Anthony Michael Boswell

Anthony Michael Boswell passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2026, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a legacy defined by his unwavering loyalty, immense generosity, and tireless work ethic.

He was a man who truly knew the value of commitment and an honest day’s labor. He was born to a family of seven and spent several years in the state home in Denver. His brother and him would often run away from the home to spend the weekend with their grandparents on their little goat ranch in Denver. He was later adopted by the Boswell family where he worked as a farmhand alongside his adopted father for their family’s nursing home in Golden. Anthony served his country with distinction during the Vietnam War as a chemical weapons specialist, contributing directly to the highly specialized operations of “Project Diamond.” He traveled all around Vietnam fixing and transporting equipment and offering support operations to various units throughout the country. Although he traveled a lot, he spent most of his time on the 17th parallel. His deep sense of duty and loyalty extended throughout his life, both in service to his nation and to his local community.

After his time in Vietnam, Anthony then dedicated 40 years to King Soopers keeping things running smoothly as a trusted maintenance supervisor. In addition to his long career, he poured an equal amount of heart, soul, and endless energy into running the Beer’s Sisters Dairy Farm, and Mead Cattle Ranch. His wife Neva and him were caretakers for Ollie Beers and her family’s 40-acre dairy operation in Littleton, Colorado in the 80’s. They remained there until 1991 when the family eventually sold the farm. He also served as caretaker for Neva’s grandparents, Mead Cattle Ranch, from 1985-1993 where he ran and cared for their 600-acre ranch, in Franktown, Colorado.

He took immense pride in preserving his family’s multi-generational heritage, but his truest joy on the land came from working with his cattle. He found fulfillment in the quiet rhythms of the ranch, teaching the next generation the importance of dedication, resilience, and respect for the ranching way of life. Known for his giving spirit, Anthony spent many a day helping others diagnose and fix equipment on their own ranches. He was always the first to offer a helping hand, a tool, or his specialized expertise to anyone in need. In his spare time, he loved to fish the rivers near Georgetown, collect coins, and spend time with his loved ones. He was a steadfast anchor for his friends, neighbors, and above all his family.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Megan Guntermann (Eric), and his cherished granddaughter, Aribella Guntermann. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Wendal Rakestraw (Zandria), Roger Rakestraw (Lorretta), Marsha Santastevan, and Marlene Brand; and numerous nieces and nephews of which he loved deeply. He was reunited in death with his beloved wife, Neva (Harrower); his brothers Lynn Rakestraw, and Gordon Boswell; and his parents, Kenneth and Irene Boswell.

A committal service to honor Anthony’s life, legacy, and military service will be held on November 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM at Ft. Logan National Cemetery (4400 W. Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236). Please arrive at the cemetery staging area 15 minutes prior to the service time.

Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather for a luncheon to celebrate Anthony’s life from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at VFW Post 9644 (2680 W. Hampden Ave, Sheridan, CO 80110). Please do not have flowers sent to the cemetery as they have strict rules prohibiting such displays.