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James Zeleny Obituary

Husband of Carol, father of Jeff, Holly & Jinx, brother of Dick. Died 2/23/17. Private Service

Published by Denver Post from Feb. 28 to Mar. 5, 2017.
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I was married to Jim for 44 years. He was a good husband and a fun husband. He was always happy and he enjoyed life. He was great at athletics. He was always in a good mood. Nothing negative phased him. He liked people, his children, me, his wife and most people. He is definitely missed, but I believe he is in a good place in heaven. Carol Zeleny

CAROL ZELENY

March 2, 2022

Dad, you were so special to me and despite the fact that you weren´t my "real" father, you financially supported me, treated me like your "real" children, and I learned what a real man was from you. A real man provides emotional and financial support for his children, provides guidance and discipline for his children, provides love, and more than that, challenges his children to go higher, go faster, be happier. You were a real man in every way and I will forever appreciate all you did for me. You never complained about what taking care of me cost you. You are missed more than you´ll ever know and I am so happy that my children and my husband were able to get to know you. Until we meet again, Love, Jinx, Tom, Wesley, Dennis, Cody, Tommi, and Nicholas

Jinx L. Finch

March 1, 2022

I can barely believe you have been gone 5 years. I still miss you terribly. We were talking about you today and how, if you were still alive, you would probably have an electric bicycle and be bopping down the bike trails with a big smile on your face!! Love you forever dad!

Holly Zeleny

Family

February 27, 2022

Holly K. Zeleny

Daughter

September 10, 2020

Jim was my dad. He was most always in a good mood. Liked people and people liked him. Dad was the "go to" person for me to get good solid advice! He was a realist, which I did not fully appreciate until he was gone. I miss him so much and wish we were able to have more conversations.

Holly Zeleny

September 10, 2020

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