David Allen Dechant

Estes Park resident David Dechant died at home on Sunday, October 18, 2015. David Allen Dechant was born in Denver, Colorado on July 26, 1956 to John and Mathilda (Korbe) Dechant. He grew up in Denver before moving to Loveland, CO, graduating from Loveland High School in 1974. On December 27, 1980 David married Annette Price. They moved to Greeley, CO in 1980 and lived there until moving to Estes Park in 1999. David was a band instrument repairman and owned several music shops in Greeley. He was also a very accomplished chef and cooked everything from American, Greek, Mexican and Cajun. A favorite quote of David’s was “Death’s hold shall not my spirit still, For I shall rise as is His will, I rest not here, nor should ye weep, For I live now in my Lord’s gentile Keep.” David is survived by his wife Annette Dechant of Estes Park; son Jonathon (Elizabeth) Dechant of Milliken, CO; and daughters Heather Lee of Limon, CO; Rachel Dechant, and Susan Dechant, both of Estes Park; grandchildren Sabrina, Nathanial, Tavian and Isabella Lee, and Caleb and Tirzah Dechant. He is also survived by his brother Richard (Joyce) Dechant of Greeley, CO, and his sister Janet Dechant of Lochbuie, CO, as well as his dogs, Roxy, Mollie and Roulette; his cats, Raja and Daisy; and his fish, Oliver. David is preceded in death by his Parents. His family invites you to a memorial open house on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Mountain View Bible to share memories and stories of David’s life. David always wanted his children and grandchildren to succeed in life. Memorial contributions can be made in David’s name at the Bank of Estes Park for a college fund for his grandchildren.