Obituaries

Michael R. “Mickey” Oliver

Michael R. “Mickey” Oliver passed away November 29, 2011 at the age of 67 in Pampa, Texas

Services were held 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Jeremy Buck officiating.

Mr. Oliver worked for Climax Mining in Leadville. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.

Michael is survived by his wife: Suzanne Oliver of the home; 2 sons: Corey Oliver and wife Marianne of El Paso, and Bryan Oliver and wife Jasmine of Amarillo; his daughter: Kim Rivera of Englewood, Colorado; 7 grandchildren a brother: Gary Oliver.

Sign the on-line register at www.carmichael-whatley.com.

Helen Rose McBurney: March 18, 1919 - Jan. 15, 2012

Helen was born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to the parents of Frank Porter and Julia Crawford. On December 11, 1938 she married Joe McBurney and they settled up near Garfield Creek, CO. where Joe and his family ranched.

She is survived by her children; Nancy Alexander, Gerald (Sheron) McBurney and Don (Mary) McBurney and her half sister, Shirley Smith and family. Seven grandchildren; Tammy (Craig) Greenwalt, Russell (Heidi) McNeel, Randy (Teresa) McNeel, Will (Cathleen) McBurney, Rick(Lisa) McBurney, Joseph McBurney and Shaun McBurney, also 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is planned for July in Colorado.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made the American Cancer Society and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.com