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May 8, 1956- August 5, 2022 MARY VALLEE HUGER NOONE was born on May 8, 1956, the sixth of seven children to Lucie and Bernard Huger on an 800-acre farm in St. Albans, Missouri. She was a wild child, Read More
May 8, 1956- August 5, 2022 MARY VALLEE HUGER NOONE was born on May 8, 1956, the sixth of seven children to Lucie and Bernard Huger on an 800-acre farm in St. Albans, Missouri. She was a wild child, Read More
The Natural Funeral Marks a Year of Legal Body Composting – a story in Denver’s Westword
David J. Braun 1957-2022 David Joseph Braun, loving husband, father and brother, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep May 28, 2022. Dave was an avid athlete, outdoorsman, telemark skier, environmental engineer, colleague, and friend. His steady approach Read More
“It is not the strength of the body, but the strength of the spirit” – J.R.R Tolkien A fifth-generation Colorado native, Kathryn Morrell Mulnix was born at home in Loveland, Colorado on July 6th, 1994. Many knew her as Katja, Read More
Here’s a story that introduces our services to the Baltimore folks. https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/green-funerals-water-cremation-body-composting-colorado/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h
Here is an extraordinary story. Click here to watch the video. It was also picked up by NBC National News. It was also re-posted on AOL News. Author: Marc Sallinger (9 News) Published: 9:32 PM MDT March 20, 2022 Updated: 9:42 PM MDT Read More
1956 – 2022 Dawn Griffin made her conscious transition from this world on January 6, 2022 in the home of dear friends Erina Cowan and Steven Teagarden in Boulder, CO. Family and friends attended the celebration of her life and Read More
In Memory Brenda Kaye Barbour October 02, 1948 December 31, 2021 Brenda Kaye Barbour, 73, died at home in Tucson, Arizona, December 31, 2021. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, on October 2, 1948, to Robert Thomas Barbour and Read More
Susan Starr Wiginton, 73 of Boulder, CO. died at Columbine Acres Garden Care Homes on January 6th, 2022. She was born November 3rd, 1948 at Eglin Field, Florida to Lois George Wiginton and Denton Clark Wiginton. Surviving are her brothers Read More
Walter Verney Green passed away quietly in his sleep after a day of visits with Sherron, his wife of 44 years, and his three children. We were all so sad to let him go, but we also believe he was Read More
Thomas Richard Voll was born September 21, 1951, and grew up in Deerfield, Illinois. His passions for family, nature, music, and electronics started young and were well nurtured by the Voll family, the Boy Scouts, his schools, and the Deerfield Read More
US News & World Report published an article featuring how we are providing ultra-green options to families that are choosing environmentally responsible methods of leaving this world.
Service Details Nov, 21 2021 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. The Natural Funeral 102 W Chester St, Lafayette CO 80026 Beloved Nana and Gifted Counselor Dr. Sandra Lee Phinney (née Marshall) of Lafayette, Colorado, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, and trusted Read More
Thursday Dec 2, 2021 at 6pm
Join our heart-warming 45-minute Zoom event to remember and honor our departed loved ones. Use the link below.We invite you to attend with a candle to light during our candle-lighting ceremony and to share your person’s name in the chat after you arrive.
Zoom presentation on Wednesday, December 1st at 4:00-5:30pm
Born July 2nd, 2002, Longmont, CO. Grew up in Boulder, Superior and Gold Hill. Attended Fairview High School, graduated Boulder Preparatory High School (2021) and accepted to Metro State University. He enjoyed spending time with friends, fly-fishing, skiing and skateboarding. Read More
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Trang Nguyễn 1930 – 2021 Background Hometown: Long An, Vietnam Year of Birth: 1930 Children (8): Lê Văn Đôn, Trần Thị Triết, NguyễnQuốc Hùng, Nguyễn Thanh Thủy, Nguyễn QuốcDũng, Nguyễn Quốc Tấn, Nguyễn Thị Dung Read More
Patricia Idella Hayden passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021 in the home of her daughter & son-in-law in Loveland, CO. She was born to the late Dallas Walter Hayden and the late Idella Virginia McMillen on August 16, 1933 Read More
Delma Rangel nació en Chihuahua México el 2 de abril de 1967 dejó el mundo físico el 6 de agosto del 2021. Ella estuvo rodeada de las personas que más la amaron a la hora de su partida, ella se Read More
Alan Stewart Meyers, aka Al, or Papa, and on occasion, the Guru of Peacefulness. He lived on his own terms, at his own pace. He helped us remember how to be in the moment. He loved to walk in the Read More
David “Kavika” Vollmar, 53, died in a car accident on July 26, 2021. David was born in Dusseldorf, Germany on June 25, 1968. He loved exploring the woods near his childhood home in Sonderbach, and began playing table tennis in Read More
Murphy Patrick Southern died August 5, 2021. He was 32 years old. He is survived by his mother: Elyse Meaney, his father: Lee Southern, his stepmother: Lohendy Munoz Southern, his brothers: Jack, Paul and Joe, his sisters: Anna Beth and Read More
Lisa Brown Lindwall Sanger passed away in Longmont after a short, heroic battle with cancer. She was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin on December 23, 1972 and adopted by her loving parents, Jon and Barbara Lindwall. Lisa grew up in Read More
Trudy Wayne (Pike), 78, of Longmont, CO passed away on July 29th, 2021 peacefully at home under the care of Trail Winds Hospice after a third battle against cancer. During her latest diagnosis, Trudy was surrounded and supported by an Read More
Glen Wagoner was born on July 28, 1927 at home in Terreton, Idaho and spent his early life on a farm. His father, Thomas Wagoner, was a homesteader and developed irrigation canals that supplied water to farmers in the area. Read More
Deborah Dinges, 70, passed away on June 1, 2021, at her home in Arvada Colorado At her request, no service will be held, but we will be making a donation in her honor to Rocky Mountain National Park, which was Read More
Lani died at 77, a year of 喜寿(kiju) – celebrated in Japan as a a year of good fortune, a notion that she took great delight in, as she moved toward her death with both acceptance and consciousness, dying, in Read More
A Celebration of Life – July 10, 2021 Journal entry by Jennifer Wingate — Jun 28, 2021 The Passing of Joanne Grillo happened almost 8 months ago, but we’ve never fully memorialized her due to the pandemic. Now that vaccines are available and Read More
As you start thinking about the ways that you want to honor a loved one who wanted to be cremated, it can be a good idea to consider how to make this unique. Your loved one was a unique individual Read More
For those of you unable to attend in person, a short memorial service will be available to see on Zoom at 5pm. Shannon Derby is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Andrew Koch Memorial Time: Jun 27, Read More
Mark E. Meaney, PhD, aged 63, Scholar-In-Residence at CU Boulder in Social Responsibility and Sustainability, died June 19, 2021, while in Denver, CO. He was born November 30, 1957, in Yonkers, NY, and is survived by his wife Elyse Meaney Read More
If you have suffered a loss and you want to start making the funerary arrangements, there are things that you want to keep in mind before you start. It is not easy to make these arrangements when dealing with grief Read More
A viewing of Kai for people to say goodbye will occur on Wednesday June 23, 2021 from 10am to 2pm. The viewing will occur at The Natural Funeral at 102 W Chester St, Lafayette CO 80026. From 10am to noon, Read More
Mariano López Del Carril was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 11th, 1965, and died surrounded by his family in Lafayette, Colorado, on June 16th, 2021. He was a beloved member of his family and community, and will be Read More
Aidan Sheahan was born in Oregon on October 29, 1992, and died in Denver, Colorado on June 9th, 2021. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend, and will be dearly missed.
Lots of people are choosing to preplan their funerary services lately and this can be a great option for certain families. If that is something that you are considering but you are not yet certain, it can be a good Read More
James ‘Jim’ Beeson of Boulder, Colorado, beloved father (dog and human) grandfather and friend, passed away on June 13, 2021 from lung cancer. He was 79. Jim was born on January 25, 1942 in Burlingame, California to Louise (Thompson) and Read More
Deciding on the kind of provider of funerary services you want is something that can take time and consideration. There are lots of providers our there and that can mean that you may not be sure about what the right Read More
It can be difficult to see your child dealing with the loss of a loved one and you may not be sure about how to best help them. One option that you may be considering is whether or not to Read More
There are many things that you will have to decide when laying a loved one to rest. If you have chosen to have them buried in a traditional manner, this can mean having to purchase the right casket for them. Read More
Kathryn Sue Reeves, aka, Kathy Rundle Bowerman, was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas, and lived in Englewood, Colorado & Littleton, Colorado. She had a Bachelors in English Literature with a minor in German and was a Paraprofessional at Englewood Schools. Her Read More
Susie was born in Los Angeles, California on March 6, 1931. She was 90 years old when she was called to heaven on May 11, 2021 in Longmont, Colorado. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by devoted and adoring family Read More
It is not always an easy thing to do to decide on the kind of funerary services you want for a loved one. If the person did not leave in writing what they wanted, this can be even more complicated. Read More
1937 – 2021 David Hibbard died peacefully at home on 7 April, surrounded by his loving wife, Chris, and their beloved children and grandchildren. David lived gracefully over the last 14 years with Parkinson’s and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He Read More
Lately, more people are choosing to have virtual funerary services for their loved ones. This is something that can be a great idea but that can sometimes leave guests wondering what they should expect. If you have been invited to Read More
Meticulous and organized, Mama always took care with great thoughtfulness, doing her very best. Carol L. Olson, aged 84, passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by family, on April 18, 2021. A life long resident of the Midwest, Carol is Read More
Marilyn Grace Fellows April 3, 1948 – April 9, 2021 Marilyn “Gracie” Fellows peacefully transitioned on April 9th, 2021, while watching a crisp Colorado morning sunrise through her bedroom window. She lived a vibrant life filled with the joy of Read More
April 26, 1939 – March 30, 2021 Emily Wadhams, 81, dancer, teacher, choreographer, passed away peacefully at her Boulder home on Tuesday, March 30. She was born April 26, 1939 in New York City to Alice Gertrude (Hatch) Wadhams and Read More
Nathan (Nate) Lord passed away peacefully in the presence of his cherished wife Brenda Lord and with loving thoughts of his son Bryant Lord in Longmont, Colorado, on April 12, 2021. Nate was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1954, the Read More
Donald Henry Marcellus of Louisville, Colorado passed away on April 5. Born in Syracuse New York on December 11, 1950 to the late Carol Hixson Marcellus and Donald Marcellus. Don leaves behind his three children; Justin, Evan (Tara), Stacey and Read More
June 14, 1947 – March 27, 2021 Patricia Lee Fosness passed away peacefully, surrounded with loved ones on March 27, 2021 at her home in Broomfield, Colorado after a four year struggle with dementia. Patty was born on June 14, Read More
David Steven Eifler passed away March 28th at his home in Longmont,Colorado.He was born April 3rd 1954 in Honolulu HI,to Carl Henry Eifler and Cecycle Erskine Eifler,the second son of what would grow to be a family of 3 boys and Read More
Sally Anne Carroll was born in 1966 in Brisbane, Australia. On February 23rd, 2021 she passed away in the arms of her friends and family that loved her most. She is survived by her husband, John Carroll, her daughter, Amanda Read More
Terrill (Terry) Lee Grisham of Louisville, Colorado passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 18, 2021 at the age of 66 of liver cancer. He was kept comfortable by the caring Halcyon Hospice team. He was predeceased by Read More
August 28, 1924 – January 21, 2021 Ruth Fizer, 96, crossed the threshold peacefully on January 21, 2021, at home with loving family at her bedside. She was born at home on August 28, 1924 in Stanford, Texas, to Emma Read More
Peter George Fassoulis passed away on February 9, 2021, at peace after battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Covid-19. Born on the 17th day of October, 20th Century, in Paterson, New Jersey, Peter’s other homes included Miami, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boulder, Colorado and Read More
March 17, 1990—January 1, 2021 We lost our precious Graham on January 1, 2021, due to accidental drowning. Graham, who cherished his Cajun roots, was born in Opelousas, LA, and moved to Louisville, CO, at age 8. In 2008 he Read More
1986 – 2021- Wheat Ridge, Colorado Brandon Todd Powers, 34, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Brandon was born on 24 May 1986 at Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of John Michael Powers and Dana Read More
12/30/1937 – 01/15/2021 Carol Ida Spin, maiden name Phillips born to James Arthur and Edna (Tymeson) Phillips on December 30th, 1937, in Troy, New York, passed away on January 15, 2021. She made this world a better place, and will Read More
11/14/2937 – 01/22/2021 Susan B. Merwin passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2021. The daughter of Loring and Marjorie Merwin, Susan was born in Bloomington, IL on November 14, 1937. She taught English at the Colorado Rocky Mountain Read More
Donald (Don) Henderson was born June 25th, 1941 and died January 16th, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones in Boulder, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Quinn, his two children by a previous marriage—Kyle Henderson and Tanya Read More
Paul Nelson, Jr. passed away at home on January 28th.Born in 1929 to Paul and Catherine Nelson, he grew up in Kingston, New York. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy and served on the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Read More
Donna Lee Jeffers Abernathy passed away peacefully on January 7, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born October 6, 1952 in Salem, NJ to parents Ina Elwanda Pate and Paul Johnson Jeffers Jr. She grew up in Pennsville, NJ. Read More
12/03/1923 – 01/11/2021 Harold Bonnell Frost (age 97) died January 11, 2021, in Loveland, Colorado. Bonnell, as he was known to family and friends, is survived by his wife of 74 years, Betty Lu Weinsheim Frost; brother Jack Frost (Bobbye); Read More
Alice Marie Anderson of Lafayette, CO was born on November 16, 1936 in Hays, Kansas. She passed away at her daughter Liane’s home in Lafayette, CO on January 13, 2021 following a long battle with cancer. She was the eldest Read More
William J. Starr, violinist, author, and educator, died peacefully at his home in Boulder, Colorado, on December 26. He was 97. Bill was a violinist and music professor when he took a sabbatical to live in Japan in 1968. He Read More
Sgt. First Class Raymond Val Brusha passed away suddenly at home on December 20th, 2020. Ray is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jolena Brusha, his daughter Katya Laughlin, son-in-law Joseph Laughlin, his two sisters; Carolyn Seek and Becky Read More
10/26/1956 – 09/14/2020 Cyd passed away due to Parkinson’s related complications in Fort Collins, CO at 63 years old. The love of her life, husband Dan, was at her side along with family and friends. In addition to her husband Read More
12/22/1959 – 10/10/2020 Art and Shaney Cipoletti’s first child and Christmas Joy was born in Mount Lebanon, PA and grew up in Colorado Springs with seven younger siblings. After graduating from CU Boulder, she moved to Northern Virginia, where playing Read More
09/01/1928 – 11/13/2020 Philip A. Waggener, 92, a retired CIA intelligence officer, died of colon cancer November 13, 2020, in Boulder. He was born in Detroit, MI, on September 1, 1928 to George and Marian (McQueen) Waggener, and attended Lincoln Read More
06/04/1967 – 10/28/2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Patrick Miller, 53, of Boulder, CO. He is survived by his father, Philip Miller, step mother Sonya Miller, sister and brother-in-law Robin and Ken Grey, Read More
Joanna Elizabeth Gillespie was born on July 6, 1984. On Nov. 8, 2020, she was reunited with many family members who have passed on and for whom she cared deeply. Joanna had a glow that would light up any room. Read More
09/19/1974 – 10/23/2020 Christopher Robin Havens was born in Longmont, CO on September 19, 1974. He passed away on October 23, 2020, in Boulder, CO. Christopher was an artist and had many talents, including making people laugh. Christopher made Read More
05/02/1989 – 10/27/2020 Ross Patrick Mastro, 31, of Westminster, Colorado passed away on October 27, 2020. Ross was born on May 2nd, 1989 in Boulder, Colorado. Ross, a loving son, brother, and father, is survived by parents, Bradford and Donna; Read More
Joseph P. Rohret died at home surrounded by loved ones on October 18, 2020. He was born October 19, 1932 in Iowa to Leo Rohret and Della Marie Mann. He moved to Colorado where he met and married Josephine DeVisscher. Read More
Hedwig M Lukas (nee Merka) went to be with her beloved husband , Peter on 10/12/2020. She was 92 years old. Mrs Lukas was born on August 21, 1928 in Sarnia, Ontario Canada to Julius and Cecilia Merka (nee O’Borny). Read More
On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Elizabeth (Betty) Margaret Symon Golder, adored wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 85. Betty was born on May 23, 1935 in New York City to Winifred (Donnelly) and John Read More
Diane Elizabeth (Crow) Van Horn passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Summit, New Jersey and grew up in Wilmette, IL. She was the loving wife of Paige Van Horn and the Read More
Karen Jean McHugh, 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21st, 2020 in Boulder, CO. She is survived by her two children Christina (Craig) Ceranna and Shawn McHugh; grandson Habi and granddaughters Maddie and Ava. She was preceded in death by Read More
Mary Ann Settegast, 86 Mary Ann Settegast, scholar and author, died peacefully on August 24, 2020, at her home in Boulder, CO. Born in Houston on May 27, 1934, to parents Lester and Sybil Carroll Settegast, Mary attended River Oaks Read More
03/13/1928 – 08/16/2020 Julie T. Wagoner was born March 13, 1928 in New York City and spent her early years in Scarsdale, NY. Her father, Richard H. Thornton, President of Henry Holt was a friend and publisher of Robert Frost. Read More
01/20/1954 – 08/25/2020 Tommy (Tom) Kaley passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 25th. He was born in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and spent his childhood growing up in Palmyra with his parents and siblings. In late Read More
Jane Heinz was a child of the 60s, born Oct. 21, 1950. She grew up in Denver moving from several homes until her family settled at 617 Albion St. in time for her to start fifth grade at Steck Elementary Read More
January 26, 1950 – August 15, 2020 Carol (Tubbs) Devenir loved life and all that is beautiful. She was a talented musician, an enthusiastic gardener, a fierce protector of Mother Nature, an inveterate world traveler, a devotee of libraries and Read More
Peggy Laughlin Buschman (Mrs. David R.), Boulder, Colorado, died on July 22, 2020, one day after her 101st birthday. Born in Paris, Illinois, July 21, 1919, the daughter of Logan and Carrie Elsie (nee Harper) Laughlin, she was a former resident Read More
Betty Wilt was born in 1965. Betty graduated from Wasson HS, Colorado Springs in 1984. Betty graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in Geologic Engineering in 1989. She was a member of the University swim team. Read More
Robert Vernon Gillum passed away at age 81, with his wife, Judith Sue Gillum, at his side, in their Boulder home on November 19, 2019. Only months later, on June 18, 2020, Judy, age 79, passed away, also at home Read More
Nederland, CO During the evening of Monday, June 22, Geoff Ochsner, age 50, passed from the world while running the home trails that he loved so much. A curious soul who loved his community, Geoff devoted a small part of Read More
Randy Olsen, age 73, passed away on June 4th in Boulder. He was born in Tacoma, Washington to Phyllis and Robert Olsen. He grew up in San Francisco, California, and considered it his home. He received both a Bachelor’s and Read More
Jill Maxwell passed away on May 28, 2020.
Douglas Triggs passed, peacefully and gracefully, on May 23rd after two years of battling cancer. Doug was an attorney by profession and an adventurer by passion – when he wasn’t dealing in bankruptcy and student loan law, he could be Read More
Mindy Lisa Tabin Kelly passed away in light and love on Easter Sunday morning, April 12th. She was at home, surrounded by immense loving. After surviving breast cancer for seventeen years, Mindy succumbed in peace and grace. She will be Read More
August 12, 1938 – April 2, 2020 Carol Faye Miller, 81, passed away peacefully with family members by her side at home in Boulder. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio and attended Kent State University, earning her medical technology degree. Read More
1961-2020 Martha “Marti” (with an ‘i’) Megan Sharp Dietrich, 59, of Johnstown (formerly of Berthoud), Colorado, passed away on March 14, 2020. Marti was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico in January of 1961. She graduated from Las Cruces High School and continued Read More
Nancy Jane Fleckinger, aged 79, chose to depart this land on the morning of Saturday, March 14. Beware not the Ides of March, nor Friday the 13th, for she, the Legend of Frasier Meadows was surrounded by Love. In Read More
Sheila Morris Luna, teacher and healer, departed from her home in Boulder, CO, on February 19, 2020, at the age of 52, traveling on to the next leg of her soul’s journey. She is survived by Charles Luna, her husband Read More