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Jean Elaine McCuistion

Female 1930 - 2019  (88 years)


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  • Name Jean Elaine McCuistion 
    Birth 16 Sep 1930  Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Death 8 May 2019  Olney Springs, Crowley County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • Jean E. Petrie
      ROCKY FORD, Colorado
      May 8, 2019

      Jean E. Petrie Obituary

      Jean Elaine Petrie, 88, of Olney Springs, CO, passed away Wednesday, May 8th, while in the company of family, at her residence. .
      Jean was born in Fowler, CO on September 16, 1930, a daughter of the late Nellie Inez (Smith) and James Emmett McCuistion.
      She was the widow of Chester Oliver Petrie. they were married on December 29, 1949 in Fowler, CO.
      She was a member of Fowler United Methodist Church, Fowler, CO.
      Jean started working for the telephone company after she gradated from High School. She continued working there until the office closed in 1963. After raising her 3 children, she raised 4 of her grandchildren. After the death of her husband, she continued ranching.
      She supported her grandchildren in their 4-H activities and was a volunteer with their club. She also volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America, United Methodist Women's group along with many other community events that included school, church and activities with her grandchildren.
      Jean enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, gardening and volunteering whenever she could. She loved people and knowing their stories. She loved reading the Bible, attending Sunday school and reading all kinds of local news. Jean's greatest joy was her family, she didn't miss any of her grandchildren's activities, be it sports, 4-H and school. She will be missed by all who knew her.
      She is survived by: Son Rod (Toni) Petrie, of Thedford, NE; Daughter Raylene (Todd) Wetzel, of Olney Springs, CO; Sister Dorothy Baker, of Fowler, CO; Sister Verena (Don) Rogge, of Littleton, CO; Brother Willis (Fran) McCuistion, of Arizona; Sister Maxine (Larry) Adcock, of Swink, CO. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
      Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Chet; son: Rufus Petrie; grandson: William Petrie; sister: Marie Tilson and infant sister Martha McCuistion; brother: J.H. McCuistion.
      Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14th at Fowler United Methodist Church in Fowler, CO with Pastor Phil Gibson and Brother Mike Diodosio officiating. Inurnment will be private at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fowler United Methodist Church 302 Main Fowler, CO 81039 or Arkansas Valley Hospice; 531 Lewis; La Junta, CO 81050.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to Ford - Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.
    Burial Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I326  Family
    Last Modified 26 Aug 2025 

    Father James Emmett McCuistion,   b. 15 Dec 1899, Vernon, Barton County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Sep 1975, Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Nellie Inez Smith,   b. 11 Jul 1902, Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Jan 1997, Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Marriage 17 Jun 1923  Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • Married by Rev. Lawrence W. Coffman at Fowler, Colorado.
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    James E. McCuistion children
    James E. McCuistion children
    (l-r) Jean Petrie, Dorothy Baker and J. H. McCuistion
    Family ID F38  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Chester Oliver Petrie,   b. 3 Oct 1917, Ordway, Crowley County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Jan 1987, Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage 29 Dec 1949  Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Rodney James Petrie
     2. Rufus Charles Petrie,   b. 9 Feb 1953, Pueblo, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Oct 1994, Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 41 years)
     3. Raylene Louise Petrie
    Family ID F131  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 Mar 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 16 Sep 1930 - Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 29 Dec 1949 - Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Fowler, Otero County, Colorado Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S5770] Bellwood Ustick Funeral Home, online; 26 August 2025; Jean Petrie obituary 2019.

    2. [S2927] Find a Grave, online; 26 August 2025; Jean Elaine McCuistion Petrie; Memorial ID: 204961310.

    3. [S886] McCuistion, James E.