OBITUARIES

Jack R. Urban

Jan. 10, 1931 — June 9, 2013

 

Jack R. Urban, 82, of Berthoud, Colo., passed away June 9, 2013, at home.

He was born Jan. 10, 1931, in McDonald, Kan. His family moved to Denver in the 1930s.

Jack graduated from South High School in Denver, was drafted into the Army and served during the Korean War.

He worked for Colorado & Southern and the Burlington Northern Railroads for 38 years until he retired. After retiring he farmed in Hotchkiss, Colo., for 10 years, then moved to Berthoud where he lived until his passing.

Jack loved to fish and spend time with his family at hunting camp. He spent many weekends at farm auctions and tinkering on the “jewels” that he’d bring home.

Jack is survived by his wife Margaret of 57 years; their daughter Kathy (Tim) Hutchens; granddaughter Kandis Huff and great-grandson Cameron Moore of Bloomingburg, Ohio; son Mike (Deb) Urban; grandsons Ben (fiancée Cassidy) Urban of Berthoud, Justin Urban of Milliken, Colo.; and sister Pat (Burch) Pinkerton of Lakewood, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents (Harry and Ruth Urban), two brothers (Bob Urban and Jim Urban), a sister (Nancy Price) and a grandson (Robert Huff).

A memorial service was held at Faith Community Lutheran Church on Thursday, June 13, 2013.

 

Maryanne Pennock

July 25, 1932 — June 8, 2013

 

Maryanne Pennock, 80, of Berthoud Colo., passed away June 8, 2013, at her home. She was born July 25, 1932, to Frankie Norton Lanham and Urless R. Lanham in Longmont, Colo. After graduating from the Longmont schools, she attended Barnes Business College in Denver. Later, she worked for Mountain Bell Telephone and Southern Bell Telephone companies in the business offices for seven years. She married her high school sweetheart, Phil Pennock, Oct. 11, 1952. They lived in Jacksonville, Fla., Denver, Colo., Longmont, Colo., and Palisade, Colo., until making their home in Berthoud, Colo. in 1962. There they raised four children. She was a farm wife and enjoyed working with her husband. Maryanne loved being a homemaker and grew many flowers, including orchids. She greatly enjoyed her garden, yard and greenhouse. Her family was her pride and joy, and she was very proud of them all. She loved spending time with her grandchildren doing crafts and puzzles, and going on picnics. She loved to cook and have family gatherings for holidays, special events and birthdays. Maryanne was the organizer of fun and games. She was a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed working with children. She taught many of them how to decorate cakes. She belonged to the United Methodist Church of Berthoud, and loved to go camping and traveling, especially to the ocean, which she got to do often.

Maryanne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Phil; her brothers, Lawrence, Lloyd and Url Lanham; and her sister, Nadine Mann.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Terrell and husband David of Milliken, Colo., Diane Small of Berthoud, Colo., and Judy Buchman and husband Jerry of Longmont, Colo.; her son, Douglas Pennock and wife Linda of Berthoud, Colo.; her grandchildren, Brandon Richard Small, Rebecca Ann Pennock, Susan Marie Pennock and Annie Reagan; her brother Jack Lanham of Grand Junction, Colo.; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Maryanne would like everyone to take the time to smell the flowers and be good to one another. 

Visitation was on Wednesday, June 12, at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, with family present to greet friends. Funeral service was held Thursday, June 13, at the First United Methodist Church of Berthoud. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery, Berthoud, Colo. Memorial donations can be sent to the Berthoud Fire Department. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.

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