LTC Joel Thomas Firth, 62, of Commerce City, died September 18, 2011. Joel is survived by his wife, Pam; his three sons, William, Greg, & Joseph; two daughters, Lisa & Barbie; his mother, Sylvia Caplette; step-father, Peter Wagner; two brothers, Ernest & James, sister, Deborah and two grandchildren. Joel graduated with a Master's degree and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel before retiring from the Army after 21 years of honorable service. Visitation, Sunday, September 25th, 12-4PM; Funeral Service, Monday, September 26th, 11:30AM; both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, CO, 80229. Interment, Monday, September 26th, 1:15PM, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ""C"", 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, CO.