[Colorado-Talk] Jon Deden

[Amy Sabo]

hello julie,

this is hhocking news when i just read this message of the passing of
john over the weekend! i'am soooo sad of this news! i know this is
hard for you right now but, just know that you aren't alone here!

i first met john when i came to co in 2003 at my first state
convention in greeley and, i loved his sense of humor and, how he was
the king of being the door prize man... i also loved working with him
in the denver chapter too! rebecca and i will keep you all in our
hearts and prayers! if there's anything you need please don't hesitate
to let me knoqw! i know it must be hard to lose a sibling who you were
soooo close to which as being blind as you as i'am with mine.

please take care of yourself and, i will talk to you soon.





love,
amy and rebecca sabo

On 3/6/23, Julie Deden via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear NFB Family,
>
> I want to let you know that my brother Jon passed away peacefully on the
> evening of March 5. He was surrounded by his family all weekend, especially
> his wife and "best buddy" Michelle Chacon.
>
> Jon was a leader in the NFB for over forty years. Jon served as door-prize
> chair for our state convention for over ten years. He loved giving away
> prizes! Jon organized many of the fundraising events with Spero winery for
> the North Metro chapter.
>
> Many members received calls from Jon over the past forty years encouraging
> them to come to an NFB meeting. Jon worked with Michelle to form an NFB
> chapter when they moved to Las Cruces for a couple of years. Jon supported
> the Colorado Center for the Blind and enjoyed hearing about our successes
> and being a part of them.  Jon realized that if it were not for the NFB he
> would never have obtained his job as a stockbroker, or then move on to work
> for the state of Colorado for many years with the Department of Regulatory
> Agencies.
>
> Jon enjoyed skiing, running, and lifting weights. He always had a pet dog
> around the house that he could spoil.  He had a heart of passion, generosity
> and love for his wife Michelle, their daughters, ten grandchildren,  and all
> of us.
>
> Thank you for all of your love and support over the last two months during
> Jon's illness.
>
> All my love,
> Julie
>
> Julie Deden
> Executive Director
>
> Colorado Center for the Blind
> Phone: 303.778.1130  Ext:  210
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> Littleton, CO 80120
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