Ida Vail “I.V.” Pabst passed away peacefully at her home in Hotchkiss, Colorado, on May 6, 2026. Born on July 24, 1951, to Harald “Shorty” and Patricia “Patsy” Pabst, I.V. was a longtime resident of Old Snowmass, Colorado. She was deeply loved and treasured by all who had the privilege of knowing her. I.V. was a strong, courageous, intelligent, sometimes stubborn, and fiercely loving woman. She adored laughter and had a gift for brightening even the grayest days. At one unforgettable Easter scavenger hunt, she and a friend climbed into a box together to hilariously act out the clue “shits and giggles”. Her ability to turn even the silliest moments into lasting laughter became one of the many things family and friends will always treasure about her. Throughout her life, I.V. accomplished many things. She was a successful business owner, rancher, leader, and loyal friend. Of all her accomplishments, however, her greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother to her two children and five grandchildren, cherishing snuggles, storytelling, and sharing in their adventures. As a dedicated single mother, she raised her two children while independently operating a sheep and cattle ranch with remarkable strength and determination. Each morning, the animals were tended, the irrigation completed, and breakfast waiting on the table before her children even awoke. I.V. leaves behind a lasting legacy of adoration for the gifts life gives including the outdoors, critters, family and friends. She enjoyed the finer things in life including great music and good wine. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Nick (Joyce) Pabst and John (Cathey) Pabst. She is survived by her children, Ben (Gennell) Warner and Lissa Pabst; her grandchildren, Carter and Cooper Warner and Abee, Sela, and Jaxsun Pabst; her brother, Ken (Robin) Pabst; her sister, Tamzin Pabst; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. A celebration of life will be held later this spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to either HopeWest (www.hopewestco.org) or Heifer International (www.heifer.org).

7/2/1960 - 4/24/2026 Our beautiful, creative Cindy flew away on a bluebird day with her face in the sun looking at the mountains she so loved. Her 8-month battle with an aggressive cancer was the last of her many challenges since childhood. Born in Tahoe, she grew up moving around from California to the Bahamas and Las Vegas, always enjoying lying in the sun by the pool or the ocean. Through these journeys she developed a deep connection with Hawaii where the "warm aloha" spirit so resembled her own. Cindy's accomplishments were legendary in the Roaring Fork valley. She worked at least 3 jobs to self-finance her education. One job memorable to art students was as facilitator/instigator of many raucous Life Drawing sessions at university where she basically lived between the Art Department and a tiny garage apartment. After graduating with a BFA in Medical Illustration from California State Univ. Long Beach in 1982, followed by an MFA in 1986, she became a graphic illustrator for the Long Beach Press-Telegram and later the L A Times. Her art (encaustic paintings, drawings, fine lithography and more) lives on at Treedogpress.com. A Master Printer, she assisted some of the country's finest Blue Chip artists coming through Aspen printing copies and giclées of their work. She said, "Art is an inner journey to your soul and the struggles we go through to get there." As an avid skier, Cindy's passion was skinning and tele-skiing on the local mountains. She worked for years on Aspen Mt at Bonnie's, where she honed her culinary skills. She went on to become a private chef, expanding her repertoire with dairy-free, gluten-free recipes from her own dietary preferences, and publishing her cookbook, "Collections from an Aspen Chef", dedicated to her much-loved little brother David who predeceased her. Her love of this earth led her to decades as a landscaper with a deep knowledge of horticulture and sensitivity to the beauty of flowers. She wrote: "Gardens are associated with an earthly paradise, a meadow of richness perfected and protected from outside contamination, a place where matters of the heart could be cultivated, nurtured and safe." Her time off was spent either on the mountains in snow, or in the deserts of Utah hiking on an almost daily basis with her legions of friends. A true Renaissance woman - strong-willed, adventurous, humorous and witty, kind and hugely generous, sharing food, laughs, stories, recipes and ideas - she was a genuine friend always willing to listen. Cindy was the glue that connected so many artists in college and friends in the Roaring Fork valley, hosting parties in tiny apartments everywhere, coming into the room like a fresh breeze with a smile on her face. Most astounding though was her depth of intellect and spirit; she was beautiful inside and out, a genuine force of Nature who called herself a "multi-spiritual alien." As the earthbound part of the Cindy Rogers Tour ended, one can imagine her joy at being greeted by her beloved dogs bounding toward her: Ebony, Osa, Zabo and Alex. Cindy was loved by many, and will be forever missed.

Susanne Sogard (May 3, 1935 - April 17, 2026) and Ralph "Jack" Sogard (September 2, 1934 - July 18, 2024). Susie had so much fun, fun, fun. She was born to George B. & Ruth Helen “Booie” Elliott in Indianapolis, IN and attended Broad Ripple High School. She is preceded in death by her parents, her little brother George Charles Elliott and his wife Marian Vyverberg Elliott. Jack was a kind and gentle soul. He was born in Chicago, IL to Ernestine and Lawrence Taylor “L.T.” Sogard. He attended Shortridge High School. He is preceded in death by his parents. Here are some of the highlights from their happy life together. They met at Miami University in Oxford, OH and were married on September 2, 1956 and remained married for sixty-eight blissful years. They had three beloved children, sons, Mike (Linda), and Chris (Laura), and their late daughter Kate. Jack served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, for two and a half years, an experience they both reflected on often throughout the remainder of their lives. Upon his 1959 discharge from the service, he worked for Indiana Bell “The Phone Company” for 31 years before retiring. He was an engaged member at The Indianapolis Junto club and tickled to be crowned Best Joke Teller one year. The trophy (a rubber chicken) remained on proud display in his office for decades. Jack was a board member of the Suemma Coleman Adoption Services. He was a car lover and his red and white 1964 Volkswagen 1200 Deluxe Convertible is in the National Auto Museum (Reno, NV) collection. He was also an avid squash player at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Known for the ‘Papa eyebrow’, a great laugh, and sense of humor, he was a great friend to many. Jack simply adored his bride, Susie, and was immensely proud of her. She served as the director of the Benjamin Harrison Home, was an active member of Indianapolis Rotary Club, proud supporter of WFYI, Day Nursery, Hear Indiana, Newfields (especially The Garden & Fairbanks Park) and the Indianapolis Symphony. Her greatest treasures were ice cream (especially Graeters) and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. She was especially excited to support the making of Dinosphere and even went on dino bone digs in the Dakotas before donating a major gift to bring the exhibit to life. Later she served as a trustee and remained involved with the women of The Children’s Museum Guild until her death. They lived generously and wherever they went a community followed. They built a home on Grandview Lake near Columbus, IN in 1973 where they hosted generations of family and friends for idyllic summers. You would often see Jack kayaking around the lake followed by a long rest in the painted adirondack chairs on the dock with Susie. Susie was known for exclaiming “One more time!” over and over again because she never wanted the fun to end. She loved cooking (especially with music blaring in the background and singing along) and going above and beyond for her guests, while Jack loved photographing the action and playing with and showing off new tech. They also owned a home in Snowmass, CO where they skied well into their eighties and fueled family and friends up with the famous ‘10K’ waffles every morning. In the summer, when they weren’t at Grandview, they were hiking the Rockies and enjoying performances at the Aspen Music Festival and School. They both found so much joy in each other and the people they loved including more friends than you could count. They are survived by their sons, Mike (Linda) Sogard and Chris (Laura) Sogard; their grandchildren, Lauren (John), Emily (Jack), Caroline, Abigail, and Annabelle; nieces, Molli (Russell) Cameron, Jane (Eric) Nichols, and Nicole (Craig) Kelker; nephews, John (Karen) Elliott, David (Malinda) Elliott, and Chris Vyverberg; as well as many beloved great-nieces and nephews and extended family members. Jack and Susie will be missed dearly but their legacy of love and generosity will continue through the organizations and people they loved. Memorial contributions can be made to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (https://give.childrensmuseum.org/tribute) or any of the causes listed above. Leppert Mortuary - Nora Chapel, Indianapolis, IN assisting with arrangements. www.leppertmortuary.com

Philip was a loving father, friend, brother and community member in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Philip was born in Southern California in June, 1961. He passed away in Grand Junction, Colorado on April 11, 2026 from heart failure. He was surrounded by love from his family in his last days/moments. Philip had a long career in family business in CA in Electrical Switchgear before moving to Snowmass Village in 2019 where he went to work at the Timbers Club. Philip had a passion for Water Skiing, Karting and Auto racing. He was a national champion in his age bracket in Karting for several years. He loved skiing in Snowmass and had been since the 80’s. Philip is survived by his mother, Judy Grant, daughter - Courtney Elaine Conte, sisters Deanna Conte and Deidre Boineau, brother-in-law Bill Boineau and grand kids, Alexander and Lucy. Philip left this world reminding all his friends and family to always “Live, Laugh and Love”.

Susanne Sogard (May 3, 1935 - April 17, 2026) and Ralph "Jack" Sogard (September 2, 1934 - July 18, 2024). Susie had so much fun, fun, fun. She was born to George B. & Ruth Helen “Booie” Elliott in Indianapolis, IN and attended Broad Ripple High School. She is preceded in death by her parents, her little brother George Charles Elliott and his wife Marian Vyverberg Elliott. Jack was a kind and gentle soul. He was born in Chicago, IL to Ernestine and Lawrence Taylor “L.T.” Sogard. He attended Shortridge High School. He is preceded in death by his parents. Here are some of the highlights from their happy life together. They met at Miami University in Oxford, OH and were married on September 2, 1956 and remained married for sixty-eight blissful years. They had three beloved children, sons, Mike (Linda), and Chris (Laura), and their late daughter Kate. Jack served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, for two and a half years, an experience they both reflected on often throughout the remainder of their lives. Upon his 1959 discharge from the service, he worked for Indiana Bell “The Phone Company” for 31 years before retiring. He was an engaged member at The Indianapolis Junto club and tickled to be crowned Best Joke Teller one year. The trophy (a rubber chicken) remained on proud display in his office for decades. Jack was a board member of the Suemma Coleman Adoption Services. He was a car lover and his red and white 1964 Volkswagen 1200 Deluxe Convertible is in the National Auto Museum (Reno, NV) collection. He was also an avid squash player at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Known for the ‘Papa eyebrow’, a great laugh, and sense of humor, he was a great friend to many. Jack simply adored his bride, Susie, and was immensely proud of her. She served as the director of the Benjamin Harrison Home, was an active member of Indianapolis Rotary Club, proud supporter of WFYI, Day Nursery, Hear Indiana, Newfields (especially The Garden & Fairbanks Park) and the Indianapolis Symphony. Her greatest treasures were ice cream (especially Graeters) and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. She was especially excited to support the making of Dinosphere and even went on dino bone digs in the Dakotas before donating a major gift to bring the exhibit to life. Later she served as a trustee and remained involved with the women of The Children’s Museum Guild until her death. They lived generously and wherever they went a community followed. They built a home on Grandview Lake near Columbus, IN in 1973 where they hosted generations of family and friends for idyllic summers. You would often see Jack kayaking around the lake followed by a long rest in the painted adirondack chairs on the dock with Susie. Susie was known for exclaiming “One more time!” over and over again because she never wanted the fun to end. She loved cooking (especially with music blaring in the background and singing along) and going above and beyond for her guests, while Jack loved photographing the action and playing with and showing off new tech. They also owned a home in Snowmass, CO where they skied well into their eighties and fueled family and friends up with the famous ‘10K’ waffles every morning. In the summer, when they weren’t at Grandview, they were hiking the Rockies and enjoying performances at the Aspen Music Festival and School. They both found so much joy in each other and the people they loved including more friends than you could count. They are survived by their sons, Mike (Linda) Sogard and Chris (Laura) Sogard; their grandchildren, Lauren (John), Emily (Jack), Caroline, Abigail, and Annabelle; nieces, Molli (Russell) Cameron, Jane (Eric) Nichols, and Nicole (Craig) Kelker; nephews, John (Karen) Elliott, David (Malinda) Elliott, and Chris Vyverberg; as well as many beloved great-nieces and nephews and extended family members. Jack and Susie will be missed dearly but their legacy of love and generosity will continue through the organizations and people they loved. Memorial contributions can be made to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (https://give.childrensmuseum.org/tribute) or any of the causes listed above. Leppert Mortuary - Nora Chapel, Indianapolis, IN assisting with arrangements. www.leppertmortuary.com

On October 30, 2025, a Celebration of Life was held for Michael Ray Engfors. Michael was born September 12, 1954, and passed away at home on September 2, 2025.