Memorials
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have passed away.
If you know of a classmate who has passed who is not listed here, you can add a new memorial with a photo by clicking the Create a Memorial button.
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| Their Numbers By Decade | |||
| Number | Total | % of 585 | |
| 1972-1981 | 2 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 1982-1991 | 2 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 1992-2001 | 11 | 15 | 2.56% |
| 2002-2011 | 20 | 35 | 5.98% |
| 2012-2021 | 27 | 61 | 10.60% |
| 2022-Now | 11 | 73 | 12.48% |
You can also write a tribute or leave your comments about those already listed on the page. (Approval may be required prior to publishing)
Dr. Larry William Cox
1954-04-02 2024-10-13
Apparently, there is no obituary. Thankfully, we have Larry's interview where we have insight into his fabulous life in more detail than any obituary could provide.
From the menus (upper right corner), select Fun with Jack and Mac.
Scroll down and find Dr. Larry William Cox entry.
Click on his picture and the links below his picture to enjoy a full look at his life.
Sharon Conder (Cummings)
1954-06-24 2018-10-27Sharon Ann Conder, beloved wife of Chuck Conder, went to heaven to be with God and her precious mother, passing away in her sleep on October 27 in Riverside, CA. She was born in Denver, Colorado to Ken and Lois Cummings (Zimmerschied), graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1972. Sharon attended the University of Wyoming where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacology before being hired as a Pharmacist in Cheyenne’s Memorial Hospital. Sharon and Chuck were married on November 27, 1981, in Cheyenne, and had four children together: Charlie (Sarah), Pam (Kate), Danny (Katt) and Brian (Kat). Like her husband, Sharon was a patriot with a great love for God, her Country,...
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Kathy Howerton (DeGarmo)
1954-05-20 2010-08-29Kathy Bea Howerton was born Kathy Bea DeGarmo to Virgil and Beatrice DeGarmo on May 20, 1954 in Wichita, KS. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver in 1972. She married Keith Shearwood on February 9, 1974 in Fort Collins, Colorado her husband of 27 years. Kathy was a Certified Insurance Counselor in Kansas and Colorado for more than 20 years before retiring to travel the country after she married Floyd (Bill) Howerton on June 7, 2002, who precedes her in death. She loved to fish, crochet, quilt, travel, read, bask in the sun, watch movies, camp, and spend time with family. She also loved to cook and was a master in the kitchen, with any of her creations being absolute...
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Bob DiTolla
1954-06-20 2021-01-30Robert J DiTolla passed away on January 30, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. Born June 20, 1954 in Denver, Colorado to Phille and John DiTolla. Married in June 1984 to Maureen A. Flannery in Tucson, Arizona. Earned a BS from the University of Notre Dame and MS and PhD from the University of Arizona. Worked as an Aerospace Engineer at Raytheon prior to his death. Survived by his wife Maureen and his children Dominic, Monica Wegman (Jason) and three grandchildren Olivia, Jakob, and Luke Wegman. Also survived by his brother Stephen (Gail) of Placentia, California.
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Theodore Dyer
1954-01-01 2020-12-06
Here is Theodore Dyer’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Theodore Dyer of Sebastian, Florida, who passed away on December 6, 2020, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Theodore Dyer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Col. Frederick Dyer and Dorothy Cain Dyer. He is survived by : his wife Cindy Dyer of Sebastian; his children, Geoffrey Dyer (Lori) of Calgary Alberta, Jennifer Grimm (Jay) of Denver, Gregory Dyer (Joan) of Columbia and Garrett Dyer (Emma) of Kansas City, Missouri...
Philip (Phil) Eatherton
1953-12-15 2006-09-10Philip B. Eatherton, 52, of Camarillo, California, died Sunday, September 10th as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Phil was born on December 15, 1953 in Denver, Colorado, where he grew up and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He continued his education at Western State University and the University of Denver in Colorado. Phil was an entrepreneur in real estate and investments for almost 30 years with Eatherton and Company. He was the first person under 21 to receive his securities license in the state of Colorado. Phil enjoyed playing soccer, and was also an avid snow skier and ski instructor. He also enjoyed boating, golfing, and riding motorcycles. He w...
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Laura Elmer (Elrod)
1954-07-04 1996-01-27
Laura J. Elrod of Denver, a sales administrator, died Jan. 27 in Denver. She was 41.
A service was held on Jan. 29 at the Cherry Hills Community Church. There was a creamation.
She was born on July 4, 1954, in Denver.
An East High School booster, she was also involved in CanSurmount and Joint Effort Basketball.
She is survived by her son, Jason Salazar, Denver, her parents, Frank and Doris Elrod, Denver and three brothers, Terry Elrod, Virginia, and Larry and Richard Elrod, both of Denver.
Contributions may be made to the Jason Salazar Educational Fund, 1120 Lincoln St., Suite 1100, Denver 80203.
Kirk Frank
1954-06-15 1999-04-01Kirk David Frank, 44, of Dallas, formerly of Fort Collins, died April 1 in Dallas. Services were private. Mr. Frank was born in Fort Collins on June 15, 1954. Survivors include his parents, Bob and Joy, both of Denver, brothers Tom of Fort Morgan, Steve of Dallas.
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Roderic (Rod) Freehling
1954-05-16 1980-08-07
Roderic Brian Freehling
Services were Tuesday for Dr. Roderic Brian Freehling, 26, at Moore Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Hampden Memorial Gardens.
Freehling, 469 Cook St., died Aug. 7 at University Hospital in Denver from complications secondary to congenital heart disease.
He was born May 16, 1954, in Denver. He was a Phi Beta Kapp graduate of the University of Colorado in 1976. On Aug. 7, 1976, he married Patricia Marie Grady in Arvada.
He received a doctor of medicine degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1980, graduating in the top 5 percent of his class. At the time of his death, he was an intern in m...
Michael (Mike) Grant
1953-09-25 1989-01-01
An electrician was killed and another worker was injured when the cherry picker on which they were perched tipped over, causing them to fall 60 feet, Aurora police said.
Michael Allen Grant, 35, of Denver died at Denver General Hospital after the accident Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
The men, employees of Vandre Electric Co of Denver, were replacing light bulbs at a used car lot when their truck settled into the mud and the cherry picker dumped them, said Aurora police spokeswoman Mary Shumacher.