Barbara Lawlor, Peak to Peak. 2014 was filled with the loss of many beloved friends, family, and well-known local residents. In some cases, the loss was sudden and tragic; in others, the end of life on earth came after long-term illness and ended in peace.
Those who mourned loved ones gathered to celebrate their lives, to reminisce with touching or hilarious stories about some of events they shared.
As our lives continue, as we once again get caught up in the day-to-day miracle of living, we will remember those who went before us and find joy in those who remain, letting 2014 slip away as we welcome 2015.
Shirley Green: June 29, 1937 - January, 2014. Daughter of the Primes, a long-time Nederland family.
Lon A. Huckaby: October 14, 1952 - January 22, 2014. He was the K-12 Gilpin County School music teacher for 20 years. He passionately believed in Music Education, and performed in a Dixieland Jazz Band and a rock group.
Shirley Filer: October 21 - February 2, 2014. She moved to Nederland in 1994 and was a devout member of Nederland Community Presbyterian Church. She also volunteered at the Nederland Visitor Center and the Nederland Food Bank.
Bobby Childers: January 22, 1939 - January 24, 2014. Childers was the Grand Marshal in the 2013 Nederland Old Timers' Parade. She grew up in Nederland and graduated from Nederland High School in 1958. She worked for the Daily Camera for 18 years, was fun-loving and vivacious.
Margaret Ann Mash Martin: July 21, 1921 - April 5, 2014. Martin was an Eldora summer resident since the early 70s. She hired and trained college-age people to lead tours of the Texas capital building. She was also a supporter of Nederland Presbyterian Church and visited Eldora in the summer of 2013 for last time.
Jason Langford passed away in June, 2014. Jason attended Nederland High School. Services were held on June 7, at the Jamestown Community Church.
Soni Brosze: November, 1942 - May 25, 2014. A long-time Gilpin County resident, he organized PT Cruiser of the Rockies rallies and car shows at the Caribou Village parking lot, where he collected donations for the local food bank.
Sophia Du Bose, aged 13: Died after an accident in Boulder Canyon on May 31. She was a student at Shining Mountain Waldorf School in Boulder. She loved to read, write, run, and act; and loved animals and nature.
Joyce Bader Valen: July 31, 1933 - March 25, 2014. Valen was an Army wife and an active volunteer welcoming newcomers to each base. She worked at the Auburn University Alumni Office and Nederland Chiropractic Clinic. Her Christian faith was strong and she made charitable giving a priority.
John J. Wood: July 19, 1964 - May, 23, 2014. John moved to Colorado in 2003, was an accomplished banjo player at local venues, and said "All good things in all good time."
Sandy Miller Lewarton: February 11, 1957- June 3, 2014. Lewarton was a resident of Rollinsville and Summit County. She worked at Golden Gate State Park and led horseback rides at Caribou Ranch. She was a member of the Eldora Mountain Resort ski patrol and volunteered with Ignite, the adaptive ski program.
Dick Marchman: He was 66 years old, a member of the Indian Peaks Fire Protection District and Allenspark Fire Department. He was an EMT and died on the Blue Lake Trail on the way to a rescue on July 9. He was the Indian Peaks Chief Medical officer.
Elaine Patricia Schoelzel: Dec. 24, 1926 - August, 6, 2014. Schoelzel was a pediatric and allergy doctor, a member of the Gilpin County Peak to Peak Chorale, St. James United Methodist Church of Central City, and provided funds for the extension of the Gilpin County Library.
John McCracken: May 16, 1944 - August 3, 2014. McCracken was known for his courage, strength, patience and never-ending love. He and his wife Waltressa owned Annie’s Cafe and Bakery in Nederland and he was a life coach.
Tom Carline: August, 23, 2014. Carline and his wife Glenna started Nederland Realty in the early 70s. He was a log home representative of The Lodge at Nederland. He also developed the Sunnyside Subdivision.
Donald M. Morse: April 10, 1940 - August 30, 2014. Morse graduated from Nederland High School in 1958 and served in the US Army. He was married in Nederland, a member of the Lions Club, and built two custom homes in Nederland.
Kent Franklin Snow: Sept. 29, 1964 - Sept. 8, 2014. Snow graduated from Nederland High School in 1982 and joined the Air Force. He later worked for the Post Office, belonged to the Knights of Columbus and a remote control flying club.
Dave Felkley: Known as Big Foot, Felkley died November 15, 2014 at the age of 75. Felkley was an inspiration to all, sharing his snowshoeing expertise and hiking trails; announcing Nederland events and being Santa for any and all Santa-occasions in Nederland. He was optimistic, joyful, and determined to make every day a great day.
Bob Shannon: July 19, 1950 - November 25, 2014, 64. A Rollinsville resident, he loved to ski, hike, bike, camp, and visit with his friends in Gamble Gulch and Nederland.
