Elsie Obermeyer

Elsie Richardson Obermeyer was born on March 15, 1930 to parents J.P. and Rose (Nickolai) Richardson. She was born in Park City, Utah and raised on the western slope of Colorado. Elsie used to say she was a Colorado native who had the misfortune to be born elsewhere. Elsie lived in numerous foster homes before settling with Gladys and Albert Allen in Parachute, Colorado. On August 21, 1955 she married Irvin Obermeyer. Irvin passed in 2004 after 48 years of marriage. She is also pre-deceased by son Michael Christian, stepson Allen and two brothers and one sister. She leaves behind daughter Lynne (Kim) McEachern, grandchildren Ian (Brandi Lovett), Erin (David VanOrder) and Geordie, all residing in the Denver area. She also leaves behind grandchildren Jeremiah and Rebekah (Shawn Stead) Obermeyer who live in the Boston area. Rebekah will be giving birth to Elsie's first great grandchild in early August. The sweet baby girl will be named Makaylah. Elsie was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church for more than 50 years. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 6th 10:00 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Avenue in Littleton. Interment at Fairmount Cemetery will be private. Elsie enjoyed attending Tuesday morning ladies' Bible Study at Ascension and was a member of the Danish Sisterhood. Elsie will be remembered for her witty sense of humor and her devotion to family and friends.