Ingrid Maria Venohr, PhD, RN is survived by her mother Maria; step-daughter Rachel; sisters Karin (Roy), Jane (Steve), Anita (Sean); nieces & nephews Kristi, Joseph, Maria, Lexie, Brandon; beloved dog Belle and cats. Preceded in death by father Alfred; step-father Carl. Ingrid received her PhD from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She was a champion of palliative care. Ingrid served on the board of the Colorado Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. She was a beloved, loyal and generous family member and friend to many. Viewing will be held Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, with Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, both at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 1060 Saint Francis Way, (Arapahoe at Speer on the Auraria Campus), in Denver, Colorado 80204. Memorials in Dr. Venohr's name may be made to any of the following organizations: - American Heart Association, 1280 South Parker Road, Denver, Colorado 80231; Phone: 303-369-5433; www.americanheart.org - Denver Dumb Friends League, 2080 Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado 80202; Phone: 303-751-5772; www.ddfl.org - Colorado Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 7400 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 211, Centennial, Colorado 80112; Phone: 303-694-4728; www.cochpc.org Please share your memories of Dr. Venohr and condolences with her family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" button below.