Thomas Henry Denton

Thomas Henry Denton, was born on Jan. 9, 1932 in Kim, Colorado and departed this life on Nov. 7, 2012 at his home in Cheraw; he was 80.
Tom was the oldest child born to Theodore Roosevelt Denton and Carrie Lillian (Hanson) Denton. His childhood home and the home of his heart was the canyon country northeast of Villagreen, Colorado.  Tom graduated from Kim High School and joined the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict.
Tom was preceeded in death by his parents, his two brothers, his first wife, Mary and his son, Kenneth.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of the Cheraw home; brother, Sam (Ginger) Denton of Kim; sons, Don (Mae) Denton of Colby, KS and James (Mara) Denton of Aurora; daughters, Barbara (Ken) Topliss of Canon City, Sandy (Mike) Messick of Cheraw, Evie (Bert) Smith of Excelsior Springs, MO and Joan Denton of Monument, KS; step-children, Joseph (Kellie) Espiritu of Aurora, Larry (Gina) Mascarenas of Highlands Ranch, CO, Troy (Brenda) Mascarenas of Colorado Springs, CO and Debbie Villareal of Aurora; as well as 24 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a great, great-grandchild.  Tom and his family cared for many other kids who, for various periods of time, had need of a home.
Tom enjoyed the natural world, time with his family, dancing with Helen, and staying productive.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you to donate generously to the Arkansas Valley Hospice Assoc., P.O. Box 408, La Junta, CO, 81050 direct or through the funeral home.
Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial service will be Monday, November 12, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kim Community Church with Pastor Ken West officiating.  Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Peacock Memorial Chapel in La Junta.