Marta Charlene Stees, 86, a lifetime resident of Routt County passed away January 27, 2019.
Charlene was born to Rock and Irene Cantrell Fuller, October 31, 1932. Charlene spent her childhood in Columbine and Clark where her father ranched and her mother taught school. After graduating high school at 16, Charlene attended Colorado Women's College in Denver. Upon returning to Steamboat she met the love of her life Vernon Stees at a 4th of July dance. They were married December 2, 1951. Vern and Charlene had 5 children and raised and shared the enjoyment and love of ranch life with them.
Vern and Charlene enjoyed playing cards with neighbors and going to country dances, where Charlene often played piano and Vern would call square dances, all the while the kids sleeping on benches on the sidelines. Charlene worked the ranch alongside Vern.

Charlene worked various jobs for Routt County for over 30 years. Her favorite job was dispatcher for Sheriff Jay Kelton. She also worked at the assessor's office, the building department, and road and bridge. She knew every angle of Routt County.
Charlene enjoyed traveling after retiring. She loved road trips and she took several trips to Europe that usually included some genealogy research.