Richard Elwell

Richard was born in Louisville, Colorado on August 19th, 1935 to Frank and Louise Elwell. He grew up in Louisville and then attended the University of Northern Colorado. He graduated in 1958 with a degree in Business Education. He also met his lifelong sweetheart there, and was married to Oreen in 1957 in Greeley, Colorado.

Richard started teaching High School business classes then went to work for the Public Service Company. He then changed careers and worked for Farmers Insurance for over thirty years.

Richard and Oreen lived in Louisville until 1966 when they moved their family to Arvada, Colorado. They lived there, raised 3 children, and then moved to Westminster in 1993. Richard retired in 1995.

Richard enjoyed golf, the Broncos, dancing, music and sang tenor with the Northland Chorale. Fishing was his passion for years as he always said, "show me water, and I'll show you a fish!" He loved his family and singing Dean Martin songs, and was never late to a good party!

Richard is survived by: his son, Kerry; daughter, Luanne and her husband, Wes; daughter, Amy; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Bernita; and 2 nephews. He is preceded in death by: his parents, Frank and Louise; brother, Roy; granddaughter, Alycia; and son-in-law, Rick.

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