Ann Willson Ratajczyk

1962 - 2017

Ann Willson Ratajczyk went to be with God and her mother on April 24, 2017. Ann is survived by her beloved daughter Tori (Victoria Ratajczyk, a sophomore student at the University of Northern Colorado), her father Richard Coale Willson Jr., her brother Richard Coale Willson III and his children James, Max and Anna Willson, as well as her partner David Sluiter. Ann was born October 12, 1962 in Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, and moved in 1964 to Bow Mar, Littleton, CO where she attended Centennial Elementary School, Goddard Middle School and Littleton High School. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Psychology in 1985. She was then a manager of Limited stores, winning several national awards. One issue of the company newsletter said: "It just wouldn't be a competition without Ann". Ann received certification from Denver Paralegal, and served as bailiff in the Denver courts. She joined Ireland, Stapleton, Pryor and Pascoe and worked there for over 20 years until her death, specializing in trademark, bankruptcy and cannabis law. She also served on the Boards of the Summit Ridge HOA and the Foothills Parks and Recreation District, on a mission trip to build houses in Mexico, and in fundraising for a Servants Tour mission. Raised in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Littleton, Ann joined Abiding Hope Church in Littleton which will host her memorial service at noon on May 6, and also attended First United Methodist of Church of Lafayette, where she and Dave sang in the choir. Ann's wit, intelligence and good humor will be sadly missed by her many friends and professional colleagues. Always kind and considerate, she never wanted to be a burden to anyone. Memorial contributions may be directed to suicide prevention via Abiding Hope, or to the Gofundme.com campaign for Tori's educational expenses.