Alan Applehans, 75, of Thornton, CO passed away on January 2, 2021 after a long fight with various health issues. He was able to be at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of 45 years, his daughters Renee (Matthew) and Deborah (Sean), his granddaughter Elliana, two step grandchildren Hana and Liz, a child by a previous marriage Tina (Gene), and brother David. Alan had hoped to live long enough to meet his unborn granddaughter; unfortunately, he just could not make it.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Albina, and brothers Donald, Gene, Kenneth, and Larry. Alan was a warehouseman at Safeway Warehouse for 34 years and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus with council 7502.
Services will be held on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Dr. Northglenn, CO 80233. A visitation will start at 9:30am, followed by a rosary at 10:30am, and a funeral mass at 11:00am. After the mass, there will be an entombment service at Olinger Highland Mortuary, 10201 Grant St. Thornton Co 80229. There will not be a luncheon or reception at this time. In lieu of flowers, Alan requested donations be made to St. Judes in his name.
