Our American Family - Person Sheet
Our American Family - Person Sheet
NamePhillip “Shane” AVARA 
Birth Date31 Jul 1956
Birth PlaceOrdway, Crowley County, Colorado
Death Date17 Feb 2018 Age: 61
Burial MemoCremated
FatherRoy Elbert AVARA (1926-1995)
MotherL. L. TRAINOR (1931-2014)
Spouses
Birth Date17 Feb 1964
Birth PlaceLamar, Prowers County, Colorado
Death Date8 Mar 2008 Age: 44
Death PlacePueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Burial PlaceLamar, Prowers County, Colorado, Fairmount Cemetery
Family ID9544
Notes for Phillip “Shane” AVARA
Philip 'Shane' Avara was born July 31, 1956 in Ordway, Colorado to Elbert and Lola Trainer Avara. Growing up around Punkin Center and attending school in Karval Colorado he and his siblings had quite the childhood with memories of helping out on the ranch, playing sports together, and being just plain ornery. Shane was voted Best Personality in high school and those that had the chance to visit with him even just once know why. A joke, a laugh, and a smile were always part of the conversation.
He grew up riding horses, roping, and rodeoing and he carried this love throughout his life. Shane graduated from the Karval High School then attended Lamar Community College and entered their Horse Program. After he married Melanney Thompson and their daughter Jessica was born, they moved to Burlington, Colorado where they made their home for many years.
Working horseback was his one of his greatest joys. During the week he could be found riding pens and doctoring cattle. On weekends during the summer you could find him at roping events with many of his friends and family. During the winter, a football game was surely on the TV and of course, the Denver Broncos were “his” team no matter how rough the season looked.
Later on, Shane enjoyed his time with his two granddaughters. Telling them stories about when the Indians shot him in the knee (hence why he walked the way his did), taking them for horseback rides, and always making everyone laugh. Shane's life was taken suddenly in a car accident February 17th 2018. His smile and laugh will be greatly missed by many.
Preceding Shane in death are his parents: Roy Elbert Avara and Lola Patton and one brother Elbert Dean Avara and by his step-father William “Bill” Patton.
Survivors include daughter: Jessica (Billy) Strobel of Bethune, CO; 2 granddaughters Jamie and Julia Strobel, brothers: Earl (Kathy) Avara of Byers, Colorado; Clifford (Roberta) Patton of Pueblo West, Colorado; Pepper (LaRay) Patton of Limon, Colorado; Hugh (Peggy) Patton of Vernal, Utah; Norris (Kim) Patton of Hugo, Colorado; Loyd “Red” Patton of Hugo, Colorado; and sister Sandy Andrews of Brighton, Colorado.
Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of choice in Shane’s honor.
Obituary can be found online at Brown Funeral Home in Burlington Colorado.
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He grew up riding horses, roping, and rodeoing and he carried this love throughout his life. Shane graduated from the Karval High School then attended Lamar Community College and entered their Horse Program. After he married Melanney Thompson and their daughter Jessica was born, they moved to Burlington, Colorado where they made their home for many years.
Working horseback was his one of his greatest joys. During the week he could be found riding pens and doctoring cattle. On weekends during the summer you could find him at roping events with many of his friends and family. During the winter, a football game was surely on the TV and of course, the Denver Broncos were “his” team no matter how rough the season looked.
Later on, Shane enjoyed his time with his two granddaughters. Telling them stories about when the Indians shot him in the knee (hence why he walked the way his did), taking them for horseback rides, and always making everyone laugh. Shane's life was taken suddenly in a car accident February 17th 2018. His smile and laugh will be greatly missed by many.
Preceding Shane in death are his parents: Roy Elbert Avara and Lola Patton and one brother Elbert Dean Avara and by his step-father William “Bill” Patton.
Survivors include daughter: Jessica (Billy) Strobel of Bethune, CO; 2 granddaughters Jamie and Julia Strobel, brothers: Earl (Kathy) Avara of Byers, Colorado; Clifford (Roberta) Patton of Pueblo West, Colorado; Pepper (LaRay) Patton of Limon, Colorado; Hugh (Peggy) Patton of Vernal, Utah; Norris (Kim) Patton of Hugo, Colorado; Loyd “Red” Patton of Hugo, Colorado; and sister Sandy Andrews of Brighton, Colorado.
Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of choice in Shane’s honor.
Obituary can be found online at Brown Funeral Home in Burlington Colorado.
ON Find A Grave.
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Notes for Melanney Dawn (Spouse 1)
Memorial services for former Lamar and Burlington, Colorado resident, Melanney Dawn Avara was held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Troy Wright officiating.
Melanney Dawn Avara was born February 17, 1964 in Lamar, Colorado to Richard and Lorene Thompson. Along with her parents, Richard and Lorene, she is survived by one daughter, Jessica May Strobel, (Billy) and granddaughter, Jamie Rae of Fort Collins, CO and one brother Monty Ray Thompson (Melissa) and children, Dalton and Garrett.
Melanney graduated from Lamar High School in 1982. In 1988 Melanney moved with her family to Norton, Kansas for a brief period and then moved to Burlington, CO where she lived until April, 2006 when she moved to Pueblo West, CO, and resided there until her death.
Melanney was a devoted mother and grandmother placing her daughter and granddaughter first and above all things. She enjoyed every minute she could spend with them. When they could not be together, she and Jessica had a set time on Saturday morning reserved for Saturday morning coffee by phone. Jamie Rae became the highlight of her life and there could not be enough time spent with her or enough pictures taken to share with friends and family. Jessica and her mother loved to just go shopping just to watch the people and drink coffee and had begun to train Jaime to love this also.
Melanney began her career with Farmers Home Administration on March 20, 1994 as a Temporary Office Automation Clerk in Burlington, Co. She was converted to career employee of Rural Economic and Community Development on March 5, 1995. She then transferred to Farm Service Agency as a Farm Loan Program Technician on October 1, 1995 and continued to serve FSA until her passing. She served the Burlington Farm Loan Program Team until April 27, 2006 then transferred to the Pueblo County Office. Melanney was responsible for numerous office duties that included working with several different computer systems in the early years to the current system with two different systems. She served Colorado State Farm Agency in several areas, from being a resource person for several systems and programs within Farm Loan to being a representative on the Colorado FSA Partnership Council. Melanney also provided training to numerous other Farm Loan Program team members throughout Colorado. She helped in the formation of training material for new Farm Loan Program employees and updates on changes to different systems and information. Melanney enjoyed challenges and was involved with the team installing new computer systems for several offices in Northeastern Colorado 2004. She received numerous performance awards throughout her employment with Farm Service Agency.
Melanney had a love for the outdoors, gardening, being outside in the sunshine, picnics and spending quiet times by the lakes. She had a deep compassionate spirit for those that were going through troubled times since she had walked this path herself. She always felt that one should not judge another because you never know what was going on in someone's life. She was the support system of her family in many ways, always ready to listen, to help carry a burden or share in the joys and happy times. One of her favorite poems was Footprints, which she had done in counted cross stitch several years ago and is a symbol of the faith she carried within her heart.
On the lighter side, Melanney had a love for Winnie the Pooh. She loved the light heartedness of the music, the quotes, and the happy spirit it brought to her and to others. She had acquired a collection of Winnie the Pooh which she loved to share with others; each figurine had a special meaning.
Melanney's courage and fighting spirit will always be remembered by her family and those who knew her and loved her so very much..
Melanney is survived by her daughter Jessica May (Billy) Strobel and Melanney's granddaughter, Jamie Rae of Fort Collins. Her parents, Richard and Lorene Thompson of Lamar, brother Monty (Melissa) Thompson of Lamar, nephews Dalton and Garrett Thompson and special friend Dave Seaney of La Veta, CO as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Sangre De Cristo Hospice of Pueblo, CO direct or in care of the funeral home office.
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Melanney Dawn Avara was born February 17, 1964 in Lamar, Colorado to Richard and Lorene Thompson. Along with her parents, Richard and Lorene, she is survived by one daughter, Jessica May Strobel, (Billy) and granddaughter, Jamie Rae of Fort Collins, CO and one brother Monty Ray Thompson (Melissa) and children, Dalton and Garrett.
Melanney graduated from Lamar High School in 1982. In 1988 Melanney moved with her family to Norton, Kansas for a brief period and then moved to Burlington, CO where she lived until April, 2006 when she moved to Pueblo West, CO, and resided there until her death.
Melanney was a devoted mother and grandmother placing her daughter and granddaughter first and above all things. She enjoyed every minute she could spend with them. When they could not be together, she and Jessica had a set time on Saturday morning reserved for Saturday morning coffee by phone. Jamie Rae became the highlight of her life and there could not be enough time spent with her or enough pictures taken to share with friends and family. Jessica and her mother loved to just go shopping just to watch the people and drink coffee and had begun to train Jaime to love this also.
Melanney began her career with Farmers Home Administration on March 20, 1994 as a Temporary Office Automation Clerk in Burlington, Co. She was converted to career employee of Rural Economic and Community Development on March 5, 1995. She then transferred to Farm Service Agency as a Farm Loan Program Technician on October 1, 1995 and continued to serve FSA until her passing. She served the Burlington Farm Loan Program Team until April 27, 2006 then transferred to the Pueblo County Office. Melanney was responsible for numerous office duties that included working with several different computer systems in the early years to the current system with two different systems. She served Colorado State Farm Agency in several areas, from being a resource person for several systems and programs within Farm Loan to being a representative on the Colorado FSA Partnership Council. Melanney also provided training to numerous other Farm Loan Program team members throughout Colorado. She helped in the formation of training material for new Farm Loan Program employees and updates on changes to different systems and information. Melanney enjoyed challenges and was involved with the team installing new computer systems for several offices in Northeastern Colorado 2004. She received numerous performance awards throughout her employment with Farm Service Agency.
Melanney had a love for the outdoors, gardening, being outside in the sunshine, picnics and spending quiet times by the lakes. She had a deep compassionate spirit for those that were going through troubled times since she had walked this path herself. She always felt that one should not judge another because you never know what was going on in someone's life. She was the support system of her family in many ways, always ready to listen, to help carry a burden or share in the joys and happy times. One of her favorite poems was Footprints, which she had done in counted cross stitch several years ago and is a symbol of the faith she carried within her heart.
On the lighter side, Melanney had a love for Winnie the Pooh. She loved the light heartedness of the music, the quotes, and the happy spirit it brought to her and to others. She had acquired a collection of Winnie the Pooh which she loved to share with others; each figurine had a special meaning.
Melanney's courage and fighting spirit will always be remembered by her family and those who knew her and loved her so very much..
Melanney is survived by her daughter Jessica May (Billy) Strobel and Melanney's granddaughter, Jamie Rae of Fort Collins. Her parents, Richard and Lorene Thompson of Lamar, brother Monty (Melissa) Thompson of Lamar, nephews Dalton and Garrett Thompson and special friend Dave Seaney of La Veta, CO as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Sangre De Cristo Hospice of Pueblo, CO direct or in care of the funeral home office.
On Find A Grave.
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