[Colorado-Talk] Jon Deden

Wed Mar 8 21:33:20 UTC 2023

hello dan,

thanks for letting us know on the circumstances on the services of
john. i also got done reading the article on john which you posted
here from the braille monitor. i really enjoyed reading it! i'am glad
that robert found this on google and, that you posted the link for it
here. what a tribute to john.

sincerely,
amy sabo

On 3/6/23, Dan Burke via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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