Mildred Rebecca Hubbard

Mildred R. Hubbard June 1, 1921 – March 21, 2013 Mildred R. Hubbard, age 91, went home to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at The Residence of Grand Mesa. Mildred was born to George Stell and Martha Ames Stell in Grand Junction, Colorado on June 1, 1921. She was a life-time resident of Colorado. She married Lyman "Sie" Hubbard on July 7, 1937, and to this union was born five children. Sie and Mildred spent their entire married life cattle ranching in Gateway. Mildred was very active in the Gateway community. She was involved in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah Cattle and Wool Growers Association, the 4-H program, P.T.A., Gateway Community Club, Home Demonstration Club, and served as an election judge. In addition, Mildred wrote local Gateway news which for many years was published in The Daily Sentinel. She was a faithful servant at Wayside Chapel where she attended church. After the passing of her husband, Mildred retired to Fruita, Colorado where she was active in Mesa County Cowbells, Christian Women's Club, Explorer's Bible Study, and was an active member of Loma Community Church. Mildred had the gift of hospitality and had a hot meal, an open door, and a word of scripture for all those in need. She leaves behind three sons, Lyman "Kelly" (JaNella) of Whitewater; Jim of Gateway, and Bill (Becky) of Loma; two daughters, Marilyn (Elbert) Colcord of Cahone, and Carolyn (Steve) Williams of LaGrange, WY. Other survivors include a sister-in-law, Alice Hubbard of Loma; 14 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 26 great-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four step-great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, and two sisters. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2013, at Martin Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that a donation be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090B N. 12th, Grand Junction, CO 81506 or The Residence of Grand Mesa, 565 281/4 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Friends and family may leave their condolences at www. martinmortuary.com.