William Lyle Perkins

William L. Perkins, 83 William (Bill) Perkins, of Lakewood, Colorado peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Collier Hospice Center. A time of gathering will be held at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel at 3101 S. Wadsworth in Lakewood. Friends may visit from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014. A rosary will commence at 6 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO. Burial will follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 12 p.m. (noon). After Bill is laid to rest, a reception to celebrate his life will be hosted at the Englewood Elks, 3690 S. Jason St., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bill was born in Blencoe, Iowa to Archie and Edith Perkins. He graduated from Englewood High School in 1947. On October 22, 1954 he married Betty Reagan in St. Mary's Church in Littleton, Colorado. Bill was a veteran of the Korean conflict having received two purple hearts during his 2 years of service in the Army. After returning from Korea, he was employed as a stock helper at Montgomery Wards and later worked in the Print Shop, where he met Betty. During his 46 year career at Wards, Bill's hard work, honesty, and integrity lent itself to working in upper management positions. Bill had a great life and tremendously enjoyed his retirement. He and his wife Betty spent many years traveling to Tucson, Arizona to watch the Rockies during spring training and relished their time roaming around the west camping in their travel trailer. He was a member of the Englewood Elks and volunteered many hours there where he especially enjoyed helping decorate for the holidays. Bill played basketball and football in his youth and was an avid Bronco fan. Most of all, Bill loved spending time with his friends, children and grandchild. Bill is survived by his wife Betty of 59 years; two daughters, Darlene Kuehn and Diana (Bill) Popish; one son Don (Jill) Perkins; one grandchild, Hope Perkins; two brothers, Larry (Darlene) Perkins and Bob (Elsie) Perkins; one brother-in-law, Matt (Mickey) Reagan, and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his son Dean Kenneth, his parents Archie and Edith, his grandparents, and his brother Kenneth. Bill was a loving father, husband grandfather and friend to all. His kindness, laughter, humor, and presence will be greatly missed.