Benjamin P. "B" Borroel September 11, 1958 - January 8, 2009 Benjamin P. "B" Borroel passed away tragically on January 8, 2009 in an auto collision accident outside his home in Grand Junction. Ben was born on September 11, 1958, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to Richard Borroel and Betty (Buntin) Deane. He graduated from Glenwood Springs High School and later went on to study at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs and at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely. Ben later moved to Colorado Springs where he married Charlene Latard on September 11, 1993 and lived there for ten years. Ben suffered from epilepsy and a developmental disability all his life, but he was industrious and strove for excellence despite his afflictions. Regardless of the hardships in his life, he bore them always with an unwavering smile. Above all, Ben was a people person that made friends with everyone he encountered and he had a talent for conversation. Ben was very involved with SABE (Self Advocates Becoming Empowered), where he traveled the country speaking on behalf of other handicapped people and their rights. Ben was also a proud volunteer at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. He was an active member of the Fellowship Church where he was a greeter and most importantly had Jesus Christ in his life. Although we know that Ben is happy now in arms of the Creator, he will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Ben was preceded in death by his father, Richard Borroel, and is survived by his 96 year old grandmother, Phyllis Burrowes; mother, Betty Deane; brother and sisters, James (Denise) Canaday, Phyllis (Joseph) Snoddy and Charlotte (Jack) Morse; nephews, Josh (Lindsay) and Luke (Erin) Snoddy; nieces, Dawnelle and Sabrina Canaday; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A funeral service will be held at the Fellowship Church, 765 24 Rd., in Grand Junction on Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a reception thereafter. Cremation preceded the service and interment will follow sometime this summer at the foot of his father's grave in Oak Creek, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, contributions or donations should be given to the Fellowship Church of Grand Junction in loving memory of Ben Borroel.
David Collard, 51, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2011 at his residence in Rifle.
Dave was born September 14, 1959 in Gunnison, Colorado to Charles Richard & Billie Louise (Spann) Collard. Dave loved the outdoors, especially hunting & fishing. He was always ready to help anyone in any way that he could. He also loved motorcycles and spent much of his youth racing dirt bikes. He was a very talented wrestler in high school and dedicated some of his time coaching elementary & middle school kids, which he enjoyed greatly. Dave was an extremely talented craftsman and could fix anything. He greatly loved his family & friends and was much loved by them in return.
Dave was preceded in death by his father Charles and his son Richie Allen Collard.
He leaves behind his sons David Charles & Matthew Warren Collard; grandchildren Cohen & Tasen Collard; mother Billie Louise Cerise & her husband Alvin; brother Douglas Collard; sister Dixie Richards; ex-wife Roxene Gray and long-time companion & friend Rhonda Bell; uncle David Collard and his faithful dog Cubby.
Per Dave's request no services are planned. Condolences may be sent to PO Box 843, New Castle, CO 81647.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Friends of the Rifle Animal Shelter, PO Box 1375, Rifle, CO 81650.
Dave was born September 14, 1959 in Gunnison, Colorado to Charles Richard & Billie Louise (Spann) Collard. Dave loved the outdoors, especially hunting & fishing. He was always ready to help anyone in any way that he could. He also loved motorcycles and spent much of his youth racing dirt bikes. He was a very talented wrestler in high school and dedicated some of his time coaching elementary & middle school kids, which he enjoyed greatly. Dave was an extremely talented craftsman and could fix anything. He greatly loved his family & friends and was much loved by them in return.
Dave was preceded in death by his father Charles and his son Richie Allen Collard.
He leaves behind his sons David Charles & Matthew Warren Collard; grandchildren Cohen & Tasen Collard; mother Billie Louise Cerise & her husband Alvin; brother Douglas Collard; sister Dixie Richards; ex-wife Roxene Gray and long-time companion & friend Rhonda Bell; uncle David Collard and his faithful dog Cubby.
Per Dave's request no services are planned. Condolences may be sent to PO Box 843, New Castle, CO 81647.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Friends of the Rifle Animal Shelter, PO Box 1375, Rifle, CO 81650.
