David Roy Solsem Moulton

He is survived by his first wife, Gloria Ammons, daughters Michelle Strickland (husband Robert) and Andrea Johnson (husband Brad) and son Michael Moulton (wife Diane), as well as his stepdaughter Jillian Brewer-Vescuso (husband Jeff). He is also survived by his grandchildren- Joshua Strickland (wife Chelsea), Hannah Johnson (fiancé Chase), Maddie Johnson (husband Jacob), Viola, Harley, and Varian, as well as his great-grandchild Wiley Lamont. Nancy Moulton, his wife of 37 years, passed away in 2025.

David was born in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 1936, to Jack A. and Viola M Moulton.

He was the middle son with brothers Jack F. Moulton and Scott Eric Moulton.

David attended Edison Elementary, Skinner Junior High and graduated from North High School in Denver in 1954.

He served for a short time in the Naval Air Reserves during the 1950’s.

He went on to attend Colorado A&M in Ft. Collins and was in the Theta Chi fraternity. He later transferred to University of Northern Colorado, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Art.

David taught school in Colorado Springs for District 11 for over 30 years, teaching P.E. and Art at West Junior, Palmer High School, Coronado High School and Sabin Middle School.

In addition to teaching P.E. and Art, he coached Swim, Basketball, Track and Gymnastics. In 1973, his Gymnastics team won the State Championship, and David was nominated “Coach of the Year.”

David was an extremely talented, noted and sought-after artist of multiple genres, including Painting, Sculpting and Indian Artifact Creations. He won several State and National art competitions throughout his life.

David’s first love was his dogs. He owned four German Shorthair Pointers – Gretchen 1, Gretchen 2, Tara, and Ziggy, who passed away at 16, shortly before David’s passing. Dave’s other loves were hunting, fishing, and racing over 60 homing pigeons. His “Superman” bird won an all-time speed record in a 500 miles race in the 1970’s.

David also had a deep passion for Indian Artifacts. He had endless adventures with his wife, Nancy, and his kids, looking for arrowheads around the world. Those of us who were blessed to be a part of it and to hear his many stories of his adventures consider ourselves incredibly lucky!

David was a well-loved husband and father, well-respected teacher and coach, and a devoted friend to all who were lucky enough to know him. He loved life and loved the journey. In his own words… “I have lived an extraordinarily, blessed life!”

He will be deeply missed! 🙏❤️