Obituaries

Richard Kaufman, a longtime resident of Idaho Springs until 1997, has died.
Kaufman was owner and operator of the Big Spruce Cabins for 17 years, and he loved this area. He was a member of the Elks Lodge since 1975.
He was well known for his ballroom dancing skills. Born in Manhattan Borough, New York City, on Oct. 18, 1918, he danced through life. He had dance studios in New York City, Miami Beach and Chicago.
His wife, the late Mildred “Dusty” Kaufman, was active in Idaho Springs with a special love for the garden club.

Gayle L. Johnson, 50, finished a valiant race on Sept. 15, 2011, in Georgetown.
Gayle began her life in Gary, Ind., in June 1961 and devoted the majority of her work career to the Clear Creek Economic Development Corp., influencing the lives of numerous clients and friends.
She enjoyed spending her leisure time outdoors, running, skiing, playing softball, gardening and traveling.  

Elsie M. Rockwell of Dumont entered into rest on Aug. 14, 2011, in her home at the age of 75. Born in Sharon Springs, Kan., in 1936, she lived in Georgetown, Empire, Kansas and Wyoming.
She was a resident of Dumont from 1968 to 2011. Elsie graduated from high school in Wyoming. She worked for many years on the custodial/janitorial staff for Clear Creek schools.
Her interests included reading, visiting with family and friends, and listening and dancing to music.

Francis J. “Frank” Brady, of Arvada died on July 14, 2011, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 10, 1927, in Boulder. He graduated from Boulder High School in 1944. In 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served with the 20th Air Force on Guam.
 While in the service, he attended Washington University in St. Louis. Upon his return home from Guam, he served in the Colorado National Guard and attended the University of Colorado.