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d: 03/20/2024, Grand Junction, Colorado Service: 04/13/2024, 2:00 pm Spanish Valley Mortuary with a luncheon at 3:30 pm at Old City Park OBITUARY Claudia Bissitt, A devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away early Wednesday morning March 20, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital with her daughters by her side after fighting a long battle of health problems.Claudia was born and raised in Moab Utah where she spent most of her life and became known to everyone she came into contact with. She was best known in the community for her witty personality and tough exterior. Leaving behind the legacy of a person who is Strong, determined and who can tolerate difficulty or suffering. She was truly amazing. Claudia spent many years in the field of customer service with her most memorable jobs being Canyonlands Café, the Outlaw Saloon, The old Bowling Alley, and the restaurant in Crescent Junction back in their glory days. For those that are from Moab, You know. She loved these people places and times and the memories will live on forever in our hearts. Claudia met the love of her life Kenneth Bissitt in 1987 and they married shortly after. Together they enjoyed fishing, bowling and living life to its fullest until his untimely death in 1993. Claudia never remarried. Claudia was a spitfire that enjoyed the simple things in life spending time with family, playing cards, putting together a good puzzle, a quick trip to Towaoc, playing Bingo, and any kind of craft project that she could think of. Claudia was also known for her sense of humor each week she would look in the paper and when asked what she was reading she would very jokingly say that she was looking in the obituary to see if she was in this week’s paper. Well mom you made it! Claudia is survived by her children Lanette Denton (Erik) Laresha Lake (David) Lizabeth Denton, Grand children Skylar Bissitt, Donavin Denton, Destiny Bissitt, Anthony Denton, Matthew Lake, Justeen Denton, Bryce Denton, Katelyn Murphy, Taylor Denton, ,Hailey Wilson, Jordan Bell ,Kayden Hill, Taydum Hill Great Grandchildren Araya Denton, Colt Cockroft Landon Denton, Aurora Denton, Ridger Wilson , Sisters Jeannie Luddington (Mark) Craig, Colorado, Laura Claeys (Mark) Salt Lake City, Utah, Sister in law Linda Shupe Spokane Washington Claudia is proceeded in death by her parents Ivan Wilson Shupe Nucla, Colorado, Colleen LaRae Irish Moab, Utah, Husband Kenneth Bissitt, Son Dustin Bissitt (Heidi), and Brothers Gary, Lynn, and Wayne Shupe. On Behalf of the Denton Family we would like to thank the MRH medical team, Moab Fire dept., first responders and St. Mary’s hospital for all of the years that you helped take care of our mom. Thanks for the peace of mind knowing that she was always in good hands. AT Claudia's request cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday April 13, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Spanish Valley Mortuary with a luncheon at 3:30 pm at Old City Park. TRIBUTES Lanette, I will NEVER forget Claudia! She has been the bright spot in many of my days and her stubbornness will forever keep my head shaking. Your family will be in my thoughts as you navigate the coming months. May peace be with you all.- Camille I knew Claudia from attending school with her. May all find comfort and peace knowing a grand reunion is happening in heaven with those who went before her. - Marilyn Costanza Dominy Claudia was one of a kind. She was so funny and engaging under that tough exterior. I am glad that she is no longer suffering, but she will be missed by many. - Terry Galen PHOTO GALLERY
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