Bernice Pearl Scheller Obituary
The family announces the passing of Bernice Pearl Scheller (Cortez, Colorado) on August 26, 2026. Bernice, born on March 12, 1930 in Branson, Colorado, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bernice Pearl Scheller or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ernest Scheller; and her son-in-law Barney Rowe. She is survived by: her daughters, Dixie Sparks (Sam), Kris Kelly and Nancy Rowe; her granddaughters, Schelli Porter (Mike), Alyssa Trujillo (Jeff Lively), Tracy Mitchell (John) and Cassy Rowe; her great grandchildren, Allison Prieskorn (Clay), Byron Porter (Mariah), Emmalee Trujillo, Raygen Rowe (Vince Judd), Aubree Trujillo and Payge Rowe; her great great grandchildren, Archer Judd, Omari Trujillo, McCray Prieskorn, Tinell Prieskorn and Kinley Porter; her stepgrandchildren, Lisa Passell (Tim), Ryan Greene (Zoey) and Rickie Greene (Denise); and her great great grandchildren, Struther, Jude and Iris Greene.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 1st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the Ertel Funeral Home (42 N Market St, Cortez, CO 81321). A burial was held on Tuesday, September 1st 2026 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM at the Cortez Cemetery.
