Trenton Dean Creed

Trenton Dean Creed…. the “Duke” started his earthly journey July 26th 1954 and finished July 26th 2024. He was 70 years old to the day. He follows his son Michael Dean who preceded him on his own birthday as well…November 17th 1974-2020, and a brother Larry who passed in 1994.

Trenton is survived by Karen (Haughey), his wife of 50 years, daughter Kathryn (Kati) and Mike Pinelle, parents Buck and Ladeen Creed, brothers Dale, Bradley and Brandon, Karen’s sister Jeanne Palumbo and her husband Don, and bonus son Brian Schmidt. 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Trenton was born in Utah and moved to Pueblo in 1972 where he attended local schools and graduated from East High in 1973. After graduation he secured a job with the Federal Highway Department and spent the summer working in Yellowstone Park where he met his friend Don who later married Karen’s sister Jeanne. He also worked for Cablevision before he accepted a job in 1974 with Pueblo Gas and Fuel later known as Public Service Co./ Xcel. During his time with the gas company Trenton, along with his regular duties, also was dispatched to help with the Waldo Canyon fire in 2012, the Colorado Front Range Floods in 2013 and he spent 3 weeks in New York after Hurricane Sandy also in 2012. He retired in 2014 with 40 years of service.

During his time away from work Trenton enjoyed camping, hunting, bowling and playing video poker and Texas hold-um. And let’s not forget baseball! He also was a whiz at the grill and even roasted a whole pig when both his son and daughter graduated from high school.

After retirement he and Karen sold their house, purchased a motor home and pursued their dream of traveling the country.

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”

In 2019 on a visit to Houston Trenton was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He faced this new challenge with quiet strength and dignity. Houston became home and over the next 5 years Trenton had surgery, chemo and immunotherapy treatments.

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, ‘I’ll try again tomorrow.’” — Mary Anne Radmacher

Trenton faced each day with just that kind of courage and never gave up. His last years were filled with family trips, baseball games, hockey games and spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren which brought him immeasurable joy.

“Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well.” — Robert Louis Stevenson

And Trenton did just that.

Cremation has taken place. No services per his request.