Lucy Heltmach

1929 - 2024

Lucy Heltmach obituary, 1929-2024, Centennial, CO

Lucy Heltmach

1929 - 2024

BORN

1929

DIED

2024

Lucy Heltmach Obituary

Lucy Heltmach, 94, beloved wife, extraordinary mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away on September 1, 2024 with her three daughters, Julie, Lorie and Connie, by her side. Lucy is now reunited with her husband of 60 years, John (whom we lost in 2014), and her eldest daughter, Chris (whom we lost in 2008).

Prior to meeting her husband, Lucy graduated from Indiana State University with a B.S. Degree in Nursing and studied at St. Louis City Hospital and Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis to complete her nursing curriculum.

Although Lucy hailed from Terre Haute, Indiana and was born and bred a “Hoosier,” Colorado was truly her home.

Lucy’s love for Colorado found her learning to ski in her 40s and becoming a long-standing (albeit “spirited”) fan of the Denver Broncos! Lucy was classy, clever, creative, a voracious reader, an incredible cook, a devotee of Sinatra and Streisand, and was loath to ever turn down chocolate or a Margarita.

Through two very good friends of hers, (Freddie and Nan), Lucy was invited to become a member of the P.E.O. Sorority and was elated and honored to be a part of this very meaningful sisterhood where she cultivated countless special friendships.

Among those who feel her loss deeply are Julie and Dennis Lacerte, Lorie Whalen and Wade Bray, Connie and Marty Plumleigh, and “Gigi’s” grandchildren, the Lacerte Boys, Larry (and fiancée, Mia), Jeffrey (and wife, Morgan), Denny and the Plumleigh Triplets, Caroline, John and Julie. Lucy’s love for her children and grandchildren was ever-present and unwavering and she was a true gift to us all.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Terra Bluffs Retirement Community (Assisted Living and Memory Care) and Optimal Hospice Care for the love and compassionate care they provided Lucy. And a shout out to Cathy, a true VIP in Lucy’s life, who for many years kept her beautifully coiffed on a weekly basis and whom she adored.

A service for Lucy will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery where she will be interned next to her loving husband, John. A celebration of life will follow, and we ask that you please e-mail Julie Lacerte at [email protected] to obtain further details.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor are appreciated and may be made to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation at https://childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/donate.

Horan & McConaty Funeral Service & Cremation - South Metro/Centennial

5303 East County Line Road, Littleton, CO 80122

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