Frances Louise Iacovetto

Frances Louise Iacovetto was born April 28, 1925, to Gladys and John Morey in Oak Creek, Colorado. A lifelong resident of Routt County, she had fond memories of growing up at the Seven Points Ranch with her brother, Dave, before moving into the town of Phippsburg; some of those memories inspired her life-long love for horses, including riding into town and stabling her horse before the school day in Phippsburg. Louise graduated from Yampa Union High School in 1943 and later earned a degree from Barnes Business School in Denver after working for the railroad.

Louise married Ray Iacovetto on November 14, 1946, and they were blessed with two children, Gladys Rae and Elvis. Together, Louise and Ray ran the Iacovetto Pump Store in Phippsburg, along with the Post Office inside; Louise was appointed Postmaster in 1981 after Ray retired to take up ranching full-time. She was very active in running the ranch alongside Ray while also being a certified tax preparer. Louise was exceptionally engaged in her community, volunteering at the local Community Club (rummage shop), the American Legion Auxiliary, and the First Baptist Church of Yampa where she played the piano. Louise enjoyed playing cards and Bingo with her friends, watching the Colorado Rockies, attending Soroco HS basketball and volleyball games, and spending time with her family, including her 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Later in life, Louise participated in the Council for the Aging Senior Lunch and other activities in Oak Creek. She moved to Grand Junction in September 2021 to become a beloved resident at the Commons of Hilltop.

Louise celebrated her 100th birthday in April amongst many friends and family. She passed away quietly in her sleep on May 14, 2025. Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and John Morey; her brother, Dave (Phyllis) Morey; and her husband, Ray. Louise is survived by her children, Gladys (Michael) Kelher and Elvis (Julie) Iacovetto; her grandchildren, Marguerite Kelher, Andrew (April) Kelher, Gina Iacovetto, and Tony (Tara) Iacovetto; and her great-grandchildren, Riley, Mason, and Parker Iacovetto.

Louise, strong in her faith, knew that there was a glorious life awaiting her in Heaven and she would reunite with those who went before her, especially her husband, Ray. Louise—Mom, Grandma—will be missed in this life, but we know that we, too, will see her again in our eternal life. As the matriarch of the family, Louise was a strong and faithful woman who set a positive example of how to live to all who knew her.

Louise’s life will be celebrated at the South Routt Elementary School in Yampa, Colorado on June 7, 2025, at 10 am. She will be laid to rest at the Yampa Cemetery next to her husband Ray in a private family interment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oak Creek/Phippsburg Historical Society or Hope West (Hospice in Grand Junction).