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.

With love and heartfelt sorrow, we celebrate the life of Lisbeth Nancy Oden. Beth was born on March 1, 1968, in Morristown, NJ and passed on August 31, 2025 in her home on San Juan Island, WA. At 3 months old, she was brought home to Aspen, CO, where she lived most of her life. Beth loved all creatures, great and small. She was sensitive and intuitive and had a connection with animals. Riding horses began at 3 years old. A member of 4H, she raised sheep, guinea pigs and chickens. She often had cats. Always, she had the company of her beloved dogs, mostly labradors, from 1 to 6 at a time, including foster dogs, who sometimes found their forever home with her. She volunteered at wildlife rescue centers in Florida and Colorado, often transporting injured animals. She had a connection with hummingbirds, bald eagles and orcas. At 19 years old, she had her son Zackary Oden. Zack became the center of her life, throughout her life. He was her pride and joy. She raised him as a single mother, living close to her parents, Nancy and Dr. Robert Oden, who loved having Zack in their lives and who happily helped raise him. She lived in several places, however her lifelong home was in Aspen or the Roaring Fork Valley. Her second, lifelong home was on Captiva Island, Florida. She was a valued member of the community on the island. In 2004 she volunteered to create and maintain a hurricane resource page for Sanibel and Captiva Islands, which benefited thousands of people. Music and theater were both focuses of her life, for enjoyment and employment. Her closest circle of friends included many musicians and performers. Along with her mother, she was devoted to the Aspen Community Theater, usually doing props, often making them. With her friend, John Goss, she helped create and run the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue in Glenwood Springs, CO. Beth traveled extensively with her family and enjoyed working as a travel agent for many years. She was smart and had many talents. She was skilled with tools and loved building projects, esp. working on her homes. She created beautiful gardens and beaded jewelry. She was also good with computers, esp. building websites, often helping friends and families with computer needs. Beth was a devoted friend, staying in touch with and giving loving support to many, in person and online. She loved making connections and staying connected. She recognized wounded hearts and cared for them. She was both tenderhearted and strong. One of her closest friends described her as fragile and fierce. Another described her as loving, passionate, protective and steadfast. Beth had a deep spiritual life, connecting through nature, meditation, music and teachings from many traditions. She created wonderful Christmas celebrations. 3 years ago, she moved to Washington to be close to Zack’s home in Seattle. She found her place of peace in the world on San Juan Island, where she happily lived the last years of her life. Beth is survived by her son Zack Oden and his husband, David Martinez, of Seattle, WA, her sister, Louise Edwards of Seattle WA, and her brothers, Boyd Edwards of Stewartsville, NJ and Beach Edwards of Durango, CO, her niece Kaela Paulo of Doylestown, PA and nibling Aubrey Edwards of Seattle as well as her extended family of Odens, Clows and Spillers. She was preceded in death by her parents Nancy Clow Oden and Dr. Robert R. Oden both of whom lived in Aspen, CO and Captiva Island, FL., and by other family members, friends and pets. She looked forward to being with them again, after her passing. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m., at the Glenwood Vaudeville Review, 915 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO.

Karen Jean Blomquist October 17,1961 - February 19 2026 Karen J. Blomquist (Greene) lost her courageous two year hard fought battle with cancer on February 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm. She was a remarkable woman and a quintessential Rocky Mountain girl. She was one of the prettiest and most ardent skiers on the local ski slopes. She hiked all the surrounding hiking trails with speed, stamina and a constant appreciation of nature and the outdoors. She always cherished and enjoyed the company of her three beloved boys Garrett, Justin and Ted and her daughter in law Chloe and her two beautiful grand daughters Maxine and Romy. Plus all the locals and acquaintances that became her friend and got to know her over the years. All of her sisters, her brother and mom, nieces and nephews in the extended and incredible Blomquist family. And her two sisters in law and numerous nieces and nephews on the Greene side of the family. She was raised in Aspen by a wonderful local family that was always involved in some type of fun activities, skiing, hiking, Lake Powell adventures, trips to Mexico and other fun destinations, that instilled a thirst for travel and a creative and fun life style that she carried throughout her entire life. The mountains were her cathedral and nature was her religion. She was highly intelligent, some times a bit kooky, always game for a spontaneous adventure, funny, insightful, friendly, hard working ,attractive and athletic, she was the Aspen high school prom queen, a NAUI certified scuba diver, PSIA certified ski instructor, an awesome mother and grandmother, she spoke Spanish, was a fifth generation western Coloradan, could throw a football with a tight spiral, could fix just about everything around her home, made great pancakes and always knew how a movie or murder mystery on tv was going to playout. She also had a large restaurant family in the valley, she worked at four iconic restaurants in the Aspen area The Copper Kettle, Syzygy, The Chart House and Il Poggio. She will be sorely missed by most everyone in the Aspen and Snowmass area. She is survived by her husband Ted Greene and her two great sons Garrett and Justin Greene. Her mom Carol Blomquist, her brother Craig Blomquist, her sisters Linda Blomquist, Kristine Leahy, and Jenifer Pearly and lots of nieces and nephews. Per Karen’s wishes a small private family memorial will be held in the near future. Please feel free to donate to the Karen J. Blomquist memorial fund care of Mary Ryerson, Alpine Bank 600 East Hopkins,Suite 101, Aspen, Colorado, 81611. Funds being given to Karen’s favorite local charities in her name. Our entire family would like to express our appreciation and thank everyone who reached out to us, gave us support, brought us food, gave us hugs, brought good wishes and sent their love. Your kindness and friendship will not be forgotten.

Tam “The Judge” Scott, known in certain circles as “Bigfish,” passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family and his devoted caregivers. He is survived by his daughter, Robyn; his sons, Fitz and Peter; his daughter-in-law, Holly; and his grandchildren, Stella, Fisher, and Will; all of whom were fortunate to grow up under his steady guidance, humor, and unwavering loyalty. Judge lived a deeply full and beautiful life. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, alongside his three sisters, he was an outdoorsman from the start, hunting, fishing, and forever working to improve his golf game (at least in theory). After earning his bachelor’s degree from Yale University, he headed west to the University of Denver for law school and never looked back. He ultimately found his way to the Roaring Fork Valley, where he built the life that would define him: mountains, the law, and the love of his life, Sue. He and Sue wasted no time. They embraced Aspen fully, skiing hard, building a life rich with adventure, and forming a partnership rooted in loyalty, momentum, and deep respect. Judge served the communities of Aspen and Glenwood Springs as District Attorney and later as Aspen’s County Judge, dedicating more than twenty years to the bench before retiring in 1999. He believed in showing up, doing the job well, and never making a spectacle of it. Away from the courtroom and the slopes, hockey was the cornerstone of family life. Judge had fast feet dating back to his Yale days and passed along both his passion and competitive spirit to his sons and grandchildren, who have proudly carried that legacy forward on the ice. He loved his dogs….truly loved them. Over the years, each one was, without question, the best dog he had ever had. Judge was also a pilot at heart. Flying his beloved plane, “SuperGrape,” he relished recounting stories of high adventures and a few “questionable” landings, always with a grin that never quite faded. In retirement, he and Sue built new chapters in Bozeman, Montana, and Patagonia, Arizona, before ultimately returning to Strang Ranch, their grounding place. Sue passed away in December 2023, a profound loss for him. The thought that they are now reunited brings great comfort to their family. Judge was a mentor, an advisor, and a steady sounding board to many. If you sought his counsel, you received it, clear, concise, and delivered with genuine care. He leaves behind a legacy of service, resilience, sharp wit, loyal friendship, and a life exceptionally well lived. A celebration of life will be held on March 28th at the Thompson Barn at RVR on Judge and Sue’s wedding anniversary, a date he may have forgotten once or twice over their 55 years of marriage, but one he undoubtedly would have approved of.

Longtime Little Annie Basin resident, Peter Bisset, 75, passed peacefully Nov 18th, at an elder care facility in Glenwood Springs. Born in Hartford, Connecticut to parents Allan and Helen, he grew up enjoying skiing, hiking and canoeing with his three younger sisters, Sandra, Kathy and Lisa. During his formative years, at a school in Vermont, Peter excelled in Nordic skiing, qualifying him for Olympic tryouts. Though his athletic stamina stayed with him, he turned to a more spiritual way of life when he began following Guru Maharaji in the 1970s, which led him to India and eventually Aspen in the 1980s, taking up residence in an old one room minor's log cabin on the backside of Aspen Mountain at 10,000'. There he lived a rugged and rustic lifestyle with no running water, an outhouse, a snowmobile and plenty of "standing dead" trees to warm him year around. In winters he taught Alpine and Nordic skiing and was a housepainter during the summer months, all the while an active proponent for "Rural and Remote", a zoning created to keep the backside undeveloped and wild. He also summited all of Colorado's 14ers during many of those summer seasons. Where the snow and skiing were plentiful, with stunning views of mountains in all directions, Peter lived 40 memorable years doing what he loved- skiing, hiking, reading, writing poetry (and a children's book), making ceramics, meditating, playing his drums, photographing nature, listening and dancing to music, while always reveling in the majesty of his beloved mountains and pushing himself to the edge of experience. Peter will be remembered as one of Aspen's hippie era characters- free spirited, fun-loving and creative. A Celebration of Life will be held near his cabin home early summer 2026.

John Michael Doe, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on July 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 3, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. A graduate of the University of Iowa, John spent over three decades as a high school history teacher, known for his passion for storytelling and his dedication to every student who walked through his classroom door. He believed deeply in the power of education and was a mentor to many throughout his career. John married his high school sweetheart, Mary, in 1971. Together they built a life full of laughter, love, and adventure, raising two children and later welcoming four grandchildren, who brought him endless joy. In retirement, John could often be found working in his garden, cheering on the Hawkeyes, or sharing coffee and stories with friends at the local diner. He had a quick wit, a generous spirit, and a heart that made room for everyone. He is survived by his wife Mary, his children Sarah and David, and his grandchildren Emma, Jack, Lily, and Ben. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 19, at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.