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Sundown Means Obituary
41, passed away at home on March 5, 2011. Cherished husband of Michelle; proud and loving father of Jake & Taylor; beloved son of Karen Hauff and brother of Danyelle (Geoffrey Brackett) Means; and devoted uncle of Marley, Dylan & Boone Brackett. Celebration of Life Service, Friday, March 11, 2 pm at Jubilee Fellowship Church, 9830 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO. Please visit HoranCares.com to share condolences and receive donation information, in lieu of flowers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sundown Means
Andrew Hilt
April 30, 2020
Hey Sundown. Just thinking about you today. My wife and I remembered that insanely loud you truck you gave Alex for his birthday one year. We literally could even break the crazy thing. Still get a big laugh over it. Rest my friend:)
Camille Veatch
April 19, 2011
We only met Sundown & Michelle briefly through our home sale. Hearing of this loss my heart goes out to Michelle and the children. It has only been a couple of years and I am reminded more now than ever that so much can happen in such a short time and to cherish every moment we have with our loved ones..Our families thoughts and prayers are with you and yours .~ Veatch Family
Kira Marshall
March 19, 2011
I attended elementary school with Sundown and I will always remember his freckles and braids. I never forgot him and I never will.
I am so sorry for your loss...you are all in my prayers.
March 17, 2011
Michelle our thougths and prayers are with you and the kids! We Loved Sundown he was an amazing person!
All our Love,
Paul and wendy Kolesar
Alison Sticklestad
March 14, 2011
In honor of Sundown.
Jordan Brien
March 12, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Sundown at Native American Bank. He was a true leader and visionary for what the bank stood for "Native People, helping Native People". In such a short period of time, I grew very close to Sundown. Even at work he took the time to personalize who he was by playing jokes on me. But I got that last laugh. While Sundown was out of town, a co-worker and I thought it would be a great idea to play a prank on him and wrap his office items with Christmas wrapping paper. I'm talking everything! These items include: staple remover, stapler, pens, scissors, pictures, chair and even the computer and mouse. The next morning Ida and I patiently waited for his return. It was a funny morning, just seeing everybody walk by his office and laugh. The outcome was priceless. Picture this- Sundown speechless and shaking his head crumbling Christmas wrapping paper. Finally, Sundown told me before I left the bank. "Don't worry JB, no matter where you go I will take you with me". I will miss you dearly Sundown.
Miigwetch,
Jordan Brien
Mary Boland
March 11, 2011
Shelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences!
March 11, 2011
Michelle, on behalf of my family,our sincere condolences.
Don Ragona & Family
Mavis Bad Cob
March 11, 2011
On behalf of my Tiwahe,and Takoja Genesis.Our Condolences,Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.May Tunkasila watch over you and bless you today and everyday.
Eugene Siekman
March 10, 2011
Michelle my thoughts are with you and the kids. Wish I could be there to celebrate the life of a good good man and good good Indian!
March 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Bernie and Mary Paiz, Santa Fe
William Brown
March 10, 2011
A parents love for a child can only be shadowed by the pain caused when that child passes. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God grant you peace and understanding in your time of sorrow.
William Brown
March 10, 2011
A parent's love for their child can only be shadowed by the pain at that child's passing. May God grant you all peace and understanding in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott and Sylvia Strable
March 10, 2011
Sylvia and I send our prayers and deepest sympathy.
March 10, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all. Remember the
spirit is with you.
Lois Emery Valentine, NE
Butch & Lila LaDue
March 10, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
The Fords
March 10, 2011
We are thinking of you and your family in this difficult time, Michelle.
Bob, Evelyn, Diana and Christina
Susanna Mercado
March 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Ann Bear Heels McCowan
March 10, 2011
Dear karen & Danyelle
Sending my good thoughts and good memories of Sundown as I think of him today in my prays.
Mary Ann (Pierre, SD)
March 10, 2011
May God bless you & family in difficult time.
I will pray to God for you & family
Amita Asundi
Reston Va
Pam Wilson
March 10, 2011
Michelle, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at the very sad time. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Neil Graber
March 9, 2011
My condolences for your loss. God Bless you.
Lindsay Sandham
March 9, 2011
There are not many people in this world that have touched my life or my wife’s as Sundown did, especially in the short time we knew him. We talked with one another; traveled together, walked together every day we could, ate and drank together, laughed together, and spent personal time skiing together. He taught me about Indian Country, native traditions, their plight, ceremonies and ways. He had charisma, was a devoted husband and loving father. He was someone I could call friend and wish he was still alive and could call brother. Lori and I will deeply miss him. He will always be in our hearts, living strong. The world is less of a place with his passing. Michelle, Jake and Taylor, Lori and I are so very sorry and saddened by your loss.
Carol Swan
March 9, 2011
May our Creator comfort you all in this time of sorrow. Sundown was greatly appreciated and admired. I was honored and blessed to have known him. He is dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Mandi Belote
March 9, 2011
Thinking of you all, and praying for you everyday!!!!
Ms. Mandi
The Kemps
March 9, 2011
We are keeping all of you in our prayers. Please accept our condolences.
Brian John
March 8, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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