Harmon Beasley Canon

In Loving Memory of Harmon Beasley Canon
September 2, 1962 – December 22, 2024

Harmon Beasley Canon, 62, a devoted father and cherished brother and friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 22, 2024.

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Harmon carried the charm and warmth of his southern roots with him throughout his life. He was known for his warm smile and fun personality. He attended Snowden Elementary/Junior High, Harding Academy, Central High School and received a degree in mathematics from Memphis State University. Harmon spent many years volunteering and then working on staff with Young Life. He moved to Colorado to work at Young Life’s Frontier Ranch and then ended up in Denver where he has lived the past 21 years. During that time he married and started his own family. He was an extremely proud father to four wonderful children who were the light of his life: Jackson, Avery, Lucy, and Peyton. 

Harmon was proceeded in death by his parents, Charles William Canon and Billie Pence Canon. Harmon’s large extended family, including his former wife Leslie Pettit Canon, his four siblings, John Canon (Ann), Dan Canon, Suzanne Canon Bazak (Ben) and David Canon (Lisa) along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and great nephews will miss his presence deeply, but find comfort in the beautiful memories he created.

Harmon was the proud owner of Minnie Beasley’s Almond Lace Tuiles, a gourmet cookie company that brought joy to countless customers. Harmon enjoyed talking with people and hearing how much they loved his cookies. Minnie Beasley’s became a symbol of his creativity, hard work, and a legacy of love he left behind. Whether at countless farmers markets selling his cookies, at Young Life clubs and camps, or working with students as a substitute teacher, Harmon was always joyful and engaging; willing to listen and to share. Harmon also loved cooking family meals, playing golf, fixing things (there was not anything he could not fix), fishing, watching Alabama football, playing games and hanging out with family and friends. 

A celebration of Harmon’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday January 18, 2025 at Brave Church Chapel, 3800 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80113. In lieu of flowers or memorials, the family asks that you consider making a donation to help Harmon’s children at GoFundMe.

Harmon’s smile, laughter and love will forever remain in our hearts.