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June 9, 1944 – March 8, 2022
Lt. Col. Harry Diffenderffer Owen, Jr (ret.) rejoined his ancestors on March 8, 2022. He’s survived by his spouse of 51 years, Sally Owen, his son, Scott (Alice) Owen, daughter, Heather (Leif) Carlson, and Grandchildren Jessie, Parker, Riley, and Anders.
Born June 9, 1944, in St. Louis, MO, son of Harry D. Owen, Sr. and Thelma Owen (nee Richards), he attended Kemper Navy Academy and Colorado State College. Whereas serving within the U.S. Army Special Forces, he additionally labored tirelessly within the civilian sector.
As a Commanding officer of the nineteenth group, fifth Battalion, Special Forces, he was additionally a founding member of the Summit County Rescue Group. He pursued a lifelong ardour for snowboarding, climbing, outside endeavors, bluegrass music and his household’s pursuits.
A devoted father and consummate public servant, Lt. Col Owen (ret.) can be remembered April eleventh at 10 a.m. at Logan Nationwide Cemetery with full honors at 4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236.
A reception can be hosted by his surviving household at The Wilmore Richter American Legion Publish 161 from 11:30 to 2:30 at 6230 W sixtieth Avenue, Arvada, CO 80003. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers and presents please contemplate a memorial donation, within the identify of LTC Harry D. Owen Jr., to the next organizations:
• Summit County Rescue Group: http://www.scrg.org or Summit County Rescue Group, PO Field 1794, Breckenridge, CO 80424
• The Inexperienced Beret Basis: http://www.greenberetfoundation.org or Inexperienced Beret Basis, 14351 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216
• Alzheimer’s Affiliation: http://www.alz.org or Alzheimer’s Affiliation, P.O. Field 96011, Washington, DC 20090
