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William Covode Obituary
COVODE, WILLIAM L.
William L. Covode, 70, longtime Denver resident, died on February 16, 2009, of a heart attack while playing golf at City Park.
Bill grew up in Denver and attended college at CU and graduate school at Northwestern University. Bill was semi-retired from his professional career, which was spent in a variety of industries, including oil/gas, publishing and most recently, the international aviation business.
Bill led a very active personal life. He enjoyed fishing and golfing, was a volunteer and Board member at the St. Francis Center and an involved member of his church. He was a devoted father and grandfather, as well as a friend to many, who will all miss him terribly.
Bill is survived by his sister, Margaret of North Carolina; his former wife, Jane; daughter, Catherine and son, Greg, all of Denver; his son, Russ of Chicago; and his grandchildren, Bennett and Eli, of Denver and Emma, Becca and Christine of Chicago.
Services for Bill will be held at the Church of the Ascension, 600
Gilpin Street, at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, February 21st. Bill requested
donations be made to the capital campaign at Denver's St. Francis Center (www.sfcdenver.org).
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Memories and Condolences
for William Covode
Stephany Brown
February 13, 2020
Bill was a great friend to my dad and I will always remember his wonderful sense of humor and the good times shared with the Covode family!
Ken Katchen
February 14, 2010
Bill was a great friend and coworker. I miss his grace, humor, and enthusiasm. He was my role model for being Honorable, Loyal, and Fair.
I will never forget him.
Ken
Bert & Sara Brahm
February 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.
Bill with Bennett, Becca and Catherine
February 24, 2009
Bill in South Africa teaching teaching geography
February 24, 2009
Liane Kelly
February 24, 2009
May heaven have more greens and fairways for Bill to enjoy. His smile and classy style will be missed everyday.
Charley Hogge
February 20, 2009
To the Covode family and all his dear friends, may the peace that comes only with the Lord fill the void left by our loss of Bill. Memories will be there for everyone to cherish. We will miss him. Goodnight "Mr. Bill", rest in peace.
Frank Cheswick
February 20, 2009
Dear Russ,Ann and the Covode family,
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing your father but from the entries in this guest book it's clear the earth lost a good man and heaven got one.
Bader, Burke & Co.
February 20, 2009
Greg and Family,
Words seem so small at times like this. Especially in light of the loss of a father/friend/man that was obviously a bright light in our world. Our thoughts are with you.
Robert Perez
February 19, 2009
Thoughts and prayers go out to Bill"s family from everyone here at the LBB station.
Julio & Lai Feliciano
February 19, 2009
To Bill's Family,
Our prayers are with you during these tough times. Bill was a great person and dear friend. I will never forget all the good times we had together. all the golfing, baseball games and especially the Bronco games at his house.
he was a very special person.
I will truly miss you,"BRONCO BILLY"
forever in our hearts,
Chris Haynes
February 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers to Bill's family. It will be impossible to feel his fishing waders and companion ship on the Colorado Rivers. Our family has been blessed to have known him. He will be truly missed.
Glenn & Mona Avila
February 19, 2009
It will be difficult finding a more kind hearted and giving freind. Always called me on my birthday just to make sure someone had. I shall always cherish the memory of our 19th hole festivities.
With deepest sympathies,
Scott and Karen Blecha
February 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family. He made our lives more enjoyable in everyway. We will never forget Bill, and he will be dearly missed.
Steve Kellerman
February 19, 2009
We have lost a real Prince!
Tammy Cox
February 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Bill will forever be missed. God Bless.
Stephany Brown
February 19, 2009
Dear Russ, Greg, and Catherine - I just wanted to say how sorry and shocked I am about your dad. What a tremendous loss! He was such a terrific friend to my dad and I will be forever grateful for that. The last time I saw your dad is when we celebrated our January birthdays together and he was just his cheery old self, always making people laugh with his great comments, and always talking about how proud he was of you all. Jenn reminded me of the time when we were kids and went on one of the classic Brown/Covode raft trips. It was pouring down rain, all of of kids were whining and complaining, and your dad just starts belting out the song "Blue Skies Are Shining on Me!" I can just hear him saying, "Cut the crap kids!" I will miss his big laugh and ability to just say whatever what was on his mind. And spring training just won't be the same. I'd like to think that if he had to choose how he wanted to pass on, that it would have been while playing golf, so maybe God needed a golf buddy. A small consolation no doubt. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
With deepest sympathies.
Randy,Lyndea and Ruby Shear
February 19, 2009
We were all very sadden to hear of Bill's passing.
Laura Bloom
February 19, 2009
We will miss you, Bill. God Bless.
Gary Graves
February 19, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ken & Marsha Katchen
February 19, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Bill's family. Our life's were very touched by him and he will be missed and remembered fondly. Ken & Marsha Katchen
Cory Baird
February 19, 2009
Bronco was a great man with his only flaw being a Bears fan. He will be missed by all he endeavored with!
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