Obituaries

Rusty and her husband Bruce camped along the river, panned for gold, collected pinyon nuts and found all manner of ways to earn a living in Moab. Eventually, they bought the Entrada Ranch (now the Rio Mesa Center) and ran it as a small guest ranch, long before Moab became a sought-out destination.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens (2651 Spanish Valley Drive, Moab). A luncheon will follow the service at the Church of Christ (452 Emma Blvd, Moab).

Moab became Jacci’s home where she continued her art, painting with acrylics. She was active in the local art community participating in the annual studio tours. She was a life-long environmentalist, writing articles defending the conservation of northern spotted owls and the protection of the natural spaces around Moab.

“To say he was respected would be an understatement. He was admired. He was trusted. And most of all, he was loved—by his family, his friends, his community and by all those lucky enough to have crossed his path.”

Lane was a man of many talents and loved to have fun. When he worked, he worked hard and when he played, he played really hard.

Charles Nelson lived to the age of 98 ½. In his years, he served in WWII, raised seven children and bought Moab’s Egg Ranch with his wife, Lucy.

April 1, 1938 – March 31, 2025 Mary Hanley Black was born the only child of Mary Isabell Johnson and John Edward Hanley on April 1, 1938, in Moab. She died at home…

Dorothy Jean Stocks-Gough, nearly 81, passed away suddenly on March 22, 2025. A lifelong resident of Moab, Dorothy dedicated much of her life to serving her community as the Grand County Assessor. However, her greatest passion was always her family.

John “Johnny” Patterson, 65, passed away March 4, 2025, in Grand Junction after an extended battle with cancer. A Moab native and skilled heavy equipment operator, he is remembered by a wide circle of family and friends. Services will be held April 7 at Spanish Valley Mortuary.