Michael E. Harper, 58, of Unincorporated Adams passed away on January 19, 2013 in Denver, CO. He was born in Denver, CO on August 7, 1954 to Eugene & Darlene Harper. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1972 and then University of Northern Colorado in 1976 with a BA in Accounting. Michael married Kathy Harper (Peterson) on June 6, 2003 in Half Moon Bay, California.
Michael Owned & Operated his own Accounting Office for many years. He worked for Leasetec an Investment Firm in Boulder as the head of Finance Department. He loved to Ride “The” Harley. Michael was a great Musician that could play numerous instruments (Trombone, Accordion, Trumpet & Bass) as well as played in numerous bands. Starting with Brighton Jazz, Denver Jazz Orchestra, Boulder Symphony, Thornton Community Band & My Old School, a tribute to Steely Dan his favorite band. He most recently taught his grandson to play his guitar. He was involved in the 4-H, raising Calves & Chickens. Michael enjoyed played recreation softball.
Michael was a lover of “croc” shoes. Everyone is invited to wear your Croc shoes in memory of Mike to the Service.
Michael is survived by his Wife, Kathy of 9 years. His Mother Darlene Fankhouser of Brighton, CO; One Daughter, Julie (Marcus) Hansen and One Son, Brian Harper both of Brighton, CO. Two Stepchildren; Kristen Gorski of Northglenn, CO and Michael Kasper of Denver, CO. One Brother; Terry (Deborah) Harper of Windsor, CO, One Sister; Janice (Phil) Croft of Ft. Morgan, CO. Two Half Brothers; Donald (Julie) Harper of Biddeford, Maine and Tyson (Kelly) Harper of Sutherland, Nebraska; One Half Sister; Jackie (Chris) Berglund of North Platte, Nebraska; former wife, Christine Harper of Brighton; seven grand children who adore their “Papa”, Brayden, Makynna, Lily, Liam, Skyler, Austin, Riley and our kitty girl, Pixie.
Michael is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Harper and step-father, Earl Fankhouser.
Memorial Service will be Monday, January 28, 2013, 1pm at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions can be made to Michael Harper Memorial Fund c/o Wells Fargo Bank, 15 S. Main Street, Brighton, CO 80601.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.