Guy Stockwell

GOLDEN, Colo. — Enveloped with love, Guy Stockwell, 67, Golden, Colo., died on the morning of Nov. 6, 2019, from complications due to ALS.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Klanderud; three children, Bethany (Guy) Ristoff, Dawn (Ed) Charles, Cale Stockwell; three Ristoff grandchildren, James, Kaelyn and Lucy; and seven Charles grandchildren, Garrett, Gunnar, Gabriel, Gideon, Grace, Gwenyth and Gretchen.

Guy was born April 17, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, to June and John Stockwell. He was the fourth of 11 children, Forrest (Barb) Stockwell, Chris (Maggie) Stockwell, Mark (Jane) Stockwell, Jane Stockwell, Jill (Robert) Carl, Scott (Mary Alice) Stockwell, Tom (Michelle) Stockwell, Kelly (Lisa) Stockwell, Mary Johnson (deceased) and Jeremy “Jay” (Betsy) Stockwell.

Guy’s father was in the Air Force, so as a child, his family moved often. When John retired from the Air Force, they returned to Hartington, where Guy graduated from Cedar Catholic High School in 1970. Guy attended the University of Nebraska, where he and Kathy met. He graduated from Regis University with a business degree in 1998, at the age of 46. He was very dedicated to getting that degree – working full time and going to school at night. One class at a time, he worked toward his goal.

Guy worked as a master electrician most of his adult life. He retired from Hunter Douglas as a supervisor of the maintenance department.

Guy enjoyed many activities while raising his family: SCCA, golfing, reading, beer appreciation and singing, to name a few. His long time dream was to build a house. Guy and Kathy completed building a duplex in 2015, with a lot of help from family and friends.

Guy was very proud of the large family in which he grew up. He delighted in the successes and opportunities of his siblings, children and grandchildren. Guy had a very quick wit – something that has also shown up in his children and grandchildren.

For six years, Guy has written a daily haiku. He always did the haiku plus two quotes first thing in the morning. He wanted to set a positive tone with these. A list of his haikus (which he called guykus) are at guyku.us.

Guy’s Memorial Celebration will be 11 a.m., Nov. 18, at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden, Colo.

Memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Association, Rocky Mountain Region.