JointFuneral Service: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Garfield County District High School Gym
Interment: Pioneer Cemetery
NICOLE ELIZABETH (FOGLE) RICH
Nicole Niki E. Rich, age 26 of South Fork, Colorado, formerly of Jordan, Montana, was killed on June 11, 2006 as a result of an automobile accident on LaVeta Pass near Walsenberg, Colorado along with her young daughter, AlaunaRaShell Rich, age 8.
Niki was born July 27, 1979 in Miles City, Montana, the daughter of Tim Fogle and Shelley (Hageman)Fogle both of Jordan. She attended school at Jordan Elementary School and then high school at Garfield County District High School both in Jordan, Montana. Upon graduation, she married Kirk Rich of Sand Springs, Montana on September 26, 1998 in Jordan. Kirk works Construction so the family moved as needed. In 1999, they lived in Moriarty, NM when Alexandra Nicole was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 11th. Then in 2003, they lived in Central City, CO and Aurianna Shanille was born in Golden, CO on November 2nd.
Niki will be missed most as a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend to all. She will be remembered for her bubbly, fun-loving spirit, and extreme love for her family and friends. She was an awesome communicator, thanks to email, the post office and telephone. There was never a shortage of picture taking with Niki around. She always did a wonderful job with her pictures and scrap booking.
Nicole is survived by her husband - Kirk Rich, South Fork, CO; two daughters: Alexandra Nicole and Aurianna Shanille of the family home; her parents - Tim Fogle of Jordan, MT and Shelley (Hageman) Fogle of Jordan, MT; a sister, Shawna Erlenbusch and her husband Harold and their daughter MaKenzie of Cohagen, MT; her brother, Michael Fogle of Jordan, MT; maternal grandparents: Bob and Donna Hageman of Jordan, MT; maternal great-grandmother, Betty Hageman of Jordan, MT; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
ALAUNA RASHELL RICH
Alauna RaShell Rich, age 8, of South Fork, Colorado passed away on June 11, 2006 due to an automobile accident along with her mother, Nicole E. Rich.
Alauna was born on March 6, 1998, the daughter of Kirk and Nicole Rich. After her birth the family has moved as needed for her fathers construction job. She attended school at Lamb Elementary School inCreede, CO until the time of her death. Alauna was always enthusiastic about everything life dealt her. She was caring and kind and always ready to play. Along with collecting unicorns, Alauna had a real love of animals.
Alauna is survived by her father, Kirk Rich of South Fork, CO; two sisters: Alexandra Nicole and Aurianna Shanille of the family home; her maternal grandparents: Tim Fogle and Shelley (Hageman)Fogle of Jordan, MT; paternal grandparents: Ken and Linda Rich of Sand Springs, MT; maternal great grandparents: Bob & DonnaHageman of Jordan, MT; paternal great grandparents: Chuck and Pohney Rich of Sand Springs, MT; and Joe and Marie Hafla of Miles City, MT; maternal great great grandmother, Betty Hageman of Jordan, MT; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A joint visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan, Montana. Joint Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Garfield County District High School Gym. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Pioneer Cemetery. A potluck luncheon to follow at the VFW Hall. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials can be made to the Rich Education Fund for a Education Fund for Alexandra & Aurianna and may be sent to the Garfield County Bank in Jordan
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