Minnie Theresa Quick Samuelson
Minnie Theresa Quick Samuelson was born July 20th, 1913. She was 95 years of age. The 7th child of John and Louise Roemmich Quick. She was born north of Ordway, Colo. and departed this life July 22nd, 2008 at Juniper Village Nursing Home in Lamar, Colo. She was the first in her family to graduate from high school. She married Archibold Johnson the same day she graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs June 9, 1932. To this union were born 2 children John William (Jack) on May 25th, 1934 and Gloria Loice on Sept 2nd, 1936. They were divorced. She married Charles (Bud) Samuelson on March 24th, 1951 in Raton, New Mexico. To this union was born one daughter Flora Ruth on April 1st, 1957. Minnie’s lifelong dream from the age of 7 became a reality when at the age of 57 she became a nurse, for the next 16 years working in long term care at the nursing home in Limon, Colo. Retiring at the age of 73. Bud and she farmed and ranched 3 1/4 miles south of Punkin Center, Colo. on what is fondly called by many Samuelson Hill until Buds death in 1999. Bud and she were very involved in the Nazarene Church in Karval taking many kids to Sunday School. She was honored with the Distinguished Service Award for her involvement and support of the church. She is survived by her youngest brother Herb Quick of Redding, Calif. Also her daughter-in-law Nadine Johnson of Cortez, Colo., daughter Gloria Daoust and daughter Flora and husband Fred Scott of Lamar, Colo. Eight grandchildren Wayne and Pam Johnson of Cortez, Colo., Darryl and Debbie Johnson of Fowler, Colo., Twyla and Russel Crites of Cortez, Colo., Cheryl Chase, Robin Clookey, Jerry and Mia Daoust of Massena, N.Y., Memory Maly of Fargo, N.D. and Preston Trainer of Lamar, Colo. Also surviving her are 19 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, 12 brothers and sisters, husband, granddaughter and great grandson. She will be greatly missed but she is rejoicing in heaven with Jesus and the love of her life Bud. A beautiful service was held at the Nazarene Church in Karval, Colo. on Sunday July 27, 2008 Arrangements were entrusted to the loving care of Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home of La Junta.