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When a loved one passes away, it can be an incredibly difficult time for family and friends. The grieving process can be overwhelming, and the thought of planning a funeral can seem like a daunting task. However, having a trusted funeral home like Valley Memorial Chapel in Holly, CO, can make all the difference. Located at 119 South Main, Holly, CO, 81047, Valley Memorial Chapel has been providing compassionate and professional funeral services to the community for years.

A Brief History of Valley Memorial Chapel

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Roy Stokes - August 10, 1947 - July 02, 2019

Departed: 07/02/2019 (Holly)

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Holly, Colorado resident, Roy Stokes will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Holly United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating.  Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery.  Visitation will take place on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly.

Roy Gene Stokes passed away, surrounded by his family on July 2, 2019 at his home in Holly, Colorado at the age of 71. He was born on August 10, 1947 in Red Cloud, Nebraska to Opal Stokes.  After Roy’s mother passed away when he was only 8 years old, he was adopted by his grandfather, Frank Stokes.

Roy learned at a very young age that he had to become a hard worker.  He began working as a grocery carry-out boy in high school.  He enjoyed woodworking and put his skills to use as a commercial and residential carpenter.  In 1971, Roy married Barbara Splitter and to this union, they were blessed with a daughter, Stephanie.  Barbara’s work led them to move to several locations including Benkelman, Nebraska, Fort Morgan, Colorado, and Gering, Nebraska until retiring back to Holly, Colorado in 2015.  Roy had a passion for trains and a profound love for his grandchildren.  He attended the Holly United Methodist Church until his failing health kept him from doing so.

Roy is survived by his wife, Barbara Stokes of Holly, Colorado; daughter, Stephanie Stokes of Cripple Creek, Colorado; five grandchildren; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, as well as many other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Opal Stokes and his adoptive father, Frank Stokes.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Holly United Methodist Church or Lamar Area Hospice in care of Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 950, Lamar, Colorado, 81052.

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Joanne Brown - March 25, 1940 - June 30, 2019

Departed: 06/30/2019 (Holly)

Obituary Preview: Memorial services for Holly, Colorado resident, Joanne Brown will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kurtis Klinghammer officiating.  Per Joanne’s request, cremation has taken place.

Peggy Joanne Brown, known affectionately to most as Joanne, was born March 25, 1940 in Monahans, Texas to Buck and Anna (Ellison) Horn. Joanne passed away June 30, 2019 at Holly Nursing Care Center at the age of 79.

Joanne is survived by her sister, Benne Sue (Otis) Cline of Holly, CO; daughters, Danna (Jim) Krieg of Holly, CO, Garilea (Chuck) Binegar of New Castle, CO; son, Todd (Carol) Brown of New Mexico; sister-in-law, Jeannie Buchanon of Granada, CO; close personal friend, George Sanchez of Holly, CO; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Buck and Anna Horn; brothers, Gary Jones and Randy Horn.

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Robert "Bobby" Davis - July 25, 1960 - May 17, 2019

Departed: 05/17/2019 (Holly)

Obituary Preview: Graveside Memorial Service for Holly, CO resident, Robert Davis will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Holly Cemetery for family and close friends. Per family’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation.

Robert Lee Davis, affectionately known to most as Bobby, was born July 25, 1960 in Syracuse, KS to Alvin Davis and Carolyn (Von Hemel) Spell.

Bobby loved fishing. He was an excellent pool player and often competed in pool tournaments. Bobby loved to cook seafood and barbeque. He enjoyed making furniture out of wood for family. Bobby loved to garden, play basketball, and spending time with his grandkids. He passed away on May 17, 2019 at the age of 58.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Tori Ann Guldner-Davis; mother, Carolyn Spell; brother, David Davis; sister, Karla Cumbie; sons, Doug (Natalie) Davis, Zach (Kara) Davis; daughter, Crystal (Jeff) Flint; step-daughter, Madison Ninneman; 9 grandchildren, Hayden Davis, Kobe Davis, Saedee Davis, Jayd Davis, Averee Davis, Brevan Davis, Nathan Davis, Liam Flint, and Ella Flint.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Davis; stepfather, Don Spell; and sister-in-law, Peggy Davis.

Memorial contributions can be made to Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 950, Lamar, Colorado, 81052.

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Robert N. Barth - November 29, 1932 - November 12, 2018

Departed: 11/12/2018 (Holly)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for lifelong Holly, Colorado resident, Robert N. Barth, known to most as Bob, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Dale Willhite officiating.  Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery.  Visitation for Bob will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the funeral chapel.

Bob was born on November 29, 1932 in Lamar, Colorado to Theodore and Wauneita (Kinman) Barth.  He passed away at the Holly Nursing Care Center on November 12, 2018 at the age of 85.

Bob along with his nephew, Bill Willhite attended CSU for a short time, before joining the Air Force. He then returned to the family farm.  Bob was united in marriage to Joyce Tefertiller on February 13, 1955.  To this union six children were born. Together, Bob and Joyce owned and operated Barth Farms and Sandhill Angus Ranch for over 60 years. Bob was a member of the Holly School Board in the late 70’s.  Bob and Joyce were avid supporters of Holly Sports, once being name Holly Sports Booster of the year. The Barth family was well known for wrestling, still holding the Colorado record for 9 Individual State Championships in the same family. In 2016, Barth Farms was acknowledged as a Colorado Centennial Farm.

Bob is survived by his children Brad (Murray) Barth of Holly, Colorado, Sandy Barth of Houston, Texas, Annette (Susie) Barth of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Kyle Barth of Holly, Colorado; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; many other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Barth; sons, Kevin Barth and Mike Barth; siblings, Clifford Barth, Glen Barth, Louise Willhite, Homer Barth, Ila Mae Krier, and Ruth Gideon.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holly Fire and Ambulance, Barth Family Scholarship Fund or Holly Wrestling Club in care of Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 950, Lamar, CO, 81052.

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Ruth Marie Nordyke - January 01, 1943 - October 03, 2018

Departed: 10/03/2018 (Holly)

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for lifelong Holly, Colorado resident, Ruth Nordyke will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Holly Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating.  Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery.  Visitation for Ruth will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado.

Ruth Marie (Steward) Nordyke was born on the farm south of Holly, Colorado on January 1, 1943 to Carl and Hazel (Pizel) Steward.  She passed away on October 3, 2018 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado at the age of 75.

Ruth married William “Bill” Nordyke on August 20, 1960.  Their first child, Monty, was born in Presidio, California while Bill was in the service.  After Bill was discharged in 1963, the family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where their children, Debra and Michael were born.  In 1976 Ruth and Bill moved the family to Holly where another son, Kirk Osban, made the family complete.  Ruth was a homemaker.  She took great pride in providing for her husband and children.  Ruth enjoyed crocheting, arranging flowers, sewing and collecting bells.  She frequently attended car races, sporting events, and trips to the lake with her children and grandchildren.  Ruth attended and was active in the Holly United Methodist Church.  She was never too busy to lend a helping hand at the church functions.

Ruth is survived by her children, Monty (Sheila) Nordyke, Deb Smith, Mike (Sandy) Nordyke, and Kirk (Tammy) Osban all of Holly; grandchildren, Raelyn (Tommy) Dunagan, Tanner (Kendal) Smith, Keegan (Alaina) Smith, Taylen and Kelbey Smith, Hayden (Callie Brase) Nordyke, Jace (Alex) Nordyke, Ryan (Shaile) Nordyke, Brendyn Nordyke, and Cael Nordyke; four great-grandchildren, July Dunagan, Ryker Smith, Jentry Dunagan, and Declan Smith; numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Nordyke on December 26, 2013; sister, Mary Osban; and brother, Walter “Bud” Steward.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holly Methodist Church or Lamar Area Hospice in care of Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 950, Lamar, Colorado, 81052.

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Cecil Allenbaugh - Unknown - July 11, 2018

Departed: 07/11/2018 (Holly)

Obituary Preview: Graveside Funeral Services for Cecil Allenbaugh will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Holly Cemetery in Holly, CO with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. There will be no public visitation.

Cecil E. Allenbaugh was born to Noel F. and Celestia M. (Bragg) Allenbaugh on the family homestead South of Holly, CO on April 1, 1922. In the late 1920’s, the family moved to Holly so Cecil and his brother, Delbert could attend school. Cecil graduated from high school in 1940. Upon graduation, Cecil entered the US Army in September of 1942 where he served until December 1945. He served in North Africa, and Italy. He was on a hospital ship where he worked as a medical technician. Through many of Cecil’s experiences in the Army, he never shared those said experiences until he was 90 years old. After separating from the Army, Cecil returned to Holly after war and farmed for about 20 years. He then relocated to Garden City, KS where he went into the construction business; helping build Pizza Huts all over the country, elevators, commercial buildings, as well as houses until he retired.

One of Cecil’s favorite hobbies was to dance. Cecil and his cousin, Lorry Cornish taught all the girls in the family to dance. Cecil continued to dance into his 80’s. His second wife Dorothy and his third wife, Wanda changed him from a casual farm dresser to a stylish dresser. When Cecil visited anyone, he was always known for his appealing dress attire. Dress slacks, suit and ties, sport coats, hat and highly polished shoes. Cecil believed that turning 80 meant he earned the right to be a grouchy, grumpy old man. Even after those entitled grumpy, grouchy years, Cecil and another resident in Minneola continued to dance even with their walkers! He lived his last years always quoting his favorite saying, “It’s a whole new world out there!”  He was a life member of Holly VFW Post #4281. Cecil passed away on June 11, 2018 in Garden City, KS at the age of 96.

Cecil is survived by his sons, Foster Allenbaugh, Michael Allenbaugh; daughters, Sara Elaine Osbment, Kathy Trask; ex daughter-in-law, Jan Allenbaugh; sister, Nolamae Allenbaugh Ice; and sister-in-law, Rachel Waller Allenbaugh; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his spouses, Dorothy Allenbaugh and Wanda Luna-Allenbaugh; mother of his children, Pat Switzer; brother, Delbert Allenbaugh; sister, Jean Woolford; and great-grandson, James Owen.

Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church in Holly, CO, VFW of Holly Post #4281, or the Holly Historical Society in care of Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 950 Lamar, CO. 81052.

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Personalized Funeral Services at Valley Memorial Chapel

No two individuals are alike, and neither should their funeral services be. At Valley Memorial Chapel, the experienced staff understands the importance of personalization. They take the time to get to know each family and work closely with them to create a unique and meaningful celebration of life. From traditional funeral services to cremation options, Valley Memorial Chapel offers a range of choices to suit every family's needs and preferences.

Caring and Compassionate Staff at Valley Memorial Chapel

The team at Valley Memorial Chapel is comprised of caring and compassionate individuals who are dedicated to helping families navigate the funeral planning process. From the initial consultation to the final farewell, the staff is committed to providing emotional support and guidance every step of the way. Their expertise and kindness have earned them a reputation as one of the most trusted funeral homes in the area.

Facilities and Amenities at Valley Memorial Chapel

Valley Memorial Chapel's facilities are designed to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for families and friends to gather and pay their respects. The chapel features a spacious interior with comfortable seating, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, and ample parking. Additionally, the funeral home offers a range of amenities, including catering services, floral arrangements, and online obituaries.

Pre-Planning Services at Valley Memorial Chapel

While it may seem difficult to think about, pre-planning a funeral can be a wise decision for many reasons. By making arrangements ahead of time, individuals can ensure that their wishes are respected, alleviate financial burdens on their loved ones, and gain peace of mind knowing that everything is taken care of. Valley Memorial Chapel offers pre-planning services, allowing individuals to make informed decisions about their final arrangements.

Community Involvement and Outreach at Valley Memorial Chapel

Valley Memorial Chapel is deeply rooted in the Holly community and is committed to giving back. The funeral home participates in various local events and charities, demonstrating its dedication to supporting those in need. Through its community outreach programs, Valley Memorial Chapel aims to educate and raise awareness about important issues related to death care and bereavement.

Contacting Valley Memorial Chapel

If you're seeking more information about Valley Memorial Chapel or would like to schedule a consultation with one of their experienced staff members, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact them by phone at [insert phone number], email at [insert email], or visit their website at [insert website]. The team at Valley Memorial Chapel looks forward to serving you with compassion, dignity, and respect.

A Final Word on Valley Memorial Chapel

In times of sorrow, it's comforting to know that there are professionals like those at Valley Memorial Chapel who care deeply about helping families say goodbye with dignity and respect. With its long history of exceptional service, personalized approach, and commitment to excellence, Valley Memorial Chapel is truly a beacon of hope for those navigating the darkest of times.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It may also include details about their life, achievements, and surviving family members.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a lasting tribute to the deceased, preserving their memory and legacy.

Who typically writes an obituary?

Obituaries are usually written by family members, close friends, or funeral home staff. In some cases, a professional writer or journalist may be hired to write the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include details about their life story, accomplishments, and charitable donations.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from 100 to 500 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. These can be recent or older photos that capture the person's personality or spirit.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed and personalized tribute that provides a fuller picture of the person's life.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

Check the publication's website or contact their obituary department directly for submission guidelines and deadlines. Be prepared to provide the necessary information and payment for the obituary.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance, often as part of estate planning or as a way to reflect on their life. This can be a meaningful way to ensure that your story is told accurately and authentically.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or online platform. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $1,000 or more, depending on the length and features of the obituary.

Can I edit an obituary after it has been published?

In most cases, it is not possible to make changes to an obituary once it has been published. Be sure to proofread carefully before submission to avoid errors or inaccuracies.

What if I want to keep the obituary private?

If you prefer not to share the obituary publicly, you can opt for a private or limited-circulation notice. This may be especially relevant for families who wish to maintain privacy during a difficult time.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Obituaries can be a celebration of the person's life, so feel free to include humorous stories or memorable quotes that capture their personality.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can search online archives of newspapers or genealogy websites like Ancestry.com or FamilySearch.org. Local libraries or historical societies may also have archives of old newspapers or obituaries.

Can I republish an old obituary?

In most cases, yes. If you have permission from the original publisher or copyright holder, you can republish an old obituary in its entirety or use it as inspiration for a new tribute.

What if there are errors in the obituary?

If you notice errors in an already-published obituary, contact the publication or online platform immediately. They may be able to correct the mistakes and reprint the corrected version.

Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers?

Yes! Many families choose to suggest charitable donations in lieu of flowers as a way to honor their loved one's memory and support a meaningful cause.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeline varies depending on the publication or online platform. Some may publish within hours or days, while others may take several weeks or even months.

Can I create an online memorial page instead of an obituary?

Yes! Online memorial pages can be a beautiful way to celebrate a person's life and share memories with others. You can include photos, stories, videos, and other tributes on these pages.

What if I want to delay publishing the obituary?

In some cases, families may choose to delay publishing an obituary due to personal reasons or logistical considerations. This is perfectly acceptable; just be sure to communicate with all parties involved.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes, poems, or lyrics that resonate with the person's life or personality can add depth and meaning to the obituary.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If you're unsure about sharing certain details about the person's life or circumstances surrounding their death, consult with family members or close friends for guidance. Prioritize respect and discretion when handling sensitive information.

What if there are multiple versions of an obituary?

If different family members or friends have written separate obituaries, consider combining elements from each version into a single tribute that honors the person's life accurately and respectfully.

Can I update an existing online obituary?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no – it depends on the specific platform or website hosting the obituary. Check with them directly for their policies on updating existing content.

Are there any specific regulations around writing an obituary?

No universal regulations govern writing an obituary; however, individual publications or online platforms may have guidelines or restrictions regarding content, tone, and style. Be respectful and mindful of these guidelines when crafting your tribute.