[Colorado-Talk] Jon Deden

Fri Mar 10 14:04:49 UTC 2023

Hello Julie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolence
 go out to you and your family.

best,
Anmol
On 3/9/23, Dan Burke via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Thank you all for the lovely remembrances of Jon.
>
> I posted that folks could make memorial donations to the NFB of
> Colorado or the Colorado Center for the Blind. I didn't post the link
> to  the NFB of Colorado's online donation page, so here are both
> again:
>
> NFBCO
>
> https://www.nfbco.org/donate-now
>
> CCB
>
> https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/CoCenter
> Thanks again, all!
> On 3/6/23, Dan Burke <burke.dall at gmail.com> 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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>>
>> --
>> 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!"
>>
>> My Cell:  406.546.8546
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>>
>
>
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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!"
>
> My Cell:  406.546.8546
> Twitter:  @DallDonal
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