BRIDGEWATE, Harold G.

Ertel Funeral Home Cortez, Colorado Harold G. Bridgewate (Feb. 22, 1927 - Nov. 11, 2005) Funeral services for lifelong Cortez resident Harold G. Bridgewater will be held at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 15, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Empire Street Chapel, with Bishop Darrell Veach officiating. Interment will follow at the Cortez Cemetery with Military Honors being provided by Ute Mountain American Legion Post No. 75. Visitation has been set for Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ertel Memorial Chapel. Harold was born Feb. 22, 1927, the son of Frank B. and Laura Freda (Treece) Bridgewater in Dolores. He died at his home in McElmo Canyon Friday, Nov. 11, 2005. He was 78 years old. A gentle, loving man, Harold was considered a friend to all. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed his time woodworking. He loved his John Deere tractor and farming. Surviving Harold are his wife, Audrey L. Bridgewater of Cortez; his daughters, Karen Kumke of Ft. Morgan, Colo., Jeannie Otto of Arvada, Colo. and Cindy Bridgewater of Grotco, Va.; stepchildren, Dave Allmon of Cortez, Cammy Stevens of Mancos, Mary Lou Pyle of Cortez; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Bridgewater of Cortez and Jim Bridgewater of Cortez; and a sister, Twila Switzer, also of Cortez. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carla Sue Bridgewater. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Harold Bridgewater with Hospice of Montezuma; P.O. Drawer 740, Cortez. Services are under the direction of the Ertel Funeral Home. For further information, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.