Arvada Press

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...

After many years of fearlessly battling a multitude of health issues, Kevin passed away peacefully at St. Anthony's hospital in Lakewood, CO. Kevin was born July 21, 1958 at Porter Hospital in Denver, CO. He is survived by his parents Norman and Jeanette Neuhalfen of Keenesburg, CO and siblings 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 numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles, and...

We are saddened to announce that Bobby Joe Corn, owner of Arvada Appliance, passed away peacefully on Friday August 9th, 2019. He was born in Oakland City, IN, November 28th, 1936. He is survived by his wife Carol Jean of 61 years, and his five children- Angela Edrington, Theresa Holder-Morrison (Ron Morrison), Anita Smith (Mike), Brad Corn (Deedee), and Brian Corn (Natalie). He was blessed to have 13 grandchildren- Jason Edrington (Monique), Becky Harris (Tommy), Josh Holder, Jessica Brown (Brian), Natalie Youngs (Greg), Kaeleen Miller (Beau), Justin Edrington (Alicia), Preston Smith (Megan), Christian Corn, Landon Smith, Keanna Smith, Brandon Corn, and Arial Smith. He has 10...

Long time Denver area musician and teacher, Dr. Donna June Bogard, age 88, of Arvada, Colorado died peacefully at home on July 13, 2019, surrounded by her family. Please visit www.HoranCares.com for the full obituary, and service information.

Colin W. Richards, 70 of Arvada passed away on June 30, 2019 He was born on Jan. 19, 1949 in Longmont, CO to parents Reine and Edith (Tekouchich) Richards. He grew up in Arvada He grew up in Arvada as a Dairy farmer and later became a successful real estate broker with Re/max Alliance. A Memorial Service will be held on July 18, 2019 at 2 pm at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Rd. Arvada, CO. 80002. Colin is survived by the love of his life, Timmie Schones, his 2 brothers, Ted Richards and Ronald Richards, 3 nieces, 2 nephews, 1 great nephew and 4 great nieces. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Phyllis Leah Ashton died surrounded by family on Monday, June 17, 2019, in Arvada, Colorado. She was born in Haxtun, Colorado, on October 18, 1933. Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph William "Bill" Ashton, parents, Richard and Lillian Salvador, and brother, Richard Salvador. Phyllis is survived by daughters, Tammy Yonkie (Dave) and Vicki Wolf (Eric), and grandchildren Dawn Yonkie, Ashton, Eric, and Tori Wolf, sister, Leona Hunt, brother, Paul Salvador (Joan) and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis met her late husband, Bill, while working at the Haxtun bank in 1956. The two were married in Haxtun on November 18, 1956, a marriage that lasted 61 years until Bill's passing in...

Beverly Mae Bates McCann of Arvada, CO went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2021 at 7:32am. She was 84 years old. Beverly passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home while recovering from a surgery for a bowel obstruction a week earlier. Beverly Mae Bates was the daughter of Stanley and Boneda Bates. She was born on December 17, 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa. Beverly attended Sioux City schools and graduated from East High in the midyear class on January 21, 1955. After graduation, Beverly worked for Iowa Public Service where she met her husband of 48 years. Timothy Ivan McCann. The two were married at First Assembly of God Church on August 4, 1973 where Beverly had been a member for a...