Mary Jean Renwick

Mary Jean Renwick was born Mary Jean Oliver to Father Charles Kenneth Oliver (deceased) and Mother Katherine Eva Rukavina (deceased) on November 29, 1951, in Arvada Colorado at the time of her birth she had one brother Mike Oliver.

Mary Graduated from Arvada West high school in 1969. After her high school graduation, she attended CSU Pueblo for two years and earned an associate's degree.

Upon completing her studies at CSU Pueblo Mary joined Eastern Airlines in 1972 as a flight attendant and lived in Queens New York. She worked for Eastern Airlines for two years until her older brother Mike was involved in a motorcycle accident. Mary moved back to Colorado to help her family take care of her brother until his passing in 1974.

Mary met James Edward Renwick in late 1976 and the two began dating soon after and married in February of 1977. The couple lived in Arvada until they purchased a quaint ranch house in Wheatridge. They welcomed their only child into the world on October 4th, 1983, son Matthew Michael Renwick.

Mary worked as a receptionist for Fuller and Company and Denver Water Works. A large part of her early career was spent as a receptionist, executive assistant and eventually office manager for Moore Commercial. She worked directly with local real estate leaders during her time at Moore. Moore and Company was sold to Coldwell Banker in 1998 at which time Mary transitioned to a new company.

In 1998 Mary joined AIMCO (Apartment Investment Management Company) as an office manager. She eventually reached the position of Corporate Director of Facilities. She worked at AIMCO for 22 years until her retirement in 2020.

Mary took exceptional care of her ailing husband Mickey (James) Renwick as he battled Alzheimer's until his passing on March 23rd, 2023. Mary bravely fought cancer until she passed on September 8, 2025.

Mary was a brave and strong woman. She was an amazing mother, a fiercely loyal friend and a loving wife. She was tough, honest and not afraid to speak her mind. She never backed down from a fight and stood up for what she believed was right. One of her greatest passions in life was her house. She had a knack for decorating and developed her own style of interior design and flower gardening. Her home was featured in several national magazines for its eclectic and unique style. Her roses and flowers were the highlight of her neighborhood. Everyone who entered her house for the first time knew they were stepping into something special and personal. Every corner of her house reflected her warm and welcoming personality. The house showcased her belief that "can't never did do anything" and all you need in life is the willingness to follow through on your passions. Her love and memory will continue in the hearts of those who knew her best. The world is a little dimmer for having lost her light.

She is survived by her son Matthew Michael Renwick her daughter in law Marika Amy Rushbrook, and the memories she shared with cousins Linda Terry, Debbie Padilla and Karen Wilson, her friends for nearly 60 years Diane Canzona, Barb Gregory, Karen Jones, and Peggy Mauer, and her dear friends Elaina and Matt and her next-door neighbors Jason, Belinda, Dakota and Anne. She'll be in our hearts forever.