James Lee Littlejohn

James Lee Littlejohn, 44, of Castle Pines, Colorado passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. Lee was a loving husband and father leaving behind his wife of 19 years, Kristine Wewel Littlejohn, and their three children Dallin (10), Hunter (8) and Reece (8). Also grieving this loss are his mother Alice Curtis, stepfather Richard Curtis, birth parents Steven Schwope and Leslie Nielsen, stepmother Nannette Schwope siblings Merrilee Leinweber, George Schwope, Nina Schwope, and Tonia Schwope, and grandfather Maurice Gail Nielsen. Lee is preceded in death by his father James Littlejohn.

Lee was born in Spokane, Washington on November 29, 1973 and spent most of his growing up years in Lakewood, Colorado where he graduated from Green Mountain High School with the Class of 1992. He earned a BA in Speech Communications from Metropolitan State College of Denver and most recently worked at IMA (healthcare management) for the last seven years.

Lee and Kris met in high school at Green Mountain, dated in college, and were married on August 14, 1999. Lee proposed marriage in a hot air balloon, joking that he did it that way so she couldn't say no – ""You couldn't get away! What would you do? Jump?""

Lee loved to sing and would sing anywhere he had an audience. If you were a guest at Kris and Lee's wedding, you may remember him singing ""Somebody"" by Depeche Mode.

Lee had a fantastic sense of humor, was compassionate, and had an amazing ability to connect with anyone he met. He enjoyed golfing, playing board games, artistic oil painting, and spending time with friends. He was a student of politics and current events, and was passionate about history.

Lee also had many outdoor adventures with his family such as hiking, looking for fossils, and fishing. He cherished these times with Kris and the boys.

Family and friends will remember Lee (aka Robin Hood) for his charisma, his humor, and his ability to always make us feel loved.

In lieu of flowers please give to the memorial fund for the boys at:

Westerra credit union

4625 Trail Boss Drive Castle Rock, CO 80104

Account name: Kristine Littlejohn Account #: 1008033757816

Visitation Friday 6-8 p.m.
Horan & McConaty
5303 E. County Line Rd.
Centennial, CO 80122
303.221.0030

Memorial service Saturday October 20, 2018, 11:00am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
7471 Timberline Rd., Lone Tree, CO 80124

Graveside Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at the Golden Cemetery
755 Ulysses St, Golden, CO 80401

Memorial donations are appreciated to the family in care of: Westerra Credit Union, 4625 Trail Boss Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Account# 1008033757816, Routing #302075319.

Funeral Service: October 20, 2018 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
7471 Timberline Road
Lone Tree, CO 80124

Visitation: October 19, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Horan & McConaty - South Metro/Centennial
5303 E County Line Rd
Centennial, CO 80122