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Kathryn Cheever Obituary
Dr. Kathryn Cheever died on Saturday, February 20 after a prolonged battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Richard, her sons Clayton and Benjamin, her daughter-in-law Jackie, her grandchildren Samuel and Sadye, and her two Irish Setters.
As director of the Center for NEW DIRECTIONS in Politics and Public Policy and a member of the Political Science Department at the University of Colorado Denver, Dr. Cheever encouraged and inspired students in the Durango based program to develop leadership capacities to address changing public priorities in communities, governmental jurisdictions, and nonprofits. She worked with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and local governments in the region to establish paid internships for students, which often led to full-time positions. Hundreds of Four Corners residents acquired their master's degree under her leadership and guidance. She loved southwest Colorado and called the Rochester Hotel her second home. She had her favorite restaurants and coffee shops, and enjoyed Maria's Bookshop and other stops along Main Street.
The University of Colorado Denver is hosting a Memorial Event for the greater Colorado community on Thursday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Terrace Room of the Lawrence Street Center, 1380 Lawrence Street. Donations in her memory can be made to the Kathryn Cheever Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of Colorado Denver here: www.giving.cu.edu/KathrynCheever
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yohannes
February 19, 2023
RIP Kathryn. Your memory lives on!
Diana Perkins
August 27, 2016
To the Cheevers- I am so very sorry to hear about Kathie's passing. I saw her twice years ago at your big Christmas parties. I recall her charm, striking intelligence, and generosity of spirit. My heart goes out to Rich and sons. -Diana
Max and Gail King
May 12, 2016
Rich,
We are so sorry to hear about Kathryn. We just found out. Reading about her life, it shows how much she has accomplished and how deeply she is loved. We are praying for you and your family. We know you will be keeping her memory, life and love in your hearts.
yohannes woldemariam
April 17, 2016
Rich,
I'm really sorry about your loss Rich and family.
Kathryn was a good friend and colleague and today I heard from a former student of her passing. She will be missed by a number of graduate students in Durango and surroundings for enabling graduate education and her relentless encouragement of students to participate in communities.
She was a good and compassionate human being.
My condolences to her family and loved ones.
yohannes
Daniel Jimenez
March 5, 2016
Rich, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gloria Kaasch-Buerger
February 29, 2016
Kathryn was very passionate about her work and influenced so many lives! My sympathies go out to her family.
Mara Luckey
February 29, 2016
Rich -- I am very sorry for your and your family's great loss, and the University and society's loss, as well. May the wonderful memories help sustain you through the pain.
A. M.
February 29, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Cindy Lafrinere
February 29, 2016
Rich, Kathy was such an amazing women and I know you were there for her through every step of her amazing life and journey through the happy and also the very tough moments. I know life will be very different now and I hope that your sons and daughter-in-laws will be there for you. So very sorry. Much love and sympathy...
Linda Sasse
February 26, 2016
Rich & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May your time together and memories you made bring comfort to you during this difficult time.
Greg & Linda Sasse
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