[Colorado-Talk] Jon Deden

[Amy Sabo]

hello j.j. and all,

what a sad time now here in the nfb of co. we just lost scott a few
months ago and, now our own johnine d. i'am sure that scott and john
are getting in soooo much good trouble together in heaven:)


thanks for sharing this funny story especially during this terrible
situation we all need a little laughter to brighten up our spirits in
this time of saddness.




hugs,
amy sabo

On 3/6/23, Jj Aragon via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Julie and Michelle! All my condolences for your loss. I'm sure John is
> having a blast with Scott! :-)
>
> Best,
> JJ Aragon - President, NFB of Greeley
>
>> On Mar 6, 2023, at 11:31 AM, 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
>>
>> Fax:  303.778.1598
>>
>> 2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
>>
>> Littleton, CO 80120
>>
>>
>>
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