David Walker Jenkins, eldest son of Laura Hallie Walker and James Stealey Jenkins, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2018, aged 64. David was diagnosed with a glioblastoma tumor in March 2017. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lisa, and daughter, Sara. David is also survived by a sister (Stealey Ashley) as well as his five brothers (Chris, Jim, Frank, Adam and Tony Jenkins), their spouses and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Born in New York City in 1953, and raised in Greenwich, CT, David followed the love of his life, Lisa Anne Falkenstein, to Boulder, CO shortly after high school in 1974. They were married in 1978. In Boulder, they built their life and raised their daughter, Sara Hallie.
David was a talented carpenter and construction supervisor, who worked for Randall J. Hartmann (architect) in the 80s and 90s. He brought many of Hartmann’s innovative plans to life, which can be seen throughout the neighborhoods of Boulder County. In the 2000s, David had his own LLC, DLS Construction, and worked on various remodels throughout the city.
One of David’s great loves was live music and he was always on the hunt for the next best concert ticket or autograph. He was a consistent audience member on the Boulder music scene from its early days to present, while also enjoying music venues throughout the East Coast and Colorado, including his favorite- Red Rocks. He built a large collection of memorabilia, including autographs from some of rock’s biggest names. This collection was his pride and joy. His encyclopedic knowledge of the world of rock music was a constant source of amusement and amazement to those who knew him.
An avid skier, David adored Boulder and its proximity to some of the top ski areas in the world, where he enjoyed skiing with friends and family. He loved the outdoors and spent many peaceful hours fly fishing, often in his beloved Adirondacks.
But family always came first. After many years surrounded by cats, dogs and parrots, David and Lisa’s life blossomed with the birth of their daughter in 1993. Sara was the focal point of the family, filling the house with friends and laughter, and inheriting her father’s love of the outdoors and sports. In spite of her father’s protectiveness, Sara became a confident world traveler. Through the inevitable ups and downs of life, David focused on his love for his family.
David was honest, strong-willed, forthright and loyal. He was a presence in every room he entered, with a booming voice and bright blue eyes. As the eldest brother, he set the example for all who came after him. No person ever had a fiercer protector or a more stubborn ally.
We will miss David, his strength and generosity. We are thankful for the past months, and the meaningful time we were able to spend together.
A celebration of a life well lived will be held at the Chautauqua Grand Assembly Hall in Boulder on September 24th (two days after what would have been David’s 65th birthday) from 2:00-4:00 pm. Crist Mortuary is handling arrangements. Please visit www.cristmortuary.com to leave condolences. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you help continue his love of building by donating in his memory to Habitat for Humanity- www.habitat.org/support/honor-memorial-gifts
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