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Dennis Ipsen

November 15, 1951 — November 1, 2021

Dennis Anthony Ipsen died peacefully at home in Aurora, Colorado on November 1, 2021. He was 69 years old.

Dennis was born on November 15, 1951 in Denver, Colorado where he grew up. He married Carolyn Sue Richards on January 11, 1975 and they settled in Aurora, CO where they raised their children Jill and Benjamin.  He graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a master’s degree in finance in 1990 and became a Certified Public Accountant. Dennis was a longstanding member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He worked at several different companies as a controller before retiring in 2018. Dennis was quiet and funny. He enjoyed playing golf with his buddies, playing poker, playing billiards, reading, traveling, and seeing plays. He loved living in Colorado and exploring Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Ipsen of Aurora, CO; his daughter Jill Ipsen of Henderson, CO; his son Benjamin Ipsen of Aurora, CO; his grandson, Christopher Ipsen of Henderson, CO; his sister Marilyn Walters of Aurora, CO; his brother Stephen (Michelle) Ipsen of Littleton, CO; sister-in-law Cynthia Hernandez Ipsen of Ovid, CO; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Dennis was proceeded in death by his parents, Ben A. Ipsen and M. Josephine Ipsen, sisters Karen (George) Berkhofer and Janet (Tom) Jordan, and brother Brian Ipsen.

A Celebration of Dennis’ Life will be held on Tuesday November 16, 2021 at Horan McConaty: 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave Aurora, CO 80014. Viewing will be from 10-10:45am with the service starting at 11:00 followed by an escorted processional to Fairmont Cemetery for a graveside service. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family for a lunch reception at Horan McConaty following the graveside service.

Due to family members being high risk, we respectfully ask that all attending wear a mask and be fully vaccinated.

Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Dennis to The Denver Center for the Performing Arts https://www.denvercenter.org/support-us/

Those wanting to attend the Celebration of Life for Dennis virtually, please use the following link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=4d642973-9f3b-4b5e-a9ce-46ab3a3d865b

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dennis Ipsen, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

10:00 - 10:45 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

Horan & McConaty Family Chapel

11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

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Celebration of Life

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

11:00am - 4:00 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Horan & McConaty Family Chapel

11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

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Graveside Service

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Starts at 12:30 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Fairmount Cemetery - Denver

430 S Quebec St, Denver, CO 80247

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Reception

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Starts at 1:30 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Horan & McConaty Family Chapel

11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

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