[Colorado-Talk] Jon Deden

[d m gina]

Dear Julie,
This is Dar here in Montana.
I just read of the passing of John.
I also remember him.
Didn't know the family except you.
I will share with Jim and the group up here.
Do tell Dan hi for us?
Dar
Original message:

> 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

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> Littleton, CO 80120

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