Denver, CO
Gerald Long
Gerald Long
OBITUARY
Gerald Phillip Long January 23, 2025 – Denver, CO Age 85 Gerald “Jerry” Phillip Long, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 85.
Born and raised in Denver, Jerry graduated from Regis High School in 1957 and went on to earn his degree from Regis College in 1961. He was known for his insatiable curiosity, which spanned a wide range of subjects—from finance to travel—and his passionate pursuit of knowledge touched everyone who knew him.
In 1967, Jerry married the love of his life, Patricia “Patsy” Leighton, and the two shared a beautiful marriage of 58 years. Together, they raised two sons, Andrew and Aaron. In 1971, the family moved to Aspen, Colorado, where Jerry and Patsy opened the Aspen General Store, an iconic local business where they forged lasting friendships with the community. In 1983, they relocated to Tucson, Arizona, where they embraced a new chapter in life, building custom homes and forming deep connections with new friends. In 2000, Jerry and Patsy returned to Denver, where they enjoyed memorable family trips abroad and time with friends and family.
Jerry’s legacy is defined by his kindness, integrity, and unwavering loyalty. He was a man of great character and generosity, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Patricia (Leighton) Long; his sons, Andrew of Columbus, Ohio, and Aaron of Denver, Colorado; and his brother, Ralph of Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Rosanna Long of Denver, Colorado.
A celebration of life memorial will be held this spring in Denver. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) Jerry’s honor.
Firefighters say a car crash was the cause of a large fire that broke out north of the Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon.
The Brighton Fire Rescue District says a vehicle was traveling through the area of E. 120th Avenue and N. Watkins Road around 2 p.m. when it crashed. Fortunately, the people inside the vehicle did not suffer serious injuries, but the fire department says the vehicle’s catalytic converter caught the nearby grass on fire.
The 120 Fire quickly grew, and firefighters responded with engines, brush trucks and water tenders to attack it from multiple sides. Multiple agencies responded to assist as the winds continued to push the fire across the grassland.
It covered around 237 acres by the time firefighters brought it under control around 3:30 p.m. BFRD says firefighters continued to put out hotspots and monitor a large cottonwood tree that was smoldering nearly 30 feet up the trunk.
With Independence Day approaching, the fire rescue district shared a reminder that a single spark can ignite a fast-moving grass fire. They added that aerial fireworks are illegal in Brighton and pose a serious fire risk in the current conditions.
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