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 Add Memorial button.
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Steve Hans Johnson
1974-10-05Steve was a well-respected member of TJ's Speech & Debate Team. He is remembered as a truly nice, humble guy.
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Dave Kowalski
1956-01-08 2008-07-14
David Leonard Kowalski 52, Lincoln, died July 14, 2008. He was born in Denver on January 8, 1956, to Marjorie D. Kowalski and the late Dr. Leonard W. Kowalski. He married Mary Stowe Lange on November 7, 1992. David was a long-haul truck driver.
Survived by his mother, Marjorie D. Kowalski, Denver; his brothers, Daniel Kowalski (wife Rebecca Henderson), Austin, Texas, Kenneth Daniels, Keith Kowalski, both of Denver; and by his former wife, Mary Lange, stepdaughter, Frances Lange, and stepson, David Lange, all of Lincoln.
Many who knew or met Dave remarked on his very friendly and helpful nature. His formal education ended with graduation from TJ and was followed...
Donnie Learned
1955-08-13 2024-12-10
Donald Bryan Learned was born on Aug. 13, 1955, in Denver, Colo., to Gordon and Betty (Dawson) Learned. He passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2024, in Summerfield, Fla., after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Betty; and his older brother, Bruce Learned. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rudolf; his daughter, Kelsey Learned; his grandson, Preston Learned; his nephew, Kacey (Allison) Learned; niece, Mikelle Learned; great-nephew, Jackson Learned; and numerous cherished friends.
Donnie grew up in south Denver, where he attended Thomas Jefferson High School, later continuing his education at the University of Northern Colo...
Janet Goggans (Lenc)
1956-06-07 1993-03-19Janet married Walter Goggans, Jr, on December 6, 1975. She gave birth to two children, a boy and a girl. She died at the age of 36 in Aurora, Colorado.
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Steve Lipson
1992-07-26
Steve was educated in the fine and commercial arts at the San Francisco Institute of Art, Laney
College and La Poggerina in Florence, Italy.
He was a 1974 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and founder of Citv Visuals. He died at age 36 in Denver.
Survivors include his lifetime companion, Lawrence Reising; his parents, Sallie Hait of Denver and
Raymond Lipson of San Diego; and three brothers, David, Bradford and Zachary.
Contributions: Health in Home Nursing Inc. or The Denver Caring Center.
Tad Malwitz
1955-12-20 2024-05-03
Theodore “Tad” Malwitz, 68, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away on May 3, 2024. Tad chose to end his ALS journey in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Tad was born on December 20, 1955 to Theodore “Ted” and Margaret “Pegi” Malwitz in New Haven, Connecticut.
In 1975, Tad met Kaye (Schneider) and they married in 1979, starting their life together. Life brought them to Connecticut, where they had their daughter, Courtney. They eventually moved back to Colorado to be close to both their families and raise their daughter.
Tad was an avid lover of the outdoors and spent much of his time in the mountains enjoying the beauty and adven...
Cindy Corrales (Mastin)
1956-06-16 2022-01-24
Cindy Dollinda Mastin Corrales was a loving wife, mother, and friend; on Monday, January 24, 2022, she left our physical world after residing in Denver, Colorado for over 50 years! Cindy is survived by her husband, Robert, and daughter, Yoselin.
Cindy was born to Marie Maggard and Harold Mastin, on June 16, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky - but only due to proximity, as her family was actually living across the state border in Indiana at the time. After moving to Colorado in the 70s and graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, she went on to complete her BSN at University of Northern Colorado. Cindy also studied piano, and participated in Job's Daughters after being exposed...
Scott McCraner
2013-08-20We lost our beloved Scott who was a highly respected dental technician, master classic car renovator, had owned and collected more than 230 cars through the years, 13 of them Corvettes. Quality work and "Scott Quality" were hallmarks of his wonderful talents, intelligence and workmanship. Scott was educated in the Denver Public Schools, Metro and Arapahoe Colleges. His father Jack instilled his dental skills. Scott traveled to several countries, including Europe, The Virgin Islands, Hawaii, and throughout the U.S. Family and friends will remember his wit, warmth, love and dedication to all his endeavors; Scott was a true "class act." Devoted survivors include his mother Phyllis Beattie, brot...
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Mike Meyers
1955-11-29 2023-03-14
Beloved son of Arthur and Gertrude (dec) Meyers, stepson of Joy Romero Meyers, husband of Melissa Floyd Meyers, father of Michael Joseph Meyers (Jay Scharf), Megan Jean Bernadette Meyers (Daniel Schrader), grandfather of Felix Prince Schrader (dec) and Simon Michael Schrader.
Mike devoted his Life to hard work, family, and friends and excelled at these. His fierce determination to remain active and independent during his last year of Life surpassed all expectations.
A man’s successes come in many forms - Mike’s was a circle of love around him as he drew his last breaths.
Funeral service will be held at 10am on Friday, March 22, St. Vincent de Paul...