Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Wilbert Lee Beacham, Jr.
Oct 30, 2008
BEACHAM, 63, passed away October 30, 2008. Father of Hal (Emily), Brian and Sheldon; grandfather of Jaid and Derrick; brother of Carolyn Province and Jesse Beacham. A committal service will be held 10:15AM, Friday, November 7, 2008 at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

Evangeline Collier
Oct 30, 2008
Evangeline Collier, 87, of Denver, died October 30, 2008. She is survived by her children, Karen (Donald) Vizina, Lynn (Jeff) Birdsall, Amoree (Dale) Erdmann, Carroll (Carl) Jones, and Tyson (Sherry) Collier; 18 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren. Her son, Kenneth, preceded her in death.
Joan L. Hymas
Oct 29, 2008
Joan L. Hymas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away after a valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer on October 29, 2008. Joan was born in Richmond, UT on April 30, 1942 and is survived by her children, Nyla (David) Crosby, Marlynn (Ken) Avery, Darren (Kristie) Hymas, Karma (Benjamin) Schwalger, Eldeen (Judd) Pickett and 19 grandchildren. Joan was preceded...

Paula Test
Oct 28, 2008
Paula Test passed away October 28, 2008 after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Paula is survived by her husband, John; children, Shelby (spouse, Horacio) and Colin; grandchildren, Lucas and Annalise; brother, Eric; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jane, and sister, Carolyn. Donations can be made to St. Barnabas...

James William Bruskotter
Oct 28, 2008
James William Bruskotter, 92, a longtime resident of Denver, passed away October 28, 2008. Preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Rosemary Mertz, and eldest son, Bill Bruskotter. Survived by his three children, Tom (Jackie), Pam (Jeff) Melton, and Don (Gaylene), six grandchildren, Erik, Kurt, Courtney, James, Stephen, Zach, and five great-grandchildren. James received degrees from St. Joseph's...

Herbert W. Wall
Oct 28, 2008
Herb Wall, 87, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2008 after a long illness at the VA Medical Center in Denver. Survived by sons Herb Wall, Jr., Jean Wall, and Yves (Wilma) Durand; sister, Lorraine Tejral and brother, Art Wall; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; brother Leroy Wall and sister Alvina Baker....

Jack E. Jones
Oct 28, 2008
1963 was a great year in Denver, Colorado, because Jack was born to the Jones family. The mischievous little red-head brought joy, love and challenge into his family. At age 12, he was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Although he didn't understand why, he chose to go forward with a positive attitude rather than waste energy asking ""why"". He graduated...

Mary Knapp
Oct 28, 2008
Mrs. Mary Kathryn Knapp, 86, of Denver, passed away on October 28th, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice. Survived by her children, Rosemary (James) King, Barbie (Larry) Magruder, Peggy (Douglas) Townsend, Jean (David) County, Thom Knapp, Michael (Reina) Knapp, Jim Knapp, Steve (Naomi) Knapp; sixteen grandchildren & seven great-grand-children; four sisters, Winifred Kaltenbach, Isabel Moore, Betty...

Roger M Anderson
Oct 27, 2008
Roger M. Anderson of Littleton. Husband of JoAnn. Father of Kelly (David) Ambron, Kristye (Bill Levitt) Anderson & Wade Anderson. Grandfather of Felicia & Zack Henley, and those he loved as his own, Kelly Jo (Gunner) Power, Dexter (Julie) Wiggins, Teresa O'Reily, Juli, Zane, Brittany Levitt, Samatha Anderson, & Reece Wiggins. Brother of Jerry & Joel, Nina Anderson & Darlene...

Bradley Sheppard
Oct 27, 2008
Bradley W. Sheppard passed away October 27, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Deb; his sweet children, Taylor (15) and Jake (11). He is survived by his father, Major General Jack Sheppard (ret.) and his mother, Norma Sheppard. His brother, Lt. Colo. Greg Sheppard and wife Jutta Sheppard as well as Brad's nephews, Mat and Chris. A celebration of...

Jerry W. Rodell
Oct 27, 2008
Jerry W. Rodell, 87, passed away October 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Peggy; loving father of Eileen (Dick) Engel, Jacqueline Hooper, Pam Barsanti, Barry (Judy) Rogers; proud grandfather of Chad (Vanessa) and Kristin Engel, Laurel (Kenny) Baum, Katina and Steve Rogers, Kelley (Brad) Thom and Cameron Barsanti; and great grandfather of Brody Engel and Strummer Baum. Memorial service Saturday, November...

Brian Arlen Meehl
Oct 26, 2008
49, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn; daughter, Lisa Martinez (Ben) and children, Nicole and Desirae Martinez; daughters, Kelly and Amy Hargrove and loyal companion, Dakota, all of Littleton; his mother, Arlene Meehl; his siblings, James Meehl (Carolyn), Karen Forward (Timothy), Nancy Maddock (Ronald), Jeffrey Meehl (Mary Beth) and loved by...

Michael R. Quinn
Oct 26, 2008
Entered into Eternal Life, Oct. 26, 2008. At the age of 84, he was known for his kindness, generosity and quick wit. Loving husband of 58 year of Helen; dear father of Margaret, Michael, Peter, William, Paul and Mary Pat; further survived by six grand-children, seven great-grandchildren; his brother, James, nieces and nephews. Denver native, graduate of Regis H.S. and...

James Allen Cornett
Oct 26, 2008
James Allen Cornett, 49, of Northglenn died October 26, 2008. He is survived by his parents, James and Nancy Cornett; daughter, Susan Cornett; grandchildren, Darian and Natalia Cornett; brothers, Jeffrey and Timothy (Elise) Cornett; sister, Pamela Cornett; and his nephews, Brendon and Trever Cornett. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 2PM, Horan and McConaty Family...

David Bent Box
Oct 26, 2008
David B. Box, 90, of Lakewood. David a Southern Ute Elder & preceded in death by wife, Julia. Father of Flo Sirokman & Mildred Hamilton. Grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 13. Brother of Edward, Sr. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, followed by the Rosary at 6:00pm. Funeral Mass Friday, 11:00 am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel,...

Jim Orrino
Oct 25, 2008
Jim Orrino, 67, of Northglenn; husband of Lela; father of Scott (Kathy), Mark (Bebe); grandfather of Tess, Dilan, Brooke, and Joey; brother of Ralph. Memorial Service Thursday, 3PM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, 4715 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO, 80303 or Hospice of...
Mary P. Freeman
Oct 25, 2008
Mary, 78, passed away October 25, 2008. Beloved wife of Frederick J. Freeman for 59 years; loving mother of Paul (Connie) Freeman, Thomas (Joanne) Freeman, and Marsha Freeman; proud grandmother of 9; great grandmother of 10; devoted sister of Robert Prudhomme; and aunt to many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters. Visitation,...

Rio G. Lucas
Oct 25, 2008
Colonel Rio Gus ""King"" Lucas, Ret., USAF, passed away October 25, 2008, in Centennial, Colorado. He was born March 27, 1923, in Denver, Colorado to Rio Gorton and Rose Hirshkovitz Lucas. Survived by his wife, Joyeann Lucas; son, Richard A. Lucas; daughter, Kristin N. Lucas; grandchildren, Bryan & Duffy Lucas; Sister, Vivian (husband, Tony) Delmonico; and many other extended family...
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