Verona Jean Huckaby

Verona was born in Humboldt, South Dakota, and raised in Spencer, South Dakota by parents: Arthur and Hilda Gabel. 

Throughout her school years she was active in band, choir, and Glee Club. She was also editor of the yearbook and school newspaper, as well as class president, Carnival Queen and Valedictorian! Verona attended Sioux Valley Nursing School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she earned her nursing degree. After moving to Denver in 1951 she worked at Colorado General Hospital before working at St Joseph Hospital until her retirement in 1985.

Verona married Bob in 1957 and together they raised their three children. Verona actively supported her children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren in all of their activities! Verona enjoyed many activities including gardening, crocheting, needle point, exercise classes, crossword puzzles and Sudoku. Bob and Verona were Bronco season ticket holders for 20+ years. They enjoyed pre-game tailgating, traveling to many away games, and they attended multiple Super Bowl games! They also took many cruises and traveled abroad several times Verona made friends easily and loved her "Tuesday Ladies” group! Verona was very active and very giving of her time at Trinity Lutheran. She sang in the choir, enjoyed her Bible study group and helped wherever she was needed. Verona is preceded in death by her husband Bob, her parents Arthur and Hilda Gabel, and sister Lorene Schwartz. 

She is survived by: Siblings: Alden Gable Barbara Williams Children: Michael Huckaby (Terrie) Nancy Kichler (Martin) Anne Brosier (Scott) Grandchildren: Shannon Lafler Michelle Ferguson (Dustin) Steven Kichler (Jennifer) Melissa Thompson (Seth) Amy Ticknor (Luke) Ty Brosier (Brielle) Great grandchildren: Charlotte Lafler Easton Brosier Esmeralda Lafler Marley Ticknor Stella Lafler Crew Brosier Peyton Ticknor Emree Ferguson Noah Thompson Navy Brosier Harper Ticknor Wyatt Thompson 

Celebration of life will be October 8th at 12:00 o’clock at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4225 W. Yale Ave. Denver, CO 80219. Reception immediately following at the church. The service will be live streamed at www.trinitylutherandenver.com 

Private Entombment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery preceding the service.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Trinity Lutheran Church at the above address, in memory of Verona Huckaby, and earmarked for Sudan and South Sudan.