Patricia Ruger 86, of Boulder died February 21, 2012 at Frasier Meadows Assisted Living in Boulder.  Cremation entrusted to Carroll-Lewellen Funeral & Cremation Services.  No local services will be held..

Leslie Hays Forehand, of Longmont, passed away February 16, 2012 after a heroic battle with ovarian cancer. Her outlook and positive spirit even when faced with a terminal illness was a testament to her courage and fortitude. She was 64.

Leslie was born on December 1, 1947 in Evanston, Illinois to George R Hays and Ruth G (Offner) Hays. She moved to Geneva, Illinois as an infant and grew up there until the 2^nd grade, when she moved with her family to St. Louis, Missouri.  After graduating from Webster Groves High School in St. Louis, Leslie attended Drury University in Springfield, MO for two years and then spent two years at Drake University in Des Moines, IA where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business.  

After taking summer courses at the University of Colorado at Boulder in the summer of 1968, Leslie moved permanently to Boulder during the fall of 1969.  She worked at Aber’s Music City in Boulder, and then moved to Denver for two years where she worked for an insurance company during the day, and held an evening job at the Denver Dry Goods. 

Through the encouragement of her Aunt Lenore, she joined the Colorado Mountain Club in 1969 where she grew to love the Colorado Rockies even more, and on a hike in the Fall of 1971 met Ron Forehand – a fellow Mountain Club member and hiker. Leslie and Ron were married in 1972, moved to Broomfield, Colorado and then eventually to Longmont. 

Leslie and Ron welcomed a son, Ryan in 1973, and a daughter Kimberly in 1975, and moved to Southmoor Park in Longmont where the children were raised through high school. Because Ron was working a full time job during the day and attending school at night, Leslie joined the Longmont Newcomers club and a babysitting co-op in the neighborhood.  Southmoor Park proved to be a wonderful neighborhood for families and many lifelong friendships were formed for not only the children, but for Ron and Leslie as well.

In 1984, Leslie went back to school to pursue a master’s degree, and graduated in 1985 from the University of Denver with a Master’s degree in Library Science.  She began volunteer work at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder in 1985 and was hired by NCAR in 1986 where she worked for 25 years.  While at NCAR, She was Head of Public Services, and the face of the NCAR Library at Foothills, and thoroughly enjoyed the people she worked with and the many people from around the world she was able to meet through her work in the library.   In 2010, Leslie was part of a team that received the prestigious NCAR Administrative Achievement Award. A memorial is planned for the NCAR Library, where Leslie spent 25 years of her professional career.

Leslie will be remembered for her loving, thoughtful, generous nature, and for her love for her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She was a master of the art of crafting – quilting, sewing, and knitting, and produced countless works of art for family and friends. It was a passion and a pleasure for Leslie to create amazing quilts for baby showers, warm and soft sweaters for grandchildren, and other priceless, handmade items for friends and family. She had a true love for Colorado, hiking, the outdoors, and of Motown music.   She cherished time with her children and grandchildren, family and friends.

Leslie was preceded in death by her parents, and her former husband Ron.  She is survived by her son Ryan (Jennifer) of Longmont and their three children, Liam, Kai and Meade, daughter Kimberly (Brent) of Cary, North Carolina and their son Brayden, three sisters, Sally (Tom) Tulk of Denver, Barb Sprung of Chicago, Ill, Marilyn (Kent) Wilton of St Louis, MO, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

A celebration of Leslie’s life will be held on Thursday, February 23rd at 11:00 am at Life bridge Christian church, 10345 Ute Highway (Highway 66) in Longmont.  A private family burial service at Foothills Garden of Memory will follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Leslie’s name to HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties.

Arrangements for Leslie are under the direction of Carroll-Lewellen Funeral services. Visit www.carroll-lewellen.com to share condolences.

Alvin Dreher 84 of Longmont died February 13, 2012 at his home.  Visitation will be Monday February 20, 2012 from 4-7pm followed by a Rosary service at 7:00pm. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Tuesday February 21, 2012 at Our Lady of Victory Chapel in Aurora. (2566 Sable Blvd)  Burial will follow at Foothills Gardens of Memory in Longmont.

Bernadine Williams 80 of Longmont, died February 15, 2012 in the comfort of her home with her beloved husband and family at her side.  She was born October 27, 1931 to Thomas and Sadie (Larson) Peterson in Hettinger, North Dakota. On May 20^th 1950 she married Dwaine Williams in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

She was a devoted caregiver, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She loved cooking, jigsaw puzzles and her flowers.  She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Longmont.

She is survived by her husband Dwaine;

Daughter Jacqueline Bronson; Granddaughter: Lisa Wagner and Husband Barry; Great Grandchildren: Lacii, Bennett and Beck; Grandson: Jason Bronson; Great Grandson: Justin; Grandson: Justin Bronson (deceased)

Son: Jerry Williams and Wife Vickie (deceased)

Son: Doug Williams and Wife Connie; Grandson: Captain Nathan Williams and Wife Leah;Great Grandchildren: Devyn, Tristan, Anna (deceased) and Madison; Granddaughter: Reggie Claflin and Husband Paul; Great Grandchildren: Brett and Kayli; Granddaughter: Stephanie Donnelly and Husband Bennie; Great Grandchildren: Connie Lee, Faith Marie, Beth, Victoria Dawn (deceased) and Cassidy; Great Great Grandchildren: Charley, Aden, Elijah and Issac; Granddaughter: Robin BeckmanGreat Grandchildren: Douglas, Alex and Josh; Great Great Grandchildren: Madison and Sophia; Granddaughter: Melinda Merchen and Husband Larry; Great Grandchildren: Samantha, Brice and Rufus.

 Brother: Harold Peterson (deceased), Sister: Arlene Mills and Husband Don (deceased),

Sister: Jerry Bosanko and Husband Dick, Sister: Vonnie Boe and Husband Jack, Brother: Dean (deceased),

Brother:  Gilbert Peterson and Wife Marion, Sister: Linda Batteen and Husband Dennis,

Brother: Rich Peterson and Wife Judy, and Sister: Shelia Gaub and Husband Leroy.

 A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2012 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
Inurnment to follow at Foothills Gardens of Memory.  Arrangements entrusted to Carroll-Lewellen Funeral & Cremation Services.  Donations may be made to HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties c/o Carroll-Lewellen.  Friends may share memories at www.carroll-lewellen.com                

Arrangements pending..

Bone, Margaret 71 of Dacono died February 9, 2012 at The Peaks Care Center in Longmont. Wife of Ronald Bone of Dacono.  A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 14^th at Rocky Mountain Bible Baptist Church.  Interment Foothills Gardens of Memory.

Alma Miller
April 22, 1917 – February 8, 2012

Alma Miller 94 of Longmont died February 8, 2012 at Longmont United Hospital.  She was born April 22, 1917 to Bernhardt and Susanna (Landis) Nusz in Selby, South Dakota.  On June 13, 1937 she married Rev. Robert J. Miller in Selby, South Dakota.  He died September 13, 2002.

Alma was an honorary member of Christ Congregational Church and an Associate member of the First Congregational Church.  She loved collecting recipes, cooking and enjoyed spending time with her family.  Alma was proud of her German heritage and frequently shared stories of her life growing up on a farm and living thru the Depression and Dust Bowl Eras.  She enjoyed the mountains and lived for many years in Estes Park after her husband retired from the ministry.

She is survived by daughters  Sondra Hoff of Niwot and Susan Miles of Loveland;  Grandchildren Kimberly and husband Bryon Sack of Westminster and Caprice Rushing of Niwot; Great Grandchildren Acayla, Sariah and Talisa Rushing of Niwot and Auston and Kara Sack of Westminster.

She is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Robert J Miller, her parents, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and one grandson Derek Miles. 

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 13^th followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Carroll-Lewellen Funeral Chapel.  Interment Mountain View Cemetery.  Friends may donate to Hospice of Boulder and Broomfield Counties c/o Carroll-Lewellen Funeral & Cremation Services.  Memories may be shared with Alma’s family at www.carroll-lewellen.com

Carl Mead 85 of Longmont died February 5,  2012.  Cremation entrusted to Carroll-Lewellen Funeral & Cremation Services.  No local services will be held.