Family Obituaries

Memorial for Stan Pedersen 10/25/2009

Stanley Christian Pedersen, age 87, from Fort Collins passed away peacefully on October 25 at his home with his wife holding his hand and his family all around.

Stan was born on October 18, 1922, in Omaha, Nebraska, and spent his early years at their homestead in South Dakota. The family relocated to a farm in Hamlin, Iowa, where he graduated from high school. He joined the Navy during World War II and served in the South Pacific. He served on three ships, and commissioned and raised the flag on the U.S.S. Oxford.

Stan met his wife, Chloris Cherry, in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1942, and they married on June 17, 1944, in the Naval Chapel in Bremerton, Washington. Stan and Chloris left Des Moines in 1952 and moved to Fort Collins. Stan owned and worked with Pedersen Brothers Construction with his brothers, Harold, Warren, and Bill until 1983, when he and Chloris moved into their retirement home in Estes Park built by their sons, Greg and Jim. They returned to live in Fort Collins in 2005 to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

Stan is survived by his wife, Chloris; five children and their spouses, Larry and Shirley Pedersen, Donna and Dave Koehler, Greg and Kathy Pedersen, Jim and Marlene Pedersen, and Kris and Bob Devore; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren and two buns in the oven. Surviving brothers and sister are Warren and Gordon Pedersen and JoAnne Slizeski of Estes Park. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dagmar and John Pedersen, his brother, Harold, his sister, Evelyn Waldo, and an infant brother, Dale.

Stan loved fishing, hunting, and his home in Estes Park. His favorite past time was camping with his family and sitting around the campfire telling stories. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his zest for life, and his love of family.

Stan was a member of St. John's Lutheran in Fort Collins and Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Estes Park.

A memorial service was held Monday, November 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 South St. Vrain Avenue, Estes Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Wellington or Pathways Hospice c/o Allnutt, 650 West Drake Road, Fort Collins.

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Greg Pedersen made a DVD tribute to Stan for the funeral service. This can be purchased by sending a check for $10 to Greg.

Memorial for Byron Engskow 2/18/2009

Engskow, John Byron, 76, born in Omaha, NE on May 10, 1932, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Graduated from Iowa State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering. Served in the Navy during the 1950’s. Former owner of Latite Roofing from 1959 to 1997. Survived by his devoted wife, Joan Engskow; father of four fun, loving children, John Engskow, James Engskow (Cheryl), Stephen Engskow (Denise) and Catherine Engskow Paredes (Cesar); two children from his marriage, Judith Davis & Lori Watts (Cub); eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Byron traveled extensively for both pleasure and was instrumental in community projects on overseas mission trips. His generous spirit and sense of humor are remembered to be unparalleled. He will be greatly missed by his family and countless friends. A celebration of his life will be held at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 140 SE 28 Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL. (954-941-4843) on Friday, February 27th at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Little Roses Ministries in Honduras PO Box 464, Somerset VA 22972

Born in Casper, WY on Jan. 27, 1926
Departed on Oct. 8, 2008 and resided in Estes Park, CO.

Estes Park resident Robert Slizeski died at his home on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. He was 82 years old. Robert Stanley Slizeski was born January 27, 1926 in Casper, WY. His parents were Stanley and Mabel (Nelson) Slizeski.

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Chloris A. Pedersen March 29, 1926-October 1, 2011 "Just remember how I loved you all so much and how much I appreciated all your help and caring. I know God blessed me when he gave Stan and lour great family. Till we meet again - Mom" Chloris Ardith Pedersen, 85, passed away peacefully on October 1 at Turnberry Place in Fort Collins. Chloris was born on March 29, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Emma and Ed Cherry. She met her husband, Stanley Pedersen, in 1942 ona streetcar in Des Moines. They married on June 17, 1944, at the Puget Sound Navy Yard Chapel in Bremerton, Wash. Chloris and Stan left Des Moines in 1952 and moved to Fort Collins, where they raised their family of 5 children. She was a stay-at- home mom until 1965 when she went to work for American Security Life Insurance Company. She and Stan retired in 1983 and moved into their beautiful new home in Estes Park built by their sons, Greg and Jim. They returned to Fort Collins in 2005 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Chloris and Stan celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June of 2009. Chloris is survived by 5 children and their spouses, Larry and Shirley Pedersen, Donna and Dave Koehler, Greg and Kathy Pedersen, Jim and Marlene Pedersen, and Kris and Bob Devore; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and two on the way; and a sister, Marcella Jeffries, of Houston, Texas. Chloris was active in the Columbine CSU Extension Club for 59 years. She was very active in her church and involved in Fossil Creek Community Club, her children's schools, 4-H, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. One of her favorite hobbies was baking and decorating wedding cakes with her sister-in-law Maxine Pedersen. Chloris made beautiful wedding cakes for all 5 of her children. She also enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and other crafts. Camping with her family was a favorite pastime. Her faith was strong throughout her life and didn't falter even in her last hours. Our family would like to extend a special thanks to the Turnberry and Hospice staff for their special love and care of our mother. Serving in the Lord's House Today Worship Leader & Preacher: Rev. Tim Runtsch, Senior Pastor Readers: Jeff Pedersen & Mark Gabbert Remembering Chloris: Mark Gabbert Vocals: Melanie Tuin, Granddaughter of Chloris Piano: Beth Helmers Sound & Projection: Denny Tripcony Reception: Redeemer's Funeral Team



Alexis Rain Whitton May 4, 2010 Below is the text from the funeral service May 11 at Olinger's Dear Alexis, We love you so much. you are so powerful you have already taught us so many things. And we love how you have helped out our family in just a short while. Amazing. Make no mistake, we wish you hadn't left us. Whatever the reason you had to go, this is hard for us to accept. Daddy says whoever took you has a fight coming. Someone has some explaining to do. But you saved your dad. He's convinced of it. Thank you for being so strong. Mommy wants to hold you, rock you, and feed you. She wants to hug you and kiss you some more. Mommy wants to play with you. She will continue to give you her love, and sing you songs everyday. We want the sleepless nights. We want to feel your heartbeat. We want to hear you cry. We want to hear you laugh. you are so smart, so feisty, and so beautiful. We are so proud to be your parents. We believe in you. you are real and were alive. We held you and kissed you, and we understand you. You understand us. We know that you're our guardian angel. Our sweet Alexis Rain. Keep looking out for us, as we we will be looking out for you. You are everywhere we Iook. Be seeing you, sweetheart. Love, Mom and Dad (an open letter to Alexis Rain from parents Debbie and Chris Whitton) Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 19:13-14

Memorial for Stan Pedersen 10/25/2009 Stanley Christian Pedersen, age 87, from Fort Collins passed away peacefully on October 25 at his home with his wife holding his hand and his family all around. Stan was born on October 18, 1922, in Omaha, Nebraska, and spent his early years at their homestead in South Dakota. The family relocated to a farm in Hamlin, Iowa, where he graduated from high school. He joined the Navy during World War II and served in the South Pacific. He served on three ships, and commissioned and raised the flag on the U.S.S. Oxford. Stan met his wife, Chloris Cherry, in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1942, and they married on June 17, 1944, in the Naval Chapel in Bremerton, Washington. Stan and Chloris left Des Moines in 1952 and moved to Fort Collins. Stan owned and worked with Pedersen Brothers Construction with his brothers, Harold, Warren, and Bill until 1983, when he and Chloris moved into their retirement home in Estes Park built by their sons, Greg and Jim. They returned to live in Fort Collins in 2005 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Stan is survived by his wife, Chloris; five children and their spouses, Larry and Shirley Pedersen, Donna and Dave Koehler, Greg and Kathy Pedersen, Jim and Marlene Pedersen, and Kris and Bob Devore; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren and two buns in the oven. Surviving brothers and sister are Warren and Gordon Pedersen and JoAnne Slizeski of Estes Park. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dagmar and John Pedersen, his brother, Harold, his sister, Evelyn Waldo, and an infant brother, Dale. Stan loved fishing, hunting, and his home in Estes Park. His favorite past time was camping with his family and sitting around the campfire telling stories. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his zest for life, and his love of family. Stan was a member of St. John's Lutheran in Fort Collins and Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Estes Park. A memorial service was held Monday, November 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 South St. Vrain Avenue, Estes Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Wellington or Pathways Hospice c/o Allnutt, 650 West Drake Road, Fort Collins. Allnutt Funeral Services - Condolences, Sign Guest Book Greg Pedersen made a DVD tribute to Stan for the funeral service. This can be purchased by sending a check for $10 to Greg.

Memorial for Byron Engskow 2/18/2009 Engskow, John Byron, 76, born in Omaha, NE on May 10, 1932, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Graduated from Iowa State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering. Served in the Navy during the 1950’s. Former owner of Latite Roofing from 1959 to 1997. Survived by his devoted wife, Joan Engskow; father of four fun, loving children, John Engskow, James Engskow (Cheryl), Stephen Engskow (Denise) and Catherine Engskow Paredes (Cesar); two children from his marriage, Judith Davis & Lori Watts (Cub); eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Byron traveled extensively for both pleasure and was instrumental in community projects on overseas mission trips. His generous spirit and sense of humor are remembered to be unparalleled. He will be greatly missed by his family and countless friends. A celebration of his life will be held at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 140 SE 28 Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL. (954-941-4843) on Friday, February 27th at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Little Roses Ministries in Honduras PO Box 464, Somerset VA 22972

Memorial for Robert Slizeski 10/08/2008 Born in Casper, WY on Jan. 27, 1926 Departed on Oct. 8, 2008 and resided in Estes Park, CO. Estes Park resident Robert Slizeski died at his home on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. He was 82 years old. Robert Stanley Slizeski was born January 27, 1926 in Casper, WY. His parents were Stanley and Mabel (Nelson) Slizeski. Bob's distinguished 26 year military career began as he graduated with honors from the U.S. Military Academy West Point, NY in 1949. Commissioned in the Air Force as an officer and pilot, his assignments were wide ranging in location and specialties. They included tours at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs as a Math Professor; a Spy Satellite Officer at NORAD; head of the Thai Border Security Guards in Bangkok, Thailand; Satellite Director at the Los Angeles Space Station; service in Vietnam as a cargo pilot and base commander. He also received a Masters of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Cal Tech University. He finished his military career as a Professor of Aerospace Science and Commander of the AFROTC unit at the University of Wyoming (Colonel, USAF). After receiving his teaching degree, he taught Math and Aerospace Science at Estes Park High School from 1977-1987. He was Director of Crossroads Ministry in Estes Park from 1987-1990 and was a volunteer in the Ambassadors and Friendship Force organizations. He was an active parishioner in Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. Bob married Rose JoAnne Pedersen in 1955 and is the father to 5 children: Bob Slizeski and wife Kim of Park City, UT; Kim Leli and husband Jim of Green Valley, CA; Kay Edwards and husband Justin of Estacada, OR; Carol Dimas and husband Steve of Dallas, TX; Richard Slizeski of Forest Hills, NY. He has 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Mabel Slizeski of Casper, WY and his sister Marion Losh of Seattle, WA. Bob loved to travel to all places, foreign and domestic and enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and fly fishing. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, quick wit, kindness and compassion. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Crossroads Ministry in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517. Allnutt Funeral Services-Guest Book/Condolences <click here

The following family members have passed away, but I don't have obituaries and/or dates for some of them. Engskov, Ben - Dagmar's brother - died May 1981 ------Engskov, Ninna - Ben's wife - died 11 SEP 2006 Engskov, Gunnar Dagmar's brother - died 21 JAN 1999 Pedersen, David Son of Gordon Pedersen (passed away in 2002) Pedersen, Harold ------Pedersen, Maxine Harold's wife Pedersen, John (Johannas)- died 15 FEB 1976 ------Pedersen, Dagmar - was 107 years old - died 11 FEB 1999 ------------Pedersen, Dale Howard son of John & Dagmar - died at birth Waldo, Evelyn Wife of Bill Waldo - died 3 DEC 2003 ------Waldo, Mark son of Evelyn and Bill died as an infant