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Evan Alexander Dunn of Littleton died in the line of duty as an officer for the Golden Police Department. Evan grew up in Columbia, Missouri. He attended Rock Bridge High School. He went on to Columbia College where he joined the Army ROTC. While at college, he met the love of his life, Annalise Morrison. In 2015 Evan graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelor's Degree in business. Following graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Missouri Army National Guard and was selected to be trained as an Army aviator, specializing in the Black Hawk helicopter. Evan later commanded a medevac unit at Springfield, MO. Evan and Annalise were married in 2017 in Columbia, MO,...

William "Bill" Shea, 96, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024. He was born in Denver, Colorado, to Elizabeth E. (Stowell) and Edward E. Shea on December 18, 1927. Bill was a very joyful person throughout his life and always saw the silver lining in every situation. He went to South High school and transferred his senior year to West High school where he met the love of his life, Mona (Craven). He worked many sales jobs which led him from Denver, CO, to Cortez, CO, and then, to Delta, CO, and finally retiring in Littleton, CO. He and Mona raised 7 kids: William P. Shea II (Debra), Mark P. Shea (Kathy), Deborah L. Shea, Penny A. Smothers (Richard), Bridgette L....

W. "Joanne" Lederhos, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Bailey, CO, on Friday, September 6th, 2024. Joanne, was an honored school teacher, with a master's degree in education. She taught for 32 years, many in Jefferson County schools, and retired from Marshdale Elementary. Joanne was an avid gardener, a talented artist, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert Joseph Lederhos; and stepchildren, Fred, Rebecca and Glen. She is survived by her children, Eric (Patty) Myers, Sonya (Bob) Downes, Signe (Knut) Myers-Hovem; and stepchildren, Debra Meinen, Pam (Jon) Anderson, Keith (Kathy), John (Roula), Lisa (Steve) Moran,...

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Flora "Flo" Taylor Figge, 95, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away on May 23, 2024. She was born to Harold and Helen (Prall) Taylor on August 9, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating high school, Flo attended Ohio Wesleyan College where she received her BA in Psychology. After college, she returned to New York where she met and married her beloved husband, Erwin Figge, on April 11, 1952. In 1959 Flo and Erwin moved to the Des Plaines, IL where they lived until 1993, when they moved to Littleton, Colorado. Flo was married to Erwin, who passed in 2009, for 57 years. Flo dedicated the early years of her marriage to raising their two sons, and then to educating children within the River...

On November 3, 2023, the family of Irma Janice Barnes said goodbye to their beloved Mother. Mrs. Barnes, a long-time resident of Farmington, New Mexico, began life April 3, 1934 in Tampa, Florida. She graduated nurses training in Jacksonville, where she met a handsome navy corpsman and a short time later married Donald S. Barnes before he shipped out to Okinawa. After he completed his military service, Don and Irma moved to West Texas, then settled in Farmington, New Mexico. Don worked for Amoco and Tenneco, Irma continued her nursing career at San Juan Hospital, completing it seventeen years later as a registered nurse for Doctors Ritzenthaler, Hume and Mcgonegal. After living in Denver for...

On November 3, 2023, the family of Irma Janice Barnes said goodbye to their beloved Mother. Mrs. Barnes, a long-time resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, began life April 3, 1934 in Tampa, Florida. She graduated nurses training in Jacksonville, where she met a handsome navy corpsman and a short time later married Donald S. Barnes before he shipped out to Okinawa. After he completed his military service, Don and Irma moved to West Texas, then settled in Farmington, New Mexico, and later in Denver. After living in Denver for several years, the couple returned to Farmington where Don finished his career and retired. After Don's passing in 1994, Irma returned to Colorado to live closer to...

On November 3, 2023, the family of Irma Janice Barnes said goodbye to their beloved Mother. Mrs. Barnes, a long-time resident of Denver, then Littleton, Colorado, began life April 3, 1934 in Tampa, Florida. She graduated nurses training in Jacksonville, where she met a handsome navy corpsman and a short time later married Donald S. Barnes before he shipped out to Okinawa. After he completed his military service, Don and Irma moved to West Texas, then settled in Farmington, New Mexico. After Don's passing in 1994, Irma returned to Colorado to live closer to family. She is survived by her son Robert (Leslie) Barnes of Katy, Texas; daughters Donnell (Les) Bell of Las Cruces, New Mexico and...

John passed away peacefully at home on July 3. A Memorial Mass will be held for John at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 W. Florida Ave, on July 12th, at 11am. John will then be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 9am on July 13th. For full obituary please see HoranCares.com.

George E. Baker Jr. 92 passed away on January 5, 2023 in Colorado. He was the son of George E. Baker Sr. and Madge T. Baker. He is survived by his children Debbie (Patrick), David (Denise), Deanne; and grandchildren Charles, Kevin, Bradley, and Mackenzie. He will be laid to rest in Earlham Cemetery in Richmond, IN. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in George's name to the Alzheimer's Association. Burial details to follow.

Jacklyn J'nean Bonner, 86, of Centennial, Colorado passed away on December 5, 2022. J'nean was born on April 8, 1936 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, the daughter of David Forest Hawthorne, and Jacklyn Lucille Anderson. She married Richard Lee Bonner on December 28, 1955 in Centralia, Illinois. J'nean is survived by her husband Richard Bonner; one sister, Skipper Flippin of Las Vegas, Nevada; three sons, Steven Bonner (Gail) of Conifer, Colorado, Richard Bonner (Becky) of Centennial, Colorado, Thomas Bonner (Marjorie) of Richmond, Texas; one daughter, Carole Bretz of Centennial, Colorado; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; as well as a niece and nephews. J'nean is preceded in death...

Jerry M. Key, 78, died peacefully on October 4, 2022 surrounded by family. Jerry was born to Christine and Harold Key of Fruita, CO on January 21, 1944. A graduate of Fruita High School and a veteran of the US Army's 82nd Airborne, Jerry was passionate about his family, golf and baseball. He loved coaching and enjoyed spending time leading his children's numerous baseball and softball teams to victory. He spent 37 years as a Signal Engineer and Inspector, designing and maintaining the signal circuits for the Rio Grande, Southern and Union Pacific Railroads. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 56 years, Irene, his children, Stephanie (Darren) Elliott, Steve (Kimberly) Key,...

Betty Ann Kins, age 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 2, 2022. She was born in 1931 in Belvidere, IL and graduated from Belvidere High School in 1949. After high school, Betty moved to Madison, WI, where she worked as a showroom receptionist for King Motors. In June, 1951 she met John P. Kins, who had just graduated from the University of Wisconsin as an ROTC officer. It was love at first sight. Although John started his military service in August, 1951, he was able to get leave over Christmas that year and married Betty at the First Congregational Church in Madison on December 24, 1951. They honeymooned at King's Gateway Lodge in Land O' Lakes, WI. Betty...

Richard J. "Dick" Cleaver, formerly of Michigan, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, in Lakewood, CO after a long illness. He was 86. Dick was born in Kalamazoo, MI on June 6, 1936, son of the late Clarence and Dorothy Cleaver. He was married to the love of his life, Carol Ann (Hartman) Cleaver, for 54 years before her passing in 2013. Dick graduated from Kalamazoo Central HS in 1953 and Western Michigan University in 1961. He was a US Army veteran. Dick spent his 40-year career with Consumers Power Company (now CMS Energy). He and Carol loved to travel, play golf, attend Michigan games, and spend time with their children and grandchildren. Dick is survived by his three children,...

Richard J. "Dick" Cleaver, formerly of Michigan, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, in Lakewood, CO after a long illness. He was 86. Dick was born in Kalamazoo, MI on June 6, 1936, son of the late Clarence and Dorothy Cleaver. He was married to the love of his life, Carol Ann (Hartman) Cleaver, for 54 years before her passing in 2013. Dick graduated from Kalamazoo Central HS in 1953 and Western Michigan University in 1961. He was a US Army veteran. Dick spent his 40-year career with Consumers Power Company (now CMS Energy). He and Carol loved to travel, play golf, attend Michigan games, and spend time with their children and grandchildren. Dick is survived by his three children,...

Steven Terlecki passed away just shy of his 69th birthday, having fought pancreatic cancer for almost a year. Steve grew up in Chicago but headed to the University of New Mexico (UNM) in 1970 to study geology. There, he joined the mountaineering club, met his future wife, and spent weekends investigating new areas in the state: the mountains, deserts, mines, and exotic lands. After UNM, he began a lifelong career in petroleum exploration geology working for or consulting with many companies in Colorado, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Utah and Texas. He was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), Tulsa Geological Society (TGS), Oklahoma City Geological Society (OCGS), and...

Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force John Edward Bartos, age 85, passed away on February 1, 2022. John is survived by his beloved wife, Karen (Ausbrook) Bartos, daughter Julie Bartos, sister Elsie (Bartos) Ruzek and granddaughters Katja and JuJu Behrens. Born 12 August 1936 in Blue Island, he served the United States Air Force for 24 years as a navigator and computer technology officer. A funeral service at Faith Lutheran Church in Golden and burial, with Military Honors, the El Jebel Pipes & Drums and Masonic Committal Services at the Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, were held on February 7th. The family wishes to acknowledge the kind support of friends in Colorado...

Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force John Edward Bartos, age 85, passed away on February 1, 2022. John is survived by his beloved wife, Karen (Ausbrook) Bartos, daughter Julie Bartos, sister Elsie (Bartos) Ruzek and granddaughters Katja and JuJu Behrens. Born 12 August 1936 in Blue Island, he served the United States Air Force for 24 years as a navigator and computer technology officer. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 7th at 9:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Golden followed by burial, with full military honors and Masonic Committal Services, at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs. The family wishes to acknowledge the kind support of friends in...

Helen Irene Maher was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Dorothy and James Weed on December 31, 1934. She grew up in El Reno, Oklahoma, living in housing at the Federal Penitentiary where her father was an officer. She loved telling people she grew up at "a penitentiary". She was always a leader, beginning at El Reno High School. She was the president of the athletic cheering squad, the Pepetts, as well as an academic standout, graduating at the top of her class in 1953. She enjoyed returning for her class reunions and reconnecting with lifelong friends. She went on to study at the University of Oklahoma and graduated a proud Sooner in 1957 with a degree in Business Education, specializing in...

Helen Irene Maher was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Dorothy and James Weed on December 31, 1934. She grew up in El Reno, Oklahoma, living in housing at the Federal Penitentiary where her father was an officer. She loved telling people she grew up at "a penitentiary". She was always a leader, beginning at El Reno High School. She was the president of the athletic cheering squad, the Pepetts, as well as an academic standout, graduating at the top of her class in 1953. She enjoyed returning for her class reunions and reconnecting with lifelong friends. She went on to study at the University of Oklahoma and graduated a proud Sooner in 1957 with a degree in Business Education, specializing in...

Wanda June (Atwood) Keith, of Littleton, Co passed away December 12, 2021. She was born February 3, 1938, In Abilene, Texas. She was the 7th child of 7 children born to Eugene and Emma (Arnold) Atwood. The Atwood family lived in Abilene, Texas for most of her school years and she attended Wylie schools. She was active in school sports, playing basketball and volleyball, was head cheerleader, Growl Queen, F.H.A. officer for 4 years, and Wylie School Newspaper Editor for 2 years. Wanda married Hollis Keith on June 4th, 1956, in Abilene Texas, where they soon took off on an adventure to Fayetteville North Carolina where Hollis was stationed at Fort Bragg with the 82nd Airborne Division. A...