Denver Post Obituaries

Sean Sullivan

gqlshare — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:05:00 +0000

On July 23, 2025, Sean Sullivan took his final career promotion, advising God on how to better manage Earth. He joins his 80s heroes Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne, in line at the Pearly Gates.
Sean Michael Sullivan was born on June 8,1972 on Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio to Maureen (O’Hagan) and Patrick Sullivan. Younger brother Brendan joined the family two years later.
Sean was a proud graduate of Regis Jesuit High School where he finished the high school curriculum early, earned his Eagle Scout designation, played rugby, and worked various part-time jobs.
Sean attended Colorado State University where he was a co-founder of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Other extra-curricular activities were skydiving, mountain biking, and terrorizing the all-you-can-eat buffets in Fort Collins. He graduated with his BS in Business in 1994 and master’s degree in international business in 1995.
His most important achievement at CSU was meeting his future wife, Kristi Mouton. Sean and Kristi were married on September 27, 1996. They have two boys, Brian Michael and John Patrick, of whom Sean was very proud.
Sean’s management consulting career included roles at CH2M Hill, Ernst & Young, Cap Gemini, Businessedge, Synchronoss, and KPMG. His final positions at KPMG were Advisory Market Sales Leader and Lead Partner for the T-Mobile account.
Sean’s community service encompassed serving as a steering committee member of Denver’s KPMG Family for Literacy, involvement with Mile High United Way, co-founder of the KPMG Mental Health steering committee, and KPMG Abilities in Motion Advisory board member.
He enjoyed events like the Polar Plunge, Donor Dash, and the KPMG old-person relay team at the Colfax Marathon. Sean never tired of hosting 5k after-parties and served free cocktails to Turkey Trot runners from his front yard for many years. Sean was an ardent, if disappointed, supporter of CSU and Denver Broncos football. Less depressing was his fondness for the Texas Longhorns. He loved live music, skiing, hiking, military history, red wine in the hot tub, German cars, and beach vacations.
Sean is survived by his wife Kristi; sons Brian and John; mother Maureen Saint John and her husband Jim; brother Brendan (Jennifer); nieces Haley, Sarah, and Kaitlyn; nephews Michael and Brock; stepmother Wanda; sister-in-law Catherine Tidd; and parents-in-law Mike and Alice Mouton. He was pre-deceased by his father, Patrick Sullivan and brother-in-law/partner-in-mischief Brad Tidd.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Mile High United Way, KPMG’s Family for Literacy or the charity of your choice.

Theodore Washburne

gqlshare — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:05:00 +0000

Theodore (Ted) B. Washburne died at home at the age of 96 on July 24th, 2025.
A retired banker, rancher, fly fisherman, youth soccer coach, sports fan, storyteller, and family man, he will be remembered for leading a full and long life enriched by five children, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
He was born April 22, 1929, in Chicago to (John) Clarke and Eleanor Pomeroy Washburne. He graduated from North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, IL, and Williams College in Williamstown, MA. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953, much of the time in Tokyo.
In 1953, he and Mary T. Marsh of Winnetka were married and moved to Denver. Mr. Washburne joined U.S. National Bank, a predecessor of the United Bank group. He retired from the bank in 1984 after serving as a Vice President of United Bank of Denver and later as President of United Bank of Skyline.
For many years he was active in the cattle business, owning interests in ranches in Colorado and Oregon.
He served on the boards of several civic organizations and did other community volunteer work throughout his life, including coaching youth soccer and mentoring as a Big Brother. From 1978 to 1986, he served on the Cherry Hills Village City Council.
Throughout his life, Mr. Washburne was an enthusiastic angler. He was a member of several fishing clubs as well as Arapahoe Tennis Club, Teton Club, University Club of Denver, and Huron Mountain Club.
He is predeceased by his wife, Mary Washburne. He is survived by five children: Catherine (Steve) Begej of Littleton, James (Debra) Washburne of Tucson, Margaret MacDonald (Stan Berning) of Santa Fe, Daniel Washburne (Jan Baker) of Cherry Hills Village, and Peter (Jen) Washburne of Madison, CT, as well as seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver (https://www.bgcmd.org/).

Adam Starker

gqlshare — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:05:00 +0000

Adam passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Adam was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1991, to William J. (Bud) and Mary S. Starker. He was raised in Wheat Ridge, attended Lakewood High School, and received a BA degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado.
Adam’s professional career was centered around affordable housing and driven by a desire to help others. This mission led him to work at the Harm Reduction Action Center, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Warren Village, and he was an early IT developer on the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) at the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative.
He possessed an inquisitive mind, was an avid reader and an engaging conversationalist. He is survived by his parents and his brother, John A. Starker. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.
A memorial service will be held at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80220 on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00AM, reception to follow. Memorial gifts may be made to: www.harmreductionactioncenter.org; www.coloradocoalition.org; www.warrenvillage.org; www.mdhi.org.

Chad LaChance, Colorado angler known for ‘Fishful Thinker’ show, dies at 54

Kyle Newman — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:32:40 +0000

Chad LaChance, the Colorado fisherman who endeared himself to anglers of all ages through his long-running “Fishful Thinker” TV show, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

LaChance died Monday at the age of 56 at his house off Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins. He was surrounded by family and friends.

The Evergreen High School and CSU alum debuted “Fishful Thinker” in 2009, after taking a leap of faith by quitting his job in the mortgage industry to pursue fishing full time. He became well-known in the Colorado outdoors community for his accessible and knowledgeable videos on how to fish in the state and beyond.

The show ran nearly 400 episodes and underscored LaChance’s legacy of outdoor education.

He announced in June that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, which metastasized throughout his abdomen. His final interview came on June 14 on 104.3 The Fan, where he said on Terry Wickstrom Outdoors that he achieved his goal “to motivate and inspire other people to go and catch fish.”

A native of Jupiter, Fla., LaChance became renowned for his use of jerkbait lures. He also served on the Larimer County Parks Advisory Board and mentored young fishermen. That included the Legacy High School tandem of Ryan Wood and Turner Mason, whom LaChance coached to the 2016 Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship in Tennessee.

There are currently no memorial services planned for LaChance. In his final interview with Wickstrom, he encouraged people to follow their dreams, no matter how out-of-the-box they may seem.

“I’ve followed my heart all the time, and that’s my advice,” LaChance said on June 14. “Follow your folly, follow your passion, because if you do that, the rest will work itself out.”

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Gerald Lukton

gqlshare — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:05:00 +0000

Gerald L. Lukton, “Jerry”; of Denver, CO; age 93. Graveside Service at Emanuel Cemetery, Fri. 08/01, at 9:45AM. Service details and guestbook at feldmanmortuary.com.

Ruth Honold

gqlshare — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:05:00 +0000

For Full Obituary please visit: www.aspenmortuaries.com

Dr. David E. Hutchison

gqlshare — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:05:00 +0000

88, passed away July 18, 2025 in Centennial, CO. For full obituary and service information please visit monarchsociety.com

Rosella Ann Miller Vendetti

gqlshare — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:05:00 +0000

A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ann is survived by two sons, two daughters-in-law, four grandsons, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. The family will hold a remembrance gathering at 2:30pm on Thursday, July 31st in the Fort Logan National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband.

Marjorie Rosen

gqlshare — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:05:00 +0000

Marjorie Rosen, 97, Cherry Hills Village; Wife of the late Harold F. Rosen; Mother of Rickie Rosen and Barry Rosen, California; Daughter of the late Yetta, Celia, and Joseph Doctorman; Graveside, Tues. 7/29, 12noon, Rose Hill Cemetery; Livestream on the Feldman Mortuary YouTube channel; Contributions to Yeshiva Toras Chaim, JFS, HEA, or a charity of your choice.

Charles Jaten

gqlshare — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 06:05:00 +0000

Charles “Charlie” Jaten passed away peacefully at home on July 11th, just shy of his 82nd birthday. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Charlie lived a life full of love, laughter, and quiet strength. He had multiple academic degrees and spent his career in leadership roles within the federal government, but his greatest pride was his family. Charlie was a deeply loving and supportive father, and he was known affectionately as “Paka”-a source of warmth and wisdom. Charlie’s sense of humor was unforgettable. He had a gift for making people laugh and his playful spirit brought joy to every room. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Darragh; children Keefe, Elin, Thecla; and 9 grand children. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, 9/14 from 10am to 1pm at Perry Park County Club in Larkspur, CO. Please visit BeATree.Memorial for his full obituary.