lake eighteen or twenty years ago, he was struck on the head by a huge rock, causing a concussion of the brain from which he never fully recovered, though he enjoyed long lucid periods during which his poetic pen transcribed freely. After the disposal of he ranch about six years age, he lived intermittently at the Soldiers Home and in Pagosa Spring. He returned from Monte Vista in October 1922, since which time he had made his home at the San Juan hotel where he was under the care of Mrs. Ralph Hart until his death. He had been quite ill for the past year and a half and seriously ill since last fall. He was afflicted with deafness upon his discharge from the army, and during the past few months he gradually approached total blindness. Monday he fell and sustained a severe injury to his hip, which, coupled with his defirmities; was more that he could combat and he calmly passed away yesterday as stated. He leaves a sister and one niece in Pittsburg, Pa., the latter of whom visited him here several years ago. Michael Slevin had many friends and no enemies, and though his feebled hand is stilled his poetry will live long in the hearts of his friends. The Sun will endeavor from time to time to repring some of the excellent verses that have appeard in the papers of Pagosa Springs for the past thirty four years. Peace to his ashes.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Nov 9, 1934) Delbert Allen Stauffer was born at Pagosa Springs Colorado, on June 25, 1934, and passed away in this city early this morning at the tender age of four months and fifteen days. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Stauffer, and was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Leroy, on June 8, 1933. He was taken seriously ill with pneumonia last Saturday, succumbing to the dread disease within six days despite all that loving care and medical attention could do. During his brief tenure of life he endeared himself to his parents, immediate relatives and close friends. Besides his parents he is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stauffer, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Burt. Numerous uncles and aunts also mourn the loss of their little nephew. funerals service will be held tomorrow morning at Hilltop cemetery, where interment will take place.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 18, 1947) Grant Shahan. Funeral services were held at the Community Church Sunday afternoon for Co,umbus Grand Shahan, 80, who died at his home in Chromo April 10, the Rev. J. D. Simms officiating. Pall Bearers were Olen Crowley, Everett Crowley, Harry Eaklor, Carl Eaklor, Asher Crowley and George Alley. Burial was in Hill top cemetery Pagosa Springs, Ben K. Lynch Mortician was in charge of arrangements. Columbus Grant Shahan, an old time resident of Chromo, was born at Berryville, Ark. June 14, 1866. He spent his early life in Arkansas, and came to Colfax, N.M., when a young man. He was united in marriage to Agnes Jackson, June 14, 1866. Their first home was in Colfax County. In 1908 they came to Chama, N.M., and in the spring of 1909 they located on the present ranch, where Mr. Shahan lived until the time of his death. Mr. Shahan owned and operated a general store at Chama. He operated his ranch at Chromo since 1909. along with his ranch we was county commissioner of Archuleta Count from 1918 to 1922. He was preceded in death by infant twins. His wife died May 30, 1925. Surviving him are a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Bramwell of Chromo, two sons, John Shahan of Durango and George Shahan of Chromo, a sister Mrs. Sidney Hoffman of Chautauqua, Kan; 11 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Out of town relatives who attended the services included Mr. and Mrs. John Shahan and children of Durango, Mrs. Hannah Jackson and Edward of Cimarron, N.M., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Atmore of Ute Park, Joe Jackson of Santa Rosa, N.M. First Sgt Ben Litteral of Denver. Harry Long and daughter Carol, of Cortez and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Long of Dulce, N.M.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 7, 1922) A. T. Sullenberger. Universal regret was expressed Saturday when it was learned that at 2:30 that morning Alexander T. Sullenberger, San Juan basin pioneer and prominent in the business, civic and political development of Archuleta County, had passed away at his ranch home near Sunetha after a serious illness of several months from paralysis and other complications. His death was not unexpected as he had been very low for several days. Deceased was born August 17, 1849, at Greesburg, Pa. and was nearing the age of 73 years. He taught school several terms during his early manhood and was married at Bucyrus, Ohio to Miss Cornelia Waters on August 30, 1877. He moved west and spent two years in Oregon, following which he came to the San Juan basin when the D&Rg was building into this section. He engaged in the lumber business and his brother in law R. E. Sloan and T. C. Graden in the vicinity of Chama, later organizing and managing the Pagosa Lumber Company, with millsites at Pagosa Junction and Pagosa Springs. In 1912 he retired from the lumbering business to devote his entire time to ranch and stock interests at Sunetha, conceded on of the finest ranches in the southwest. About three years ago, together with his son in law, Chas. F. Rumbaugh, he commenced the construction of the Sullenberger block in this city, which was the last active work in which he participated. /while his sawmill was located at Pagosa Junction he built the present branch line of railroad to this city, later disposing of it to the D & RG for public uses. He also established and owned at the time of his death the Pagosa Springs Telephone system. Among other activities, he found the time to devote to the political interests of the county. serving as county commissioner of Archuleta County. He is survived by the widow and two children, Lawrence Sullenberger of Juanita, and Mrs. Chas. Rumbaugh of Pagosa Springs, also two sisters in the east.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Jan 25, 1971) Mitchel John "Mike" Swanson. The community was saddened and shocked this week by the news of the death of Mitchell John "Mike" Swanson, 26, He passed away in a Colorado Springs hospital following surgery. Mike had been ill for several years with cancer. Despite this he managed to be out and take part in many community activities and continued to work. Mitchell John Swanson was born July 8, 1944 to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Swanson of Pagosa Springs, He Passed away January 22. Funeral services were held from the Community Methodist Church Monday of this week with the Rev. J. C. Wood officiating. Burial was in the local cemetery and Lynch Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Mike was united in marriage with Cynthia Kaye Sweitzer May 10, 1967 at Pagosa Springs. She survives him as do two children, Mitchell Ernest Swanson and Catherine Louise Swanson. His parents also survive as do three sisters, Glenna Jean Hardman of Pagosa Springs, Wilma Conner of Durango, and Fern Conder of Seattle. There are also several cousins, nieces and nephews servings. Mike was a member of the Mounted Rangers, Troop F, and had been active in 4-H work when younger, was a graduate of the class of 1962 of the Pagosa Springs High School and was well and favorably known in this part of the San Juan Basin. He had lived here all of his life and was employed as a truck driver at the time of his death.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 5, 1970) John Snow. Word was received here of the death of John Snow in Bonner's Ferry, Idaho the first of the week. Funeral services have tentatively been set for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. from the Community Church. Mr. Snow, a long time resident of Archuleta County is a veteran of the Armed Forces and served in the Army during World War II.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 3, 1945) Mrs. Elena Sanchez died on the road to Antonito Thursday, July 26th. She had been ill for several days at a sheep camp where her husband was employed by Gabriel Lopez. On Wednesday, Lopez made a routine visit to the camp, was told of the woman's illness and Mr. Sanchez ask him to take his wife to town to a doctor, it is said. Lopez is said to have refused, whereupon Sanchez told him he would have to quit his job. Lopez went on to town, and on Thursday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Sanchez began the walk to Antonito, 60 miles away, About 11 o'clock Mrs. Sanchez collapsed. Her husband at first thought she had fainted, but finding that she had passed on, he finally left her covered with a coat, under the sagebrush, Next morning he and a number of friends went out and brought in the body. Antonito people took charge of the funeral services, held Friday afternoon from the Catholic Church.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 1, 1972) Adelina (Sandoval) Silva passed away May 27 in Pagosa Springs after a brief illness, Funeral Services were held Wednesday of this week. Adelina Sandoval was born September 10, 1895 at Rosa, N.M. She was united in marriage to Sefrido Silva, who passed away some years ago, Mrs. Silva had made her home at Pagosa Springs the past 15 years and had resided at Pagosa Junction for 27 years prior to that time. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Epifianio Martinez of Durango; Mrs. Amarante Quintana, of Arboles; Mrs. Joe F. Martinez of Californig; Mrs. Ollie Holland of Pagosa Springs, and Mrs. Harold Phillips, also of Pagosa Springs. One son, Rony of Durango, also survives. Other survivors include three sisters, Bessie Santistevan, Rosa Duran and Nellie Gallegos, and brothers Eliseo Guiterez and Mel Esquibel. There are also 28 grand children and 12 great grandchildren surviving. Lynch Mortuary was in charge of funeral arrangements with services being conducted by Father Bernard from the local Catholic Church May 31.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 17, 1965) Jessie Sisson - Durango - Funeral Sevices will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Hood Mortuary Chapel for Jessie E. Sisson, 78, who died here Friday, Born Dec. 30, 1886, at Pagosa Springs, she had lived there all of her lifetime until moving to Durango 25 years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fred Nossaman of Pagosa Springs, a grandson, several nieces and a nephew. She had been a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Four Corners Rock Club. Pastor A. H. Liebelt of the Seventh day Adventist church will officiate at the services and interment will be in Greenmont cemetery. - Durango Herald. - The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Nossaman in the loss of her mother. Mrs. Sisson was one of the real old timers of the San Juan Basis and was very well known to long time residents of the County. She was one of the first white children born here in this county and had vivid memories of early life in Archuleta County. Her friends were many in number and she will be remembered with respect and affections.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 29, 1949) Mr. John Sharp of Pagosa Springs. "In This Corner, by Rev. H. H. Hughs" - Our column this week is decicated to the life of a pioneer of the West who came to the end of life's trail among us a few days ago. - Those of us who attempt to write or speak do not consider it to be our function to impart knowledge or wisdom, but to direct attention to the lessons of life abut us and to the true source of wisdom. No other subject seems to have quite the appeal to Americans as the Pioneer life of our fathers in the covered wagon days as they followed the trail west. The life story of John Sharp is typical of the opportunities of the west. It has youthful adventure, romance, pioneering in new country, and ends as a successful rancher producing fine cattle. John Sharp was born in Marble Arkansas, March 15, 1868 at the close of the Civil war. As a boy, young John did not have to go to the movies for western thrills, for at the age of 11 he started west in a covered wagon train. We all remember best our adventures of about that age. All his life he must have lived over and over the thrills of camping on the plains, of crossing the mountains and the Continental divide, for they spent 3 months traveling and camping on the trail. It was 70 years ago that they passed through Pagosa Springs and the few stores in Durango on their way to Aztec, New Mexico. As evidence that youthful impressions are lasting and important, we are reminded that as a young man, John, went back to Arkansas to get the girl he had left behind at the age of 11. He was married to Mary Emaline Jackson on Nov. 7, 1888 at Kinston, Arkansas. The young couple returned to New Mexico, established their home, and united with the Presbyterian Church at Aztec, 36 years ago Mr. Sharp moved to Pagosa with his family and engaged in ranching which he continued until his retirement 2 years ago. He always enjoyed life, he loved the west and was down on the street cheerfully visiting with friends on Saturday, April 22, 1949 a few hours before he was call to his reward. As we think of the Character of this young man which stood the test of the West when it was wild, and the purpose that established a Christian home and reputation for good citizenship, it seems that the words of the psalmist are most fitting, for they truly express the faith and confidence of the ranchman.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 22, 1957) George Edward Speelman of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, passed away August 14, 1957 at a hospital in Durango, Colo. Mr. Speelman was born at Newman, Illinois August 18, 1873, the son of James C. and Mary Elizabeth Speelman. He came to Pagosa Springs in the year 1900 and was united in marriage in 1904 to Carrie (Rippy) Schroeder. To this union were born seven children. His wife preceded him in death October 10, 1949. He is survived by his seven children, Clark D and Earl Speelman of Richmond, Calif., Mrs. Viola Odam of Oregon, Mrs. Anna Margaret Clark, Vernon Clifford and Lloyd Speelman of Watsonville, Calif.; a stepson, Ray Schroeder of Seaside, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. Daisy Holcomb of Auburn, Wash., and two brothers, Bert Speelman of Auburn Wash., and Harry Speelman of Pagosa Springs. Thirteen grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. from the Methodist church in Pagosa Springs with the Rev. Elmer O'Brien officiating and burial was in Hilltop cemetery.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Nov 18, 1965) Bert Smith, who was about 90 years old, and a long time resident of the county passed away Novembver 16, Mr. /smith was in a nursing home at Montrose, Colorado at his death was attributed to a stroke. His remains will be returned here for funeral services. This date has not been announced. A complete obituary will be published next week. Bert Smith was one of the true pioneers of Archuleta County and his life history is indeed an interesting one. He came to the county when a very young man and lived in the Blanco Basin for many years.

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