Denver Perry

1960 - 2025

It is with a heavy heart, that the family of Denver Perry shares the sad news of his precious passing on Nov. 8, 2025, surrounded by his family in love and peace, of a rare form of pancreatic cancer.
Denver was born on a beautiful sunny day in Florida on April 7, 1960, to M. Denver and Vicki Perry. Three years later he was joined by his dearest friend and little sister DeLisa.
A toss of a coin, brought Denver's family to Alaska in 1966 where he remained for the entirety of his life. He attended East/West Lathrop graduating in 1978 (GED). In 1980 he married Charlotte (Morris) in a small, sweet ceremony at the Alaskaland Chapel (now Pioneer Park) He worked in Prudhoe Bay as a roustabout until 1981 when his beloved first son, Moses, brightened the world. Fatherhood changing the direction and meaning of his life, he returned to town to stay and raise his family.
Shortly thereafter, Denver accepted a position at UAF's Facilities Services. He retired with 31 years of service in 2013.
In 1984 his family was complete with the joyful, blessed birth of sweet son, Kyle.
Aside from his family, Denver loved being in the great Alaskan outdoors (hunting - he is entered into the Pope and Young record book for his caribou; fishing - he received special honors, along with his sons and grandsons at the Alaska Red Cross Hero Awards for rescuing an elderly man that had fallen into in the Chitna River in 2024, and of course, snowmachining). He grew up amongst the "Lakeview" gang and made many life long friends including the Bratten's, the Foltz's, the Smallwood's, the Kennard's, the Siebels' as well as Richard Campbell (I apologize if I inadvertently withheld someone).
His favorite past time was spending time with his family and friends at the family cabin on the Teklanika River. It was his happy place and he loved to share time there with others.
He is survived by his biggest fan, his wife of 45 years, Charlotte; beloved sons, Moses and Kyle; adored grandchildren, Peyton, Graison and Parker; sweetest sister, DeLisa (Blaine); mother, Vicki (Richard); and several nieces and nephews; as well as Kyle's partner, Stephanie and her son Peyton.
He was preceded in death by his father, M. Denver Perry.
Special note of thanks to the graciously kind hospice team for helping us all through this sad and tragic time. To Calais and Victoria for surprising him and bringing him smiles and laughter. To the dear family and friends that flew, drove, helped, provided food, called and texted, know that you lifted us up and we are forever grateful. Rutherfords, Rodger's, Lewis' you'll always be remembered.
Denver would do anything for anyone, give what he had and meant a great deal to so many. He is SO very loved and missed. We, his family, will honor him with a celebration of life in the warm weather of spring 2026. Condolences may be sent to c/o 1001 Refinery Loop North Pole, AK, 99705.