Obituaries

Terry Purvis-Smith
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Terry Purvis-Smith

August 10, 1943 - May 4, 2024

“Terry” was born in Pasadena, California, and died at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center. Even drives in the Rocky Mountains did not diminish his hope to dip his toes in the Pacific Ocean once again as he went through this past year of treatment for acute myeloid leukemia.

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Suzi Olds McKown
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Suzi Olds McKown

August 22, 1950 - May 5, 2024

Suzi Olds McKown, of Denver, Co. passed on peacefully 05/05/2024 in the presence of those who dearly loved her . She bravely endured Progressive Supranuclear Palsy for the last 6 years.

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Sandra Hollis
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Sandra Hollis

October 12, 1942 - April 25, 2024

Sandra was a schoolteacher for over 20 years and an avid lover of all things outdoors. Her biggest love was for her horses and competed in arena and trail riding for many years. She is survived by her three children Curt Hollis, Kevin Hollis, Mariko Jenkins, Jim Herold her life partner and her sister Judi Prentice.

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Del Quenzer
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Del Quenzer

April 24, 2024

Delwin Eugene Quenzer, devoted son of John Eugene and Ruby Marie Quenzer and beloved husband of 45 years to Marla Quenzer, passed away on April 24, 2024, at the age of 67.

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Kelly Cowling
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Kelly Cowling

July 9, 1971 - April 12, 2024

Kelly Rene Cowling, 52 of Longmont, died April 12 after living many years with breast cancer. 

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Liz Brost
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Liz Brost

February 1, 1968 - April 15, 2024

Elizabeth Anne Brost, “Liz,” age 56, died peacefully on April 15, 2024 at Denver Hospice. Liz is survived by her daughter Cambria “Cami”; her brother Randy (Ellen) of Albuquerque; her brothers James (Jennifer) and Matt (Jessica) of the Dallas area; her Aunts Linda (Bob) of Chicago, Teri of Omaha, and Jean of Dallas; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her father Hal (2020), her mother Virginia (2023), and her stepmother Libby (2022).

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Anna Grace Robey
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Anna Grace Robey

Anna Grace- her name means so many things: gracious one, God’s favor, hope, bringer of peace. From the moment of her birth until the moment the angels called her home, our girl lived out each of these and more. She was a gift to us, one we treasure.

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Bill Dissly
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Bill Dissly

March 23, 1939 - April 22, 2024

Charles William (Bill) Dissly, 85, died on April 22, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado under hospice care after complications from pneumonia. He was born in Sherman, Texas on March 23, 1939, to Katherine Avon and John Calvin Dissly, and was the fourth of five siblings.

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Carl Lewis Farmer
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Carl Lewis Farmer

August 22, 1941 - April 17, 2024

Carl was born to Hugh Farmer and Ellen Paige in Atlanta, Georgia.

He was a welder, sculptor, published poet, and avid gardener living in Arvada, Colorado, since 1970.

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Mike Jackson
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Mike Jackson

April 8, 2024

Michael (Mike) John Jackson, 68, passed April 8, 2024 after his courageous 16-year battle with Early

Onset Alzheimer’s Disease; he was surrounded by family at his home in Littleton, Colorado.

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