Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Boulder, CO

F. Wayne Scott

F. Wayne Scott

Dec 14, 2016

Francis “Wayne” Scott, 93 years young, died peacefully at sunrise Dec. 14, 2016 in his Boulder home surrounded by family. Wayne’s Roman Catholic faith informed all his life. He was an active member of both St. Thomas Aquinas and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic parishes in Boulder; he played the organ for the 8am Service at St. Thomas Aquinas for...

Philip Simpson

Philip Simpson

Dec 7, 2016

Phil Anthony Simpson, Son of William Francis Simpson and Anita Orland Simpson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Boulder Community Hospital in Boulder, Colorado on December 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, by his brother, William Simpson and his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara Marie Sullivan Simpson. He is survived by his...

Robert McNelly

Robert McNelly

Dec 4, 2016

Robert Bruce McNelly, 63, peacefully passed away Sunday December 4th at his home in Boulder, Colorado. He is survived by his mother, Jean McNelly; son, John (JC) McNelly; daughter, Mary Jennifer McNelly; niece, Anne McNelly; and sister in-law, Barbra McNelly. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Wilder; his brother, Mike McNelly; and his father, John McNelly. Rob was born...

Joseph Choy

Joseph Choy

Nov 29, 2016

Obituary for Joseph Henry Choy May 16, 1951 – November 29, 2016 Joseph Henry Choy of Thornton, Colorado, formerly of Boulder, after a lengthy illness passed peacefully at home. Joe was born to Harry and Irene Choy on May 16, 1951 in San Francisco, California. He grew up in Oakland where he attended Bishop O'Dowd High School. He completed his...

Patricia Schmidt

Patricia Schmidt

Nov 26, 2016

Our much loved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on the morning of November 26, 2016 from complications of COPD and achalasia. Despite her failing body, she maintained a positive outlook, a sharp mind and a wonderful sense of humor. Born in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, to Urban and Caroline Meyer, Pat lost her mother to Polio at age two and...

Ardeth Dickson

Ardeth Dickson

Nov 18, 2016

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Ardie Dickson, moved gracefully into her next adventure, at home, surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, November 18, 2016. Ardie was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer 18 months ago, and received sensitive and caring treatment at Rocky Mountain Cancer Center in Boulder and in her home from Tru Community Care. She embraced the...

Ellen Saiz

Ellen Saiz

Nov 6, 2016

Elle Saiz , formerly of Boulder, CO. and McMinnville, OR. passed away peacefully in her childhood home in Boulder on November 6 due to complications from cancer. She died holding her mother's hand in the presence of her loving sisters, Marti Saiz Lynch and Laurie Saiz Parks . Elle was born April 30, 1951, to Fred and Kathryn Saiz in...

Trevor McConnell

Trevor McConnell

Nov 4, 2016

Trevor John McConnell, Age 24, passed away at his home in Colorado on November 4, 2016. Trevor was born to David and Janet (Sexton) McConnell in Ridgewood, NJ. He grew up in Rumson, graduated from Rumson-Fair Haven High School in 2010, earned an AS degree from Brookdale Community College and was attending the University of Colorado where he found his...