Edna Marie Bond

On June 24, 2026, Edna Marie Bond peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born to Ed and Neva Rand and Sister to Kay, on May 30, 1949 in Denver, Colorado. She was named after a great aunt, and the Virgin Mary, however she would also come to prefer Eddie as well to good friends and family. She was proud to be a native, growing up in Lakewood, riding a city bus downtown to St. Bernadette’s High, Living in cherry creek, parts of Aurora and this September will mark 50 years at their home in Centennial with Dale.

On June 7, 1975, she married the love of her life. She would call him her “James Dean”, a funny simple man with his cool white t-shirts and jeans. Together they shared 51 wonderful years of marriage, building a home filled with laughter, love, and countless memories. As a Mother of three to Kelley (Eric), Kim (Jim) and Danny (Abby) she was a force of nature, a constantly fair and supportive presence in every chapter of her children's lives. She was the one cheering the loudest from the sidelines of every sporting event or recital and the "cool mom" who turned their home into a welcoming sanctuary for all their friends. She was quite proud of her “in-law children” as well, and so glad that they would come into our lives and take care of her kids. This fierce devotion only deepened as her children became adults, as she celebrated every milestone and eventually poured that same boundless love into her grandchildren.

Her adventurous spirit was infectious, whether she was guiding her family through life's challenges or sharing her spirited love for her fast cars and winding mountain roads. She loved road trips to the mountains and to the plains to see her cousins and extend family and friends. She loved the many cruises and especially our most recent trip to Alaska for their 50th Anniversary. Her heart was forever connected to the Rand Ranch, the mountain property built by her parents. We celebrated several birthdays and holiday weekends, camping, fishing and riding the ATV’s.

For over 20 years, San Felipe, Mexico became Dale and Edna’s second home, a reprieve from winter in Colorado, a destination where old friends came and new friendships were made over beach walks, spectacular sunsets, taco Tuesday’s, Coronas, margaritas and watching the Baja races. She often wore a favorite shirt from Mexico that simply read, "No Bad Days". It wasn't just a slogan; it was the way she chose to live with gratitude, optimism, grace, and an appreciation for every blessing.

She balanced being a working mother with a long career centered in Legal Law. She was educated in the rights of passage with each promotion and position she became more and more skilled. She learned to be meticulously organized, deeply respectful of each organization and yet she loved a little bit of office gossip too. She retired from a long tenure at Texaco and made so many lifelong friends along the way.

Some of Dan’s earliest memories are waking up early, and finding her doing laundry and watching movies. Without fail she would whip up breakfast and she and dad would sit together and watch the screen. She was a permanent fixture on the football fields or the pitching mound at every baseball game. Driving home from activities and school was always an adventure. Mom would jam out to music, prove to you that she knew how to drive fast and proudly show off exactly how well her 1983 BMW 633 CSI could handle the winding roads and expertly shifting through the gears! That fun-loving welcoming spirit extended straight into her home, welcoming his friends.. Excepting them as they were, she was the mom who would hang out and pull up chair and talk to the teens earning her legendary status among his friends. Into adult life, when Dan created his own business and started posting on social media, you know, Mom is the very first person to like, comment and celebrate every achievement.

She only loved the Broncos and went to church on Sunday’s but of course they had many parties on Superbowl Sunday!! She loved to attend a game or two at all the denver sporting events! She loved her Texaco family and our annual Rockies games She loved the Cornhuskers first, and then when Kim Graduated from CU and Eric came into Kelley’s life we gave her CU shirts and hoodies, but i think they went to goodwill…. She would often call us if there was a good show on or her favorite teams were playing, she loved hollywood and movies and we always had to vote first for our Oscar winners before watching the life show!

Enda’s cancer journey was brief yet poignant. She self-diagnosed a tumor in June of 2000, and at that time, even though she was termed stage one, she wanted to take advantage of every protocol. Even though she wasn’t feeling any symptoms she underwent chemo, radiation and took the necessary meds, and continued her checkups with grace and determination. The fun part came as each year we would celebrate her in some way, either doing a charity walk, or a special pink drink from Starbucks, we would make a team of people and call ourselves her “duffers”! A term she carried ovr from her days playing golf, however it has become her non discriminate word for whatever you cant think of the right term, you can just say “Duffer” She just celebrated her 25th year last October, Gabby and She walked in the charity walk as far as she could bear, she wasn’t going to miss her free pink t-shirt and she made special pink wands to wave as well! She was always a fighter!

Edna’s Greatest joy was stepping into the role of "Grandma Bond" to Rachel, Gabby, Dean, Hunter, and Ruby. She poured endless love and “mad support” into her grandkids’ lives. She loved coming and supporting each of their school events, From Rachel and Gabby’s countless recitals, plays and the Nutcracker shows , Gabby and Ruby’s softball games, Hunter’s flag football, she would try to cheer them on! She was fascinated by the westeraires program Ruby is a part of, and very proud of Dean’s High School teams. She was their Mom with extra frosting! She was always willing to fill in for us as young parents, and she wanted to learn the newest text phrases, sending meme’s, and taking selfie’s etc so she can keep in constant contact with them.

Above all else, Edna's greatest gift was the love she gave so freely. She had an extraordinary ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. Her kindness was genuine, her generosity quiet, and her laughter contagious. She celebrated with others in times of joy, stood beside them during life's hardest moments, and continually reminded those around her that a simple card in the mail would make people feel love, faith or that family was life's greatest blessing.

Our Mom possessed a rare ability to find extraordinary beauty in ordinary moments. She loved planting flowers and tending her gardens, creating handmade cards and treasured scrapbooks with friends and going on retreats. She loved watching dramatic Colorado weather roll across the horizon, and never missing the opportunity to admire a breathtaking sunset. Music was another expression of Edna's joyful spirit. Whether it was the timeless sound of the Rolling Stones or the Doobie Brothers, classic rock and even a bit of modern country like “Shamboozie” was often the soundtrack to daily life and family gatherings. She loved to attend concerts here and always turned up the music in the car.

Edna grew up with a deep appreciation for faith, first in the Catholic church, then later She and Dale found a welcoming community at Our Father Lutheran Church where bible study, small group gatherings and being part of the “care team” became an important part of her spiritual journey these last couple of years.

Her legacy lives on in every blooming flower, every thoughtfully crafted card, every mountain sunrise, every beach sunset, every favorite song played just a little louder, and every act of kindness inspired by her example. Her warmth, easy laughter, love for a fast car, and her fierce loyalty to her family will be deeply missed but never forgotten. There simply are "No Bad Days".

The Family invites you to share in her Celebration of Life.

*****Attendance is Optional for the Burial *****

Ft. Logan National Cemetery 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd. Denver, 80236

July 10th, 10:30am- Arrive by 10:15am, go to “staging area blue” and stay in your car for a procession to the covered pavilion. It will be a very short service.

The church service will be held on:

Please dress in light colorful summer clothing!

July 10th, 1:30 PM at Our Father Lutheran Church 6335 S. Holly Street, Centennial, CO 80121. A light reception will follow in the fellowship hall. There is also a space for young families.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Edna by:

A Donation to Our Father Lutheran Church: Donate Here

or

A Breast cancer organization of your choice

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace." — Numbers 6:24–26