Justin Matthew Ehmer

Justin Matthew Ehmer, age 28, passed away April 6, 2016. He was born October 21, 1987 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the third son of Susan and Bill Ehmer. Along with brothers Daniel (Fr. Theodore) and David, Justin found ""home"" when the family moved to Colorado in 1994. As a young man, he loved the outdoors and the adventure nature had to offer. His grade school interest in music would later blossom into his life's passion. Justin's family grew in 1999 with Leslie, his step-mom and step-brother Chris Tracy. In 2007, Justin acquired step-dad Fred Gensch and step-siblings Jamie, Taylor and Billy. Justin graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 2006, where he played in the marching, jazz and concert bands and competitive percussion ensembles. Receiving a music scholarship from the University of Denver, Justin took his talent to a whole new level. Graduating in 2010, he earned his BA in Jazz Drum Set Performance. In school and thereafter, Justin lived his dream as a Musician. From jazz gigs to club shows to EDM festivals around the country, you'd find him at his best when he was behind his drums. When not on stage, Justin loved living in Boulder with his Dynohunter band of brothers; composing, practicing or out exploring God's creation. Justin was a smart, positive and funny guy with a big heart and zest for life. He hated conflict and helped keep peace using empathy and intellect or maybe a just a sad face or big group hug. Justin made friends easily, and he kept them…forever. His ability to inspire others through his story and perspectives was and is truly amazing. Funeral Service, Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 11:00 AM, Hope United Methodist Church, 5101 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village. Burial to follow at Fairmount Cemtery, Denver. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you please consider making a gift in support of the invaluable, innovative sarcoma cancer research led by his gifted oncologist Anthony Elias, MD, in collaboration with colleague and great scientist Robert Doebele, MD, at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, in memory of our courageous and beloved Justin Ehmer. Please make all checks payable to University of Colorado Foundation and note ""Justin Ehmer"" in the memo line of the check. Please send your gift in memory of Justin to: University of Colorado Foundation, PO Box 17126, Denver CO 80217. Gifts may also be made online at witvw.Giving.cu.edu/JustinEhmer. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Justin and messages of condolence with his family.