George Edens Jr.

After Graduating from Evanston Township High School, he entered the United States

Force where he served his country for twenty years, five months and twenty eight days.

Upon retiring as a Technical Sergeant he joined the Denver Sheriff Department as deputy sheriff, where he served for thirteen years. He also drove for the Regional Transportation District.

He was not only a member of the Empire Elks Lodge #1493 IBPOEOW of the Galaxy Temple #1131, but held the office of Past Grand Exalted Ruler.

He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted companion, Frankie M. Echols, daughter, Sandra Marie Foster (Barry), Granddaughter Kyara Marie Jones, two great grandsons, Juwan Foster-Olloway and Antoine Jones all of Albuquerque, New Mexico. A sister, Estelle Edens, and a niece Leslie Yates of Chicago Illinois. Two stepdaughters, Debra Newman (Isiah) of Fairfield, California and Victoria Mallard ( Milton) of Dyersburg, Tennessee. George also left Sammy Mayfield and a host of family and friends.

A public visitation will be Saturday, August 28 from 2-5pm, with Eternal Service performed by Empire Elks Lodge #1493 at 5pm. Funeral Service on Monday, August 30, at 10am both at Olinger Hampden Chapel. Committal to follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.