17 JUNE 2019 BODY OF CHRIST NEWS OBITUARIES Everett Windsor Moon was the only child born to Everett Bernard Moon and Elizabeth Masola Moon on August 24, 1948, in Denver Colorado. Everett joined New Hope Baptist Church in 1956 under the pastorate of Reverend M.C. Williams. Everett remained a faithful and active member of the church until his death. Everett attended Mount Calvary Lutheran School for junior high school. His activities mostly were that of participation in the Denver Junior Police Band. The band provided performance opportunities for musi- cians in the community for, intermedi- ate to advanced vocational and profes- sional players. From the age of six to 16 years old, Everett as a band member was invited to play in several Colorado guberna- torial races and he participated in President, John F. Kennedy inaugura- tion ceremonies. A stellar athlete in his youth, Everett shined in football and basketball. One of his proud- est moments was being apart of the Manual Thunderbolt Basketball Boys team. One basketball historian consid- ers this team to be the "best ever" from Denver. In fact, capped a 20 - 0 season in 1966. He graduated from Manual High School in 1966 and was awarded a band and athletic scholarship to Adams State University. He later received a degree from the Dallas School of Mortuary Science in 1972. In 1972, to the union of Erma Jean Osborne, two sons, Stency Vanzuan and Shabron Windsor. In 1980, to the union of the late Loretta Jean Sanders, two daughters, Shayla Evette, and Sheryl Loren were born. In 1992, he met his soulmate and the Love of his life, Theresa Titus, and became an integral part to her and her family. Beginning at the age of 14, Everett was trained in the mortary profession by his uncle and aunt, William H. Kirk and Ruby Kirk - Gray. In 1986, Everett became a minority business owner and founder of Moon Mortuary. He later served as Lead director and embalm- er for Calvin Natt Family Mortary, and then as Manager, for Horan and McConaty Mortuary. Everett took pride in his craft as a mortician and served the Denver community by directing almost twenty thousand multi - ethnic and multi-religious funerals across Colorado in 57 years. Ever the talented vocal soloist, Everett prided himself on serving as a soloist for Boettcher Hall Symphony Orchestra "Too Hot Too Handel" performance for seven years. He was an active member of the "Legacy Community Choir " and mem- ber of the various choirs and ensem- bles. Everett was a devoted Christian, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Everett went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory, his Beloved Theresa Titus, his children Stency, Shabron (Nicole), Shayla, Sheryl Alexander, (Raphael), Angela McConnell (Phillip), Jess Richardson (Debbie), and Marquell Wyatt; his 17 grandchildren, one great - grandchild, a host of cousins, and many friends. Everett Windsor Moon, 08/24/1948 – 05/09/2019