James Edward Klaproth II, age 71, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado passed away peacefully at Fitzsimmons Veterans Home on Saturday November 30, 2019. He was surrounded by the love of his family as he battled dementia.
Born in San Diego, California on June 5, 1948, the son of James Edward Klaproth and Mary Catherine (Gleason) Klaproth.
After graduating from Western High School, Anaheim, California, he enlisted in the Navy where he studied Electronics Mechanics. He had a great love for music and especially loved playing the guitar, in addition his hobbies included fishing, camping, photography, and tinkering with computers and electronics.
He leaves behind his wife, Marjorie; his son Robert Klaproth; his daughter Rebecca Gregg and her husband Allen; step son Dan Dewey; four grandchildren: Anthony Hobbs, Jacob Gregg, Samantha Gregg, and Katelyn Gregg; his sister Candace Susan Clark; and brother Steven Charles Klaproth.
James was preceded in death by his parents James and Mary, and also his step son Jeff.
A memorial service for James will be held Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 7777 West 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. A reception will follow Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 7777 West 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. A committal service will occur Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 1:15 PM to 1:40 PM at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, CO 80236.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CrownHillFuneral.com for the Klaproth family.
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