Obituaries

Charles   Mena

Charles Mena

Oct 6, 2016

Charles Mena, 85, of Boulder, Colorado, died in the early morning of Thursday, October 6, 2016. Charles was born on August 29, 1931, in Los Angeles, California to Victor Mena II and Delia Carpio Mena. Growing up, surrounded by aunts, uncles, and grandparents, he developed a great respect for the love and support that an extended family can provide. After...

Beverly  Jean  Bow

Beverly Jean Bow

Oct 6, 2016

Beverly Jean Bow, age 91, died peacefully Thursday morning, October 6, 2016, in The Bridge Assisted Living Center, Longmont, CO, where she was lovingly cared for by the Staff since April, 2015. Beverly was born on May 25th, 1925 in Belvidere, IL, to the late Clark Burt and Viola Warner. A service in celebration of Beverly's life will be held...

Marcia  Schirmer

Marcia Schirmer

Oct 3, 2016

Marcia A. Schirmer died Monday, October 3, 2016, at her residence in Boulder, CO. She was 71. Marcia Ann Schirmer was born on May 30, 1945, in Freeport, Illinois and attended St Thomas Aquinas Grade School and Freeport High School. Throughout her life, she was passionately devoted to music. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of...

Alan  DeMillo

Alan DeMillo

Aug 11, 2016

Alan Raymond DeMillo, 43, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Boulder Community Health in Boulder, Colorado with his mother by his side. A Service in Celebration of Alan's life was held last week at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boulder, Colorado. The son of Richard A. DeMillo of Atlanta, Georgia and Diane Boissevain of Boulder, Colorado, he was born...

Gladeane  Lefferdink

Gladeane Lefferdink

Aug 8, 2016

Member of the Boulder community, Gladeane “Gladi” Lefferdink passed on August 8, 2016 due to natural causes. She was born and raised in the small town of Bloomfield, Iowa with her parents, Dean and Gladys Goode, brother, Phil, and their loving extended family of Iowan farmers. As a 4-year-old with perfect pitch, Gladi began playing the piano and reading sheet...

Richard  Moore, MD

Richard Moore, MD

Jul 30, 2016

On July 30, 2016, Dick passed away at home as he had lived - peacefully, with dignity and surrounded by those he loved. Dick was born on December 29, 1935 in Hayden, Colorado, the son of Laura and Ed Moore. Dick knew at an early age that his calling was to become a physician. He received his medical degree from...

Herbert  Blacker

Herbert Blacker

Jul 26, 2016

Herbert B. “Herb” Blacker of Boulder died, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Golden West in Boulder. He was 95. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 3300 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305. A reception will follow the mass at the church and a...

Gregory Allen Ramer

Gregory Allen Ramer

Jul 19, 2016

Gregory “Greg” Allen Ramer of Boulder, formerly of Aurora, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Denver Hospice. He was 67. Greg was born April 23, 1949 to Edgar Merle Ramer and Delores Delayne Hendry in Bethesda Maryland. He attended Concord High School, and later received a degree in accounting at Indiana State University. Greg also attended Tennessee Temple University to...

Marian  D. Engel

Marian D. Engel

Jul 17, 2016

Marian Dorothy Engel, of Boulder, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at TRU Community Care Center of Boulder. She was 93. Born October 1, 1922 in Rock Valley, Iowa, she is the daughter of Gerrit Wissink and Bertha Vande Weerd Wissink. Marian married Robert Miles Engel on November 30th, 1945, in Luverne, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on July 5th,...

Ramona   Arehart

Ramona Arehart

Jul 14, 2016

Ramona J. “Mona” Arehart of Eldorado Springs died, Thursday, July 14, 2016, at her residence. She was 86. Mona Arehart was born on December 2, 1929, on the family farm near Parkers Prairie, Minnesota (population 1000), to Oscar and Dagny Lindall. She was baptized Inez Ramona Junietta and later confirmed at the Swedish Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie. Mona grew...

Leslie  Conger

Leslie Conger

Jul 10, 2016

Leslie Anne Trent Conger, a second generation Boulder native, was born at the Boulder Sanatorium on Mapleton Street on February 1, 1957. She went home to be with her Lord on July 10, 2016, after a 10 year battle with cancer and 30 years with diabetes. Leslie attended Whittier Elementary, Casey Junior High and Boulder High School. After a year...

Wade Thomas Cathey Jr.

Wade Thomas Cathey Jr.

Jul 7, 2016

Wade Thomas "Tom" Cathey, Jr., 78, of Boulder, CO, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away at his home on July 7th. Tom was a kind and gentle man with a keen sense of humor who contributed greatly to the scientific community. He had a unique zest for life and enjoyed everything he did. He loved to ski, hike,...

Patricia R. Monette

Patricia R. Monette

Jul 4, 2016

Patricia R. Monette of Lafayette CO. died at home on July 4, 2016 from complications of COPD. She was 75 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 6739 S Boulder Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, Burial will take in the church cemetery following...

David Walter Zeckser

David Walter Zeckser

Jul 2, 2016

Dave, 77, passed away on July 2, 2016, surrounded by family. They always admired how he never let his three-year battle with cancer diminish his positive attitude, his love of life, and his devotion to God. Dave was born on January 1, 1939, in El Dorado, Kansas, to Walter and Anne Zeckser. He applauds the merits of growing up in...

Roberta  M Arnold

Roberta M Arnold

Jun 30, 2016

Roberta M. Arnold passed away on June 30th, 2016 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Louisville. She was 82. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, July 5th, 1:00PM at The Boulder Elks Lodge #566, 3975 28th St, Boulder, CO. Born February 21, 1934 to parents Charles and Mary (Abeyta) Desylva in Denver, Colorado. She...

Sheila  Stein  Horton

Sheila Stein Horton

Jun 27, 2016

Sheila Stein Horton of Boulder, Colo. passed away June 27, 2016, from cancer. She was 68. Sheila showed a cheerful, unwavering passion for everything she did at home, at work and in politics. She was an ardent supporter of democracy and the American republic, a defender of small business and a near-legendary garage-sale aficionado. A devoted mother, she was also...

Penelope  Jane  Toothman

Penelope Jane Toothman

Jun 27, 2016

Penelope Jane Toothman passed away on June 27th, 2016 at Anschutz Medical Center from cardiac arrest after battling Leukemia. She was 67. Private family graveside services will be held. A memorial celebration will be held Tuesday, July 5th, at 1:00 P.M. at Cornerstone Church, 1190 South Lashley Lane, Boulder. Gene Binder will officiate the service. Born July 30th, 1948 to...

Edward  Lundberg

Edward Lundberg

Jun 18, 2016

Edward Lundberg was born February 26th, 1919 to Hilmer and Martha Lundberg in Mankato Minnesota. Mr. Lundberg moved to Boulder in 1949 and was a brick mason in the area for many years. His favorite quote, from Thoreau, was "Do not hire a man who does your work for money, but him who does it for love of it." Ed...

Evelyn Joyce Peppler

Evelyn Joyce Peppler

Jun 18, 2016

Evelyn Joyce Peppler, of Longmont, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at TRU Community Care Center in Boulder. She was 81. Service arrangements are pending.

Sanford L. Croley

Sanford L. Croley

Jun 16, 2016

Sanford L. "Sandy" Croley of Boulder died at TRU Community Care Center Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was 75. A private family graveside service will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. A Memorial Service in celebration of his life will be held on December the 12th, 2016, at the Boulder Elks Lodge in Boulder. Military Honors will...