Lisa Ramfjord Elstun

Lisa, a couture designer, was very involved in developing the fashion industry in Denver. She was the founder of the Fashion Design Center Denver, for which she received Westword’s Mastermind award in 2014. She was also an award-winning bridal and lingerie designer. In addition, she created a curriculum for Industrial Sewing Technicians to bring back the art and science of sewing that was implemented by Lamar Community College; co-founded the Denver Design Incubator; served on the advisory committee of the Fashion Association of Denver and several positions for the Denver chapter of Fashion Group International.

Lisa had a Bachelor of Science in Trades and Industry with emphasis in Adult Technical Education, was working on a Masters of Science in Organizational Management, and had an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Lisa was previously Department Chair and Director of the Respiratory Care Program for Front Range Community College in Westminster, CO.

Lisa was an excellent skier, learning to ski at age 2, at Giant’s Ridge ski area in Northern Minnesota, which her father helped build.

Lisa is survived by her husband Bruce Elstun of Thornton, Colorado, son Raleigh(Kimberly) Elstun of Centennial, CO, sister Kari(Peter) Wood of Canyon, MN, brothers Jaime(Gale) Ramfjord of Eveleth, MN, David(Denise) Ramfjord of Aurora, MN, four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Lisa is preceded in death by parents Duane and Carley Ramfjord, and brother Brian Ramfjord.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11am, Friday, March 31, 2023 at Olinger Highland Mortuary, 10201 Grant Street in Thornton. This service will be Livestreamed. A link will be provided in the service box of this celebration service.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Elstun family.