Denise Kay Colhour: In Our Care – July 26, 2020
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Denise Kay Colhour, 51, of Easton, Mo. passed away on July 26, 2020, at K.U. Medical Center, after an unexpected aneurysm.
Denise was born May 2, 1969 in St. Joseph, Mo. to Wayne and Judy (Chaney) Colhour.
She went to high school in Maysville,Mo., graduating in 1987.
She went on to earn degrees from the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, including a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1991, Master’s in Special Education in 2000, and Specialist Degree in Special Education Administration in 2005.
In 2016, Denise earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Baker University.
Her career in education spanned 28 years and was mostly spent helping students with special needs and their teachers.
She retired from K-12 education in June 2018 after 9 years as Director of Special Services with the St. Joseph School district.
At the time of her death, Denise was teaching graduate courses as an Adjunct Professor at Baker University and Northwest Missouri State University and worked as a CDS Specialist with MERIL.
Denise had a lifelong passion of education from her mom, a love of cars from her dad, and a love of rock-n-roll since high school.
She loved to travel and was always up for new adventures.
Denise was preceded in death by her sister Tonya and her mom, Judith (Judy).
She is survived by her dad, Wayne; brother, Daniel (Heather), nephew Jesse (Shen), and nieces Catharine, Emily and Emilee; dear friend Victor Crespo, “sisters” Michele Turner and Kelly Eiberger and her best dog, Lola.
Denise had a passion for helping others less fortunate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to the Green Hills Women’s Shelter or a local Animal Shelter/rescue group.
Visitation will be held at The Turner Family Funeral Home on Thursday, August 6, 2020, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 pm.
Memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, August 7, 2020.
All will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home in Maysville, Mo.
Inurnment: at Later date in the Stewartsville Mo. Cemetery
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Denise was a lovely person and educator. I had the privilege of being her major advisor during her doctoral studies at Baker. The field of education and special education lost a wonderful advocate. My condolences and prayers are with her family.
I had the opportunity to know Denise in the short time while while working in the SJSD. Denise was an excellent caring professional educator! She was passionate about her students and families. She was very much an advocate for her special need students and the field of education. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
I very sad to hear this. What a very wonderful person Denise was. Love from an old friend.
Very sad to hear this! Denise was such a wonderful and caring person. She will be missed. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and condolences are with you in this difficult time.
Terribly sorry to hear this about Denise. Thinking of your family. Tony and Barbara Ganote
Wayne, so sorry about your daughter. Prayers for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of you.
Prayers for Denise’s family and friends.
So very sorry, Wayne and Daniel and families. It’s a heartbreaking loss of a lovely woman.
So sorry…prayin’ for the whole family.
I am so sorry for your loss. We loved Denise and were blessed to know her. Her selfless dedication to the children she came in contact With was inspiring!!! Thank you for sharing such an amazing daughter with the world. Tom, Melody and Drew Buersmeyer
Prayers for Wayne and family!May God bless and comfort you in the coming days.
My condolences to the family. I was in Denise’s class this summer, I have learned a great deal from her. Prayers for her family and all that knew her.
So sorry to hear about Denise Wayne. My prayers are with you and your family
I was very sorry to hear about Denise. I had the pleasure to meet Denise at CMSU along with her best friend Michelle Waller. We all became friends and got to hang out and have some fun together. The friendship I got to experience and see between Denise & Michelle was a bond like no other. Many times while raising my daughters I would refer to Denise and Michelle as an example of what friendship is all about. Denise had a passion for helping others and the world needs a lot more people like her. Today I hear will be a celebration of her life and that is awesome, I wish I could be there. I look forward to seeing Denise again one day in Heaven. My heart and prayers go out to Denise and family and friends.
So sorry to hear this,sending our prayers to all.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Remember to rely on God. Let Him carry you through this rough time. We are here for you any time! “Family First “ we love all of you Prayers have been coming your way! We love y’all.