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Evalyn Kirkegaard Obituary

A Colorado native and longtime resident of east Aurora passed away in her home at the age of 89. Her gentle spirit, constant smile and unwavering faith will be remembered by all who knew her. Evalyn was a founding member of Bethel Lutheran Church and always active in the Bethel Lutheran Church Women. Her loving husband, Arnold, and her brother Charley Salsman preceded her in death. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her brother, Jim Salsman, her children, Jerry (Peggy) Kirkegaard, Bob (Gail) Kirkegaard, Don (Debbi) Kirkegaard, Peggy Kirkegaard McKinlay, and Linda Kirkegaard, nine grand children, five great grand children, and numerous other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 12 from 4-7 p.m. at Advantage Aurora Chase Chapel, 1095 Havana, Aurora, CO. The Service will be on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church. Interment at Olinger Chapel Hill Cemetery in Littleton, CO. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church, 1450 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO. 80011.

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Published by Denver Post on Feb. 10, 2010.

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Lori Wise

February 19, 2010

Don and Deb,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
With sincere sympathy,

Tom Teske

February 12, 2010

God is good! All the time!

Blessings as you celebrate Mom's faith and the victory Christ has won for her.

Bob and Brenda Hummel

February 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sheryl & Rick Suhr

February 11, 2010

Please know that we also share in your loss, and are thankful for the knowlege that Evalyn IS indeed with our heavenly father, and those precious loved ones who have gone on before. Please know that you are all in our prayers and we send lots of love and hugs your way.

Andy & Phyllis Kirkegaard

February 11, 2010

How blessed we are who put our faith in God, for no matter how difficult it is to bear the pain of parting we have the promise that one day we'll be reunited with those who have gone before us to our heavenly home.
In another home, in a happier place, in a beautiful forever ... we'll all meet again.
In your time of loss, may God's Promise bring you Peace. Please know that we both share in your Loss.

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