Obituaries
Alexander Brandon Smith
Nov 21, 2017
Alexander Brandon Smith of Boulder passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was 45.Born on August 1, 1972 in Washington, DC, to Sidney Graeme Smith and Charlotte Gail Owens, Alex moved to Boulder six years ago from New York City.He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by mother Charlotte Gail Owens of...
Elizabeth Louise Rodgers
Nov 18, 2017
Elizabeth Louise Rodgers, 69, passed away at her Boulder home on November 18th, 2017.Born September 17th, 1948 in Chicago, IL to parents Raymond J. Gatz And Loretta Mary Krazniewski Gatz. Elizabeth graduated from St. Alphonsus Grammar School (Chicago) before furthering her education at Harry S. Truman College, where she earned an Associate Degree in Nursing. In 1985, Elizabeth moved to...
Dinah Janet Deragisch
Nov 17, 2017
Dinah Deragisch, 62, of Boulder passed after a long illness on Nov. 17, 2017.She was born Feb. 12, 1955 in the Bronx, New York to Nathan Krauthamer and Ruth Morgenstern Krauthamer. She came to Boulder from New York City in 1973.Dinah is survived by her son Matthew Deragish, of Longmont; and a sister, Janis Engel of Valencia, California.She was preceded...
Vera M. Winston
Nov 17, 2017
Vera M. "Vickie" Winston of Boulder died Friday, November 17, 2017, at Frasier Meadows Health Care Center. She was 95.A Celebration of Vickie's life will be held in the Assembly Room at Frasier Meadows, 350 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO 80303, on January 6,2018, at 10:30 AM. A reception will follow.Vickie was born to Marcus C. and Tillie (Preissel) Myers on ...
David Colin Getsie
Nov 17, 2017
David Colin Getsie of New York City, formerly of Niwot, died suddenly Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. He was 41.He was born Sept. 15, 1976 to D. William Getsie and Rosemary Lowry Getsie in Rochester, Minnesota.Growing up, David lived many places, spending almost 10 of his formative years in Tokyo, Japan and traveling extensively throughout the Asia-Pacific region and Europe.He graduated...
Dorothy Lux Alvine
Nov 16, 2017
Dorothy Alvine died on November 16, 2017. Born in Bellwood, Nebraska, Dorothy lived her early life as a farmer’s daughter with her five siblings. After high school Dorothy deferred college and took a job at the National Weather Bureau in Grand Junction Colorado to support herself and assist her family. While working in Burlington, Iowa, Dorothy met the love of...
Thad Miner Oviatt
Nov 13, 2017
Thad Miner Oviatt, 71, passed away on November 13, 2017 in his home, surrounded by family. Thad was born October 3, 1946 in Huron, South Dakota to Max and Margaret Oviatt. The oldest of five siblings, Thad grew up helping his father with the family dairy business. Thad took on additional responsibilities at the age of twelve when his father...
Eva Maria Lanier
Nov 11, 2017
The families of Eva Maria Lanier are sad to report that she died suddenly of natural causes at 11 AM Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 - a date said to be reserved for angels. She was 82.Smiling, vivacious and caring, Eva had just completed the New York Times crossword puzzle and made a household favorite - grits and eggs - for...
Lester Charles Green
Oct 23, 2017
Lester Charles Green, 88, beloved husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, and long-time educator, passed away Oct. 23, 2017 at Balfour Senior Living in Louisville.Private family graveside services will take place at Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery in Boulder. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army.Memorial services will follow at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at St....
Robert Lewis Taylor
Oct 20, 2017
Robert L. "Bob" Taylor of Boulder died Friday, October 20, 2017 at TRU Hospice. He was 86.A private graveside service with friends will be held, with military honors provided by the United States Army.Bob was born October 16, 1931 to Robert H. and Helene (Lewis) Taylor in Glen Ridge, NJ. He served in the U. S. Army from 1954 - ...
Bogdan Roman Stack
Oct 19, 2017
Bogdan R. "Bob" Stack of Longmont, formerly of Boulder, died Thursday, October 19, 2017, at Long's Peak Hospital. He was 93.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 6739 S. Boulder Road, Boulder, CO 80303. A reception will be held at the church following the ...
James Anthony Ciarlo
Oct 18, 2017
James (Jim) A. Ciarlo, 83, died on October 18, 2017 of Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Catherine (Erik Brakstad), son David (Jackie Elliott) and three grandchildren Siri, Sten, and Lily.Jim Ciarlo was born on November 12, 1933, in Steger, Illinois to Anthony Ciarlo and Bernice Douglas. He had one older sister Grace who predeceased him....
Robert Gibb Patterson
Oct 8, 2017
Bob Patterson was a shining example of the Greatest Generation. He came from humble roots, his parents having emigrated from Scotland to New York via Ellis Island. He served in combat in World War II and had a long and successful career. Kind and loving, he was ever a gentleman. Importantly, he was married for more than 70 years to...
Leopoldo Jose Diaz
Oct 7, 2017
Star-chaser, equation-solver, Burning Man-citizen, wave-creator and destiny-changer Leopoldo "Leo" J. Diaz of Boulder, CO, levitated out of this world on Saturday, October 7, 2017.He is survived by his wife, Cornelia, and his 3 children - Andrei, Anna, Leo. Although we, mortals, will miss him, he is happily reunited with the galactic Blackness he drew so much engineering pleasure from. Leo,...
Francis Eugene Luethi
Oct 4, 2017
Francis “Bud” Eugene Luethi passed away in Boulder, CO on October 4th, 2017. He was 86.A lifelong Coloradoan, Bud was born May 10th, 1931 in Denver, CO to parents Francis Eugene Luethi and Betha Davis Luethi. After graduating from Brush High School, he earned his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Colorado in Boulder. He served in the...
Frances Lynn Post
Sep 28, 2017
Among the things Lynn Post most cherished in life were her strong Christian faith and the community at St. John’s Episcopal church, her wide circle of friends in Boulder and her great love of the outdoors.Lynn died at home Sept. 28, 2017 from ovarian cancer. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at St. John’s...
Jerome Torrence Maddock
Sep 22, 2017
Jerome Torrence Maddock, 77, of Louisville, CO, passed away at Foothills Hospital in Boulder, CO on September 22nd, 2017 after a long illness.Known as Jerry to his family and many friends, he was born on February 7th, 1940 in Upper Darby, PA to parents Dr. Richard Cotton Maddock and Isobel Louise Maddock (nee Metzger). Jerry graduated from Upper Darby High...
Norman Bruce Bowers
Sep 17, 2017
Norman B. “Chief” Bowers, 72, of Ward died on Sunday, September 17, 2017, of congestive heart failure at his home with family by his side.He was born on December 9, 1944, to Charles J. and Minnie (Gottschalck) Bowers in Denver. Norman spent three years at CU Boulder and moved to Ward in 1968, where he began his 32 year career...
William Karl Erhardt
Sep 17, 2017
William “Bill” Karl Erhardt, 84, of Erie, CO, passed away September 17th, 2017 at Broomfield Skilled Nursing, Broomfield, CO.Born September 21st, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA to immigrant parents, Bill graduated from Olney High School (Philadelphia, PA) before serving with the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War. After returning stateside, he was able to continue his education, earning the...
Travis Presley
Sep 16, 2017
Travis Presley, age 75, died peacefully at home on September 16th. He is survived by two step-children, Eric Weissmann and Kirsten Lamphere; six grandchildren, David, Isabel and Jonah Weissmann, Alice and Madeline Lamphere, and Travis Pilarcik; two nieces, Celia Hill and Connie Myrick; and one nephew, Alan Rushing. He was born on November 3, 1941 and was preceded in death...
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