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Alonzo B “Lon” Cooley

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Birth	:	1 Nov 1899 Jewell County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	5 Aug 1977 Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Colorado State Vet. Center at Homelake Cemetery, Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5774956, -106.0981445
Description	:	Alonzo B. Cooley (Lon) was born in Jewell, Kansas, on November 1, 1988, to Arthur B. and Blanch Corrina (Brewer) Cooley. In 1900 while still an infant, Lon and his family traveled to Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and Colorado in a covered wagon. Shortly following this trip, his family relocated to Siding, Wyoming to run a cattle ranch. The family sold the ranch in 1906 and moved Boulder, Colorado, where they operated the St. Julian Hotel for a short time. In 1911, the family finally settled in the San Luis Valley, Colorado. Lon’s father was a farmer and... Read More	Alonzo B. Cooley (Lon) was born in Jewell, Kansas, on November 1, 1988, to Arthur B. and Blanch Corrina (Brewer) Cooley. In 1900 while still an infant, Lon and his family traveled to Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and Colorado in a covered wagon. Shortly following this trip, his family relocated to Siding, Wyoming to run a cattle ranch. The family sold the ranch in 1906 and moved Boulder, Colorado, where they operated the St. Julian Hotel for a short time. In 1911, the family finally settled in the San Luis Valley, Colorado. Lon’s father was a farmer and the first Treasurer/ Assessor of Alamosa County, and co-owned a mercantile store in Mosca. Lon served his country during World War I as part of the U.S. Army 157th Infantry, where he was a bugler. He trained at Ft. Kearny, CA and was stationed in France until honorably discharged in 1919. Lon and Alice Helen (Helen) Gwartney married on December 25, 1924 in Mosca, Colorado. The couple built a home in Mosca, where they raised two children, Arthur Lee and Marilyn. Lon helped to establish the USDA Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Association for Alamosa County, and retired after 30 years of employment. He belonged to the American Legion and was highly involved in the local community. His hobbies and interests included photography and travel. Setting out in a trailer with Helen and other family members, Lon revisited Yellowstone and many other National Parks through the years. He was well read and could converse on almost any subject, especially nature, sports, and world events. Lon was widely known as highly intelligent, responsible, and honest to a fault. He is loved and missed by his family and all of those who knew him. Contributed by Karen Lynn Heller, 20 Nov 2019.

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Where is Alonzo B “Lon” Cooley's memorial?
Alonzo B “Lon” Cooley's memorial is located at: Colorado State Vet. Center at Homelake Cemetery, Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, USA.
When did Alonzo B “Lon” Cooley death?
Alonzo B “Lon” Cooley death on 5 Aug 1977 in Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 37.5774956
Longitude: -106.0981445

Family Members:

Parent

Arthur B. “Art” Cooley

(1869 - 1917)

Blanch Corinna Brewer Cooley

(1871 - 1960)

Spouse

Alice Helen “Helen” Gwartney Cooley

(1900 - 1986)

Siblings

Samuel Emmett Cooley

(1892 - 1940)

Infant Cooley

(1894 - 1894)

Arminlie Mable Cooley

(1897 - 1898)

Otis Brewer “Bugs” Cooley

(1904 - 1987)

Children

Arthur Lee Cooley

(1929 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Colorado State Vet. Center at Homelake Cemetery
Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5774956, -106.0981445

2. Monte Vista Cemetery
Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5908012, -106.1964035

3. Stanley Cemetery
Mosca, Alamosa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6039000, -106.0022000

4. Lariat Cemetery
Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5900002, -106.1996994

5. San Luis Valley Cemetery
Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5966988, -106.2102966

6. Rock Creek Cemetery
Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5085983, -106.2127991

7. Los Valdezes Cemetery
Sevenmile Plaza, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6474991, -106.2530975

8. Bowen Cemetery
Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4122000, -106.1307000

9. Speiser Cemetery
Alamosa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7192001, -105.9741974

10. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
Alamosa, Alamosa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4744000, -105.8855000

11. Alamosa Spanish Cemetery
Alamosa, Alamosa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4592000, -105.8929000

12. Del Norte Cemetery
Del Norte, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6571999, -106.3593979

13. Alamosa Municipal Cemetery
Alamosa, Alamosa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4495000, -105.8591000

14. Anderson Cemetery
Hooper, Alamosa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7497010, -105.8805270

15. Center Assembly of God Cemetery
La Garita, Saguache County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7993500, -106.2627800

16. De la Luz Cemetery
Conejos County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3347015, -106.2146988

17. Old Capulin Cemetery
Capulin, Conejos County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2980995, -106.1097031

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Conejos County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2841988, -106.0980988

19. La Garita Cemetery
La Garita, Saguache County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8453000, -106.2580000

20. Saint Joseph Church Old Cemetery
Capulin, Conejos County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2814000, -106.1118000

21. La Jara Cemetery
La Jara, Conejos County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2977982, -105.9610977

22. Twin Mountain Burial Site
Hanna, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6881701, -106.4596334

23. Becker Cemetery
Alamosa County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3669014, -105.7478027

24. Colonel Albert Pfeiffer Gravesite
Del Norte, Rio Grande County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7013000, -106.5273000