April 30, 1932 - November 9, 2013
"Don," 81, of Arvada, died November 9, in Wheat Ridge. A lifelong Coloradan, he graduated from North High School in 1950. He served in the Air Force, stationed in Topeka, Kan., from 1951 to 1955. With 30 years of service, he retired from Mountain Bell in 1986. After retirement, he was a computer consultant for several local businesses. He is survived by his wife, Joann; sons Rick and Randy (Debra), and daughter, Renee; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by father, Lowell; mother, Myrtle; brother, M. Lewis "Mic" (Joan); and son, Robert. A rosary will be held on Wed., Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., at Olinger Crown Hill, 7777 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 80033. The funeral mass is on Thurs., Nov. 14, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 12735 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 80002; reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Pkwy., Wheat Ridge, Colo., 80033.
Condolences may be offered at www.CrownHillFuneral.com