Stephen Kenneth Rott

Stephen Kenneth Rott was born on September 15, 1986 in Westminster, Colorado. He passed away unexpectedly in Denver on January 17, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Ken and Jeanne Rott, of Lafayette; his sister, Morgan, of Lafayette; and his brothers, James English, of Lakewood, and John English; sister-in-law, Erin. His grandparents, Morgan and Juanda Webster, of Hays, Kansas, preceded him in death. He is also survived by numerous friends and co-workers at Mesa Vista of Boulder and Mile High Health Team of Denver. Stephen had friends all over the world and kept in contact via email and the social networking sites. Stephen attended schools in Westminster, Coal Creek Canyon, Nederland, and Boulder. He graduated from New Vista High School in 2005. Stephen became a CNA in 2003 and cared for many people, offering a heart of compassion and a loving touch to those whose care he was entrusted with and had hoped to go to nursing school. He was sweet, creative, funny, giving and passionate about politics and righting the injustices of the world. Stephen was a passionate world traveler, traveling to the Balkans in southeastern Europe three times by himself. On two of his trips, he spent three months, living in Serbia, traveling to Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey, and many other places. He attended rock concerts, visited historical places and loved learning about culture, history and making new friends. He was also an avid photographer. A Vigil and Viewing will be held on Friday, January 23, 2009, from 5 - 8 p.m., at Crist Mortuary, 3395 Penrose Place, Boulder, CO. A Service will be held Saturday, January 24, 2009, 11 a.m., at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 3700 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO. Rev. Stan Adamson is officiating, with Bob Ritzen, Chaplain, assisting. A reception at the Parrish Hall will follow. Contributions to Stephen's favorite charities are also appreciated: www.edhifoundation.com or www.jacaranda.org.