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"Jacqueline Leora Anderson, beloved wife of Jeff Anderson for 47 years and beloved mother and best friend of Lauren Anderson, passed into God's eternal care on August 10, 2020 at home with her family. She was laid to rest at a private memorial and committal service within the sacred serenity, beauty and peace of Mepkin Abbey, on August 20, 2020.
After retiring from NCMIC Group, Inc. in Des Moines as Vice President, Compliance & Corporate Secretary, Jacquie and her husband retired in Charleston, South Carolina, where she adored the Lowcountry marshes and ocean. Jacquie lived life to the fullest and loved to travel with her husband and daughter...but always welcomed being "home" again! She was an avid reader and a superlative chef, often demonstrating her cooking talents with family and friends. She loved our Lord and Savior and was a true child of God, extending his care and love for anyone in need. She was an "angel of kindness and love" to those whose life she touched!
One of Jacquie's pastors recently reflected on her life...
"Jacquie--such a precious woman. She was wise and gregarious like a middle child. She was faith-filled beyond her doubts; she was compassionate, and she had a knack of recognizing God in the oddities of life. And oh how she could read scripture--as if she had written every word and let her heart speak them."
In addition to husband Jeff of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and daughter Lauren Anderson of Chicago, Illinois, survivors include sister Melanie Madigan of Tigard, Oregon; brother Tim Guenthner of Denver, Colorado; and brother Craig Guenthner of Lakewood, Colorado; along with several nieces and nephews.
Memorials are welcome to St. John's Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa, "In the City for Good!"
A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
Published by the Des Moines Register from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2020."
"Kathy passed away after a long battle with kidney cancer. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa to parents Charles and Jean Artus, moving to Denver in 1955. She had a BA from CU and a masters in library science from Kansas U and worked at various libraries in the Denver area. She was preceded in death by her mother Jean and beloved cats Gussie Fink-Nottle, William and Sophie. She is survived by dad Charlie of Aurora, brother Steve (Barb) of San Francisco, and sister Mary Anne Clark (Roger) of Eugene, OR. She was very artistic, creative and had a great sense of humor! She was a great source of comfort and care giver to dad when mom passed away. We miss her very much but are glad she is now pain free."
Stephanie Ann Berwecky of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014. She was 60 years old. Stephanie was born on November 2, 1953 in Greenville, SC; she was the daughter of Francis Ignatius and Ada Mae (Bergling) Tennyson III.
Stephanie had married Kenneth Steven Berwecky in Colorado and together became area residents for over twenty years. You may know Stephanie best from her working with Dr. William Redding's dentist office in Kerhonkson where she was the office manager for almost twenty years. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Stephanie is survived by her two daughters, Shanna Christine Berwecky and Natalie Orlan Berwecky both of Parker, CO. Her brothers; Tom Tennyson and family of San Diego, CA, Raymond Tennyson and family of Broomfield, CO, and Nelson Tennyson and family of Centennial, CO. Her sister-in-law Elizabeth Adkins and family, and her best friend Jan Wilson. Stephanie also had many nieces, nephews and extended family. And her loyal and loving beagle, Mayzee. Besides her husband Kenneth, Stephanie was pre-deceased by her brother Francis I. Tennyson IV.
Visiting will be held Thursday, March 6th from 1-3 & 6-8 pm at H.B. Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. A celebration of life service will begin on Friday at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at New Paltz Rural Cemetery, New Paltz.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Albany, 139 S. Lake Ave., Albany, NY 12208.
David’s Facebook page mentions that he was widowed. His page also lists his many career accomplishments after studying engineering at Colorado State University. The engineering positions that David held had him working in a variety of places across the globe.
He worked at a gas and oil separation plant in Milano, Marittima and Emilia-Romagna, Italy from 1979 to 1980. Also during that time, David worked in Dhahra, Jizan Saudi Arabia 1979-86. He was project manager at The Hague, Netherlands, working on the largest oil refinery in the world at that time, which was being built in Jubail Saudi Arabia. He was Senior Purchasing Manager for Production Material at Westinghouse Electric Co. In Sunnyvale, CA from 1986 to 1994. It was at this job that he was the Project Engineer for the Cruise Missile, Trident Nuclear Submarine Missile’s and the Missile Launching Systems. David worked as the project management coordinator at Arabian American Oil Co. from 1977 and on. In both Bangkok,Thailand and Austin,Texas he became the Ambassador of Goodwill at All Over the World from January 1977 and on.
GAIL BOURNE
(December 08, 1952 - January 26, 2019)
Gail Bourne was born on December 8th, 1952 in Denver, Colorado to Raymond and Sarah Parker. She graduated from Colorado State University in 1975.
After graduating, Gail traveled back east and worked in several resort restaurants including Bretton Woods. She arrived in Stowe in 1977 where she worked at The Fox Fire and The Shed before going into the gift shop business.
She ran The Art of Giving on Main Street in Stowe from 1982-86. In 1989, she started Wheel House Designs, including the Wildlife Gift Shop on Main Street in Stowe. The business started with a signature spotted cow sock and grew to over $2 million in revenue per year. In 2009, she received the Microenterprise Success of the Year from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Her business employed 8-10 people and had a yearly sock sale where people would travel from all over the northeast to visit and buy her socks.
Gail was a skiing, hockey, soccer, & basketball mom who somehow managed to make homemade sports cards, help with Cub Scouts, and take incredible family vacations while running her business. She would spend summers with her sons at the Commodores Inn swimming pool and would often be a gracious host during dinner parties and community events. She worked as a Stowe Host at the mountain and was a staple in organizing and running Stowe's Winter Carnival.
Gail also had a fighting spirit. She was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2009 and it metastasized 3 years later. Typically diagnoses live 2-3 years. Gail lived an additional 7.
Gail Bourne is survived by her soulmate and husband, Peter Bourne. Her two sons and their wives, Marshall Wheel and Rosealey Wheel, Casey Wheel and Kiley Wheel, her grandson, Logan Wheel, two step-sons, Jonah Bourne and Levi Bourne; her sister, Beth Sturges, her nephew, Scott Sturges (wife Svetta), nephew Brad Sturges (wife Elizabeth), niece Kristin Hood (husband Jeff Hood), nieces and nephew from a previous marriage, Julia Vollendorf, Sarah Jones, Tanner Rainville, and Nicole Nash, and the entire, loving Bourne Familiy.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 2 at 10:30 a.m. at The Stowe Community Church with a reception to follow at the Green Mountain Inn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lamoille Area Cancer Network (198 Farr Ave., Morristown, VT 05661), Justice for Dogs (1014 N. Wolcott Rd., Wolcott, VT 05680), and Lamoille Home Health & Hospice (54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661).
Faith Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting faithfh.net.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Karen G. and Lamoille Home Health & Hospice, Carol Lauber, Charles Cooley and the friends and family who provided meals and support. Doctor Stephen Ades and his significant lady, Janet Ely at UVM oncology who for 10 years treated, supported, and cared for Gail and Roxi, keeper of the treatment schedule.
As posted by Faith Funeral Home, https://www.faithfh.net/obituary/gail-bourne
"Gloria Dene Brown, age 61 of Monarch, CO, died of ovarian cancer on July 30, 2014 at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida. She was born in Ogden, UT in 1953 & raised in Denver. She was named after her mother's sister Gloria & her father's brother Dean.
She was an artist. She lived & worked in the Netherlands & Denmark a year before moving to New York City in 1978. She married Richard Pierce Milner, a composer, pianist, & film editor, in 1981 & acted as his agent until their divorce in 1988. They founded Four Winds Records, for which she designed artistic products. She then worked as a book designer for Churchill Livingstone, a medical publisher, and managed a 20-unit cooperative apartment building during that time.
Returning to the Rockies in 1993, Ms. Brown purchased the last remaining cabin in the old mining town of Monarch near the Continental Divide. She worked two years as a publications specialist for Canyonlands Natural History Assoc. before becoming a freelance illustrator & graphic designer. Her artwork was exhibited at the public library in Moab UT, the Kolb Studio in Grand Canyon National Park, the Red Butte Arboretum in Salt Lake City, & different venues in Salida, CO.
Ms. Brown was a former board member of the Greater Arkansas River Nature Assoc. She emceed a micro radio program called "The Spoken Word" featuring readings of known & unknown authors. She enjoyed gardening, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, snowmobiling, & exploring the high peak region around her home.
She was preceded in death by her sisters Maureen & Linda Brown & mother Marione (White) Brown. She is survived by her father Thelone "Tony" brown, sister Dianne Sharr (Seth), nieces April Sharr & Andrea Bleil (Burt); grandnieces Natalie & Nadiyah Russell, & grandnewpher Colton Bleil. Please leave condolences: www.lewisandglenn.com"
That's Mike in the white tux in 1974. I believe he passed away on March 15, 2002.
From David Oliver on May 5th, 2022
Mike was a dear friend during high school and afterwards at CSU. We worked together for a while at Jack-in-the Box on Colorado Blvd. We took a trip around the country together with another friend from Jack's. We went to see James Taylor in concert and were on like the second row. And Mike was one of the best men at my wedding in 1974. He left us far too soon. I'm blessed to have called him my friend.
Author: Nelson Garcia Published: 8/11/2018 10:28:43 PM, Channel 9 News, Updated: 10:42 PM MDT August 11, 2018
DENVER — Growing up with his artistic Aunt Nancy Condit, Adam Condit says she always looked at life differently.
"She was intrigued by everything," said Adam Condit, her nephew. "I remember Christmas morning. It's like she could've been one of the kids with me and my sister."
Sixty-five-year-old Nancy Condit was killed after she was struck while riding her bike through Englewood on July 1 [2018]. Police say 33-year-old Dominique Cain hit Condit then fled the scene. Investigators eventually found Cain and she now faces charges of vehicular homicide.
"It was wild, I had seen her the day before," Adam Condit said. He joins a packed house at the Sand Dollar Art Gallery. Nancy Condit ran the gallery with her father, who was also an artist. Saturday afternoon, Nancy Condit's family hosted an open house at Sand Dollar with her artwork on display.
"This is absolutely a way to celebrate Nancy," said Valerie Davis, Nancy Condit's cousin. "This was so perfect because this was Nancy's life." She loved pottery and painting.
Her niece Traci Carpenter said much of her aunt's artwork was inspired by the outdoors.
"She loved being in nature. She loved everything about nature," Carpenter said. "She would notice things and observe things that nobody else would be aware of."
People came from all around the United States to honor Nancy Condit and her artwork. Her cousin, Susan Kelley came from Austin, Texas. "I think it's a wonderful tribute to how she affected everybody," Kelley said. "What a fun person to know."
If people don't know Nancy Condit's artwork, they will certainly know her father's. William Condit was a famous watercolorist. In 1945, he designed the mountains which are still on the standard Colorado license plates.
One of Nancy Condit's painting is drawing attention. Recently, she finished painting a cyclist with angel wings.
"There's a lot of meaning you can go really deep into it," Carpenter said. "It makes me feel like she's okay and she wants all of us to know that she's okay."
Bruce Fink, 59. of Midland, TX, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013 in a local hospital. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland.
Bruce was born on Ocdtober 29, 1953 to Dean and Shirley Fink in Denver, Colorado.
Bruce was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fly-fishing, woodworking, canoeing, working in his yard, and motorcycling. He loved spending time with his family and friends BBQ-ing in the backyard. Bruce always had a positive attitude in every situation. He was fun, loving and had a great personality that attracted everyone.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Fink; mother, Shirley Gingras; sister, Luann Goin and husband Randy; sister, Gail Jetter and husband Tim; brother-in-law, Patrick Becker; sister-in-law, Debra Wagenman; brother-in-law, Andrew Becker and Lori; numerous nieces and nephews; and his two dogs that he loved so much, Lacy and Tori.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dean Fink, and sister, Lori Oxford.
Buck Lee "Bucky" Ford, 62, [who] split his residency between Scottsdale, AZ and Marathon, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at his home in Scottsdale. Buck was born February 13th, 1953 in Sweetwater, TX to Arnold and Mary Ford. Buck and his sister, Cyntheia, rounded off a very close and special Texas proud family. Growing up in Texas, Arizona and Colorado, Buck was very proud of his parents and [the] family life that defined who he was to many that knew him.
Buck was married to Terri Lynn (Staup) Ford in Colorado and enjoyed almost 30 years of partnership and friendship. In the last few years, Buck and Terri enjoyed every moment they could at their dream home in the Florida Keys where they planned to retire and spend the rest of their lives together.
In the end, the once Texas Cowboy had truly found his calling on the sandy white beaches of Coco Plum. Buck attended Navajo Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High in Denver, CO where he proudly played football as a cornerback. He returned to Arizona to finish his education at the Arizona State University as a proud Sun Devil. Buck was also a member of the prestigious Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
As a serial entrepreneur, Buck was able to create numerous successful business ventures, but none was he more proud of than Surety Placement Services, LLC (SPS) in Scottsdale, AZ, where all three of his children have worked and now own and manage.
In addition to his business successes, Buck was most proud of his philanthropy. As a member of the Executive Counsel to the Board of the Phoenix Boys Club, a board member of the Denver Boys Clubs and a Board member, as well as life member, of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, Buck had many accomplisments and a tremendous fund-raising ability. Being able to help children in need made Buck's huge heart a little warmer every day. In addition to the Boys and Girls Clubs, Buck was a supporter of the Scottsdale Active 20-30 Club, among many other charitable organizations.
Without question, the most important thing in Buck's life was his family. The level of pride he had for his familiy was unmatched. It defined him as a son, a brother, a husband, a father and grandfather. Nothing came before family.
Thankfully, he was surrounded by family at the moment he passed. Buck is survived by his wife, Terri Lynn Ford, his two sons, Jason Arnold Ford and Buck Lee Ford, Jr., his daughter, Erin Elizabeth Ford, his sister, Cyntheia Ford Abbott, and his two grandchildren by his son, Jason: Taylor Bucklee Ford and Piper Kinney Ford. In addition, Buck very much loved his two daughters-in-law, Danielle and Michelle Ford.
Buck and his family have chosen to have a private service to honor him, as was his request. There will be a celebration of life in the future. The family will offer information at that time. Donations in his honor may be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale in the form of a financial gift in the name, Buck Lee Ford. You can contact the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale through their website at www.bgcs.org or by visiting one of the local Scottsdale run Clubs. Please always heed the infamous Bucky advice and while living life, remember to "drive it like you stole it, not like you own it!"
Published by The Arizona Republic from Apr. 12 to Apr. 15, 2015.
Theodore G. "Buzz" Gilman, Jr. passed away January 13, 2022 after a long fight with cancer.
Buzz was listed on www.dandb.com (Dunn & Bradstreet), an online business directory for Littleton, CO, as the owner of a Lilttleton business bearing his full name, which he founded in 2010. With three employees, it served "nonclassifiable establishments" and provided administrative support, waste management and remediation services.
It breaks my heart to hear that Buzz passed away. We had a lot of good times together in our band. We also did a lot of other fun things together including riding motorcycles, playing baseball, shooting hoops, and cars. What a great friend to have during those "wonder" years.
From Ann Girtin on March 18th, 2022
Buzz Gilman's senior yearbook picture
From Ann Girtin on March 15th, 2022
A picture from Buzz's Facebook page September 2021.
Buzz:"I guess it would be 1968 or 1969, but this is my garage band, Stormy Knights Inc. From the left is me on bass guitar, Dave Oliver, rythm guitar Charlie Buethal on drums, and George Hinkle on lead guitar. This picture is from Susie's 16th birthday party that we got to play at. We weren't very great but we thought we were a hot item. Played huge venue's like, Thomas Jefferson Junior , Senior High School 7th grade dance,Welshire Presbyterian Church teen dance, Halcraft apartments, Birthday parties, Knights of Colombus teen dance, ð
1) Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 18, 2018:
"Richard Gene Glover, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Friday, January 26th, 2018, at the age of 64.
Richard was born in Denver, Colorado. Richard was an amazing actor and an exceptional son, brother, uncle, and friend. He started acting in high school and continued acting for most of his life. He went to the University of Arizona in Tucson, and acted at the Gaslight Theatre. Richard was an active and well-loved part of the Phoenix Theatre Community for many years. He also acted for Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock, AR; New Stage Theatre in Jackson, MI; Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, FL; Las Cruces Community Theatre in Las Cruces, NM.
He was in several made for TV movies and did a few television series parts as well. He was also in the movies Arizona Heat (1988) and The Appearance of a Man (2008).
Richard is preceded in death by his father, Carrol Fred Glover, as well as his uncle, Stanley Glover, and his grandparents.
He is survived by his mother, Beckie Glover, his brothers, Dee and Frank, his sister, Jo, nephews Kayle and Travis, nieces Kelsey and Rebecca, great nephews Teagan, Hunter and Trace, and his great niece, Saya, as well as an aunt and several cousins.
Services will be held at Veterans National Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 at 1:00 p.m."
2) Online at www.IMDB.com:
"Richard Glover was born on August 30, 1953 in Denver, Colorado, USA. He was an actor, known for Arizona Heat (1988), Billy the Kid (1989) and The Appearance of a Man (2008). He died on January 26, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA of complications from Parkinson's disease.
Star Sign: Virgo
Filmography, Actor (11 Credits)
Conspiracy Encounters (Video), Jimmy
2008 The Appearance of a Man, Jimmy
1992 Four Eyes and Six-Guns (TV Movie), Jim Bryer
1990-1992 The Young Riders (TV Series), Deputy / Carl Walker / Eastman
1992 Shadowmen, Deputy
1991 Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place, Carl Walker
1990 The Play's the Thing, Eastman
1992 Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (TV Movie), David Henry
1989 Billy the Kid (TV Movie), Beaver Smith
1988 Jesse (TV Movie)
1988 Unholy Matrimony (TV Movie), Wilkinson
1988 Arizona Heat, Officer Thomas
1988 Shattered Innocence (TV Movie), Phil
1984 Highway to Heaven (TV Series), Harry
1984 Catch a Falling Star, Harry"
Program and photos from the senior production of "Don't Drink the Water" (page 72 of the 1971 TJ yearbook). Richard Glover was in the center of photo on the top right.
Richard was also my boyfriend in our senior year at TJ. He was truly a great guy and I will never forget the good times we had together.
Carol Wainwright
From Carol Wainwright on May 11th, 2022
Richard was a lead in TJ's production of Oliver. (From the overleaf on page 96 of TJ's 1971 yearbook.)
From Carol Wainwright on May 11th, 2022
Richard as a lead in Oliver. (From the overleaf on page 96 of TJ's 1971 yearbook.)
"Linda Sue Ringel Gold died peacefully in Greeley, on July 29, 2019, at the age of 66. She was born on March 21, 1953, in Denver to Richard and Betty Jean Ringel. Linda graduated from Metropolitan State College in 1975 with a Bachelor's in Psychology. She married Eddie Gold, engineer and entrepreneur, in 1981.
After she and her husband moved to Greeley, they co-owned Classic Lanes bowling center for several years. She also later worked for the Greeley school district as a bus driver, and then as an event hostess for Budweiser event center in Loveland, taking every opportunity to help or get to know other people.
Linda enjoyed genealogy and family research. Through her genealogical research, she discovered that she was a 5th great-granddaughter of a patriot of the American Revolutionary War and subsequently joined the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, where she showed her love of country [by] involving and encouraging others to preserve our cultural heritage through service and education in the community.
Family and friends enriched her life and, of course, she enriched theirs. She was a very special person. Linda loved her pets and had a kindness in her heart for all animals. Linda is survived by her stepchildren, Rick Gold (Cathy), Randy Gold (Lillian), Jalynn Gold, Ryan Gold (Jodee), and Robby Gold (Tamara); 15 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren in Colorado and Utah. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Wayne Gold of Greeley; parents, Richard Ringel and Betty Jean Hutton Ringel of Denver; son-in-law, Rick Thomas; and grandson, Shane Thomas.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1800 21st Ave., Greeley, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Linda's life. In lieu of flowers, Linda has asked that donations be given to Our Savior's Lutheran Church Youth Fund at www. greeleylutheran.org, (970) 352-4816 or in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, Macy Chapel, 6521 W. 20th St., Greeley, Colo. 80631. Please visit www. allnuttgreeley.com to send condolences to the family.
Posted by Greeley Tribune, citydesk@greeleytribune.com, Published: August 9, 2019 at 1:24 p.m., Updated: May 13, 2020 at 2:12 a.m."
Jeffrey Alan Graunke was born on April 4, 1953 in Denver, CO and died on January 17, 2015 at his home in Tucson with loved ones at his side.
He is survived by his wife, Sydney Wilson; his mother, Janette Graunke; his sons, Timothy, Tyler and Ted; stepchildren, Josh and Caroline Yoder; brother, James Graunke; sister-in-law, Judy Graunke; sister, Jean Higgins; many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Jeff attended the University of Northern Colorado on a swimming scholarshiop, achieving both all-American honors and the University's Athletic Hall of Fame. He majored in Earth Sciences. Jeff loved the outdoors and after graduating, worked at Glacier National Park in the summer and at Big Mountain, Whitefish, MT in the winter as a Ski Patrolman.
Jeff moved to Tucson in 1977. He later married Michele Way and they had three sons. Jeff worked for Pima County Waste Water Treatment facility for 31 years.
Jeff was active in youth sports, coaching swimming and Little League Baseball for several years. Jeff was known in the community as an avid golfer and was a fixture on many local courses.
Jeff was a devoted husband and father and will be missed by family and friends.
Jeff's life was celebrated on Saturday, January 24, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Arizona Cancer Fund, the Tucson Community Food Bank, or the Humane Society. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes, Dodge Chapel.
Brighton resident, Karen L. Henkell, passed away May 4 at her home in Inglenook at Brighton.
Karen was born in Denver Oct. 2, 1953, to Arthur T. and M. Catherine "Kay" Henkell. Karen was the youngest of three sisters raised by their parents in the University Hills neighborhood of southeast Denver. Karen attended neighborhood schools and was active in Girl Scouts and Job's Daughters.
Following her sophomore year at Denver's Thomas Jefferson High School, Karen moved with her parents to Beaumont, Texas. At Beaumont's Forest Park High School, Karen was welcomed into the Texas tradition of competitive girls' drill teams as a member of "Tro-janns. "
After high-school graduation in 1971, Karen attended North Texas State University, in Denton, Texas, where she focused on art and drafting. After college, she returned to Colorado, where she began a lifetime career in the container and packaging industry. She settled in Westminster and later moved to Brighton.
Karen was a people person, which suited her perfectly in her position as customer service representative for Colorado Container Corp. and Foam Fabricators. Her longest tenure was at Packaging Corp. of America, where she worked in both customer service and container design, until her retirement in 2011.
Some of Karen's favorite pastimes with friends included pool, bowling and golf. She played for many years in the Gates Rubber Company Guys and Dolls golf league and enjoyed traveling the state with the group, playing a variety of challenging courses.
Known to many as "Henk," Karen loved traveling with friends and spending summer weekends at such places as Lake Powell and, more frequently, Lake McConaughy in western Nebraska.
Although Karen had no children of her own, she cherished her nephews and niece, and all of their children. Family time with them was a highlight for Karen. She also had many pets through the years, who were treated as her kids. Karen's most beloved companion of recent years was her favorite Lhasa Apso, Bibs. They were fast friends, and he was her best "therapy" during her years of failing health.
Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include sisters, Pat Chase, and husband, Jerry, and Beverly Preston and husband, Steve; a nephew, Justin Chase, his wife, Mary, and their daughters, Maggie, Liz and Aidyn; nephews Ian Chase, and son, Logan, Trevor Preston and wife, Kim, their daughter, Blair, and son, Reid; a niece, Darcy Fuehrer, her husband, Neil, and daughters, Laramie and Maren.
Karen never knew a stranger and will certainly be remembered and missed by a host of friends.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Interment was at Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheat Ridge. At her request, Karen will be laid to rest at a private family gathering in the future.
Memorials may be made in Karen's name to The American Lung Association, COPD Foundation or The Humane Society.
Published by Brighton Standard Blade from May 23 to Jun. 22, 2018.
"Preceded in death by her father Gordon Herbst. Survived by her husband Mike; mother Vi Grady; her dogs Megan and Darby; and other dear friends and family. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road (just west of Holly), in Centennial, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, Diane requests donations be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 1835 Franklin Street, in Denver, Colorado 80218."
Caroline's senior picture. We were friends during our junior and senior years. I was shocked and sad to learn of her passing in the 1970's from what I remember as an aneurysm.
Charles Wood "Woody" Johnson passed away peacefully on April 9, 2015. Woody was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 1, 1953, to Robert Grey and Kathleen B. Johnson. The fifth of seven children, he attended elementary school in Webster Groves, MO, before moving to Denver, Colorado, where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1971. He always enjoyed sports even at a young age, whether it was setting records in swimming, starting on the football team, on the golf course, or skiing in the Rockies. After graduating from Montana State University with a degree in business administration, Woody moved to San Diego, where he attended the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and graduated in 1982. While studying law at night, Woody managed a soft-frozen yogurt store in La Jolla, the first of its kind in the San Diego area.
After graduating from law school, Woody went into business, where he developed a unique technique for recycling precious metals from obsolete main frame computer boards. He later devised a method for recycling computer memory chips for use in video game players. Woody parlayed his success into founding Micro-C. As national sales manager for nearly a decade, Woody grew company sales 100-fold, eventually selling the business to an American Stock Exchange-listed company. Woody also co-founded ColorLink, Inc., a liquid crystal light engine company in 1995, which was bought by RealD in 2007. The technology developed by ColorLink laid the foundation for the modern 3D movie industry including such films as Avatar and Gravity.
Despite his incredible acumen and achievements, Woody was a man who shunned pomp and circumstance and cared only about his friends, loved ones, and what he could do to make the world a better place. He loved sharing his enthusiasm for sports, spending Fridays and Saturdays with his friends at The Farms Golf Club for over 10 years. He also loved tennis and baseball, and he especially looked forward to Football season and spending time with his friends watching the games. Everybody Woody came in contact with loved spending time with him. Most of all, Woody was there to lend a hand whenever he saw someone in need. He dearly loved his family, whom he supported through times of illness and hardship, and whose successes he was deeply proud of. Unlike so many, he cared about the world beyond his inner circle and donated substantial time and resources to an orphanage in Mexico for over 30 years, where countless young girls transitioned from loss and poverty to better lives.
Woody is survived by his first wife, Jan Thorne, his second wife, Linda Johnson, his older brother, Robert G. Johnson, older sisters JoAnn Henningsen and Jennifer Looney, and his two younger sisters, Sara Cohen and Kristina Johnson, as well as eight nieces and nephews and numerous caring friends. He is predeceased by his parents and sister, Kathleen Laveau. Always possessing a profound sense of humor and a contagious smile, he was loved by all, and will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvatierra orphanage in Tecate, Mexico. Donations may be addressed to Los Amigos de Los Niños, 527 Eleventh Street, Del Mar, CA 92014.
According to online records published by the University of Denver, Ron was a "U of Denver alum and actor who worked for Bonfils Theater with Henry Lowenstein. Ron relocated to California."
Ron was buried at Olinger--Crown Hill, 7777 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
"OBITUARY
Cathy Ellen Mercer (Hairgrove)
September 10, 1953 - May 21, 2014
IN THE CARE OF
Howe Mortuary & Crematory
Mercer, Cathy Ellen, 60, of Firestone, died May 21, 2014, at TRU Community Care Hospice in Lousville, CO. A celebration of Cathy's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 25 at the Howe Mortuary Chapel, 439 Coffman St., Longmont, CO. Services will conclude at the Chapel.
Elizabeth "Beth" Anne Mundell of Lakewood, CO, was born in Denver to Jean and Lee Mundell. She was passionate about many things. But her work in theatre is where she found her second family. She volunteered in the areas of human rights, held multiple offices in the professional women's organization of Zonta, and enjoyed her work with the Jeffco Sheriff's office.
For her entire life, she was never without at least one feline companion. Beth was a devoted sister to Jim and Larry Mundell and their wives Sue and Patsy and a loving aunt to Jeff, Jenna, Nick and Matt. Beth was also a proud great-aunt to Rebecca Jean, Morgan and Kate. Beth's friendships spanned decades and touched many lives around the world. She had a way of opening her heart, mind and soul in the most active and loving way. Beth made our lives all the better for it.
Private services to be held on a future date. Donations can be made in honor of Elizabeth A. Mundell to: Jefferson County Sheriff's Employees Assistance Fund 200 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401.
Posted 2017: Elizabeth Mundell Obituary (1953 - 2017) - Denver, CO -Denver Post (legacy.com)
"Judy Northup, aged 67, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2021. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1953, and lived most of her life in the Denver area. She is survived by her spouse, Dan Jesse, Denver, CO; her son, Greg Jesse, and his wife, Natalie Jesse, Littleton, CO; her daughter, Robin Miranda, her husband Felipe Miranda, and her grandson, Emiliano Miranda, Littleton, CO. Judy is also survived by two sisters, Jackie Verville, San Diego, CA; and Nancy Williams, Denver, CO. She had six nephews and nieces: Kalvin, Aaron, Brendan, Kelsey, Katie, and Miranda.
Judy graduated from Metropolitan State College in Denver, earned an MA in experimental psychology from New Mexico State University, and a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Colorado at Denver. She conducted educational research and evaulation for over 35 years, visited Disneyland dozens of times, and was an avid doll and bear collector.
Nine trees were planted in memory of Judith Northrup."
Posted by Fairmount Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematory, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80247
"Antonia Florese was born May 8, 1953 in Fairbanks, Alaska, to parents Pat and Marge Muzzillo. A talented artist, she grew up in Morocco and Spain before moving to Denver. She died May 20, 2015, following a stroke. She is survived by her mother, Marjorie Muzzillo; her brother, Michael Muzzillo and his family; and her sister, Esther Muzzillo. Memorial services Sunday, June 7, 3:00 p.m., at Washington Park UCC, 400 S. Williams St. Donations can be made to CHAC, P.O. Box 2512, Denver, CO 80201.
Published by Denver Post from May 31 to Jun. 3, 2015."
Survived by his daughter, Alexis Pappas; mother, Helen Pappas and 2 siblings, Pam (Mike) Roberts and Greg Pappas. Trisagion 7 PM Thursday, July 16 with Funeral Service, 1 PM Friday July 17 both at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5555 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO. Burial 3 PM Friday at Fairmount Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5555 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 or ALS Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 1201 East Colfax Avenue, Suite 202, Denver CO 80218.
"Thomas Allan Schultz
Born 16 Jun 1953, Denver
Died 22 Nov 2018 (age 65), Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona
Burial: cremated
My husband and partner in crime for 40 years, Thomas Schultz of Mesa AZ, formerly Denver, CO, Hampshire, Elgin and Crystal Lake, IL, left this Earth Thanksgiving morning to go on his next great adventure.
He leaves behind ... me, Melva Rehberg Schultz, son Scott (Angie) Schultz, daughter Julie Schultz Newquist, granddaughters Kailey, Sydney, and Maddie, grandson Jake, sisters Sandra Stoll, Leesa Schultz, brothers Jerry (Ginny) Schultz, David (Pam) Rehberg, father Duane Schultz, AZ family Fabi and Lisa, plus a tribe of amazing nieces, nephews and friends.
Per Tom's wishes, a party will be thrown on Saturday Dec. 8, 2018, from 1-5 pm at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. Please join us to cry a bit, laugh MUCH more, talk, hug, toast, and celebrate a life well lived."
Published by Northwest Herald from Nov. 30 to Dec 2, 2018, and Ancestry Find-A-Grave.
I know this is 50 years late, but I learned of our tragic loss when I was in the Army in Germany. I was so consumed with the sense of loss. Gail & I were still together and we shared our unmeasured grief. Wendy was, in knowing her as I did,
the sweetest, kindest, most intelligent person I had ever met. I still think of her often. She was a cheerleader when Gail was a Pom-Pon, so the connections run deep.
My deepest ever condolences...
Tom, cherished brother, husband, father, friend, passed away with family and friends present on May 26. Tom faced MS with powerful courage, dignity, and acceptance, managing always to keep his sense of humor. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, son Slava, daughter Elena, sisters Renee (William) Middleton and Michelle Krag, and nieces Courtney (David) Pfleger and Janice Krag. Tom, who never knew a stranger, will have his life celebrated at a Memorial Mass 10:30 AM Friday, June 27 at St. Elizabeth's Church, 1060 St. Francis Way (Auraria Campus). In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246. Please share thoughts, memories, and stories at HoranCares.com.
"Former staff member of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (Office of Health Protection and the Air Pollution Control Division). Graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Denver-1971 and Colorao State University-1975. Active in Democratic party politics. Tom had been an unsuccessful candidate for City Council, Denver, in 1995. Past President of the Cory-Merrill Neighborhood Association."
"JOHN HUGHES TRENCHARD was born March 18, 1953, in Denver, the son of Jack and Mary Trenchard. He had one sister, Betty Stranahan. He lived in Denver until 1975, when he married Deborah Mauries and moved to Wyoming.
John worked in the oil field for 30 years, including offshores. He loved to golf in his spare time. When possible, he would be at the Trenchard Ranch hunting and spending time with friends and familiy.
He is survived by his wife, Debby, of Laramie; three children, Ann Trenchard, of Kemmerer, Christy and her husband Michael Melo, of Moab, Utah, and Angela and her husband Randy Bowlds, of Larammie; and five grandchildren, Mercedes, Dominik, Mary, Harry, and Christopher. He is also survived by his sister Betty Stranahan; and niece and nephews, Michelle, Jake and John."
Laramie Boomerage, October 11, 2014. Also posted to Ancestry Find-A-Grave
Obituary for John's wife, "Debby:"
DEBORAH LYNN "DEBBY" MAURIES TRENCHARD, 62, of Riverton passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming, due to long term health issues. Deborah was born on May 27, 1956 in Denver, Colorado to Christy and Oreta Mauries. While she was still in Denver, Deborah married John H. Trenchard on October 25, 1976. Together they had three daughters.
Deborah lived most of her life in Riverton, Wyoming as a wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed crosswords, sewing and gardening. She was also a wonderful cook and baker. Deborah was a member of Riverton's Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and later a member in Laramie.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Christopher Mauries.
Deborah is survived by her three daughters, Ann Nicole (John) Stetzenbach, Christy (Mikey) Melo, and Angela (Randy) Bowlds; grandchildren Johnny Stetzenbach, Janna Stetzenbach, Mercedes Melo, Mary Melo, Harry Melo, Dominik Trenchard, and Christopher Bowlds; and sister Melinda Charlton."
"JOHN MILTON WATSON, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away on June 8, 2021 at the age of 67. John grew up in Denver, Colorado and graduated from Colorado State University. He moved to Dallas in 1977 where he had a successful 43-year career at Neiman Marcus Northpark in the Ladies Shoes department. John was cheerful and optimistic and was a very fine man in every sense of the word. A steadfast and gentle soul, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. John is survived by his loving wife, Melinda, son John Thomas, and sister and brother-in-law, Diana and John Smith. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Published by Dallas Morning News on Jun. 13, 2021."
Anita Denise Zwern, 58, Pittsboro, Indiana died 7:48 a.m. Monday, January 2, 2012 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. She was born February 7, 1953 in Denver, Colorado, daughter of the late Pete Zwern and Viola (Rubin) Zwern. Surviving is a brother, Cary Zwern of Denver, Colorado. Anita’s life revolved around sprint car racing. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2012 with Rabi Ted Stainman, officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairmont Mortuary, 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado.*
[According to Ancestry.com, Anita is buried at the Congregation Emanuel Cemetery in Denver, CO, Block 23, Lot 6.]
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