Signild Linnea Danielson

Sig Danielson died Saturday, May 15, 2010. She was 91. Born September 1, 1918, in Worcester, MA, she graduated from Worcester High School of Commerce in 1936. She married Edwin A. Danielson on June 20, 1942 in Worcester. They were married for 65 years, until his death in 2008. The family moved to Denver in 1956. At the age of 58, Sig earned her bachelor's degree in sociology with an emphasis on gerontology from Metro State College. She worked for Senior Support Services, and, later, for Augustana Lutheran Church of Denver, where she became the church's first director of senior services. She also worked to establish the Augustana Early Learning Center. After retirement, Sig and Ed established a small business refinishing and selling antiques. They enjoyed summers at their cabin in Winter Park, CO, where they volunteered at the Rocky Mountain National Park Visitors Center at Grand Lake. Sig was an accomplished pianist, and sang alto in the choir at Augustana. Survivors include son, Ed Jr., daughter Sarah Waldorf (John), both of Denver, grandson Tom Danielson, Santa Barbara, CA, sisters-in-law Vivian ""Sue"" Peterson (Bud), Centennial, and Doris Danielson, Bradenton, Fl; and nieces Linda McKuzes, Denise Chesson, and Barbara Lamana and nephew Norman Danielson and their families. Visitation Sunday, May 23, 1:30-4:00 PM, at Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Services Tuesday, May 25, 2:00 PM at Augustana Lutheran, 5000 E. Alameda. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Augustana's Senior Elite Choir are suggested.