Cash Clay Kiser

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 30 at Callahan Edfast Mortuary. Services will follow at 1 p.m. at the mortuary.

He was a photographer and music promoter.

Survivors include his parents, Stan and Judy Kiser of Grand Junction; and one brother, Will Kiser of Williston, North Dakota.

Memorial contributions to Mind Springs, 515 28 3/4 Road, Grand Junction 81501.

Cash Clay Kiser III March 13, 1987 - December 17, 2016

Cash Clay Kiser III, 29, left this life on December 17, 2016, in Basalt, Colorado. He was born March 13, 1987, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Judy (Thompson) and Stan Kiser. He is survived by his parents; brother, Will and Sara (Williston ND); and grandmother, Helen (Whitewater, KS). He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Cash Clay Kiser Jr., and his baby sister, Kasey Lee.

Known as Clay to his family and Cash to everyone else, he was a graduate of Fruita Monument High School, received his Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Colorado Mesa University, and did post graduate studies at the Seattle Film Institute. Early on, Cash played hockey, and became an accomplished downhill mountain biker. He always had some road rash and large bruises in those days from crashes as he screamed down the mountains. He made it to the podium several times, and we are all so proud of him. He was a professional photographer and had an incredible talent to capture the perfect moment. He would climb up the side of mountains in the grip of winter long before dawn to capture that special light that only lasts for minutes and is seen by few.

Cash was very passionate about music and had an amazing impact on our community. He started Skylark Productions producing shows and solicited bands from across the country and was determined to improve our lives with music. In the words of a friend, ""He's brought awesome vibes, awesome jams, and the most awesome of people together.""

He had a contagious laugh that brightened the world and was known for his kindness, caring, and a wild sense of humor. Everyone was equal and special to Cash, and he let you know that. He loved his family and was a real sap around our pets. Treasure the memories of Cash with a smile, he wouldn't want it any other way.

Celebrate his life with us at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary Friday, December 30, 1:00, followed by internment in Orchard Mesa Cemetery. After the service, from 2:00 to 6:00, we invite any and all of Cash's friends and family to share some time together at Redlands Community Center, 2463 Broadway, Grand Junction.

As a friend wrote, ""If there is one good thing that comes from this devastating loss…it is a renewal of value that we place in each other"". POOL PARTY FOREVER. Love you, Little Buddy.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in Cash's memory to Mind Springs Health, P.O. Box 40, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602.