FUNERAL TUESDAY FOR DONNA SHIMPFKY
Donna Lea Shimpfky, 14, daughter of H. Lester Shimpfky, junior high school principal at Broomfield School, and Mrs. Shimpfky, died at Rose Memorial hospital in Denver December 13th. Funeral services were held at the Broomfield Methodist church Tuesday at 2pm in charge of Olinger Mortuary. Interment was in Crown Hill.
Undoubtedly the largest crowd to assemble for any purpose filled the Methodist Church in respect to Donna Lea and her family. The Rev. Reuben Staniforth was minister for the funeral service.
Besides the parents, Donna Lea is survived by an older brother, Dick, 16, and by Harry Joe, 10 and Laurel 6; by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Shimpfky of Wheat Ridge and Mrs. Maude Brazelton of Denver.
The father and grandparents are widely known in Boulder County, the former being a graduate of Boulder schools and the University. The grandfather is a retired Boulder mail carrier and was active in Masonic organizations before leaving this city to make his home in Wheat Ridge.
Sadness and sorrow draw us together and make us as one. Loss of a loved one is almost more than can be borne, but strength and courage are sent to us when we need them. A number of years ago these few lines helped to regain perspective when all else had failed. We repeat them now for Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Shimpfky and family in the hope that compassion and sympathy of friends may help.
"I walked a mile with laughter and she chattered all the way-
Yet ne'er a thing did I learn from laughter as we walked along that day.
I walked a mile with sorrow, and ne'er a word said she-
But oh! The things I learned from sorrow as she walked along with me."
printed in the Broomfield Star-Builder December 19,1957
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Donna Lea Shimpfky is my sister. She was a blooming flower nipped in the bud of life. Just 14 years old. Donna was terrified of the up coming surgery that was planned for her. She did not want to go so my Dad promised her he would have a telephone put in her bedroom when she came home. She died during the tonsilectomy. A part of each of us
died that day.
It was a cold December day, Friday the 13th, when she died right before Christmas. Christmas was never the same for our family again. We mourned her so deeply and for so long.
Donna Lea was a pretty girl with very blond hair and eyes of brown. She was slender build and about 5' 1" tall. Donna was starting eight grade when our family moved to Broomfield. School was being held in a row of new houses on 1st ave. She made friends easily because in this new school, in this new town, everyone was a new kid. Daddy was Principal of the Jr. High and together they helped pick the name of the mascot, the school song and the schools colors. Donna was a cheerleader the year and half she was at BJH. She was also a majorette in the newly formed marching band directed by Daddy. She had many friends, and the turn out at the funeral was a testimony to that. I think the entire community was present.
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Naming Of School For Broomfield Girl Suggested "THE DONNA SHIMPFKY SCHOOL" —this thought has been in the minds of several Broomfield residents since the death of the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. end Mrs. Lester Shimpfky, principal of Broomfield Junior High School. The name is being thought of as appropriate for the new elementary school now on architects' drawings boards, to be built next year at Emerald and Hemlock Streets. The name seems appropriate since the story of this outstanding girl would have fresh meaning to students attending the school in years to come. The Board of Education may consider the suggestion as the school, plans progress. Donna Lee Shimpfky, 14. a student at Broomfield Junior High School, died December 13 at General Rose Hospital, Denver. She was the daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Lester Shimpfky of Broomfield. Born in Trinidad, Colorado, April 11, 1943, she attended schools at Elizabeth, Colorado, Brighton and Broomfield, where she was a ninth grade student. She was a member of the Broomfield Methodist Church, a cheer leader, drum majorette, Lieutenant of the Safety Patrol, a member of the Student Council, past president of Methodist Youth Fellowship, past president of Shishkani Camp Fire Girls, member of Broomfield Community 4-H Club and Order of Rainbow for Girls. Broomfield School Band and chorus. Junior High Editor of the school paper. Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister Laurel, and two brothers, Dick and Joe; her grandparents. Mrs. Maude Brazelton of Elbert and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shimpfky of Wheat Ridge.
Broomfield Star-Builder January 16, 1958
Donna Lea Shimpfky, 14, daughter of H. Lester Shimpfky, junior high school principal at Broomfield School, and Mrs. Shimpfky, died at Rose Memorial hospital in Denver December 13th. Funeral services were held at the Broomfield Methodist church Tuesday at 2pm in charge of Olinger Mortuary. Interment was in Crown Hill.
Undoubtedly the largest crowd to assemble for any purpose filled the Methodist Church in respect to Donna Lea and her family. The Rev. Reuben Staniforth was minister for the funeral service.
Besides the parents, Donna Lea is survived by an older brother, Dick, 16, and by Harry Joe, 10 and Laurel 6; by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Shimpfky of Wheat Ridge and Mrs. Maude Brazelton of Denver.
The father and grandparents are widely known in Boulder County, the former being a graduate of Boulder schools and the University. The grandfather is a retired Boulder mail carrier and was active in Masonic organizations before leaving this city to make his home in Wheat Ridge.
Sadness and sorrow draw us together and make us as one. Loss of a loved one is almost more than can be borne, but strength and courage are sent to us when we need them. A number of years ago these few lines helped to regain perspective when all else had failed. We repeat them now for Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Shimpfky and family in the hope that compassion and sympathy of friends may help.
"I walked a mile with laughter and she chattered all the way-
Yet ne'er a thing did I learn from laughter as we walked along that day.
I walked a mile with sorrow, and ne'er a word said she-
But oh! The things I learned from sorrow as she walked along with me."
printed in the Broomfield Star-Builder December 19,1957
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Donna Lea Shimpfky is my sister. She was a blooming flower nipped in the bud of life. Just 14 years old. Donna was terrified of the up coming surgery that was planned for her. She did not want to go so my Dad promised her he would have a telephone put in her bedroom when she came home. She died during the tonsilectomy. A part of each of us
died that day.
It was a cold December day, Friday the 13th, when she died right before Christmas. Christmas was never the same for our family again. We mourned her so deeply and for so long.
Donna Lea was a pretty girl with very blond hair and eyes of brown. She was slender build and about 5' 1" tall. Donna was starting eight grade when our family moved to Broomfield. School was being held in a row of new houses on 1st ave. She made friends easily because in this new school, in this new town, everyone was a new kid. Daddy was Principal of the Jr. High and together they helped pick the name of the mascot, the school song and the schools colors. Donna was a cheerleader the year and half she was at BJH. She was also a majorette in the newly formed marching band directed by Daddy. She had many friends, and the turn out at the funeral was a testimony to that. I think the entire community was present.
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Naming Of School For Broomfield Girl Suggested "THE DONNA SHIMPFKY SCHOOL" —this thought has been in the minds of several Broomfield residents since the death of the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. end Mrs. Lester Shimpfky, principal of Broomfield Junior High School. The name is being thought of as appropriate for the new elementary school now on architects' drawings boards, to be built next year at Emerald and Hemlock Streets. The name seems appropriate since the story of this outstanding girl would have fresh meaning to students attending the school in years to come. The Board of Education may consider the suggestion as the school, plans progress. Donna Lee Shimpfky, 14. a student at Broomfield Junior High School, died December 13 at General Rose Hospital, Denver. She was the daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Lester Shimpfky of Broomfield. Born in Trinidad, Colorado, April 11, 1943, she attended schools at Elizabeth, Colorado, Brighton and Broomfield, where she was a ninth grade student. She was a member of the Broomfield Methodist Church, a cheer leader, drum majorette, Lieutenant of the Safety Patrol, a member of the Student Council, past president of Methodist Youth Fellowship, past president of Shishkani Camp Fire Girls, member of Broomfield Community 4-H Club and Order of Rainbow for Girls. Broomfield School Band and chorus. Junior High Editor of the school paper. Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister Laurel, and two brothers, Dick and Joe; her grandparents. Mrs. Maude Brazelton of Elbert and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shimpfky of Wheat Ridge.
Broomfield Star-Builder January 16, 1958
FUNERAL TUESDAY FOR DONNA SHIMPFKY
Donna Lea Shimpfky, 14, daughter of H. Lester Shimpfky, junior high school principal at Broomfield School, and Mrs. Shimpfky, died at Rose Memorial hospital in Denver December 13th. Funeral services were held at the Broomfield Methodist church Tuesday at 2pm in charge of Olinger Mortuary. Interment was in Crown Hill.
Undoubtedly the largest crowd to assemble for any purpose filled the Methodist Church in respect to Donna Lea and her family. The Rev. Reuben Staniforth was minister for the funeral service.
Besides the parents, Donna Lea is survived by an older brother, Dick, 16, and by Harry Joe, 10 and Laurel 6; by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Shimpfky of Wheat Ridge and Mrs. Maude Brazelton of Denver.
The father and grandparents are widely known in Boulder County, the former being a graduate of Boulder schools and the University. The grandfather is a retired Boulder mail carrier and was active in Masonic organizations before leaving this city to make his home in Wheat Ridge.
Sadness and sorrow draw us together and make us as one. Loss of a loved one is almost more than can be borne, but strength and courage are sent to us when we need them. A number of years ago these few lines helped to regain perspective when all else had failed. We repeat them now for Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Shimpfky and family in the hope that compassion and sympathy of friends may help.
"I walked a mile with laughter and she chattered all the way-
Yet ne'er a thing did I learn from laughter as we walked along that day.
I walked a mile with sorrow, and ne'er a word said she-
But oh! The things I learned from sorrow as she walked along with me."
printed in the Broomfield Star-Builder December 19,1957
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Donna Lea Shimpfky is my sister. She was a blooming flower nipped in the bud of life. Just 14 years old. Donna was terrified of the up coming surgery that was planned for her. She did not want to go so my Dad promised her he would have a telephone put in her bedroom when she came home. She died during the tonsilectomy. A part of each of us
died that day.
It was a cold December day, Friday the 13th, when she died right before Christmas. Christmas was never the same for our family again. We mourned her so deeply and for so long.
Donna Lea was a pretty girl with very blond hair and eyes of brown. She was slender build and about 5' 1" tall. Donna was starting eight grade when our family moved to Broomfield. School was being held in a row of new houses on 1st ave. She made friends easily because in this new school, in this new town, everyone was a new kid. Daddy was Principal of the Jr. High and together they helped pick the name of the mascot, the school song and the schools colors. Donna was a cheerleader the year and half she was at BJH. She was also a majorette in the newly formed marching band directed by Daddy. She had many friends, and the turn out at the funeral was a testimony to that. I think the entire community was present.
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Naming Of School For Broomfield Girl Suggested "THE DONNA SHIMPFKY SCHOOL" —this thought has been in the minds of several Broomfield residents since the death of the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. end Mrs. Lester Shimpfky, principal of Broomfield Junior High School. The name is being thought of as appropriate for the new elementary school now on architects' drawings boards, to be built next year at Emerald and Hemlock Streets. The name seems appropriate since the story of this outstanding girl would have fresh meaning to students attending the school in years to come. The Board of Education may consider the suggestion as the school, plans progress. Donna Lee Shimpfky, 14. a student at Broomfield Junior High School, died December 13 at General Rose Hospital, Denver. She was the daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Lester Shimpfky of Broomfield. Born in Trinidad, Colorado, April 11, 1943, she attended schools at Elizabeth, Colorado, Brighton and Broomfield, where she was a ninth grade student. She was a member of the Broomfield Methodist Church, a cheer leader, drum majorette, Lieutenant of the Safety Patrol, a member of the Student Council, past president of Methodist Youth Fellowship, past president of Shishkani Camp Fire Girls, member of Broomfield Community 4-H Club and Order of Rainbow for Girls. Broomfield School Band and chorus. Junior High Editor of the school paper. Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister Laurel, and two brothers, Dick and Joe; her grandparents. Mrs. Maude Brazelton of Elbert and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shimpfky of Wheat Ridge.
Broomfield Star-Builder January 16, 1958
Donna Lea Shimpfky, 14, daughter of H. Lester Shimpfky, junior high school principal at Broomfield School, and Mrs. Shimpfky, died at Rose Memorial hospital in Denver December 13th. Funeral services were held at the Broomfield Methodist church Tuesday at 2pm in charge of Olinger Mortuary. Interment was in Crown Hill.
Undoubtedly the largest crowd to assemble for any purpose filled the Methodist Church in respect to Donna Lea and her family. The Rev. Reuben Staniforth was minister for the funeral service.
Besides the parents, Donna Lea is survived by an older brother, Dick, 16, and by Harry Joe, 10 and Laurel 6; by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Shimpfky of Wheat Ridge and Mrs. Maude Brazelton of Denver.
The father and grandparents are widely known in Boulder County, the former being a graduate of Boulder schools and the University. The grandfather is a retired Boulder mail carrier and was active in Masonic organizations before leaving this city to make his home in Wheat Ridge.
Sadness and sorrow draw us together and make us as one. Loss of a loved one is almost more than can be borne, but strength and courage are sent to us when we need them. A number of years ago these few lines helped to regain perspective when all else had failed. We repeat them now for Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Shimpfky and family in the hope that compassion and sympathy of friends may help.
"I walked a mile with laughter and she chattered all the way-
Yet ne'er a thing did I learn from laughter as we walked along that day.
I walked a mile with sorrow, and ne'er a word said she-
But oh! The things I learned from sorrow as she walked along with me."
printed in the Broomfield Star-Builder December 19,1957
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Donna Lea Shimpfky is my sister. She was a blooming flower nipped in the bud of life. Just 14 years old. Donna was terrified of the up coming surgery that was planned for her. She did not want to go so my Dad promised her he would have a telephone put in her bedroom when she came home. She died during the tonsilectomy. A part of each of us
died that day.
It was a cold December day, Friday the 13th, when she died right before Christmas. Christmas was never the same for our family again. We mourned her so deeply and for so long.
Donna Lea was a pretty girl with very blond hair and eyes of brown. She was slender build and about 5' 1" tall. Donna was starting eight grade when our family moved to Broomfield. School was being held in a row of new houses on 1st ave. She made friends easily because in this new school, in this new town, everyone was a new kid. Daddy was Principal of the Jr. High and together they helped pick the name of the mascot, the school song and the schools colors. Donna was a cheerleader the year and half she was at BJH. She was also a majorette in the newly formed marching band directed by Daddy. She had many friends, and the turn out at the funeral was a testimony to that. I think the entire community was present.
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Naming Of School For Broomfield Girl Suggested "THE DONNA SHIMPFKY SCHOOL" —this thought has been in the minds of several Broomfield residents since the death of the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. end Mrs. Lester Shimpfky, principal of Broomfield Junior High School. The name is being thought of as appropriate for the new elementary school now on architects' drawings boards, to be built next year at Emerald and Hemlock Streets. The name seems appropriate since the story of this outstanding girl would have fresh meaning to students attending the school in years to come. The Board of Education may consider the suggestion as the school, plans progress. Donna Lee Shimpfky, 14. a student at Broomfield Junior High School, died December 13 at General Rose Hospital, Denver. She was the daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Lester Shimpfky of Broomfield. Born in Trinidad, Colorado, April 11, 1943, she attended schools at Elizabeth, Colorado, Brighton and Broomfield, where she was a ninth grade student. She was a member of the Broomfield Methodist Church, a cheer leader, drum majorette, Lieutenant of the Safety Patrol, a member of the Student Council, past president of Methodist Youth Fellowship, past president of Shishkani Camp Fire Girls, member of Broomfield Community 4-H Club and Order of Rainbow for Girls. Broomfield School Band and chorus. Junior High Editor of the school paper. Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister Laurel, and two brothers, Dick and Joe; her grandparents. Mrs. Maude Brazelton of Elbert and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shimpfky of Wheat Ridge.
Broomfield Star-Builder January 16, 1958
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