Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Boulder, CO

Spencer Keene

Spencer Keene

Jul 31, 2024

Spencer Keene passed away on July 31, 2024. Spencer was a man of great kindness, creativity, and quiet strength. Born in Santa Barbara, CA to Adria and Mike Keene, Spencer was raised with a deep appreciation for family, service, and the arts.

A proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard, Spencer dedicated his life to serving his country until injured...

Shirley Keller

Shirley Keller

Jul 30, 2024

Shirley Jean Starkey Keller, born on July 30, 1927, in Los Angeles, California, passed away on her 97th birthday, July 30, 2024, at Boulder Community Hospital. Shirley grew up in Los Angeles with her beloved sister, Barbara Starkey Neelands, daughters of LAPD Captain Basil Starkey and Edna Schooley Starkey. Shirley attended Dorsey High School in LA and Los Angeles City...

Patrick Westfeldt

Patrick Westfeldt

Jul 29, 2024

Patrick McLoskey Westfeldt, Jr., Oct. 1, 1943 - July 29, 2024

Patrick McLoskey Westfeldt Jr., 80, died on July 29 at his home in the Frasier Meadows retirement community, with his loved ones by his side. He had bravely lived with Alzheimer's for the past 10 years.



Patrick was an electrical engineer until his retirement, working at Texas...

Marion Sauer

Marion Sauer

Jul 29, 2024

Marion Eleanor Sauer, born an only child to Edith Mentch Brindle and Frank William Brindle on November 23, 1936 in Paterson, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home in Boulder, CO on July 29, 2024. She lived 87 good years before succumbing to pancreatic cancer.

Marion's early years were spent in Jenkintown, PA, and Plainsboro, NJ, where...

Rebecca Brookhart

Rebecca Brookhart

Jul 27, 2024

Rebecca Brookhart

September 16, 1940 - July 27, 2024

Rebecca E. Brookhart (nee Emeis), known affectionately as Becky, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on September 16, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa, Becky lived a life marked by cheerfulness and a gregarious spirit, as well as strong opinions!

Becky moved...

Aviva Edwards

Aviva Edwards

Jul 23, 2024

Aviva Barber Edwards (Nee Christine Ruth Barber)

September 15, 1950 - July 23, 2024

Avi/Mom/Bubbe/Chrissy was a lover of life to the fullest. She was

passionate about contribution and making a difference. But what she

cared about above all else was her people - her family and friends were

her everything.

Avi passed unexpectedly on the morning of July 23,...

David Williams

David Williams

Jul 22, 2024

David John Williams, aged 96, of Lyons, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024.

Born in London, England on July 21, 1928, David lived with a never ending curiosity and his willingness to try just about anything. As a young man, David briefly served in the Royal Air Force before embarking on a successful career in the...

Gary "Dale" Meyer

Gary "Dale" Meyer

Jul 20, 2024

Gary "Dale" Meyer, 1936-2024

Gary "Dale" Meyer passed away peacefully on July 20. He was born on March 24, 1936 in Mingo Junction, OH. He moved to Boulder in 1961. Dr. Meyer spent most of his five-decade teaching career at the University of Colorado and was instrumental in establishing entrepreneurship as an emphasis in the School of Business. He was...

Jennifer Cordell

Jennifer Cordell

Jul 18, 2024

Jennifer Cordell, née Johnson, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, at the age of 64 after a long, hard-fought battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on October 7, 1959, in Boulder, Colorado, Jennifer lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community.

Jennifer was the beloved daughter of Fred and Ora Johnson. She grew up...

Judy Florian

Judy Florian

Jul 8, 2024

Judy E. Florian, age 59, of Louisville, CO, died suddenly on July 8, 2024. She was born on November 28, 1964 in Elmhurst, IL.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Keith Lindsay; her caring daughter, Sophie Lindsay; her father, Kurt Florian of Naperville, Il; and her brother Kurt (Linda) Florian, Jr. of Wheaton IL. She was...

Lorne Matheson

Lorne Matheson

Jun 30, 2024

The world lost a beautiful soul when Lorne David Matheson passed away on June 30th, 2024. For nearly 87 years, he lived a rich life full of family, learning, sharing, science, faith, and an incredibly wide variety of interests. We will all remember his warmth, his generosity, his gentle smile, and his dedication to all of us.

Lorne was...