Josephine Howe Lister

Ignacio resident, Josephine Howe Lister died Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at her home from complications of a long illness. She was 68.
Josephine was born July 27, 1947 in Ignacio, Colorado. Her parents were Rosemarie Howe and Sylvia T. Valdez. She grew up and attended schools in Cortez, Colorado, before marrying her now ex-husband. They had four children Josephine and her family moved to Colorado Springs for a brief time before moving to Ignacio to live close to her extended family, in 1975.
Josephine was a dedicated homemaker, who loved cooking and baking for everyone. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved taking long rides and listening to music. She was a long time Denver Bronco fan. She was a member of the Southern Ute Tribe.
Josephine is survived by her current husband, Tony Lister, her father, Sylvia Valdez, stepmother, Barbara Valdez; her daughter, Danielle Hight, all of Ignacio; and her son, Robert Hight of Farmington, NM.
She is also survived by her sisters: Dora Howe, Marilyn Cotton, Venerita, Carole, Tina, Sylvianne and Sabrina Valdez, and Dana Esparza, all of Ignacio; and Marie Rivas, of Pagosa Springs; her brothers: Gene, Sylvian, Sherman, Bruce, John and Chris Valdez, and Daniel Weaver, all of Ignacio.
Josephine adored her grandchildren: Tiara, Marcus, Adelle, Tasha, Xavier, Justin, Akira, Robert, Milana and Ayana; her great grandchildren:Ezra, Ivan, Kieley and Anilah. They all survive her as well.
She is preceded in death by her two sons: Bryan and Patrick Hight.
A funeral service will be held Friday, November 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Southern Ute Memorial Chapel. Burial will occur at Ouray Memorial Cemetery following services.