On the day of the worst attack on American soil, Henry Lester Shimpfky 87, lay close to death in the peace and quiet of his home. He was in the care of Hospice.
It was a beautiful, clear and warm morning in Broomfield, CO. My family was already grieving over losing our Patriarch, father, grandfather and spouse. Our pain was intensified and our grief grew deeper as we watched what was happening in New York and Washington, and in the sky. How do you share such consuming grief? I went to my Dad's bedside. He had always been a true patriot. He loved his country. I took his hand and told him that America had just been attacked and that many, many people had been killed. I knew that he could hear me but he could not answer. I know without a doubt, that the Lord wanted my compassinate father to be in heaven and help greet and take care of those entering heaven, especially the little children. Although he died later that night I know he got there in time to help.
!!!!!!!!!!!!THE MUSIC MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
As a young boy Lester was a member of The Highlander Boys an organization for boys started and run by George Olinger of Olinger Mortuary. This is where he learned to play the Tuba.
After graduating from high school in Boulder in 1932, Lester went to the University of Colorado for one year and then to Colorado Agricultural College (CSU) at Fort Collins for one year. He earned his teaching certificate. He then joined the Civilian Conservation Corps part of the Colorado National Gaurd in 1934. In 1935 he received his first teaching job. Here he taught Music and 7&8 grade.
Moving on in 1938 he was in Parker CO. teaching music and 7&8 grade. He also met Thelma and they were married. Now Lester went back to the University of Colorado and received his Bachelor Degree of Music Education.
He received his Masters Degree in Education Administration from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado in 1952.
In July of 1956 he moved his family to the newly forming community of Broomfield Heights, Colorado where he began a job as the first Principal of the new Jr. High. He also started the first music program for the school including the first band. He took a lot of pride as usual in his music programs and soon the marching band was seen in competitions around the area including Boulder for CU Band Days where they marched with pride!
Mr. Shimpfky retired from the band director of Broomfield High School in 1962 when he gave himself full time to teaching 6th grade at Emerald Elementary School in Broomfield until he retired in 1973.
For several years after he and his wife both retired they opened and operated the Carden School of Broomfield on 1st ave. Broomfield, Colorado. His years in Education spanned 49 years.
Mr. Shimpfky was a past Grandmaster of the Eastlake Masonic Lodge 2255 Lake Ave. Eastlake, CO. He was a member of the Broomfield United Methodist Church for 45 years where he sang in the choir and served as choir director several times. He was an usher and a greeter for many years and was part of the Masons who laid the Corner Stone for the new Church Building at the corner of 10th and Daphne. Mr. Shimpfky was also a member of the Broomfield Rotary Club and a member of the Broomfield Parks and Recreation Board.
Mr. Shimpfky leaves behind his wife of 62 year Thelma B. Shimpfky, daughter Laurel S. Marcucci, son Rt. Reverend Richard L. Shimpfky and son H. Joe Shimpfky. His grandchildren and great grandchildren. His three sisters, Florence, Dorothy and Blanche. not to mention nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Donna Lea Shimpfky in 1957
It was a beautiful, clear and warm morning in Broomfield, CO. My family was already grieving over losing our Patriarch, father, grandfather and spouse. Our pain was intensified and our grief grew deeper as we watched what was happening in New York and Washington, and in the sky. How do you share such consuming grief? I went to my Dad's bedside. He had always been a true patriot. He loved his country. I took his hand and told him that America had just been attacked and that many, many people had been killed. I knew that he could hear me but he could not answer. I know without a doubt, that the Lord wanted my compassinate father to be in heaven and help greet and take care of those entering heaven, especially the little children. Although he died later that night I know he got there in time to help.
!!!!!!!!!!!!THE MUSIC MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
As a young boy Lester was a member of The Highlander Boys an organization for boys started and run by George Olinger of Olinger Mortuary. This is where he learned to play the Tuba.
After graduating from high school in Boulder in 1932, Lester went to the University of Colorado for one year and then to Colorado Agricultural College (CSU) at Fort Collins for one year. He earned his teaching certificate. He then joined the Civilian Conservation Corps part of the Colorado National Gaurd in 1934. In 1935 he received his first teaching job. Here he taught Music and 7&8 grade.
Moving on in 1938 he was in Parker CO. teaching music and 7&8 grade. He also met Thelma and they were married. Now Lester went back to the University of Colorado and received his Bachelor Degree of Music Education.
He received his Masters Degree in Education Administration from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado in 1952.
In July of 1956 he moved his family to the newly forming community of Broomfield Heights, Colorado where he began a job as the first Principal of the new Jr. High. He also started the first music program for the school including the first band. He took a lot of pride as usual in his music programs and soon the marching band was seen in competitions around the area including Boulder for CU Band Days where they marched with pride!
Mr. Shimpfky retired from the band director of Broomfield High School in 1962 when he gave himself full time to teaching 6th grade at Emerald Elementary School in Broomfield until he retired in 1973.
For several years after he and his wife both retired they opened and operated the Carden School of Broomfield on 1st ave. Broomfield, Colorado. His years in Education spanned 49 years.
Mr. Shimpfky was a past Grandmaster of the Eastlake Masonic Lodge 2255 Lake Ave. Eastlake, CO. He was a member of the Broomfield United Methodist Church for 45 years where he sang in the choir and served as choir director several times. He was an usher and a greeter for many years and was part of the Masons who laid the Corner Stone for the new Church Building at the corner of 10th and Daphne. Mr. Shimpfky was also a member of the Broomfield Rotary Club and a member of the Broomfield Parks and Recreation Board.
Mr. Shimpfky leaves behind his wife of 62 year Thelma B. Shimpfky, daughter Laurel S. Marcucci, son Rt. Reverend Richard L. Shimpfky and son H. Joe Shimpfky. His grandchildren and great grandchildren. His three sisters, Florence, Dorothy and Blanche. not to mention nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Donna Lea Shimpfky in 1957
On the day of the worst attack on American soil, Henry Lester Shimpfky 87, lay close to death in the peace and quiet of his home. He was in the care of Hospice.
It was a beautiful, clear and warm morning in Broomfield, CO. My family was already grieving over losing our Patriarch, father, grandfather and spouse. Our pain was intensified and our grief grew deeper as we watched what was happening in New York and Washington, and in the sky. How do you share such consuming grief? I went to my Dad's bedside. He had always been a true patriot. He loved his country. I took his hand and told him that America had just been attacked and that many, many people had been killed. I knew that he could hear me but he could not answer. I know without a doubt, that the Lord wanted my compassinate father to be in heaven and help greet and take care of those entering heaven, especially the little children. Although he died later that night I know he got there in time to help.
!!!!!!!!!!!!THE MUSIC MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
As a young boy Lester was a member of The Highlander Boys an organization for boys started and run by George Olinger of Olinger Mortuary. This is where he learned to play the Tuba.
After graduating from high school in Boulder in 1932, Lester went to the University of Colorado for one year and then to Colorado Agricultural College (CSU) at Fort Collins for one year. He earned his teaching certificate. He then joined the Civilian Conservation Corps part of the Colorado National Gaurd in 1934. In 1935 he received his first teaching job. Here he taught Music and 7&8 grade.
Moving on in 1938 he was in Parker CO. teaching music and 7&8 grade. He also met Thelma and they were married. Now Lester went back to the University of Colorado and received his Bachelor Degree of Music Education.
He received his Masters Degree in Education Administration from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado in 1952.
In July of 1956 he moved his family to the newly forming community of Broomfield Heights, Colorado where he began a job as the first Principal of the new Jr. High. He also started the first music program for the school including the first band. He took a lot of pride as usual in his music programs and soon the marching band was seen in competitions around the area including Boulder for CU Band Days where they marched with pride!
Mr. Shimpfky retired from the band director of Broomfield High School in 1962 when he gave himself full time to teaching 6th grade at Emerald Elementary School in Broomfield until he retired in 1973.
For several years after he and his wife both retired they opened and operated the Carden School of Broomfield on 1st ave. Broomfield, Colorado. His years in Education spanned 49 years.
Mr. Shimpfky was a past Grandmaster of the Eastlake Masonic Lodge 2255 Lake Ave. Eastlake, CO. He was a member of the Broomfield United Methodist Church for 45 years where he sang in the choir and served as choir director several times. He was an usher and a greeter for many years and was part of the Masons who laid the Corner Stone for the new Church Building at the corner of 10th and Daphne. Mr. Shimpfky was also a member of the Broomfield Rotary Club and a member of the Broomfield Parks and Recreation Board.
Mr. Shimpfky leaves behind his wife of 62 year Thelma B. Shimpfky, daughter Laurel S. Marcucci, son Rt. Reverend Richard L. Shimpfky and son H. Joe Shimpfky. His grandchildren and great grandchildren. His three sisters, Florence, Dorothy and Blanche. not to mention nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Donna Lea Shimpfky in 1957
It was a beautiful, clear and warm morning in Broomfield, CO. My family was already grieving over losing our Patriarch, father, grandfather and spouse. Our pain was intensified and our grief grew deeper as we watched what was happening in New York and Washington, and in the sky. How do you share such consuming grief? I went to my Dad's bedside. He had always been a true patriot. He loved his country. I took his hand and told him that America had just been attacked and that many, many people had been killed. I knew that he could hear me but he could not answer. I know without a doubt, that the Lord wanted my compassinate father to be in heaven and help greet and take care of those entering heaven, especially the little children. Although he died later that night I know he got there in time to help.
!!!!!!!!!!!!THE MUSIC MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
As a young boy Lester was a member of The Highlander Boys an organization for boys started and run by George Olinger of Olinger Mortuary. This is where he learned to play the Tuba.
After graduating from high school in Boulder in 1932, Lester went to the University of Colorado for one year and then to Colorado Agricultural College (CSU) at Fort Collins for one year. He earned his teaching certificate. He then joined the Civilian Conservation Corps part of the Colorado National Gaurd in 1934. In 1935 he received his first teaching job. Here he taught Music and 7&8 grade.
Moving on in 1938 he was in Parker CO. teaching music and 7&8 grade. He also met Thelma and they were married. Now Lester went back to the University of Colorado and received his Bachelor Degree of Music Education.
He received his Masters Degree in Education Administration from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado in 1952.
In July of 1956 he moved his family to the newly forming community of Broomfield Heights, Colorado where he began a job as the first Principal of the new Jr. High. He also started the first music program for the school including the first band. He took a lot of pride as usual in his music programs and soon the marching band was seen in competitions around the area including Boulder for CU Band Days where they marched with pride!
Mr. Shimpfky retired from the band director of Broomfield High School in 1962 when he gave himself full time to teaching 6th grade at Emerald Elementary School in Broomfield until he retired in 1973.
For several years after he and his wife both retired they opened and operated the Carden School of Broomfield on 1st ave. Broomfield, Colorado. His years in Education spanned 49 years.
Mr. Shimpfky was a past Grandmaster of the Eastlake Masonic Lodge 2255 Lake Ave. Eastlake, CO. He was a member of the Broomfield United Methodist Church for 45 years where he sang in the choir and served as choir director several times. He was an usher and a greeter for many years and was part of the Masons who laid the Corner Stone for the new Church Building at the corner of 10th and Daphne. Mr. Shimpfky was also a member of the Broomfield Rotary Club and a member of the Broomfield Parks and Recreation Board.
Mr. Shimpfky leaves behind his wife of 62 year Thelma B. Shimpfky, daughter Laurel S. Marcucci, son Rt. Reverend Richard L. Shimpfky and son H. Joe Shimpfky. His grandchildren and great grandchildren. His three sisters, Florence, Dorothy and Blanche. not to mention nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Donna Lea Shimpfky in 1957
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H. Lester Shimpfky
