Alan McAuliffe Banta

Alan McAuliffe Banta passed away on August 6, 2024 from natural causes.. He was born on April 3, 1977 to Barbara and Frank Banta. Alan attended Bixby Preschool, Eisenhower Elementary, Burbank Junior High, Fairview High School, University of Northern Colorado as well as Colorado State University, He lived in Colorado all of his life. Following college he took his passion for electronics to his first position with SoundTrack. Other employers followed including being part of the Executive Leadership team with Ultimate Electronics, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Xssentials, Regional Sales Manager at Control4, Regional Sales Manager at Nice North America, Account Executive One Firefly, culminating with his final position as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Digital Media Innovations at the time of his death. He was a frequent attendee of CEDIA in Las Vegas.

Alan loved the outdoors. He was an avid mountain biker, snowboarder, hiker and photographer. He loved to ride his bike to capture sunrises and sunsets. He had an eye for beauty, and a love of art. He enjoyed sketching and created many beautiful pieces and had a passion for Wolverine Comic Books. Long lasting friendships were so important to him.

Alan's greatest joy and cherished moments in life were with his 2 beautiful daughters. He married Katharine Atkins in 2012 and added Alarie and Kyla to their family. They later divorced. He taught his daughters to be silly and laugh, he dressed up for Halloween, took them skiing, swam in the pool more times than you can count. He introduced them to legos, building snowmen and their joy at riding a bike. He was so proud of their love of learning. They are too young to lose a father and he has left a legacy of love.

Alan was a special son, there was never a dull moment when he was in the room. We will miss his smiling eyes, his dry humor, and his love for his parents and extended family. Alan was the best little brother. He loved his sister's family. His connection with his uncles, aunts and cousins was near and dear to his heart. He reminded us to embrace the day and never take life for granted. His laughter was infectious and his heart was kind beyond words.

He is survived by his daughters, Alarie and Kyla, parents Frank and Barbara (Monk) Banta, his beloved sister, Ashley (Banta) and David, Aspen, Avery & Jack Csaszar of Lake Oswego, OR. His extended family includes Wiliam Monk and Pam Peacher, Tracey (Monk) and Stephen Mutscheller of Baltimore, MD, Richard J and Theresa Banta of Denver, CO, Fred and Teresa Banta of Louisville, CO Daniel Banta of Seattle, WA, Craig Banta and Jann Briesacher of Belleville, IL , Barak and Naomi Banta of Annapolis, MD, Kaz Banta of Colorado, Staci Banta of Chicago, IL, Robert and Christine Banta and their sons Paul and Luke of Croton on Hudson, NY, and Mary Lou (Banta) and Charlie Ross and their children William & Jessica Ross of Northern California, Robin (Ross) and Evan of Southern Oregon, and and many dear family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Gene Banta and Jack and Florence Monk.

Please join us on August 19th at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Boulder, Colorado to celebrate Alan's life. There will be a rosary at 10:30 am. A reception will follow at the Parrish Hall.