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Daniel Christopher Daly was born June 2, 1983, and passed away November 30, 2022. He is survived by wife, Melissa, children, Veronica and Andrew James (AJ), father, Christopher, mother, Karen, sister, Michelle, step-mother, Kathy, step-brother, Kyle, brother-in-law, Brian, and many other family members and exceptional friends. For more information regarding his service, please go to https://www.horancares.com/obituary/Daniel-Daly.

Beverly Shepherd of Arvada passed away on October 20, 2022. She was born on February 6, 1932 in Bostwick, Nebraska, the youngest of four siblings. She relocated to Colorado in the 1950s, when her family moved to Englewood, Colorado. Twice widowed at a young age, she raised her two children as a single mother from 1974 on. She was an accomplished seamstress, known for the beautiful draperies, clothes and the costumes she created. She later worked as a Trade Show Manager for 20 years, producing shows such as the Sports, Boat and Travel Show and the Garden and Home Show. After her retirement in 1999, she found great joy in Saturday night sleepovers with her two grandsons, Andrew and...

Lilly Quirk, of Arvada passed peacefully on 8-13-22. Memorial service Tuesday, 8-30-22 10:30 am at St Joan of Arc Catholic Parish, 12735 W 58th Avenue. Survived by: Husband Don Quirk, Children: Debbie Blake, Larry Quirk, Patrick Quirk

Loving father, husband, brother and grandfather, George Ellis Over, passed away in the early hours of May 19th. He was surrounded by, and took communion with, his loving wife and children the day before. George Ellis, was born to Harold and Ruth Over on June 12, 1941 in Roaring Spring, PA. While in school, he first realized his passion for music, especially singing. A member of the Church of the Brethren from a very young age, and then active in the Presbyterian Church, he participated in and directed church choir, community chorales and men's quartets throughout his life. He also played string bass with Bluegrass groups and enjoyed participating in Tuba Christmas. After attending Juniata...

Carol Anne Haefele Alfred Abrahamson Haskett, age 80, died peacefully in her sleep on March 28th, 2022 at her apartment in Westminster, CO after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, friend, and teacher. Carol was born on August 15th, 1941 to Doris and George Haefele in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a BA in Special Education (Speech Therapy) and an MA in Special Education (Emotionally Disturbed and Educationally Handicapped). In her youth, she traveled all around Europe, living in both Germany and Denmark. She moved to Colorado in 1968 and started working as an educational specialist in...

A Celebration of Life for Teade will be held on April 8, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Horan & McConaty, 7577 W. 80th Avenue, Arvada , Colorado 80003. For full obituary please see HoranCares.com.

WIFE MOTHER VOLUNTEER Helen D. Furlong died on September 28, 2021. She was 96. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Ken. She is survived by her daughters Karen Childs (husband Joseph and grandchildren Kathleen and Drew), Lucy Smith, Patricia Furlong (grandson Jacob), and Susan Fisher (husband Rob). Helen was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on April 27,1925; the fourth child of Anna Mary Hibert Degitz and William Harrison Bates Degitz. She was the first woman in her family to receive a bachelor's degree; graduating from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a degree in business administration. Helen met Ken on a blind date in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nine months later the two...

Kay Reynolds Evans (Gresko) Born Cincinnati OH, passed peacefully Sept 2, 2021 Kay was a loving mother and wife. She graduated from Arvada West High School and earned a teaching degree at the University of Norther Colorado in Greely Colorado. Kay became a teacher at Arvada High School in 1995 and Stanley Lake High School until she retired in June of 2018. She is survived by her husband Mark Evans and son Nicolas Evans, her mother Sharron Gresko, and brother Mitch Gresko. Her service will be held at the Storyline Church, September 18th at 10:30 am. Located at 14605 W 64th Ave, Arvada CO 80004 Pastor Rick Lewis presiding.

HUSBAND FATHER PHYSICIAN EDUCATOR N Kenneth (Ken) Furlong died on July 11, 2021. He was 94. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen, and daughters Karen Childs (husband Joseph and grandchildren Kathleen and Drew), Lucy Smith, Patricia Furlong (grandson Jacob), and Susan Fisher (husband Rob). Ken was Medical Director at Lutheran Hospital, on the faculty of Family Medicine Residency at Mercy Hospital, and served as Associate Dean of Continuing Education at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He ended his career overseeing eight outpatient clinics where he supervised resident physicians. Ken was an avid and accomplished photographer. In addition to his own fine art work, Ken photographed...

Penny (Reeves) Summers, 76, of Arvada, CO, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on June 23, 2021. Penny was born August 7, 1944, in Success, Arkansas. Penny married the love of her life, William Paul Summers, Sr., on June 13, 1964. They recently celebrated 57 wonderful years together surrounded by family. Penny's beloved son William Paul Summers, Jr., preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her husband, two daughters and multiple grandchildren.

Flora Jane Hansford (Finley) of Arvada passed peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday, April 10. She was born on February 2, 1929 in Samoth, Illinois to Bartlett and Lydia Finley. Flora was preceded in death by her loving husband Luther Eugene Hansford, her parents, four brothers, and four sisters. Flora is survived by her children Edward Hansford of Buena Vista, Deborah Tietz of Keenesburg, Susan Hansford of Los Angeles, California, and Della Moore of Arvada. Her beautiful family includes daughter-in-laws and son-in-laws, Kelli Terry, Carla Hansford, John Tietz, David Gohn, and Todd Moore, ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Flora...

An accomplished pianist, Letha Leone Tobler passed away February 5th after a courageous battle with Parkinson's. She was 87. Letha was born August 2, 1933 in Kansas, married Leroy in 1955 and had three children. Letha is survived by her husband of 65 years, her children Michelle and Mike. Letha was preceded in death by her son Mark and 4 of her siblings. Please see horancares.com for Letha's complete obituary.

Richard Spafford Bartlett passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. Known to family and friends as "Dick", Richard was born on March 29th, 1935 in Denver, Colorado to Harold Dana and Mildred Grace Bartlett. He graduated from East Highschool in 1952. Shortly after, Dick served his country in the Korean War as a member of the Navy SeaBees until his honorable discharge in 1957. He earned a B.A in Construction Management and his MBA from the University of Denver, graduating in 1962. After leaving DU, Dick worked as the Branch President of Capitol Federal Savings for 13 years before transitioning into a real estate career where he worked for Moore...

Robert "Bob" Hartmann, age 87, died peacefully in his sleep in Lafayette, CO on October 16th, 2020, of natural causes. Bob was born October 18th,1932 in Toledo, Ohio. Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years Betty Hartmann; children Tom Hartmann (Carla Hartmann), Sonya Harr and Diana Hartmann; brother Karl Hartmann (Linda Hartmann); 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. You are invited to visit www.HoranCares.com for the full obituary and service information.

Randall (Randy) Lynn Greenwood was born in Denver, Colorado on May 19, 1948. After a valiant 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer, Randy passed away on August 23, 2020. His loving wife, Luann, was by his side. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, a 1966 Graduate of North High School, Randy and his brother, Ray, bravely joined The Marines from September 29, 1966 - September 27, 1968. As a Marine in the Vietnam War, Randy received The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation Medal, The Rifle Marksmanship Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Service Medal with two stars, The Good Conduct Medal and an Honorable Discharge. Upon returning...

Daniel Ronald Ratkovich (Ron) passed away suddenly on July 11, 2020. Ron was born March 5, 1939 in Pueblo CO while his parents were living in Morley CO. They soon moved to Steamboat Springs where he learned to ski on Howelsen Hill. Then they moved to Denver where Ron graduated from North High in 1957. He attended college at UNC Greeley where he was active in the Acacia Fraternity. He then began a 30 year teaching career at Mapleton School District in Thornton. He taught chemistry and science and coached the golf team, both of which he loved doing. He served as president of the Mapleton Education Assn and was active in CEA and NEA. One of his most valued recognitions as a teacher was...

John James Walker Jr. of Arvada, Colorado passed away May 21, 2020 at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital due to complications from a stroke and kidney failure. In his final hours, he was surrounded by his children. John was born on September 21, 1939 in Syracuse, New York to John Sr. and Julia Walker. He was a graduate of St. Lucy's Catholic High School. John served in the United States Navy as a Corpsman from 1959-1963. His claim to fame was that he sailed on the "USS Neversail". He actually spent four years stationed at the Philadelphia Navy Hospital, never leaving the United States. John married Donna Mary Smith in 1964 in Syracuse and they were married for 47 years. They moved to...

NORMAN JAMES NEUHALFEN, 86, Keenesburg, Colorado After battling Dementia/Alzheimer's, Norman passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2019 in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Norman was born July 12, 1933 in Coleridge, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanette Neuhalfen of Keenesburg, CO and his eight children Larie Bratcher (Terry) of Las Vegas, NV; Michelle Greenwald (Greg) of Westminster, CO; Teri Spinuzzi (Bill) of Broomfield, CO; Doug Neuhalfen of Arvada, CO; Jon Neuhalfen of Johnstown, CO; Dennis Neuhalfen (Kris) of Loveland, CO; Mike Neuhalfen of Limon, CO; and Jeff Neuhalfen (Ronnie) of Denver, CO. He is also survived by his brothers Carroll (Shirley) Neuhalfen of...

NORMAN JAMES NEUHALFEN, 86, Keenesburg, Colorado After battling Dementia/Alzheimer's, Norman passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2019 in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Norman was born July 12, 1933 in Coleridge, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanette Neuhalfen of Keenesburg, CO and his eight children Larie Bratcher (Terry) of Las Vegas, NV; Michelle Greenwald (Greg) of Westminster, CO; Teri Spinuzzi (Bill) of Broomfield, CO; Doug Neuhalfen of Arvada, CO; Jon Neuhalfen of Johnstown, CO; Dennis Neuhalfen (Kris) of Loveland, CO; Mike Neuhalfen of Limon, CO; and Jeff Neuhalfen (Ronnie) of Denver, CO. He is also survived by his brothers Carroll (Shirley) Neuhalfen of...

Mary Carolyn Lawson, age 85, passed away August 16, 2019. She was born June 27, 1934 in Denver, Colorado to Wes and Mary Hamilton and joyfully married her true love, Richard Lee Lawson, in October of 1952 who has since preceded her in death in 1987. Mary graduated from Lakewood High School in 1952. She was a devoted wife and mother and was deeply loved by her family. She especially enjoyed her role as Grandma/Poppy/Pa. Mary was witty and had a contagious sense of humor. She was humble and kind, always making people around her feel appreciated and valued. She loved to travel, bake pumpkin bread, crochet, read and hike. She loved sharing "HIS PLACE" mountain house in Dillon with friends and...

William G. (Bill) Scott, of Arvada, Colorado passed away quietly on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the age of 86 in the comfort of his own home with his loving wife of over 50 years at his side. Bill is survived by his wife Joyce, son Mark Scott (Pam Scott), granddaughters Kate Aschwege (Grant Aschwege), Margaret Peine, great grandson Grayson William Aschwege, sister Sara Scott (Jack Scott) and preceded in death by his daughter Kimberly Peine and sister Sandra Reynolds. As a professional engineer in Colorado, Bill was actively involved for many years in the expansion of Colorado's growing ski industry and later become a principal and owner of one of the most respected engineering firms in...