Mabel Maxine Scheierman

1919 - 2015

Stratton resident Mabel Maxine (Garner) Scheierman, 96, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at Grace Manor Care Center in Burlington.

She resided in her home east of Stratton thanks to the loving care of Alice Smith, along with Lyle Garner and Wanda Sweet, and longtime friend and employee Dan Schaal.

She was moved to Aspen Leaf care facility for a short period before her final stay at Grace Manor.

Mabel was born Feb. 27, 1919. She was one of 7 children born to Joe and Susie Garner in Stratton.

She attended Solid Center primary school where she was transported to and from school by pony.

She graduated from Stratton High School in 1937. She then attended Anderson College for a short period of time, but returned home due to her mother's failing health.

She went to work at the First National Bank of Stratton upon her return home.

Mabel was united in marriage to Kenny Scheierman on March 4, 1952. She inherited two daughters from that union: Beverly Sue and Betty Bea.

Mabel was a very active member of the Church of God, where she taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years. She also served as the church treasurer.

She was president of the MSA club and a member for many years.

She belonged to the Women of the Church of God, Republican Women, the Kit Carson CattleWomen's Association and many other various clubs and organizations.

She volunteered for many years at the Kit Carson County Carousel, and also for the Colorado Welcome Center.

She also worked at the sale barn for a period of time, and spent many years helping Kenny in their farming and ranching operation.

Mabel and Kenny had opportunity to visit many countries in their life together, and enjoyed traveling all over the United States.

Mabel is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth; parents, two infant siblings, her brother Bob and sister Norma; her brothers-in-law Melvin Sweet and Oscar Border, and sister-in-law Charlene Garner; all of Kenny's seven siblings; and grandson Lance Short.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters Beverly County and husband Jerry of Burlington; daughter Betsy Schutte of Lone Tree.

Siblings Lyle Garner and Wanda Sweet of Stratton. Four grandchildren, Jeff County and his wife Jill, Jodi County, Kenya Huppert and her husband Scott, and Clay Short and his wife Fawn.

Also surviving are her great-grandchildren Jenna Satterly, Jade and Jett County; Justin Long; Jasmine Mlakar; Justine Roop; and Ashtyn and Kaden Huppert. Nieces Sandy Cummings and husband Danny, Bev Quinlan, BJ Cowart, and Mary Tart and husband Larry; nephews Byron Borden and wife Lisa, Dave Gwyn and wife Donna.

Funeral services for Mabel were held on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stratton Church of God with Pastor Bob Cheney and Pastor Michael Mattocks officiating.

Burial followed in the Claremont Cemetery in Stratton.

A memorial fund has been established in Mabel's name to the Stratton Church of God and the Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital and may be left at or sent to The Colorado East Bank and Trust, 141 Colorado Ave, P.O. Box 286, Stratton, CO 80836.

Friends may share condolences and sign the register book at www.lovefuneralhomes.com.

Funeral services were entrusted to Love Funeral Home in Burlington.