Pueblo County, Colorado
Colorado Insane Asylum
Personnel
Ables, Marie A Mrs
attendant, residence: 718 E7th 1948, City Directory page 22 State Hospital
Acker, Effie
laundry, 1913 City Directory
Adair, Elizabeth
nurse, 1930 Directory
Adair, Virginia E
tray girl, residence: 1021 West 1948, City Directory page 23 State Hospital
Adams, Charlotte
nurse, 1921 Directory
Adams, Charlottte
nurse, 1923 directory
Adams, Curran L.
worker race W gender M age 38 marital status S place of birth Indiana occupation nurse source 1910 census
Adams, Curran L.
nurse, 1904 City Directory
Adams, John
maintenance, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 23 State Hospital
Adams, Kathryn
attendant, residence: 2619 N Main 1948, City Directory page 23 State Hospital
Adams, Sadie
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Adams, Sadie
nurse 1914 City Directory
Adams, Samuel R.
nurse, Woodcroft, 1913 City Directory
Adams, Samuel R.
nurse, Woodcroft, 1914 City Directory
Adams, Samuel R.
nurse, Woodcroft Hospital, 1919 Directory
Adcock, Clara
cook Woodcroft Hospital, 1919 Directory
Adcox, Charles
nurse Woodcroft Hospital, 1919 Directory
Adcox, Charles
nurse, Woodcroft Hospital, 1921 Directory
Adcox, Charles
nurse, 1923 directory
Adcox, Chas
worker race W gender M age 30 marital status M birthplace Texas occupation nurse source 1920 Woodcroft hospital census
Adcox, Eddie M.
nurse, 1919 Directory
Addy, Dolly
cashier, residence: 716 W Corona av 1948, City Directory page 23 State Hospital
Adreatti, Gene Mrs
attendant, residence: 520 W 12th 1948, City Directory page 30 State Hospital
Adson, Ben F
attendant, spouse Kath residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 24 318 W 13th
Agate, Fritaz
laboratory worker, residence: 345 E. Corona 1948, City Directory page 24 State Hospital
Ahreschild, John
nurse 1914 City Directory
Akin, Betty
employee, residence: not listed 1948, City Directory page 25 State Hospital
Alen, Della V.
nurse, Woodcroft, 1914 City Directory
Alexander, Iva
employee, residence: 1117 Greenwood 1948, City Directory page 25 State Hospital
Alexander, Wm D
attendant, spouse Cecil residence: 902 W 14th 1948, City Directory page 26 State Hospital
Alkire, Lewis
worker race: W sex: M month of birth: Unk year of birth: 1878 age: 22 marital: S place of birth: unk occupation: nursesource: 1900 Woodcroft census
Allen, Artele
telephone operator, 1930 Directory
Allen, Artele B.
Roomer gender F race W age 29 marital status S birthplace Missouri occupation Telephone Operator source 1930 census
Allen, Charles
Roomer gender M race W age 35 marital status S birthplace Illinois occupation Night Attendant source 1930 census
Allen, Gracie
attendant, spouse widow of William R residence: 624 W Corona 1948, City Directory page 26 State Hospital
Allen, Harry T.
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Allen, Isola
nurse, 1921 Directory
Allen, Kate Mrs
employee, residence: 1218 Francisco 1948, City Directory page 26 State Hospital
Allen, Myrtle Mrs
nursing office, residence: 605 1/2 N Santa Fe av apt 5 1948, City Directory page 26 State Hospital
Allen, Naomi Mrs
attendant, residence: 1312 Francisco 1948, City Directory page 26 State Hospital
Allen, Rufus S
attendant, spouse Naomi residence: 1312 Francisco 1948, City Directory page 27 State Hospital
Allen, Ted
nurse, 1919 Directory
Allen, Ted
nurse, 1921 Directory
Allen, Thos E
gateman, spouse husband of Kate residence: 1218 Francisco 1948, City Directory page 27 State Hospital
Allenback, Iva A.
Iva A. Allenbach - Colorado Springs Gazette - December 26, 1990 - Iva A. Allenbach, 77, of Colorado Springs died Sunday. She was employed at the Colorado State Hospital in Pueblo for 17 years. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Valhala Memorial Park, Pueblo. Mrs. Allenbach was born Feb. 3, 1913, in Ordway to Albertus and Ethel (Waugh) Beleval. She has been a resident of the area since 1988 and lived in Pueblo before moving to Colorado Springs. She was married in Raton, N.M., to William Harvey Allenbach, who died in 1968. Mrs. Allenbach is survived by a daughter, Sandra Badger of Green Mountain Falls; a son, Bert Allenbach of Colorado Springs; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 2215 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs 80907.
Alles, Oscar M.
Roomer gender M race W age 42 marital status D birthplace Missouri occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Alley, Anna Mrs
attendant, residence: 1613 E 7th 1948, City Directory page 27 State Hospital
Alston, Paul B.
Paul B. Alston Jr. - Pueblo Chieftain - June 25, 2004 - Paul B. Alston Jr., 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away unexpectedly at Parkview Hospital E.R. Sunday evening, June 20, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan; son, Joey Alston; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Joy Alston; grandchildren, Evan Alston and Shanon Hughes; daughter, D.J. Alston; sisters, Vernell and Vergie Alston. Mr. Alston retired from the State of Colorado Mental Health as a registered medical technologist II. He enjoyed bowling and spending time with his family. He is predeceased by his parents, brother, sisters; an infant daughter, Janie; and former spouse, Lucille Alston, mother of Randall and D.J. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family members and a host of friends. At Paul's request, there will be no viewing. Funeral Mass, 9:30 a.m. Friday, at the Cathedral of Sacred Heart, with Father Ron Roche as celebrant. Burial, Monday, June 28, 2004, at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Full military honors by Fort Carson Honor Guard.
Alumbaugh, Jack
attendant, spouse husband of Eddie residence: 619 Greenwood 1948, City Directory page 27 State Hospital
Alumbaugh, Pearl A Mrs
attendant, residence: 619 Greenwood 1948, City Directory page 27 State Hospital
Alumbaugh, Quincy H
attendant, spouse husband of Pearl A residence: 619 Greenwood 1948, City Directory page 28 State Hospital
Alvarez, Alma
employee, residence: 2417 E 4th 1948, City Directory page 28 State Hospital
Alvey, James L.
worker race: W sex: M age: 36 marital:S place of birth: Indiana occupation: carpenter source: 1920 census
Alvey, James L.
carpenter, 1921 Directory
Alvey, Mary
nurse, 1919 Directory
Alvey, Mary
nurse, 1921 Directory
Alvey, Mary I.
worker race: W sex: F age: 35 marital:M place of birth: Indiana occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Alvey, Uriah
worker race: W sex: M age: 39 marital:M place of birth: Indiana occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Alvey, Uriah
nurse, 1919 Directory
Alvey, Uriah
nurse, 1921 Directory
Amrath, May
nurse, 1898 City Directory
Anderson, Albert Grant
Albert Grant Anderson - Pueblo Chieftain - May 03, 2006 - Albert Grant Anderson, 90, passed away April 29, 2006. Born July 15, 1915, in Saguache, Colo., to Robert Leroy and Addie Anderson, who preceded him in death along with brothers, Earl Robert Anderson, Gene F. Anderson; and sister, Opal Cooper of Salida. Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Lorraine F. Anderson; daughter, Glenna Mae Santistevan; son-in-law, Ernie F. Santistevan; grandson, Albert E. Santistevan (Albert R. Salazar Jr.); sister, Blanche Belvill; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends including the McClure Family. Noble Albert G. Anderson was a member of the Al Kaly Shrine, Pueblo Lodge No. 17 for 47 years, and the Jolly Sam's Club. He retired from the State Hospital after 22 years of service. Albert loved bowling and fishing. Visitation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Funeral service, 1 p.m. Thursday, Imperial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens.
Anderson, Ella
Roomer gender F race W age 30 marital status D birthplace Illinois occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Anderson, Ella
nurse, 1930 Directory
Anderson, Elmer R
attendant, spouse husband of Grace F residence: 2125 N Grand av 1948, City Directory page 29 State Hospital
Anderson, Fannie C
employee, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 29 State Hospital
Anderson, Grace F
attendant, residence: 2125 N Grand av 1948, City Directory page 29 State Hospital
Anderson, Henry
asst. engineer , 1889 City Directory
Anderson, Jack
nurse, 1930 Directory
Anderson, Jack W.
head of family gender M race W age 40 marital status M birthplace Nebraska occupation Lawn Man source 1930 census
Anderson, Marie Josephine
Pueblo Indicator 10-7-1939 - Graduating Exercises at the State Hospital Wednesday - Graduation of Psychiatric Nurses Was a Great Event at the Institution - Wednesday was graduation day for a class that has been studying care of psychiatric patients at the Colorado State Hospital for the past six months. The graduates received diplomas as psychiatric aides and will be given employment in the institution. The training of psychiatric aides was started two years ago to improve the standards forward attendants at the hospital. Some of the students will continue the three year course in other institutions to become registered nurses. County Judge Hubert Glover delivered the commencement address at the exercises in the hospital chapel. Miss Isabel Reardon, director of nursing, and Dr. J. L. Rosenbloom, assistant superintendent of the hospital, presented diplomas. Rabbi Perry Nussbaum gave the invocation and Rev. Paul Fife expressed the benediction. Dr. F. H. Zimmerman, hospital superintendent, was in charge of the program. The processional was played by the WPA orchestra. Graduates are Robert L. Rittgers, Denver; Evelyn Fones, Fowler; Frank Gallegos, Trinidad; Ralph Gerstenberger, Byars; Ruth Ann Kropf, Denver; Forest Lanning, Bristol; William Love, Longmont; John A. Myers, Salida; Marie Josephine Anderson, Emily Boone, Catharine Danna, George A. Mitchell, Lillian Nielson, William Loren Parks, Quinton Thomas, Victor Williams and June Woods, all of Pueblo.
Anderson, Nels
dairyman, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 30 State Hospital
Anderson, Oma
nurse, 1930 Directory
Anderson, Oma M.
Wife - gender F race W age 43 marital status M birthplace Iowa occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Andreoli, Anthony
janitor, 1913 City Directory
Andreoli, Richard
assistant janitor, 1913 City Directory
Apodaca, Tony Fortunato
Tony Forunato Apodaca - Pueblo Chieftain - March 15, 2006 - Tony Forunato Apodaca, 73, of Pueblo, joined our Lord on March 13, 2006. Born in La Lagunita, N.M., on May 23, 1932, to Petrolino Apodaca and Naborah Aragon who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Archie Aragon and Felipe Aragon; uncles, Jose Trujillo, Avelino Trujillo, both of New Mexico; aunts, Benia Chavez, Luz Martinez of New Mexico; sister-in-law, Margaret Aragon of Denver; father- and mother-in-law, Antonio Padilla and Jean Sanchez, both of New Mexico; and brother-in-law, Clyde Padilla of New Mexico. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Maria Beatrice Apodaca; sisters, Rosario Madrid (Amadeo), Rosa Ramirez of New Mexico, Maria Dolores Phillips of Denver; brother, Jose D. Aragon (Connie) of Pueblo; children, Michael, Eddie (Connie) and family, Tony (Cindy) and family, Ruth (Paul) Romero and family, Francine (Gilbert) and family; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. In 1958, Tony worked for the CF&I when he was only 18 years old. Then he moved back to Las Vegas, N.M., and worked as an orderly in the hospital for the Elderly Meadows Home. In 1961, he moved to Gilman, Colo., and worked in the mines for three years. He moved back to Pueblo and started working for the Colorado State Hospital and retired after 20 years of service. Tony was a true Broncos fan and also a Jack of all trades. He was a family man and had many friends. Visitation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a vigil service at 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006, Imperial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens.
Appenzellar, Harry
nurse, 1921 Directory
Appenzellar, Ida
nurse, 1921 Directory
Appling, George E.
Roomer gender M race W age 24 marital status S birthplace Illinois occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Aragon, Carment
dietary dept, residence: 222 Townsend av 1948, City Directory page 32 State Hospital
Arch, Mary
nurse 1914 City Directory
Armstrong, Delia
nurse 1914 City Directory
Armstrong, Delia
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Armstrong, Ellen L Mrs
attendant, residence: 717 W 24th 1948, City Directory page 34 State Hospital
Armstrong, Fred L
production dept, spouse husband of Edith residence: 1814 E 15th 1948, City Directory page 34 State Hospital
Armstrong, Glenn J
attendant, spouse husband of Ellen L residence: 717 W 24th 1948, City Directory page 34 State Hospital
Armstrong, W. C.
nurse, 1919 Directory
Armstrong, W. C.
nurse, 1921 Directory
Arnell, William
worker race W gender M age 35 marital status S place of birth Ohio occupation fireman source 1910 census
Arnold, E.P.
nurse 1914 City Directory
Arnold, J.J.
nurse 1914 City Directory
Arnold, L Garfield
maintenance, spouse husband of Catherine residence: 1501 West 1948, City Directory page 34 State Hospital
Arnold, Nina
nurse, 1919 Directory
Arnold, Ray
nurse, 1919 Directory
Arnold, Ruth
nurse 1914 City Directory
Asbury, Frank L.
Frank L. Asbury - Pueblo Chieftain - January 30, 2002 - Age 82, passed away Jan. 27, 2002. Survived by his daughter, Ruth Ann (Steve) Gillispie of Pueblo West; grandchildren, Brad (Rachel Mairer) Dotson and Todd (Rickette Jamnik) Dotson; sisters, Mamie Weiss of Moffat, Colo., Hazel Breumeier of Greeley, Colo., and Donna Stolen of Minnesota; sisters-in-law, Anne Davis of Raynesford, Mont., Juanita Asbury of Pueblo, and JoAnn Asbury of Boone; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Pauline Asbury, on April 23, 2000; parents, Henry and Mayme Asbury; son, Frank Asbury Jr.; brothers, Earl Asbury and Henry "Hank" Asbury; and sister, Anna Mae Hale. Born Aug. 19, 1919, in Dillon, Mont. Frank served in U.S. Marines during WWII at Midway Island in heavy artillery operations. He farmed in Avondale for many years and was also employed at Colorado State Hospital until retiring in 1982. At his request, there will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. A graveside committal service will be held for both Frank and Pauline at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Roselawn Cemetery, with Rev. Robert Enck officiating. Those who desire may make memorials to National Parkinson Foundation, c/o the funeral home.
Ashbrook, Juanita Berniece
Juanita Berniece Ashbrook - Pueblo Chieftain - September 19, 2003 - Juanita Berniece Ashbrook, 85, passed away Sept. 16, 2003. Born Oct. 2, 1917, in Castle Rock, Colo., to Lile A. and Cynthia Shelton who preceded her; along with her loving husband, John V. Ashbrook; brother, Lile A. Shelton; and sister, Cynthia Aline Oberheide. Survived by her daughter, Vicki (Chris) Lembcke; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and nieces and nephews. Juanita retired from the Colorado State Hospital, and also was a volunteer for the Pueblo Visitor Center. Juanita was a member of the P.E.O. Chapter C.G. and served as president, vice president and treasurer. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Private family inurnment at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, or P.E.O. Chapter C.G. in care of Helen Reichert, 125 Dunsmere Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 in her memory.
Assendorf, Oscar R
attendant, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 35 State Hospital
Atchley, Glen J
production dept, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 35 State Hospital
Atchley, Miles V
employee, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 35 State Hospital
Atkinson, W.T.
carpenter 1914 City Directory
Attaway, Annice
attendant, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 35 State Hospital
Atteberry-Ames, Sarah M.
Sarah M. Atteberry-Ames - Pueblo Chieftain - May 27, 1999 - Sarah M. Atteberry-Ames passed away May 21, 1999, in Pueblo. Sarah was born in Tahlequah, Okla., on Jan. 13, 1936, and had lived in Pueblo since her teenage years. She was employed as a registered nurse at Parkview Hospital and the State Hospital for many years and was a professor of nursing and psychology at USC. She also served on the board of Spanish Peaks Mental Health. Sarah was proud of her Cherokee Indian heritage and enjoyed volunteering as a greeter at the State Fair and traveling the world. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Mary Cain- and a brother, O.D. Edwards. Sarah is survived by her husband, Lonnie Ames- children, Jeanette (Peter) Coleman, Eugene (Billea) Ames, David (Beatrice) Atteberry, Darryl Atteberry, Doug Atteberry, all of Pueblo, Eric (Shawndra) Ames of Thornton- her grandchildren, Jeremy Campbell, Jeanine Atteberry, Darryl Jones, David and Tiffany Atteberry, Chesley, Alyssa, Matthew, Aaron, Chance Ames and Desmond- her great-grandson, Dominic Gallegos- her parents-in-law, Bertha Ames-Ackerman and Delon Ackerman of Minnesota- numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins including, Shirley Edwards, Sharon Troyer, both of Pueblo and Butch Edwards of California. Cremation in the Davis Crematory. A will be held on Friday, May 28, 1999, at 2 p.m. in the Broadway Christian Church, 206Broadway, with Rev. Hal Hartman officiating. The family will greet friends in the church reception hall following the service.
Attwood, Martha
dietary dept, residence: 306 W 7th 1948, City Directory page 36 State Hospital
Atwood, Emily F.
nurse, 1919 Directory
August, Ruth
Ruth August - Pueblo Chieftain - August 14, 1997 - Ruth August, former Pueblo and Walsenburg resident, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, Wyo. Mrs. August worked at the Colorado State Hospital. She was a member of First Congregational Church while in Pueblo. Preceded in death by her husband in 1971; an infant daughter; a great-grandson, Brandon Jensen; daughter-in-law, Agnes August; and two brothers, Steve and John Beres. Survived by sons, Gus S. (Roberta) of Albany, Ore., John W. of Worland, Wyo., Fred D. (Genia) of Oak Harbor, Wash; daughter, Ruthlee (Jim) Sterk of Colorado City sister, Elizabeth August of Pueblo; 14 grandchildren- 28 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ausenbaugh, Winston C
attendant, spouse husband of Margaret residence: 1701 Palmer av 1948, City Directory page 36 State Hospital
Austin, Laura
nurse 1914 City Directory
Austin, O.C.
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Austin, Ottie
attendant, spouse husband of Edna residence: 24 Carlile Pl 1948, City Directory page 36 State Hospital
Austin, Zebulon V.
engr 1914 City Directory
Avalos, Dena
dietician helper, residence: 1242 1/2 E Evans av 1948, City Directory page 36 State Hospital
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