Obituary of Oneta Bridges

Oneta Belle Bridges of Flagler, CO passed away December 5, 2005 at the Lincoln Community Nursing Home in Hugo, CO. Oneta was born in Flagler, CO on July 2, 1913 to Charles and Laura (Gibbs) Dorsey one of six children. She grew up in Flagler graduating from High School in 1930. Oneta married Albert Bridges on November 12, 1939 in Kimball, Nebraska and they had one daughter, Karen. Oneta was a member of the First Congregational Church of Flagler she enjoyed sewing, knitting and gardening and sports. She loved her cats and the outdoors. Oneta was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Albert, an infant son, brothers; Azel, Rolland and Alfred, and one sister; Ruby. Oneta is survived by her beloved daughter; Karen Teeter of Flagler, CO, sister; Emma Nelson of Spokane, WA, sister-in-law; Louise Dorsey of Loveland, CO. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Mary Teeter of Dayton, OH, Raymond and his wife Terri Teeter of Amarillo, TX, Barbara Teeter and Cristina Teeter of Phoenix, AZ, great-grandchild; Chase Teeter of Amarillo, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Oneta were held Friday, December 9, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Congregational Church in Flagler, CO with Pastor Bob Strauch officiating. Burial followed at the Flagler Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Lincoln Community Home Health & Hospice P.O. Box 248, Hugo, CO 80821.