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Olive C. Graham, Boulder, CO
1914 - 2008
Olive C. Graham, 94, died July 20, 2008 at the Frasier Meadows Health Care Center.
Olive was born on June 11, 1914 in Ottawa, IL to William and Gurlie (Anderson) Carlstrom. She graduated from Falconer Grade School, and Schurz High School in Chicago. She also attended the Art Institute of Chicago. On December 21, 1931 she married Barclay McCouch Graham in Chicago, IL.
She was a homemaker, a profession she relished with all her heart, unfailingly devoted to caring for her family. Her greatest personal pleasures were found in creating works of art, cooking, and gardening.
Olive became an avid watercolorist, later trained herself in Japanese brush-painting, and ultimately brought those talents to a focus in creating original needlepoint art works, winning several national awards. She traveled extensively and made many long-term friends touring the globe. Family motor trips, to almost every state in the country, made up the 1950’s trips; then trips to Europe with her sons the 60’s; and eventually several trips to the orient and a grand-tour around the world. She loved to share the joys of her trips with new friends, even to her last days. The Park Ridge Country Club had been one of her favorite places to savor friendships, fine meals, and beautiful surroundings.
She moved to Boulder and Frasier Meadows in 1996, where for 12 years she greeted new neighbors with love and freshly baked muffins. Olive had an abiding faith in God and in serving others. She was an active member of the Park Ridge Community Church where she formed many dear friendships and contributed many of her works to the Christmas bazaars. In earlier years, her giving spirit found expression in hours of service to the needy through participation in the Chicago Infant Welfare Society.
Survivors: 2 sons, Clay Graham (Margaret) of Carpentersville, IL, Allan Graham (Joan), Boulder, CO. 4 Grandchildren: Heather Cole (Michael) of Walnut Creek, CA, Julie Graham of Newton, MA, Ashley Flaska (Chris) of Carpentersville, IL, Candace Graham, of Royal Oak, MI. 3 Great Grandchildren: Tiana Cole and Sophia Cole of Walnut Creek, CA, Morgan Flaska of Carpentersville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1964 and a brother Roy Carlstrom in 1959.
Memorial service 2:00p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the Phillips Chapel at Frasier Meadows Retirement Center, 350 Ponca Place. A reception will follow in the Mountain Vista Room. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Acacia Cemetery in Chicago, IL.
Contributions: Frasier Meadows Residents’ Assistance Fund, 350 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303 or to the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206.
Robert C. "Bobby" Niebauer, Boulder, CO
1989 - 2008
Robert C. “Bobby” Niebauer, 19, a resident of Boulder, died Saturday, October 11th at Children’s Hospital in Aurora.
He was born February 24, 1989 in Munich, Germany to Tim & Teresa (Henry) Niebauer.
Bobby was a 2007 graduate of Fairview High School in Boulder & had completed his freshman year at CU-Boulder. He was an accomplished musician and pianist, and was a member of the band, Fond of an Autumn. He loved both water & snow skiing and Frisbee golf.
He is survived by his mother and father, Teresa & Tim, two sisters, Clara & Liese, and many cousins, family & friends.
A Celebration of Bobby’s life will be held Saturday, October 18th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 4775 Cambridge St. in Boulder. Services will conclude with a reception at the church. Guests are encouraged to dress “Bobby style”.
Contributions can be made in Bobby’s name to Children’s Hospital Foundation (Leukemia research ) 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045.
M.P. Murphy & Associates Funeral
Patricia Jo Bryant, Louisville, CO
Patricia Jo Bryant, 78, passed away October 21, 2008 at Balfour Retirement Community, Louisville, CO.
She was born and raised in Beatrice, NE and graduated from BHS in 1948. She attended Colorado Women’s College and the Univ. of NE in Lincoln, NE where she became an X-ray and lab technician. She worked at the Rocky Flats Plant, Golden, CO until she retired.
Patricia was a big CU fan and a member of Buffalo Belles. She was an avid skier. She also was a great lover of her 3 dogs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. & Mrs. Donald Lock & her husband, Andrew Bryant.
She is survived by her sister, Lyndy Foulk and her brother-in-law, Dr. Arnold Foulk, Greeley, CO, a niece, Jennifer A. Nelson, Redmond, WA and a nephew, Dr. Douglas Foulk, Broomfield, CO.
No service will be held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Family Hospice of Boulder, 1790 39th Street, Ste. 308, Boulder, CO 80301 or Alumni C Club, Univ of CO, Stadium Box 309, Boulder, CO 80309, c/o Bill Harris, Exec. Director.
Ryal Poppa, Manhattan Beach, CA
Ryal Poppa
Ryal Poppa, former Chairman, President and CEO of Storage Technology has died in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Joining the Company in 1985 during the dark days of Chapter 11, he lead the company to achieve the fastest, largest turnaround in industry history, emerging from Chapter in 1987. He retired in 1996.
Honors include: 1991 - Colorado Business leader of the year. CU Service Medal for Storage Tek's contribution to the Athlectic Center and the Women's Engineering Center.
He also served on President Reagan's Committee on the National Medal of Science.
Ryal graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 1957 as a schorship student. In 1980 he began his support of the college by founding the Poppa Computer Lab - contributed to the establishment of "WI FI" throughout the campus and this year endowed the Ryal Residental Lab.
He leaves his wife of 56 years Ruth Ann, daughters Sheryl Tobelmann (Ralph) and Kim Jagd. Grandchildren Allison (NMU 06)and Alex Griffing (CMC 08); Nikki (UCLA 09) and Ryal Jagd (UCLA 11).
An STK colleague, Fred Moore writes: "...I am so sorry to hear this. I knew he was struggling with his health and fought it with all he had. I'm sure you know he was the best CEO boss/mentor/motivator I ever encountered in the business world and the 8 years I sat next to him shaped my career to this day and parts of my life to a great deal. He stands alone as a leader in my eyes and I'm sure you are proud of his many achievements. It was my great priviledge to have worked for him"
He continues to be a mentor to researchers and medical students at UCLA.
Margaret "Margie" Hawkins Sugar, Boulder, CO
1926 - 2008
Margaret “Margie” Hawkins Sugar, known for her love of life, family and friends, died of cancer on October 14th, 2008 at age 82 in her Boulder, Colorado home.
Mother of four children, Margie had three grandchildren, was married three times and a good friend to hundreds of people – relationships filled her life. An adventuresome and inveterate traveler, Margie visited over 48 countries. For her, “going to a new place, walking on the land and getting to know its people are one of my greatest joys”.
Margaret Sugar was born Margaret Eleanor Hawkins, August 22, 1926 in Washington, PA and lived for the first 4 years of her life in a Venezuelan oil exploration camp where her father Glenn DeWayne Hawkins worked. Her family settled in Tulsa, OK where she grew up with her sister Elisabeth (Libby) and brother William (Bill). The family spent summers in Wyoming’s Teton Mountains.
Like her mother Isabel Lambie Hawkins, Margaret attended Wells College in Wells, NY, graduating in 1948 with a degree in Political Science. At a meeting of The One World Foreign Relations Club in 1947 she met Richard (Dick) Cornelison from Salt Lake.
They married in 1949 and raised their four children in Chagrin Falls and Hudson, OH. Margie was active in the American Field Service, Girl Scouts and did bonsai as a Master Gardener. Margie & Dick shared their love of the outdoors on family ski trips to their western NY cabin.
With her children mostly grown, Margie worked as a travel agent and international tour guide. She married Eldon Ferguson in 1978, bringing her to Boulder – coincidentally the same month her son John entered Colorado College. Her daughter Anne also settled in Boulder and had three children. These grandchildren brought Margie a great source of joy.
In 1981, Margie met George Sugar at a Unitarian Universalist Church event. George and Margie married in 1985 and had 23 loving years together, the earlier ones with George’s sons, David and Robert (Bob) at home. As Margie’s brother and sister had also moved to the region, Margie hosted many grand family gatherings!
Active with civic organizations such as HospiceCare and the Boulder Police, as well as Copper’s Over the Hill Ski Gang, the Unitarian Church and a vibrant Trident Coffee group, Margie thrived on socializing and bringing people together from her diverse social networks. She traveled to learn of other’s cultures and befriended many wonderful characters. Margie’s warmth and vivacious personality touched many worldwide. Her intellect, interest in art, architecture, politics and culture made for engaging discussions.
Two years ago, Hugh (Mac) McGinty lit up her life. They were dear friends and frequently danced and socialized. Just three days before her death they went to a coffee klatch and attended both an opera and chamber music performance!
In her last months, Margie was content with her fate. She continued to focus on others. Never afraid to ask a frank question, she truly cared about those she came in contact with.
Margie is survived by sons Peter Cornelison of Hood River OR, John Cornelison of Vashon WA, and daughters Elizabeth Humphreys of La Clarita, CA, and Anne Donovan of Boulder and three grandchildren. Her stepsons David and Robert (Bob) Sugar are of Longmont and Boulder respectively. Her sister Elizabeth (Libby) lives in Boulder and her brother William (Bill) in Evergreen.
A celebration of Margie’s life will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder at 5100 Pennsylvania Ave. at 3 PM, Sunday, November 2nd. More on Margie’s life can be found at www.MSugar.com.
Margaret’s arrangements are being handled by M.P. Murphy & Associates. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, 5001 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, CO 80303, (303) 494-0195, www.uucboulder.org or HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, 2594 Trailridge Drive East, Lafayette, CO 80026, (303) 604-5300, www.hospicecareonline.org.
Florence Esther Isackson, Salisbury, MD
Florence Esther Adams Rimel Isackson, 92, of Salisbury, Maryland, and formerly of Boulder, Colorado, died October 24, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Irvin Harold Rimel, in 1973, and by her second husband, Bernard Isackson, in 1982.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Marty Rimel Clark and J.P. Clark of Boulder, daughter and son-in-law Linda Rimel May and E. Lee May of Salibury, Maryland, and son and daughter-in-law David Howard Rimel and Cindy B. Rimel of Aurora, Colorado.
She is also survived by grandchildren Travis and Tyler Clark of Boulder, Jennifer May Gammel of Salisbury, Alison May of Skokie, Illinois, Abigail and Patrick Rimel of Aurora, Colorado, and greatgrandchildren Ella and Lily Gammel of Salisbury.
Together with her husband Irvin Rimel, whom she married in 1940, Florence was a founding member of Cedar Lane Unitarian Church in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She served as church administrator and director for a number of years. She was a perpetual Girl and Cub Scout leader and PTA president. She was also active in the League of Women Voters and the Women’s Club of Chevy Chase. After Irvin’s death, she became a Hospice volunteer. In 1975 she married Bernard Isackson, and moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, where the two enjoyed retirement living, especially travel. After Bernie’s death she moved to Boulder to be near family. She continued her involvement with both Hospice and the Unitarian church in Florida and in Colorado.
Graduating from high school during the Depression, she was not able to go to college. But 35 years later she earned a degree from Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland in 1967. And over the years, she audited courses at nearby universities wherever she lived. She loved learning, was a voracious reader, and participated in Elderhostel learning adventures all over the world.
She was an extraordinary athlete, distinguishing herself in tennis and swimming, and playing on a professional women’s basketball team in the 1930s. She went camping in Australia for her seventieth birthday. She continued swimming into her late eighties.
Florence was also a gifted musician, excelling in piano and voice. She sang in the Church choir and the Montgomery County (Maryland) Oratorio Society. Her children remember her playing the piano and singing the to sleep. Florence will be remembered for her strength and courage. In the early 1970s, she was diagnosed with lymphosarcoma. She received experimental chemotherapy at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She survived to live over 30 more years and was thus part of the development of a treatment still in use today.
Showing incredible courage in 1943, she drove alone with her 6-week-old daughter, cross country from Portsmouth, Virginia, to Whidby Island, Washington, so that her husband, then a Navy lieutenant, could meet his first child before shipping out to the Pacific theater. This was in a time of strict war rationing, but across the country, people gave her gasoline, oil, and tires so that she could complete her journey of over 3, 000 miles.
Now the journey of her life here on Earth is completed. The family is deeply grateful to those at Golden West Assisted Living in Boulder, Colorado, Calco’s Assisted Living in Quantico, Maryland, and Coastal Hospice who helped to make her final years ones of peace and comfort. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Golden West Foundation, 1055 Adams Circle, Boulder Co., 80303.
Eleanor Virginia Rogers, Boulder, CO
Eleanor Virginia Rogers, born in Denver Colorado passed away October 20th, 2008 in Boulder.
She is survived by her six children: Randella, John Mark, Laura Lee, Diana, Mary Collette, and Paul all of Colorado; thirteen grandchildren; and, eight great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband John Harvey.
Funeral: Tuesday, 10/28/2008. Rosary 9:30; Mass 10:00 a.m. at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4200 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO; Committal Service: Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
Carolyn R. Peck, Boulder, CO
1929 - 2008
Carolyn R. Peck has gone to be with her lord and savior. Passing away October 19th after a brave fight against cancer, Cary left this world enveloped in the love of family and many dear friends. Thanks to the compassionate care of the staff at Hospice Care of Boulder, she was comfortable and peaceful to the end.
After growing up in Illinois, Cary attended the University of Colorado and promptly declared Colorado home. Although she was President of the YWCA and Captain of the CU women’s basketball team, she gave up her degree to marry and raise six children.
Cary was very active in Boulder’s Christian community. She had a deep personal faith and shared her devotion to God and his Spirit with many who now remember her with gratitude. Her steadfast faith carried her during difficult times and was an example for all who knew her.
Cary had a passion for books. She earned her living as a master bookbinder and was an active member of the Antiquarian Book Society and long standing member of the Guild of Book workers. She also had many other creative interests and abilities, but above all she loved to learn and even more she loved sharing what she learned with others.
She had a talent for making lifelong friends in every phase of her life, and is remembered for her warm smile and the way she touched other people deeply without being aware of doing so.
Wealthy in friends and beloved activities; a gentle and warm spirit; she will be missed by many.
A Celebration of Life service, honoring her, will be held at Cornerstone Church, Sunday November 2nd at 3:00. All friends past and present are encouraged to come.
The short information is as follows as well:
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Carolyn R. Peck, Boulder Co. – We will celebrate Cary’s life with music, scripture, sharing, and photo’s. All friends past and present are invited. November 2nd at 3:00pm at Cornerstone Church, 1190 S. Broadway St., Boulder, CO 80305.
Robert G. "Bob" Miller, Broomfield, CO
1932 - 2008
Robert G. Miller passed away on October 20, 2008 after an extended battle with various medical conditions. Bob was a resident of Broomfield Skilled Nursing Center at the time of his death.
Born May 10, 1932, Bob grew up in Lafayette, Colorado with his parents Helen and Ralph Miller and his brother Ralph Clinton Miller. He graduated from Lafayette High School where he met and married his wife of over 50 years, Betty Martindale. Bob and Betty wed in Lafayette and lived there for the first part of their life together while having two sons, Al and Mike. They later moved to Boulder where Bob lived until the time of his admittance to Broomfield Skilled Nursing Center.
Bob was a life long employee of Public Service Company where he retired after 35 years of service as a Supervisor of the Electric Meter Department. Bob was also a life Member of the Boulder Elks Lodge. Additionally, he served many years as a volunteer for Boulder’s Fourth of July Celebration and the Boulder Pow Wow. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and hunted and fished throughout the world. His many excursions included trips to Canada, Hawaii and Africa. However, the true passion of his life was his family and he adored his grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and his stepmother, Jessie Miller. He is survived by his sons, his daughter-in-laws, Pam and Paula Miller, his four grandchildren, Brian, Ben, Stephanie and Kellie, and one great-grandchild, Brian’s son Trevor.
A memorial will be held on October 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m at Crist Mortuary, 3395 Penrose Pl., Boulder, CO 80301. A reception will follow.
Crist Mortuary & Crematory
Eleanor Virginia Rogers, Boulder, CO
Eleanor Virginia Rogers, born in Denver Colorado passed away October 20th, 2008 in Boulder.
She is survived by her six children: Randella, John Mark, Laura Lee, Diana, Mary Collette, and Paul all of Colorado; thirteen grandchildren; and, eight great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband John Harvey.
Funeral: Tuesday, 10/28/2008. Rosary 9:30; Mass 10:00 a.m. at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 4200 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO; Committal Service: Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
Dan Dean Graves, Boulder, CO
Dan Dean Graves, of Boulder passed away Friday, October 17, 2008. He was 59. Dan’s family is handling arrangements.
Constance "Connie" Williams, Longmont, CO
Constance “Connie” Williams, of Longmont passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008. She was 62. Howe Mortuary of Longmont is handling arrangements.
Howe Mortuary & Crematory
