Jackson Mumey

Jackson Hanrahan Mumey passed away February 5, 2013 at Rose Hospital in Denver following a brief illness with flu. Jack, as his friends called him, was born October 14, 1930 in Denver, Colorado, to Earl and Ruth Hanrahan. His stepfather was Dr. Nolie Mumey. Jack attended New Mexico Military Institute and Colorado College, and served with the 120th Utility Flight, 120th Fighter Squadron of the Colorado Air National Guard. He received both his BA and MA from the University of Denver. During Jack's professional life he served as a news anchor for KMYR in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and then Senior Producer-Director at KOA-TV, Denver. A change in career direction found him serving as Special Assistant to the Honorable Richard Y. Batterton, Mayor of Denver. Following that position, he was Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs, University of Denver, and then Director, Alumni Relations, also with the University of Denver. He spent time as Executive Vice President of Robert McCollom Associates, joint owner of Grampy's Pancake House in Denver, and as Director of Research and Development for Elba Systems, Inc. Jack also was an independent film producer and owner of Denver-based Queen City Productions, and then Tracey-Jackson Films. The last 28 years of his professional life Jack spent as owner of Gateway Treatment Center, a renowned therapeutic center providing treatment for families, couples and individuals in need of counseling for substance abuse, relationship issues, personal growth, issues around recognized abuse, and hypnotherapy (self-esteem, smoking cessation, behavioral changes, well-being, and other areas). Jack was a Master Addiction Counselor certified by NAADAC, a Colorado Certified Alcohol Counselor Level III, and a Certified Diplomat and Fellow in Psychotherapy. He was a member of several professional organizations including the American Mental Health Counselors Association, the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists, the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, the American Psychotherapy Association, and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Jack also maintained a membership and participation in the Broadcast Professionals of Colorado organization. Jack served the family law court system in Colorado with his extensive work as a court-appointed Child and Family Investigator. This was work that he loved and of which he was very proud. During his years as a psychotherapist, Jack wrote a number of books, including: ""Loving an Alcoholic"" (Contemporary Books, Inc.–hardcover; Bantam Books–softcover) ""Secrets in the Family"" (Contemporary Books, Inc.) ""The Joy of Being Sober"" (Contemporary Books, Inc.) ""The New Joy of Being Sober"" (revised and updated, Deaconess Press) ""Sitting in the Bay Window"" (Contemporary Books, Inc.–hardcover) ""Young Alcoholics"" (Contemporary Books, Inc.-softcover; re-release of Sitting in the Bay Window) ""Good Food for a Sober Life"" with Anne Hatcher, Ed.D., R.D. (Contemporary Books, Inc.) ""Sex and Sobriety"" (Simon & Schuster) ""Age-Different Relationships"" with Cynthia Tinsley (Deaconess Press) ""Recharging Your Relationship"" with Cynthia Tinsley (Fairview Press) Following the release of Young Alcoholics, Jack appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show as the guest expert on the title topic. Jack is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cynthia Tinsley; and his children from his first marriage—daughter Tracey Dawson and her husband Chris, daughter Dana Mumey and her husband Spencer Crona, and daughter Dawn Mumey; a son, Jackson, and his wife Sara, grandchildren Megan and Mackenzie, Megan's husband, Jon Saia, and great-grandson Adam. Jack loved furniture-crafting, drawing and painting, reading American History, movies, the theatre, classical music, travel, and the Denver Broncos. He was a friend and a family man, and he loved all the animals that came to share his life. He had a refreshing zeal for life and for laughter. His footprint upon the earth was large and he is greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at www.lbda.org. Service will be held at Columbine United Church, 6375 S. Platte Canyon Road, Littleton CO 80123, on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 11:00 am. A lunch reception will follow at the church's Biel Hall.