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Norman Chapman Buchanan

8 Feb 1905 – 17 Jul 1991

Birth8 Feb 1905
Death17 Jul 1991
CemeterySteamboat Springs Cemetery
Steamboat Springs , Routt County , Colorado , USA
Added byDonna Barnes on 12 Jul 2015
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∼ OBITUARY OF NORMAN C. BUCHANAN Norman C. BUCHANAN died at Routt Memorial Extended Care Center on July 17, 1991. Norm was born in Albion, Nebraska, on February 08, 1905. He came to Steamboat Springs in 1930 in a brand new Model A Ford with his friend, Joe FARRELL, whose sister Alice was to become his bride. Norm worked at the City of Steamboat Springs for his first job helping to install the town's first water line. After that, he worked at ranching with Lee Taylor, putting up hay and doing other chores. He also worked at ranching at that time with Colonel Cross and hauled coat from Pilot Knob. From 1931 to 1935, Norm worked for Dewey Norell, breaking horses and putting up hay. He and Alice Jane FARRELL were married in Steamboat at Holy Name Catholic Church on September 21, 1935, by Father Myers. At that time, he was working at the Marshall Peavy ranch. From 1936 to 1941, Norm worked for the telephone and telegraph company as a lineman, installing phone lines over Rabbit Ears Pass and at what is now the Green River Reservoir. From 1942 to 1950, he did ranch work on Deep Creek and in the Elk River and Clark areas. From 1950-1957, Norm operated and managed the Barby Ranch south of Clark, raising Angus cattle and raising hay at what was later named the Elk River Grazing Association. From 1957 to 1965, Norm operated and managed the ranch known as the Murphy Ranch, north of Clark. He raised Hereford cattle and grew hay there. In 1966, Norm and Alice purchased Rainbow Cottages, located on Seventh and Oak Streets in Steamboat. They operated this until 1976 when Norm "retired." He then purchased property in Dixon, Wyoming, where he spent his summers riding his horses and helping ranchers on the Snake River, until his horses quit him! Recitation of rosary for Norm was held Monday, July 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Greeno Mortuary Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was said on Tuesday, July 23, at Holy Name Catholic Church. Fr. Robert Kelly officiated at the Mass on Tuesday, Fr. Thomas Dentici officiated at the rosary. Guitarist was Bob Burkett; soloist was Renee Duran; and flutist was Julie Burkett. Active pallbearers were Chris and Tony BURKETT, Troy, Susan and Chester BETTGER, and Lane, Lisa and Monte BUCHANAN. Honorary pallbearers were Heather BUCHANAN and Katie PECK. Burial was in Steamboat Springs Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Alice; one sister, Ruth TURNER of Sacramento, California, daughters Ellen BURKETT, Julia KUNEY and Phyllis BETTGER, all of Steamboat, Pat PECK of Buffalo, Wyoming; sons Edward BUCHANAN of Baggs, Wyoming, Michael BUCHANAN of Rawlins, Wyoming, and Douglas BUCHANAN of Wyoming; fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One son, Thomas, preceded Norm in death in 1969. Contributions may be made in Norm's name to Holy Name Catholic Church. (Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, CO), Thursday, July 25, 1991.) ∼

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HAIL MARY FULL OF GRACE THE LORD IS WITH THEE

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