J. C. Tunson

J. C. Tunson was born February 1, 1934, in Paris, Texas, to the late Curtis and Eva Mae Tunson. J. C. was the second of ten children. At the age of four the family moved to Denver, Colorado. He attended Denver Public Schools and graduated from Manual High School. J. C. joined the United States Army in 1953, as a "Paratrooper". In 1958 he united in holy matrimony with Irene Yvonne Pate. Three children were born to this union: Carmen, Gina and John. J. C. worked for Northwest Pipe and Steel (formerly Thompson Pipe and Steel) for 47 years. J. C. enjoyed restoring cars, landscaping, drawing, painting and welding black steel into sculptures. J. C. and Irene owned Tunsons Art Gallery for 23 years. His sculptures are in numerous private collections throughout the United States and Germany. He had many one man and invitational exhibits. He juried many shows, gave lectures and demonstrations to community centers, public schools, art clubs and the Job Corps. Those left to cherish his memories include: his wife, Irene Tunson, three children, Carmen Holland (Aurora), Gina (Michael) Smith (Aurora) and John Tunson (Denver); two brothers, Ernest (Celia) Tunson (Denver), Floyd (Florence) Tunson (Manitou Springs, CO), five sisters, Essie V. Thomas (Aurora), Juanita Haney (Denver), Evelyn (Russell) Bishop (Denver), Brenda (Henry) Amprey (Denver), Linda (Lloyd) Smith (Kansas City, MO) his sister, Geneva Grace and brother, Randy Tunson preceded J. C. in death. Four Grandchildren in Denver; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by all.