Emery Jane Sunderland Golson
October 2, 1990 - January 4, 2025
Emery Jane Sunderland Golson of Boulder, CO passed away on January 4th at age 34 from complications of pneumonia. A Colorado resident since 2014, Emery was born and raised in Overland Park, KS. She is survived by her husband of 11 years Miles, their two children Arlo (7) and Muna (5), her parents Charlie (Angie) and Laurie, siblings Thomas (Brooke) and Grant (Katie).
Emery was an herbalist, philanthropist, artist and gardener who had a gentle life force energy that attracted everyone she met. She danced through life with a grace and compassion that gave many hope. Like a firefly, she shared her glow with the world, attracting others to shine their own lights in tandem with her.
Emery was a devoted mother who, alongside her husband Miles, created a love-filled life rooted in community. Together, they modeled and nurtured a vision of a better world, not just for their children, but for humanity as a whole.
She had a deep love for travel, finding inspiration and insights in her journeys around the world. These experiences influenced her professional work in philanthropy, where she combined her global perspective with a commitment to healing. Emery founded the Radical Waves Project and co-founded the Kansas City People’s Fund, both dedicated to holistically supporting organizations driving deep systemic change in communities most in need.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Emery’s name be made to the Chinook Fund of Colorado.
Emery’s Celebration of Life
A public Celebration of Life will be held at the Boulder Theatre on January 19th in Emery’s honor. Doors will open at 11 am with a formal program beginning at 12, followed by light catering and conversation until 3 pm.
A webcast of the service will be available to stream at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81268538829
Guests are invited to bring a small offering to be placed by Arlo and Muna on a family altar. The family will keep all items offered for their own use in honoring Emery.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
12 pm
Boulder Theater
2032 14th St
Boulder, CO 80302