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1950 Linda 2020

Linda Acker

February 5, 1950 — August 3, 2020

Lakewood

Born February 5, 1950 in Amarillo, TX and passed away on August 3, 2020 in Lakewood, CO.

She was preceded in death by her mother Reatta, her father Joseph Henry Leverett, step-father Bill Wardlaw, her brother Barry Leverett and half-brother Drake Davenport.

Linda grew up in Amarillo Texas acquiring life-long friends. She graduated from Tascosa High School and then attended Amarillo College.

In 1969 she moved to Denver with her mother and step-father. She then continued her education at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Soon after moving to Denver she met Ken (Rod) Acker and within a year they were married. On July 18th of this year they celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary. Together they were blessed with two children: Joe and Wendy (married to Brian) and two grandchildren: Tessa and Teagan.

Her educational achievements were a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Colorado.

She enjoyed her career as a post-secondary instructor teaching at Barnes Business College, Emily Griffith Opportunity School, Community College of Denver and Red Rocks Community College.

Linda spent many hours with students to develop and enhance their skills for career advancement.  Linda's dedication to the success of her students was remarkable and she was highly respected by both instructors and the students she worked with.

Linda’s family and friends were most precious to her. Everyone who knew her, loved her, and continued to be close to her all through the years.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00AM, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80003. A Reception will follow the service in the Horan & McConaty Reception Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Linda's honor to:

National Jewish Health
P.O. Box 17169
Denver, CO 80217-0169

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Celebration of Life

Friday, August 20, 2021

11:00am - 7:00 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Horan & McConaty Family Chapel

7577 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003

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Reception

Friday, August 20, 2021

Starts at 12:00 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Horan & McConaty Family Chapel

7577 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003

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