This manuscript, in its essence, is a collection of 948 biographies of prominent men and women, all leading citizens of Western Colorado. In this context, Western Colorado encompasses the counties of Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Lake, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, and San Miguel.
Rock Creek Cemetery in Baker County, Oregon, preserves the burial records of a once-vanished local community near the former town of Rock Creek. This detailed cemetery listing includes names, dates, family relationships, veterans, infants, and graves with missing or unreadable markers, offering a valuable historical record contributed by Belva Ticknor.
Norman E. Morin, aged 82, of Woodburn and formerly of Baker City, passed away on January 16, 2005. A memorial service is scheduled for February 5 at Cornwell Funeral Home. Born on May 20, 1923, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the U.S. Navy during World War II. Norman had a varied career, running a second-hand store and working at the Woodburn Auction. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, and several family members, and was preceded in death by his parents and brothers.
Charles Everett Zimmerman, 90, of Baker City, passed away on October 18, 2002. His funeral is scheduled for October 22, coinciding with his 61st wedding anniversary to Sylva Michael. Born on January 16, 1912, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII and later managed Safeway Stores. He enjoyed ranching, sports, and church involvement. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of choice through Grays West Co. in Baker City.