(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 30, 1917) Hattie M. Thompson. Thanksgiving morning between the hours of three and four o'clock there passed away one of Pagosa's most popular, revered and beloved women, Mrs. Hattie M. Thompson, wife of Abner Thompson, one of Archuleta county;s best known citizens. Mrs Thompsomed seemed to be hale and hearty a few hours before the fatal stroke came, her ___ Cheery voice and Pleasaant ____ seemed to be ever present., news of her sudden death was a ____ shock to the community. Hattie M. Thompson was born Jan. 10, 1830 at Spencertown N.___ and would have been 88 years of age the 10th of next January. Sudden hemorrage from the _____ together with the senility of her age was the immediate cause of death. Mrs. Thompson was one of the true peineers of the west where ____ portion of her life was _____ whether following a bull__________unreadable____________. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, Abner Thompson, two sons and a daughter by a former _______ A.. L. and L. B. Poynter who reside in Kansas and A. Poyneter of Pagosa Springs ____________________________unreadable_______________. Funeral services will be held _______ church Sunday at 2 _______. Interment at Hilltop Cemetery.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 26, 1960) Mrs. Lucy S. Turner, long time resident of this area, and one of the San Juan Basin's most respected civic leaders, passed away Sunday evening following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Turner died at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City and private funeral services will be held later this week in Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Turner had operated the At Last Ranch for many years and it was one of the show places in the San Juan Basin. In addition she could always find time to help with any worthy cause and her generosity was known far and wide. She devoted a great deal of time to civic duties and had been very active in the Federated women's clubs. - - - - Mrs. Turner is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Feazel, and four grandchildren, all of Lone Jack, Mo. Her husband, Earl Turner passed away in 1928. However, her list of mourners should include all of the people who knew and admired this gracious lady. She was an exceptional person, very talented, a true lady and a friend to all. It has been requested by the family that instead of flowere being sent for the funeral that the money be donated to the Dr. Mary Fisher Medical Center.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 31, 1977) Thomas W. Teeson, 89, a life long resident and pioneer of Archuleta County, born December 12, 1887 at Chromo, Colorado, passed away March 23, 1977 at Community Hospital in Durango. He was a life long rancher in Archuleta County until his retirement. On December 13, 1975 he was crowned by the Centennial Bi-Centennial Committee for his long time residency in Archuleta County. He loved children and was affectionately known as Grandpa Tom to many children in the community. Surviving him are his wife, Vada, of the home in Pagosa Springs, two sons, Samuel G. Teeson and wife Alice of Durango; John Teeson and wife Dola of Stockton, California, one stepson, John Dillinger and wife Dolly of Cortez; two step daughters, Hattie and husband George Masco of Pagosa Springs. Margaret and Husband Albert Cobb of San Angelo, Texas; Three sisters, Annie Peterson of Phoenix, Mary Birch of Durango, and Fay and Husband Raymond Brown of Pagosa Springs and numerous nieces and nephews and grandchildren. Services were held Saturday March 26 at the Methodist Church with interment at Hilltop Cemetery.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 17, 1950) C. D. "Dell" Thayer, one of Archuleta County's real pioneers passed away in Durango Hospital on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Thayer had been in ill health for the past several months and was taken to the hospital in Durango last week after having been treated there several times this winter. Mr. Thayer well known through out the San Juan Basin as Dell, was born in Dunlap, Iowa, Aug. 9, 1877. He was married to Cora K. Kendall at Galdons, Grove, Iowa, January 26, 1898. Soon after their marriage the Thayer's moved to Archuleta County and made their home in the Upper Piedra section of Hinsdale County. In recent years Mr. and Mrs. Thayer had been living in Pagosa Springs while their ranch was operated by their son, Delbert. He is survived by his wife, Cora and five daughters. Mrs. Mable Norris of Durango, Mrs. Mary Mitchell of Pueblo, Mrs. Beryl Norris, Mrs. Frances Landreth of Bayfield, Mrs. Edna Inman and one son, Carl Delbert Thayer Jr. Sixteen grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were to be held from the Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon of this week.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 20, 1977) Carl Delbert Thayer was born October 16, 1919 in Pagosa Springs, the son of Del and Cora Thayer. He spent his life in this area and attended local schools. Upon his return of four years service during World War II in Europe, he was united in marriage to Leona Adams and to this union two children were born. He ranched in the Upper Piedra area and owned and operated business in Pagosa, during this time he served on the school board, was a member of the American Legion, Odd Fellows Lodge, and Colorado Mounted Rangers. Following semi-retirement, Mr. Thayer moved to Ethel, Washington, where he resided until his death. He is survived by his children, Patricia Anderson of Lander, Wyoming and Deighton Thayer of Pagosa Springs, five sisters, Mabel A. Norris of Gem Village, Frances Landreth of Bayfield, Blanche Mitchell, Beryl E. Norris and Edna Inman all of Washington State, four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial services were held Wednesday October 19th at the United Methodist Church of Pagosa Springs at 2 o'clock in lieu of flowers, the family requests that you contribute to the San Juan Historical Museum in memory of Delbert Thayer.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 19, 1965) Louis Russel Teeson was born at Chromo, Colorado on October 8, 1900, He was a son of pioneer parents who preceded him in death in 1932 and 1946 respectively. Louie spent his childhood and early life at Chromo, Colorado and in the Blanco Basin near Pagosa Springs. His parents owned a ranch in the Blanco Basin and he attended school there. He followed the ranching business throughout most of his lifetime. On November 14, 1924 he was united in marriage to Vesta Lucy Minter. Together they engaged in the ranching business in the Blanco Basin and at Cortez, Colorado. Louie loved the mountains where he was born and spent many of his leisure hours hunting and fishing. He was a true sportsman. He was a member to the LDS Church. In 1961 Louie and Vesta moved to Bayfield, Colorado and made that city their home to the time of his death. Louie Russel Teeson died in Bayfield Colorado on August 14, 1965 at the age of 64. A brother, Jim Teeson and half sister, Jennie Dunger also preceded him in death. He leaves as survivors, four sisters and one brother and many relatives and friends who mourn his death. His four sisters are Faye Brown and Mary Birch of Pagosa Springs; Annie Peterson of Ignacio, Colorado; and Tinnie Andrews of Arboles, Colorado. His brother, Tom Teeson lives at Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Services were held at the Methodist Church and interment at Hilltop Cemetery at Pagosa Springs on August 17, 1965.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun September 7, 1934) Eudolphus M. Taylor was born in Jefferson County, New York, in 1846, a son of Albert and Harriet Taylor. In 1851 he went with is family to Oswego County, New York, where most of his young life was spent. He was educated in Mexico Academy and Meade's Commercial School at Oswego New York. When 17 years of age he enlisted in Co. K. 24th New York Cavalry, but was mustered into Co. G. He always did duty in Co. K. He was assigned to the 9th Army Corps under General Meade and General Sheridan. With his regiment he went to the front and took part in nearly all the various engagements of the Army of the Potomac, including the Battles of the Wilderness and Petersburg. From the ranks he was promoted to first Sergeant and as such was mustered out at the close of thej war. During his term of service he was neither wounded or captured. His Colonel, William Roulsison, was taken prisoner and confined in Libby Prison, and while there Roulison organized and escaping party and was shot in endeavoring to make his escape. On his return to New York after the War, Mr. Taylor resumed his studies, and in 1868 he engaged in the mercantile business in Oswego, There he remained until 1873, when he sold out and engaged in freighting on the Erie Canal. This he was obliged to give up on account of poor health. He spent a hear in Maryland and in 1876 went back to Oswego where he remained until 1880, the time of the death of his father, whose business he was superintending. In 1881, Mr. Taylor came to Pagosa Springs, (then Fort Lewis) Colorado and resided here ever since, with the exception of a year in Big Rapids Michigan, spent in the employ of the Muskegon Booming Company. In 1883 he returned to Pagosa Springs with his family, and devoted his attention to ranching and the sheep industry. He was County Clerk of Archuleta County for about 10 years, being the first County Clerk, when the county was first formed, receiving his appointment from Governor Eaton, and in 1894 he served as Clerk of the District Court, and for several years was Town Clerk. He was County Judge for three years, and was the first worshipful Master of Pagosa Lodge No. 114 AF&AM of Pagosa Springs, having been a Master Mason for fifty years, and was one of the last three surviving Charter members of this lodge. In recent years he served as Mayor of Pagosa Springs until about a year ago, when he resigned because of ill health. He was an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic and the only survivor of the Civil War in Archuleta County at the time of his death. In 1871 he married Myro Sabin of Oswego, New York, only daughter of Vincent Sabin. To this union one child was born, Hattie M., wife of Victor C. McGirr. Mrs. Taylor preceded him into the Great Beyond Many years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Nelle Taylor, one daughter, Mrs. McGirr, and one granddaughter, Lucy McGirr.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 23, 1967) Elizabeth Josephine "Betty Jo" Teeson passed away October 12, 1969, in Durango. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lattin July 17, 1926, at Pagosa Springs and this was her home until she married. Elizabeth Josephine Lattin was united in marriage with Samuel George Teeson July 22, 1947. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband of Durango, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lattin of Pagosa Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Jean McCoy of Alamosa, amd Mrs. Mary Thomson, of Cortez; one brother, Ted Lattin of Pagosa Springs, three nephews and one niece in addition to a host of friends. Mrs. Teeson was well known and universally liked. She will be missed by her friends who extend sympathy to the bereaved family.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 20, 1923) Murrial Thomas the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thomas passed away at 3:00 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the family home in the park after a two weeks illness from influenza and pneumonia. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock this afternoon at the Hatcher Chapel. Rev. G. S. Hatcher officiating, and were followed by interment at Hilltop Cemetery. She was born at Buffalo Park, Kansas on June 21, 1917, and came to Pagosa Springs with her parents about three years ago. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, three sisters and her grandfather, Mr. C. V. Minner of this city. The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing relatives in the loss of their loved one.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 10, 1977) Dr. Herbert Thompson, a resident of the community for the past 30 years, and for many years the county's only physician, passed away at his home February 3. Dr. Thompson had retired from practice a few years ago but was still active in his flower garden and with other hobbies. He had been in ill health but not bedfast. Herbert B. Thompson was born October 16, 1896, at Ennisville, Pa. He was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Gass at Vandalia, Mo. September 29, 1931. He spent his early years in Eastern Colorado near Fort Morgan and later lived in Clovis, N.M., Bayfield and Durango. He was a graduate of Kirksville College of osteopathic medicine in Missouri and of the Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell S.D., where he tool pre-med and music courses, Dr. Thompson was active in the Masonic Organization, being a 33rd Degree Mason, a Shriner, and a past member of the Pagosa Springs Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the American Legion and a veteran of World War I. He practiced in this community for many years prior to his retirement. He was an ardent music lover and organized Christmas cantatas and special musical programs for Easter. Dr. Thompson was also a flower gardener and had a beautiful garden during the summer months. He is survived by his wife Mary, of the family home, daughter Jeanette Keane, of the Upper Piedra and a foster son, Dr. James E. Banta of New Orleans. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church in Pagosa Springs Monday of this week with the Rev. J. C. Wood and the Ref. W. Wisehart officiating, Interment was at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango with the local Masonic Lodge conducting graveside services. Dr. Thompson was a highly respected member of the community, He had ministered to a large percentage of the county population at one time or another and was a man dedicated to his profession. He will be missed by his loved ones and his many friends.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 6, 1976) Mrs. Cora Thayer. A real pioneer in every sense of the word, passed away this month and was possibly one of the very earliest residents of this area still living at that time. Mrs Cora Thayer, mentally sharp, 99 years, one month and 14 days departed this life, leaving behind a great many accomplishments and legacies. She came to this area in 1898, 78 years ago, with her husband Del Thayer. The couple homesteaded in the Upper Piedra and this was their home for most of their lives. They carved out a ranch that became one of the best, and at the same time were active in civic and church work. Mr. Thayer preceded his wife in death having passed away in 1949. Mrs. Thayer made her home in the Upper Piedra and in Pagosa Springs until about eight years ago. At that time she moved to Eventide and resided there until her death this month. Mrs. Thayer was a good mother, an active worker, and had a keen mind, she has made numerous taped interviews about the early day history of the area and at the age of 90 published the story of her life, which she had written. It was published in 1968. In addition to a host of friends she is survived by six children, they are Mable Norris of Gem Village; Blanche Mitchell of Chehalis, Wash.; Beryl Norris of Rainier Wash.; Frances Landreth of Bayfield; Bena Inman of Onalaska, Wash.; and Carl Delbert Thayer of Ethel Wash. There are also 17 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren, 16 great-great Grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces, as well as a brother, Paul Kuykendall of Paonia, Colo, surviving. funeral services were held from Community Methodist Church in Pagosa Springs, on April 10.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 12, 1932) Sam Teeson, a pioneer and respected resident of Archuleta county, passed away early Tuesday morning at his home in South Pagosa, following a severe stroke of paralysis the evening before. He survived only twelve hours after the attack. Funeral services for the deceased who was a former county commissioner of Archuleta county, were held yesterday afternoon, Thursday, Feb. 11, at the M. E. Church by Rev. G. S. Hatcher, and followed by interment at Hilltop cemetery. The following obituary was read at the service: Sam Teeson was born in Hull, England, Jan. 25, 1859 and died in Pagosa Springs Colo. Feb. 9, 1932, aged 73 years and 15 days. He came with his parents to America at the age of six years and located in Texas where he grew to manhood, in 1880 he came to Chromo, Colo., and was married there in 1887. He leaves behind him his wife, Mrs. Leora Teeson; one step daughter, Mrs. Jennie Dunger of Marvel, Colo.; three son, Tom, Jim and Louie Teeson, all of Pagosa Springs and four daughters, Mrs. Annie Latham, Mrs. Mary Birch. Mrs. Tennie Hendrickson and Mrs. Fay Brown, also residents of Pagosa Springs. In all of his 45 years of wedded life and the rearing of eight children, death had never before entered his home. All of his children live in or near Pagosa Springs, and there are also a number of grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Masonic fraternity of Pagosa Springs, under whose auspices he is to be buried today. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church, having united with them about six months ago. Mr. Teeson was an upright citizen, a food friend, a true neighbor, an honored man, an exemplary husband and father. This type of manhood is all to scarce in this world and can be illy spared.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 1 1979) Mary E. Thompson, widow of the late Dr. Thompson, passed away in Durango February 2_. She had been a resident of this community for the past 32 years. Mary E. Thompson was born October 8, 1907 at Mexico M_. The Thompson's came to this community when Dr. Thompson established a medical practice here. This has been the family home since that time. Mrs. Thompson was a registered nurse and a piano teacher. Many of the residents of the community were in her piano classes and several have gone on to be accomplished musicians. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Durango, a member of the local Eastern Star Lodge, and a member of the United Guild of Piano Teachers. Funeral services were held Tuesday of this week from the Community Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Strait officiating. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery in Durango. Mrs. Thompson is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John (Jeanette) Keane; a foster son, Dr. James E. Nanta of New Orleans, brothers Lawrence Gass of Durango, Howard Gass of Doloros, and Eugene Gass or Orange, Calif.; a sister Tuth Newton of San Diego; and two grandchildren, Charlotte and Michelle Keane, of Pagosa Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercy Medical Center of Durango.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 1, 1981) Maria De Los Angeles Talamante, passed away on September 17, 1981 at San Juan Hospital in Albuquerque, She was born in Chamita, New Mexico, a daughter of Pedro and Libradita Salazar. She was married to Alfredo Talamenta, five sons and four daughters, Feliciano Talamante of Edith, Colorado, Chon Talamante of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Alfredo Talamante Jr. of Vernal Utah, and Andres Talamante of Edith Colorado, Rita Martinez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Adelia Martinez of Ogden, Utah, Beatrice Talamante of Lumberton, New Mexico, and Angie Martinez of Edith, Colorado. Also surviving are 72 grandchildren and 68 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Agueda Martinez of Medanabs, New Mexico, and Ignacita Martinez of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited in Albuquerque on Friday September 18 at Salazar and Sunday Mass was Celebrated at San Jose Catholic Church at 9 a.m. on September 19. Vigil services were held in Edith, Colorado at the home of her son Andres Talamante on Saturday night Septemer 19, Interment was on Sunday, September 20 at the Edith Cemetery.

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