Death Notices, Aug. 15, 2012

By Staff
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

■ Eunice L. Puckett, 83, Grand Junction, died Aug. 12, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 9th Ward Chapel. A service is at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial is in Orchard Mesa Cemetery.

Ms. Puckett was a registered nurse.

Survivors include two sons, John G. of Grand Junction and Mark C. of Clifton; one daughter, Kathy P. Carter of Las Vegas; one brother, James Craig of California; one sister, Elberta Miller of Oregon; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

■ Donald Wayne Ross, 76, Delta, died Aug. 12, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital.

A gathering of family and friends is 4 p.m. Aug. 25 at Ross’ house.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; two sons, Chuck and Robert, both of Whitewater; one daughter, Teresa of Clearwater, Fla.; three stepchildren, Tanya, Joe and Justin Davenport; one brother, Dale of Missouri; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

■ Laura J. Ternahan, 84, Grand Junction, died Aug. 12, 2012, at her residence.

No services are planned.

Ms. Ternahan was a secretary.

Survivors include her husband, James C.; one son, Michael J. of Campbell, Calif.; three daughters, Patricia L. Ternahan of Oakland, Calif., Kathleen L. Howlett of Grand Junction, and Kristine M. Ducote of Gonzales, La.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81506.