Sugar was born in Quay County, Tucumcari, New Mexico on April 10th, 1931. Sugar was the last surviving child of Franklin Herron "Ed" Newby and Marry Effie (Reed) Newby.
Sugar is survived by her husband, Verdian Lee Fitzner; daughter, Diane Fitzner; grandchildren; Ashley Jo Lloyd, Amber Lynn Lloyd, Dante Marie White, Robert Michael White Sr.; great-grandchildren, Carlton Beckett White and Robert Michael White Jr.
Sugar was married to Verdian Lee Fitzner on August 29th, 1947 in Tucumcari, NM. Their marriage was filled with the joy, compassion, and strength of true love and companionship. She was a loving wife, nurturing mother, and a precious grandma.
Sugar was a charter member of the Desert West Chapter of the Embroiders Guild of America. Her life was filled with the same beauty as the arts and crafts she made. She instilled a spirit of creativity, beauty and artistry through the lives of her family.
Throughout her life she researched and studied the genealogy of her family which will be cherished for years to come. Sugar never met a stranger, her charm warmed the hearts of everyone she met. Her wit and humor brought a smile to all she knew.
A visitation will be held from 2 - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary and a graveside memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the New Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita, CO. A reception will follow from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. at the Enterprise Community Hall in Fruita, CO.
Published in The Daily Sentinel on April 7, 2011
Sugar was born in Quay County, Tucumcari, New Mexico on April 10th, 1931. Sugar was the last surviving child of Franklin Herron "Ed" Newby and Marry Effie (Reed) Newby.
Sugar is survived by her husband, Verdian Lee Fitzner; daughter, Diane Fitzner; grandchildren; Ashley Jo Lloyd, Amber Lynn Lloyd, Dante Marie White, Robert Michael White Sr.; great-grandchildren, Carlton Beckett White and Robert Michael White Jr.
Sugar was married to Verdian Lee Fitzner on August 29th, 1947 in Tucumcari, NM. Their marriage was filled with the joy, compassion, and strength of true love and companionship. She was a loving wife, nurturing mother, and a precious grandma.
Sugar was a charter member of the Desert West Chapter of the Embroiders Guild of America. Her life was filled with the same beauty as the arts and crafts she made. She instilled a spirit of creativity, beauty and artistry through the lives of her family.
Throughout her life she researched and studied the genealogy of her family which will be cherished for years to come. Sugar never met a stranger, her charm warmed the hearts of everyone she met. Her wit and humor brought a smile to all she knew.
A visitation will be held from 2 - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary and a graveside memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the New Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita, CO. A reception will follow from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. at the Enterprise Community Hall in Fruita, CO.
Published in The Daily Sentinel on April 7, 2011
Family Members
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Beatrice E Newby DeValera
1913–1987
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Franklin Donald Newby
1914–1915
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Herron Lewis Newby
1915–1975
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Estellene Eltha Newby Sills
1917–2004
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Juanita Adella Newby Nix
1919–2008
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Johnny Harris Newby
1921–1931
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Muriel Elnora Newby Spears
1922–2007
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James Oscar Boyd "Dude" Newby
1924–2008
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Little Sister Newby
1926–1926
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JOE NEWBY
1930–1930
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Bert Newby
1933–1933
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