Mardell York
Mardell E. York of Holyoke was born to George and Elby (Bedford) Scott on Jan. 1, 1943, in Loveland. She died Jan. 12, 2022, at the age of 79 at Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke.
Mardell’s childhood was spent in Milliken on the family farm. She met Larry York, and they were married in Raton, New Mexico, on June 2, 1959. From this union of 62 years, two children, Debra Jo Kropp and Larry Scott York, were born. Mardell was a stay-at-home mother and wife. The family lived in Johnstown until 1976 when they moved to Holyoke. In October of 1976, their son, Larry Scott, was killed in an accident.
In 1985, Larry and Mardell moved to Greeley, where Mardell worked at Aims Community College. Mardell and Larry often traveled to watch their two grandchildren, Casey and Amy, participate in their school activities.
Mardell never knew a stranger and will be remembered for her kindness, loving heart and her faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mardell was a two-time breast cancer survivor. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Holyoke.
Mardell is survived by her husband, Larry York; daughter, Debra Kropp and husband Vince of Ogallala, Nebraska; grandson, Casey Kropp and wife Kathleen, and great-granddaughters Katelyn, Isabelle and Molly of Holyoke; granddaughter, Amy Kropp, and great-granddaughter Elby of Commerce City; brothers, Andrew Scott and David Scott; sister, Annie (Scott) Schneider and husband Fred; brother- and sister-in-law, Darrell and Suzanne York; and many nieces and nephews.
Mardell was preceded in death by her son, Larry Scott York; parents, George and Elby Scott; in-laws, Richard and Eva Faye York; and sister-in-law, Janet Marostica.
Mardell will be greatly missed, but we are comforted knowing that she is in the loving arms of her Savior.
The Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Holyoke.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mardell York Memorial.
Baucke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.