Arthur W. Jorgensen
Arthur W. Jorgensen, 79, of Centennial, was born in New Pauls,
N.Y., on Oct. 31, 1928, to Anna and Arthur Jorgensen.
Jorgensen served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from
1950-53. He moved to Colorado in 1965 from Boise, Idaho, where he
worked with the railroad until 1987.
He helped raise his three children with his first wife,
Floydene, who preceded him in death. He married Virginia Marshall
on April 23, 1989. They shared a life together that included lots
of traveling, laughter and love. His hobbies included working on
old cars, woodworking and working with his hands. He also never met
a casino he didn’t like.
He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Ginny; three
children, Craig (Jo) Jorgensen, Julie Jorgensen, Jayne (Steve)
Grott; four stepchildren Mark (Debbie) Cope, Debbie (Rik) Sargent,
Sheila (Jim Lee) Benshoof, Eric (Susan) Cope; and 15 grandchildren,
Taryn, Devyn, Tamlyn, Kira, Jason, Marilyn, Nic, Ashley, Adam,
Arica, Kristin, Shawn, Rayson, Ranier and Raymond. He is also
survived by his sister, Elise (Fred) Brough, and several nieces and
nephews.
Graveside services were Aug. 8, 2008, at Fort Logan National
Cemetery, Denver. Color guard presented by the All Veterans Honor
Guard, American Legion Post No. 1187, Castle Rock, Chaplain Robert
W. “Bob” Walker, officiating. Ellis Family Services was in charge
of funeral arrangements.