[Colorado-Talk] Jon Deden

[Dan Burke]

Good evening all –

A couple of things regarding Jon Deden.

First, if you wish to make a memorial donation in Jon’s name, Michelle
asks that they be made to the National Federation of the Blind of
Colorado or the Colorado Center for the Blind. You can mail checks to
either to

2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120

Make an online donation to CCB here.

https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/CoCenter

Second, Julie’s son Robert googled his Uncle Jon, and found this
article about Jon in the Braille Monitor, so we’ll share the link
here.

Braille Monitor
          April-May 1985

Jon Deden Wins Award as Stock Broker
Jon Deden is a member of the National Federation of the Blind of
Colorado. He is also successfully employed as a stock broker. The
employment might never have happened if it had not been for JOB (Job
Opportunities for the Blind), the program the Federation operates in
conjunction with the United States Department of Labor. It certainly
would never have happened if Jon had not been capable and energetic.
In a news release issued January 31, 1985, Blinder, Robinson (the
company which employs Jon) tells the story:

You can read the rest here.

https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm85/bm8504/bm850422.htm


On 3/6/23, Andrea Brandies via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear Julie,
>
> I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for you and for your whole
> family.  I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Jon but I really appreciate
> knowing him through your eyes.  If there’s anything I can do, please let me
> know.
>
> Thank you for your friendship!
>
> Andrea
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 6, 2023, at 5:00 PM, Anahit LaBarre via Colorado-Talk
>> <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>  Dear Julie, Michelle and family,
>>
>> We are surrounding all of you with much love. We will always hold dear
>> memories of Jon’s kindness, generosity and humor. He cared so much about
>> others and always wanted to help. He was so loving and supportive when we
>> lost Scott. I will never forget that.
>>
>> With much love,
>> Anahit and the LaBarres’
>>
>>> On Mar 6, 2023, at 11:30 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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-- 
Dan Burke

National Federation of the Blind of Colorado Legislative Co-chair

President, NFB of Denver

"Blindness is not what holds you back.  You can live the life you want!"

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