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Ned L. Olford

Birth	:	21 Nov 1937 Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	12 Jun 2012
Burial	:	Orchard Mesa Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.0426500, -108.5664000
Description	:	On June 12, 2012, Ned L. Olford journeyed from this life to seek new and exciting adventures, after a long and hard-fought battle with Asbestosis and chronic lung disease. Ned was born in Grand Junction, CO, November 21, 1937, to George "Bud" and Gladys Olford. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1955, and was a member of the National Guard from 1955 to 1959, and in the Army Reserves from 1959 to 1962. He was married to Elizabeth "Liz" Langerak from 1957 to 1989. He married Sharon McMullin in 1992, and she survives. Read More	On June 12, 2012, Ned L. Olford journeyed from this life to seek new and exciting adventures, after a long and hard-fought battle with Asbestosis and chronic lung disease. Ned was born in Grand Junction, CO, November 21, 1937, to George "Bud" and Gladys Olford. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1955, and was a member of the National Guard from 1955 to 1959, and in the Army Reserves from 1959 to 1962. He was married to Elizabeth "Liz" Langerak from 1957 to 1989. He married Sharon McMullin in 1992, and she survives. Ned was a painting contractor for 13 years prior to going to work for the refinery in Fruita, CO in 1969, where he was employed for 18 years until ill health forced him into an early retirement. While employed at the refinery he held many positions, from starting in the units, to purchasing agent, to plant inspector and then working into management positions. He had the opportunity to travel around the country supervising the tearing down, transportation and reconstruction of equipment that the refinery had purchased. He maintained records of all the blueprints and materials used for any of the plant's projects earning the nickname "the encyclopedia", as he always knew here to find any information needed. Ned's interests were many and varied. He loved collector automobiles (of which he had many throughout his lifetime), antiques, Indian artifacts, history, traveling and exploring anything from old ghost towns to new cities. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, snow skiing, water skiing and most of all he loved to dance. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose for 43 years and for the past few years was very active in the lodge. He held several offices and was chairman of many committees. He was also a member of the Moose Legion. Ned was a lifetime student, continually reading and gaining as much information as he could. He never met a stranger and loved talking to people and learning from them. He took his responsibilities seriously and, if he said he was going to do something you could be assured that he would. He also had a great sense of humor and, if you were around Ned for any time at all, you would soon be laughing. Ned is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Colby Olford (Cindy), of Collbran; stepdaughters, Kelly Jones (Someji), of Golden, and Rachael McMullin (Michael Meadows), of Grand Junction; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and his brother, Alan Olford (Diane). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marlene Ooley; his parents; his sister, Pat Webber, and a brother who died in infancy. A Celebration of Ned's Life will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012, 4:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 567 25 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO. Memorial Contributions may be made to Moose Charities, c/o Moose Lodge, 567-25 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505 or the Roice-Hurst Humane Society, 3320 D1/2 Road, Clifton, CO 81520. We love you - we will miss you, but we know that you are now on to a new and magnificent adventure. Published in The Daily Sentinel on June 24, 2012

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Ned L. Olford's memorial is located at: Orchard Mesa Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa County, USA.
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Latitude: 39.0426500
Longitude: -108.5664000

Family Members:

Parent

George L. “Bud” Olford

(1916 - 1989)

Gladys Lucille Trinklein Olford

(1920 - 1991)

Spouse

Elizabeth Ann Langerak Clark

(1940 - 2008)

Siblings

Baby Olford

(1946 - 1946)

Children

Marlene Louise “Mo” Olford Ooley

(1960 - 2002)

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