Delbert Ray Quimby

Delbert Ray Quimby obituary, Arvada, CO

Delbert Ray Quimby

Delbert Quimby Obituary

Visit the Malesich & Shirey Funeral Home and Colorado Crematory website to view the full obituary.

Delbert Ray Quimby, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025.

Delbert was born on February 9, 1941, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to Charles “Red” Quimby and Mary Quimby. Delbert was a true working man, always working hard to provide for his family and often sacrificing so much of himself for the people he loved. He began working as a paper boy at a young age before joining the family business, Advanced Foundry, first in Denver and later in Lafayette. Delbert eventually transitioned his career, working two jobs for several years before retiring as a production manager with Lexmark International. He was a proud man who expressed his love through hard work and action. When not working, he found joy in coaching youth soccer in Arvada, and later in life, he enjoyed playing bingo with friends.

He is survived by his five children: Mark Quimby, Michael Quimby, Christine Freelove, David Quimby, and James Quimby; his brother, Richard “Dick” Quimby; and his sister, Sharron Kramer. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Llani Quimby.

The family would like you to join us for a memorial service, which will be held online via a Zoom meeting on January 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. You may join the service using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83489541408?pwd=y1Q3qkbvcsMsC9ID3Df8XYLethhn93.1

All who join will be welcome to share thoughts, memories, and stories in celebration of Delbert’s life.

For those using Zoom for the first time, you may download the Zoom app or visit zoom.us to create an account or sign in. You can join the memorial by clicking the link above or by entering the Meeting ID and passcode. Once in the meeting, the controls at the bottom of the screen will allow you to mute or unmute your microphone and turn your camera on or off.

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