TOMMY F. ARCHIBEQUE
February 20, 1935 - March 14, 2017
AGE 82, of Montrose, Colorado.
PASSED AWAY Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Valley Manor Care Center.
MILITARY GRAVESIDE SERVICES at Grand View Cemetery.
Tommy F. Archibeque, 82, passed away March 14, 2017, at Valley Manor Care Center. Tommy was born Feb. 20, 1935, in Dolores, Colorado, to Alex and Bessie Archibeque. Tommy grew up in Doloris and graduated from Doloris High School before attending Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.
On May 10, 1957, Tommy married Ilse Richter in Naples, Italy. They were married 58 years before Ilse’s passing in 2016.
As with my mother we kind of knew that it might not be long but when it does happen, well all that comes to mind is the good memories of all the wonderful things that your dad did for you. The Christmas’ that he dressed up as Santa Claus. Your first BB gun that he bought you and taught you how to use. The thoughts of fishing on the river and hunting in the forest with him. All the sayings that he taught us. Don’t go looking for trouble, but never run from it. Treat people the way you want to be treated. These are just a few. Always there for support whether it be sports, work or just life.
He had an incredible life with my mother, meeting in Europe while in the Navy, their life could have really been made into a movie. He helped raise two children while working as a union electrician. He was the president, executive board member and worked as a steward for local 969 out of Grand Junction Colorado for almost 20 years. Than took me under his wing again and showed me the ropes on how to conduct myself as a traveler (traveling electrician) in different parts of the country. He retired after a 46 year career.
I’ve said this before I had TV and movie stars as heroes when I was younger, as I got older realized that he was really my only hero.
Tommy is survived by his son Andre Archibeque of Vancouver, Washington; his daughter Collette (Arnold) Brennan of Burleson, Texas; his brother Max E. Archibeque of Montrose, Colorado; Ernie Archibeque of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Alex Archibeque, Nicole Archibeque, and Clark (Bailey) Brannan; and one great-grandchild Ace Brannan.
Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Alex and Bessie Archibeque; his wife Ilse Archibeque; sister Marjorie Schmidt; brother Johnny Archibeque; daughter-in-law Deena Archibeque; niece Vanessa Archibeque; nephew Brian Archibeque; brother-in-law Rudi Raab; and nephew Echhardt Raab.
There will be a viewing at 6 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church, burial will follow at Grand View Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Grand View Cemetery.
February 20, 1935 - March 14, 2017
AGE 82, of Montrose, Colorado.
PASSED AWAY Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Valley Manor Care Center.
MILITARY GRAVESIDE SERVICES at Grand View Cemetery.
Tommy F. Archibeque, 82, passed away March 14, 2017, at Valley Manor Care Center. Tommy was born Feb. 20, 1935, in Dolores, Colorado, to Alex and Bessie Archibeque. Tommy grew up in Doloris and graduated from Doloris High School before attending Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.
On May 10, 1957, Tommy married Ilse Richter in Naples, Italy. They were married 58 years before Ilse’s passing in 2016.
As with my mother we kind of knew that it might not be long but when it does happen, well all that comes to mind is the good memories of all the wonderful things that your dad did for you. The Christmas’ that he dressed up as Santa Claus. Your first BB gun that he bought you and taught you how to use. The thoughts of fishing on the river and hunting in the forest with him. All the sayings that he taught us. Don’t go looking for trouble, but never run from it. Treat people the way you want to be treated. These are just a few. Always there for support whether it be sports, work or just life.
He had an incredible life with my mother, meeting in Europe while in the Navy, their life could have really been made into a movie. He helped raise two children while working as a union electrician. He was the president, executive board member and worked as a steward for local 969 out of Grand Junction Colorado for almost 20 years. Than took me under his wing again and showed me the ropes on how to conduct myself as a traveler (traveling electrician) in different parts of the country. He retired after a 46 year career.
I’ve said this before I had TV and movie stars as heroes when I was younger, as I got older realized that he was really my only hero.
Tommy is survived by his son Andre Archibeque of Vancouver, Washington; his daughter Collette (Arnold) Brennan of Burleson, Texas; his brother Max E. Archibeque of Montrose, Colorado; Ernie Archibeque of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Alex Archibeque, Nicole Archibeque, and Clark (Bailey) Brannan; and one great-grandchild Ace Brannan.
Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Alex and Bessie Archibeque; his wife Ilse Archibeque; sister Marjorie Schmidt; brother Johnny Archibeque; daughter-in-law Deena Archibeque; niece Vanessa Archibeque; nephew Brian Archibeque; brother-in-law Rudi Raab; and nephew Echhardt Raab.
There will be a viewing at 6 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church, burial will follow at Grand View Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Grand View Cemetery.
TOMMY F. ARCHIBEQUE
February 20, 1935 - March 14, 2017
AGE 82, of Montrose, Colorado.
PASSED AWAY Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Valley Manor Care Center.
MILITARY GRAVESIDE SERVICES at Grand View Cemetery.
Tommy F. Archibeque, 82, passed away March 14, 2017, at Valley Manor Care Center. Tommy was born Feb. 20, 1935, in Dolores, Colorado, to Alex and Bessie Archibeque. Tommy grew up in Doloris and graduated from Doloris High School before attending Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.
On May 10, 1957, Tommy married Ilse Richter in Naples, Italy. They were married 58 years before Ilse’s passing in 2016.
As with my mother we kind of knew that it might not be long but when it does happen, well all that comes to mind is the good memories of all the wonderful things that your dad did for you. The Christmas’ that he dressed up as Santa Claus. Your first BB gun that he bought you and taught you how to use. The thoughts of fishing on the river and hunting in the forest with him. All the sayings that he taught us. Don’t go looking for trouble, but never run from it. Treat people the way you want to be treated. These are just a few. Always there for support whether it be sports, work or just life.
He had an incredible life with my mother, meeting in Europe while in the Navy, their life could have really been made into a movie. He helped raise two children while working as a union electrician. He was the president, executive board member and worked as a steward for local 969 out of Grand Junction Colorado for almost 20 years. Than took me under his wing again and showed me the ropes on how to conduct myself as a traveler (traveling electrician) in different parts of the country. He retired after a 46 year career.
I’ve said this before I had TV and movie stars as heroes when I was younger, as I got older realized that he was really my only hero.
Tommy is survived by his son Andre Archibeque of Vancouver, Washington; his daughter Collette (Arnold) Brennan of Burleson, Texas; his brother Max E. Archibeque of Montrose, Colorado; Ernie Archibeque of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Alex Archibeque, Nicole Archibeque, and Clark (Bailey) Brannan; and one great-grandchild Ace Brannan.
Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Alex and Bessie Archibeque; his wife Ilse Archibeque; sister Marjorie Schmidt; brother Johnny Archibeque; daughter-in-law Deena Archibeque; niece Vanessa Archibeque; nephew Brian Archibeque; brother-in-law Rudi Raab; and nephew Echhardt Raab.
There will be a viewing at 6 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church, burial will follow at Grand View Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Grand View Cemetery.
February 20, 1935 - March 14, 2017
AGE 82, of Montrose, Colorado.
PASSED AWAY Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Valley Manor Care Center.
MILITARY GRAVESIDE SERVICES at Grand View Cemetery.
Tommy F. Archibeque, 82, passed away March 14, 2017, at Valley Manor Care Center. Tommy was born Feb. 20, 1935, in Dolores, Colorado, to Alex and Bessie Archibeque. Tommy grew up in Doloris and graduated from Doloris High School before attending Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.
On May 10, 1957, Tommy married Ilse Richter in Naples, Italy. They were married 58 years before Ilse’s passing in 2016.
As with my mother we kind of knew that it might not be long but when it does happen, well all that comes to mind is the good memories of all the wonderful things that your dad did for you. The Christmas’ that he dressed up as Santa Claus. Your first BB gun that he bought you and taught you how to use. The thoughts of fishing on the river and hunting in the forest with him. All the sayings that he taught us. Don’t go looking for trouble, but never run from it. Treat people the way you want to be treated. These are just a few. Always there for support whether it be sports, work or just life.
He had an incredible life with my mother, meeting in Europe while in the Navy, their life could have really been made into a movie. He helped raise two children while working as a union electrician. He was the president, executive board member and worked as a steward for local 969 out of Grand Junction Colorado for almost 20 years. Than took me under his wing again and showed me the ropes on how to conduct myself as a traveler (traveling electrician) in different parts of the country. He retired after a 46 year career.
I’ve said this before I had TV and movie stars as heroes when I was younger, as I got older realized that he was really my only hero.
Tommy is survived by his son Andre Archibeque of Vancouver, Washington; his daughter Collette (Arnold) Brennan of Burleson, Texas; his brother Max E. Archibeque of Montrose, Colorado; Ernie Archibeque of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Alex Archibeque, Nicole Archibeque, and Clark (Bailey) Brannan; and one great-grandchild Ace Brannan.
Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Alex and Bessie Archibeque; his wife Ilse Archibeque; sister Marjorie Schmidt; brother Johnny Archibeque; daughter-in-law Deena Archibeque; niece Vanessa Archibeque; nephew Brian Archibeque; brother-in-law Rudi Raab; and nephew Echhardt Raab.
There will be a viewing at 6 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church, burial will follow at Grand View Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Grand View Cemetery.
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ARCHIBEQUE
ILSE A.
MAY 5, 1926
APR. 11, 2016
WIFE
TOMMY F.
FEB. 20, 1035
MAR. 14, 2017
HUSBAND
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