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Lawrence R. Murphy April 24, 1943 - Nov. 19, 2024 Lawrence "Larry" Murphy, 81, of Niwot, Colorado passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024. He was born to William (Bill) and Jospehine Murphy on April 24, 1943 in Gary, Indiana. Larry grew up in Coal City, Illinois and in high school received his Ham Radio License with call letters, N0BA. Larry would string antennas all over his parent's yard and this passion led him to the University of Illinois where he obtained a masters degree in Electrical...
Lawrence R. Murphy April 24, 1943 - Nov. 19, 2024 Lawrence “Larry” Murphy, 81, of Niwot, Colorado passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024. He was born to William (Bill) and Jospehine Murphy on April 24, 1943 in Gary, Indiana. Larry grew up in Coal City, Illinois and in high school received his Ham Radio License with call letters, N0BA. Larry would string antennas all over his parent’s yard and this passion led him to the University of Illinois where he obtained a masters degree in Electrical...
Larry Murphy Long-time Niwot resident Larry Murphy died Tues., Nov. 19, 2024. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church in Longmont on Fri., Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Jimmy Tiffin Former Gunbarrel resident and 25 year IBM employee, Jimmy Alton Tiffin, age 81, died Nov. 19, 2024. Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, 237 Blackfoot Rd, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545. Visit ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to read the full obituary and to share...
Ralph Wallace Thompson Oct. 14, 1934 - Oct. 17, 2024 Ralph Wallace Thompson passed peacefully at home from cancer on October 17th, 2024, three days after celebrating his 90th birthday with loved ones. Ralph was born on October 14,1934 in Chicago, IL to Elliot and Thelma Thompson. He grew up in Downers Grove, IL with his older brother, Ronnie, and older sister, Carol. Ralph's mother, Thelma, passed away at age 29 in 1939. His father, Elliot, married Mabel Casperson in 1940 and together they had...
Former Niwot resident Duane Hilmas, age 86, died Oct. 24, 2024. Duane moved to Niwot in 1991 while he was employed at EG&G Rocky Flats as Health Effects Director. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church in Erie, CO. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Erie with full military honors accorded by the U.S. Army. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Kidney Fund at give.kidneyfund.org....
Ralph Wallace Thompson Oct. 14, 1934 - Oct. 17, 2024 Ralph Wallace Thompson passed peacefully at home from cancer on October 17th, 2024, three days after celebrating his 90th birthday with loved ones. Ralph was born on October 14,1934 in Chicago, IL to Elliot and Thelma Thompson. He grew up in Downers Grove, IL with his older brother, Ronnie, and older sister, Carol. Ralph's mother, Thelma, passed away at age 29 in 1939. His father, Elliot, married Mabel Casperson in 1940 and together they had...
Sherry Johnston Died Sept. 8, 2024 Sherry Johnston, age 81, of Estero, Florida, passed away on September 8, 2024, at her home in Estero. She was an active resident of Niwot for over 30 years, where she raised her four children, Ryan, Adam, Kara, and Janae, all of whom graduated from Niwot High School. In addition to her four children and their spouses she is survived by her husband, Grant, 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Graveside burial services were held at Foothills Gardens of...
Toni Ellis Jan. 21, 1935 - Aug. 17, 2024 Toni Ellis (born January 21, 1935) passed from this life on earth into her eternal life with Jesus on August 17, 2024. She was 89 years old. Born in Brooklyn, New York, as the eldest of two children to Arthur and Madeline (Mary) Chenes, Toni grew up and lived most of her life in Southern California followed by long stints in Minnesota and Colorado. She is survived by her children, Dale & Sue Witherington and Debbie Edwards; her grandchildren, Dale R. &...
Former Heatherwood Elementary teacher Diana Joan Grieve died June 5, 2024 at age 81. Her husband, Rickard Allan “Dick” Grieve died July 21, 2024, at age 82. The former Gunbarrel residents lived in southwest Longmont. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. on October 3, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Longmont....
Phyllis Terrones Jan. 8, 1936 - July 12, 2024 Phyllis Terrones passed away in her home on July 12, 2024, from complications with interstitial lung disease. She was born January 8, 1936, in Pueblo, Colorado to Bellisario and Juliana (Lujan) Bustillos. She married Arthur Terrones on February 6, 1954. After graduating from Central High School in Pueblo, Colorado, she and Art moved to San Jose, California where they started their family. They returned to Longmont, Colorado in 1965 and began...
Rozanne Penka August 17, 1937 – July 24, 2024 Rozanne Penka, a beloved member of the communities in the Boulder, Colorado area, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024, in Westminster, Colorado, at the age of 86. Born on August 17, 1937, Rozanne dedicated 34 years of her life to religious service as a Catholic nun. Her journey of faith and service touched many lives, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. After her years of religious service, Rozanne settled in Niwot, Colorado, where she...
Former Niwot resident Matthew Thomas Pullam, age 58, died July 29, 2024, in Westminster, Colorado. Matt attended Niwot Elementary School, Longmont Junior High School (now Sunset Middle School) and Niwot High School. A memorial mass for Matthew will be held Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 6739 S. Boulder Road, Boulder, Colorado 80303....
Alberta C. Poland Long-time Niwot resident Alberta C. Poland, age 89, died at her home on July 1, 2024 surrounded...
We are sad to share that Dallas Plese passed away at home on May 14, 2024. A rare Colorado native, Dallas was born July 17, 1941, in Pueblo, Colorado, to Theodore and Christine Plese. Christine died shortly after childbirth and Theodore died two years later during training for WWII. Dallas was then adopted by an aunt and uncle in Pueblo where he grew up with two sisters, numerous cousins, and lifelong friends. Dallas attended Pueblo Catholic High School (PCH) where he was the definitive Big Man...
James A. Cooke November 17, 1951 – June 7, 2024 James A. ("Jim") Cooke died at his home in Niwot, Colorado, on June 7, 2024 as the result of complications of Type 1 diabetes. It is impossible to fully capture a life in a few paragraphs but certain things were essentially and authentically Jim and will be mourned and missed by all. Jim lived life exuberantly, always willing to open his heart, home and office to friends and those in need. Whether tending his garden, cooking for friends and family,...
Barbara Comstock Died June 29, 2024 A former resident of Boulder and later a resident of Niwot, Barbara Comstock, age 72, died on June 29 after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Barbara retired in April 2019 after a 36-year career as a Physicians Assistant in the OB/GYN department at Kaiser Permanente. She was a trusted and revered PA by her colleagues, patients and work family. Her smile and laughter will long be remembered by all, especially her many close and dedicated friends in the...
Long-time Niwot resident, Phyllis Marie Terrones, age 88, died at her home on July 12, 2024 from complications of interstitial lung disease. A Celebration of Life will be held August 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the New Creation Church, 737 Bross St., Longmont. Memorial contributions can be made to charities that provide for those in need....
James A. Cooke November 17, 1951 – June 7, 2024 James A. ("Jim") Cooke died at his home in Niwot, Colorado, on June 7, 2024 as the result of complications of Type 1 diabetes. It is impossible to fully capture a life in a few paragraphs but certain things were essentially and authentically Jim and will be mourned and missed by all. Jim lived life exuberantly, always willing to open his heart, home and office to friends and those in need. Whether tending his garden, cooking for friends and family,...
Barbara Comstock Died June 29, 2024 A former resident of Boulder and later a resident of Niwot, Barbara Comstock, age 72, died on June 29 after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Barbara retired in April 2019 after a 36-year career as a Physicians Assistant in the OB/GYN department at Kaiser Permanente. She was a trusted and revered PA by her colleagues, patients and work family. Her smile and laughter will long be remembered by all, especially her many close and dedicated friends in the...
Danielle Anneka Studholme (November 6, 1971 - April 1, 2024) Born Danielle Anneka Terry, she was raised in the Berkeley, California area and in Ottawa, Ontario. She attended college at U.C. Davis, CA, for Cultural Anthropology and followed a career in cosmetics, working for Neiman Marcus SF and doing shows for Michael Kors at Nordstrom, Seattle, and as a rep for Laura Mercier and Boots. She attended Empire Beauty School in Thornton, Colorado, and styled hair. She is a mother to a 17-year-old...
Niwot resident, James A. Cooke, age 72, died at his home as a result of complications of Type 1 diabetes on June 7, 2024. Jim was a long-time attorney in Boulder County, moved to Niwot three years ago and was an active member of the Niwot Community Association. A private family service will be held. Gifts in Jim’s honor may be made by check to Charities Within Reach, c/o Jackie Osborn, 8100 Dry Creek Circle, Niwot CO 80503, or to JDRF, the leading global Type 1 Diabetes charity at https://donate.jdrf.org.uk/....
Danielle Anneka Studholme (November 6, 1971 - April 1, 2024) Born Danielle Anneka Terry, she was raised in the Berkeley, California area and in Ottawa, Ontario. She attended college at U.C. Davis, CA, for Cultural Anthropology and followed a career in cosmetics, working for Neiman Marcus SF and doing shows for Michael Kors at Nordstrom, Seattle, and as a rep for Laura Mercier and Boots. She attended Empire Beauty School in Thornton, Colorado, and styled hair. She is a mother to a 17-year-old...
Carl Milton Clausen, age 46, died unexpectedly on May 12, 2024, in Brighton, Colorado, due to natural causes. Carl was born in Bridgeport, CT, and moved to Niwot with his family when he was eight years old and attended Niwot schools. A memorial service was held May 30....
We are sad to share that Dallas Plese passed away at home on May 14, 2024. A rare Colorado native, Dallas was born July 17, 1941, in Pueblo, Colorado, to Theodore and Christine Plese. Christine died shortly after childbirth and Theodore died two years later during training for WWII. Dallas was then adopted by an aunt and uncle in Pueblo where he grew up with two sisters, numerous cousins, and lifelong friends. Dallas attended Pueblo Catholic High School (PCH) where he was the definitive Big Man...
Betty L. Schlagel, age 98, died April 18, 2024, in Longmont. Betty began her teaching career at Niwot Consolidate School in 1949, where she coached baseball and track in addition to teaching, and later transferred to Columbine Elementary School. A memorial service was held April 29. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the TLC Learning Center of Longmont (https://www.learning withtlc.org/) or “The Imagine Project” (https://theimagine project.org/)....
David Joseph Nagle, age 40, died unexpectedly on April 15, 2024. David attended Niwot High School and the University of Northern Colorado. He was a sergeant at the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office at the time of his death, where he had worked for 15 years. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Call for Backup, (https://callforbackup.org/pages/donate)....
Sharron A. Reese, age 96, died on April 9, 2024. Sharron was a longtime resident of Niwot, where she raised her daughters, Regan and Shannon. She moved to Broomfield in 2009 after the passing of her husband Charles. Services were held April 26. Memorial contributions can be made to Friends of the Longmont Library (https://www.friendsofthelongmontlibrary.org/)....
Thomas Lee Rickman, age 77, died April 18, 2024. Thomas was born in Niwot and lived in Longmont for the majority of his life. He was a three-sport athlete at Longmont High School. Memorial donations can be made to the Happy Smackah Foundation, a local foundation providing support for the St. Vrain community (https://www.happysmackah.com/general-donations/)....
Zachary Scott Swanson April 7, 1984 - February 10, 2024 At 39, our beloved Zack left us far too early. He was born in Niwot, Colorado, and spent his school days at Niwot public schools, graduating in 2002. He received an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology from Front Range Community College in Fort Collins in 2012. He added many automotive technology certificates and achieved Master Mechanic status. Zack had an amazing ability to stay level-headed, even-keeled, and calm throughout life....
Richard Glenn Cooley, age 92, died March 7, at his home in Niwot. He is survived by his wife Carol, children Richard Jr., Kevin and Karen, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association....
Kerry Anne Abdow Niwot High School 1982 graduate Kerry Anne Abdow, age 59, died Feb. 18, 2024, in a traffic accident on her way back to Denver from Chicago as a result of a suspected medical incident. Kerry lived a very nomadic way of life and would always make a friend when meeting a stranger....
Zachary Scott Swanson Former Niwot resident and Niwot High School graduate, Zachary Scott Swanson, age 39, died Feb. 10, 2024, from injuries sustained in an auto-pedestrian accident on Highway 85 north of Greeley, Colorado. At the time of his death, Zachary was a resident of Wellington, Colorado, and was employed as an auto mechanic. Services will be announced at a later date....
Lynne Marie Anderson Niwot resident Lynne Marie Anderson died Jan. 15, 2024, at her second home in Wickenburg, Arizona. Lynne graduated from the Colorado Women’s College with a degree in education, and later earned a master’s degree in Reading from the University of Northern Colorado. Services were held in Wickenburg on Jan. 22, and will be held in Colorado this summer....
Donald Earl “Don” Specht Former Niwot resident Donald Earl “Don” Specht of Loveland, Colorado, died Dec. 17, 2023, after a long illness. Don was hired as chair of the math department at Niwot High School when it opened in 1972 and remained there until 1978 when he was hired to chair the math department at the newly constructed Skyline High School (SHS). He remained at SHS until his retirement in 1994. Memorial donations in Don’s name can be made to King of Glory Lutheran Church in Loveland or the Alzheimer’s Association....
Steven Craig Steven Craig of Longmont died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, from injuries sustained during an attack in his home by an intruder on Dec. 19. Steven was active in the Niwot community and was helping to install a new audio-visual system at the Left Hand Grange. He was also well known in the hi-tech field in the area....
Dylan Wittstruck Niwot High School lost one of its own when math teacher, Dylan Wittstruck, died Sun. Dec. 17, 2023. Wittstruck had been on the NHS staff since 2016....
Carolye G. Johnson Former Niwot resident and businesswoman Carolye Johnson died Nov. 9, 2023, at age 86. A Celebration of Life is to be announced....
Jan Bova was a go-getter - and a "go-giver." Innately adventurous, she loved to inspire others to join in the fun and turned her many passions into a lifetime of volunteer service. Jan didn't just take up skiing - she got her whole family involved, started a ski club at her daughter's school in Poland, Ohio, and moved to Colorado. She didn't merely help at a local children's theater - she designed and sewed countless costumes and pitched in on set building and painting. And she didn't just save...
Former Niwot resident, Michael Herbert, died Oct. 4, 2023, at age 70. A memorial service was held Sat. Oct. 21. Donations can be made to Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance or the Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund to support those impacted by the Lahaina, Maui, wildfire....
Gunbarrel resident Elinor Ann Sorenson (95), died Sept. 30, 2023. Services were held Oct. 12, 2023. Prior to retirement Elinor was an elementary school teacher for over 30 years in Colorado, Iowa and Illinois. Former Niwot resident Jan Bova died Oct. 3, 2023. Bova was a volunteer for Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for many years....
Longtime Niwot resident John Rexford Stobbelaar (74), died Sept. 3. John served as a volunteer for the Niwot Volunteer Fire Department, now Mountain View Fire Rescue, and was known for the hand-carved wooden bowls he made out of felled trees from the Niwot area. Services have not been announced....
Pete Dawson, age 72, of Estes Park, formerly of Niwot, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on August 20, 2023. Pete was born on December 31, 1950 in Neenah, Wisconsin where he lived with his parents Paul and Lillian, his older sisters Gail and Kathy, and his younger brother Joe. The family moved to Boulder in 1960. Pete graduated from Fairview High School in 1969 and his high school years were filled with many achievements. He was a state medalist in golf, lea...
Robert "Bert" Merrill Steele Oct. 16, 1950 - Aug. 7, 2023 Robert "Bert" Merrill Steele passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023, in Niwot, Colorado, at the age of 72. Born on October 16, 1950, in Fort Collins, Colorado, he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by his family, friends, and community. A true grocer at heart, Bert found comfort and joy in his work and his community. He held a deep affection for his family, his roots, and a hard day's work that came along with...
Robert "Bert" Merrill Steele Oct. 16, 1950 - Aug. 7, 2023 Robert "Bert" Merrill Steele passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023, in Niwot, Colorado, at the age of 72. Born on October 16, 1950, in Fort Collins, Colorado, he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by his family, friends, and community. A true grocer at heart, Bert found comfort and joy in his work and his community. He held a deep affection for his family, his roots, and a hard day's work that came along with...
Bert Steele (72), owner of Niwot Market, died Aug. 7 after a brief illness. Steele opened Niwot Market in Cottonwood Square over 20 years ago, and was involved in many community activities, including hosting the 4th of July pancake breakfast, providing breakfast for Pat Murphy’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, and sponsoring a Classic Car Show on Friday nights in the summer. A Celebration of Life will be held later....
Art Stapp, 74, of Niwot died July 19, 2023. He owned and operated Stapp Interstate Toyota for many years, and supported numerous charitable causes in Niwot and beyond. A memorial service will be held at LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m., with a reception to follow....
Donald Allen Farr Dec. 7, 1943 - June 12, 2023 Donald Allen Farr was born in Detroit, Michigan. He passed away at the age of 79 in Commerce City, Colorado, due to Parkinson's. He met his wife Julie Farr in California and the couple married in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1970. They lived most of their married life in Niwot, Colorado. They had four children and many pets. They were married 36 years before Julie's passing of breast cancer in 2006. When Don was a kid he loved playing with trains and that...
William (Bill) Griffith William (Bill) Griffith, age 66, died May 18, 2023. Bill was a 1975 graduate of Niwot High School and later attended the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1980. Services have been held....
Carolyn Ann Roberts, who grew up in Gunbarrel and attended Heatherwood Elementary School, died May 20, 2023, at age 25 of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Carolyn was a CPA and won a state doubles title in tennis at Fairview High School....
Long-time Niwot resident Virginia Sue Guthals died May 16, 2023. She was born December 14, 1935, in Wiley, Colorado. Sue was a media tech at Niwot Elementary School for 25 years. Services were held May 23, 2023, in Longmont....
