Neil Hall

1929 - 2016

Neil Hall obituary, 1929-2016, Cortez, CO

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Ertel Funeral Home

42 N Market St

Cortez, Colorado

Neil Hall Obituary

Neil Hall was born March 20, 1929 in Boone, Iowa the son of Carl Fredrick and Marian Margaret (Anderson) Hall. He passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Vista Grand Inn at the age of 87.

On November 6, 1954, Neil married Marilyn Ann Balfour in North Hollywood, Calif. He loved time spent working with wood and Neil was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Surviving Neil are his loving wife of 61 years, Marilyn Hall of Cortez; his sons, Gay B. Hall (Stacey) of Cortez and Michael C. Hall (Tammy) of Arriola; his grandchildren, Michael Hall (Kristi), Jason Hall (Jaclyn), Colette Wyatt (Jarrod), Kye Hall (Tiffany), Garen Wayman (Jason), and Devon Newby (Erika Sansoni); 14 great-grandchildren; and by his sister, Rosalie Ruiz of Redding, Calif. Neil was preceded in death by his parents; and by his daughter, Lori Newby.

Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

Published by The Journal on Jul. 5, 2016.
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Marilyn and Family,

I'm so very sorry to hear about Neil. I remember him as a sweet and kind man, and I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Shannon

July 14, 2016

Marilyn, Gay, Mike, and families, Neil was a great husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. May you all keep special memories of him close to your heart. Your in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Rick and Paula Newby

July 11, 2016

I just saw the post of Neil's passing. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers to all of the entire family.... Love, Ronda

Ronda Swanner

July 8, 2016

Marilyn, our prayers go to you and your family. We are blessed to have know such a great person as Neil. God bless all of you. Perry & Gaylene James

Perry & Gaylene James

July 8, 2016

Marilyn, Gay and family, Mike and family....Just pulled up the Ertel services and found that Niel had passed on the 3rd....We know this is a very sad time for you all. Our prayers are with you all. seems like just yesterday when we had such a good time together..our hearts go out to you all. Our love to all, John and Barb

Barbara & John Glazner

July 7, 2016

Marilyn, Mike, Gay, Devin, Garen, Mike and Jason, Our sympathies to each of you and your families. Devin, Garen, Jason and Mike you each are so thought of, special love to all of you. Marie and Dick Swanner

Swanner

July 7, 2016

Oh my friend, I am so sorry for your loss. Neil was one of a kind and I know you will hold wonderful memories of him in your heart forever! Sincerely

Rhonda Hatfield

July 7, 2016

Marilyn: I'm so sorry to hear of Neil's death. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jean

Jean DeGraff

July 6, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss.

Rick Torres, Montezuma County Veteran Services

July 6, 2016

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