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Cleo Hickman Obituary

Hickman, Cleo Elsworth, 83, of Denver, passed away on January 12, 2009. He was born in Agra, Oklahoma on May 1, 1925 the son of Elsworth "Sandy" Hickman, and Grace Anice Mattocks Hickman. He is survived by his wife of 46 years - the love of his life - Dorothy Ann Van Antwerp Hickman, three loving children and five wonderful grandchildren. Cleo graduated from the University of Denver in 1950. He owned and operated a tax preparation and accounting firm in Denver for over forty years. He was a pilot in World War II and the Korean War. He retired as a decorated full-bird Colonel from the United States Air Force Reserves in 1980. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 19 @ 2:00 p.m. (with a viewing at 1:00 p.m.) at the Mortuary Chapel, at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 South Quebec Street in Denver. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Col. Cleo E. Hickman (U.S.A.F., Ret.) to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 East Academy Blvd., Denver, 80230-6929.

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Published by The Gazette from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, 2009.

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Shawn Fitzgerald

February 6, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Cleo was a great man and he will be missed. My grandparents, my parents, and I had our taxes prepared by Cleo for many years. I can remember going into his office as a small child and looking at airplanes. Cleo rented his condos on Maui and Kauai to my wife and I for our honeymoon.

Cleo God's speed to your next adventure!

Shawn

Sharon Keeling

January 28, 2009

Our deepest sympathy go to Cleo's family. He prepared our tax returns for over twenty + years. He will truly be missed. Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Keeling

Craig Weir

January 18, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Cleo was my Great Uncle. I'm Norma Jean Stults oldest grandson, and Sherri Stults Gaither's oldest son.

Anne Pizurie

January 17, 2009

My families history with Cleo goes back many decades. What began as a business relationship while my grandparents, aunt & parents used Cleo’s wise & trusted tax advice grew into a warm, close friendship.

My beautiful grandmother, Corinna Mathews, passed away earlier this year at 105 years old.

My father was Robert Mathews & he maintained an office in Cleo’s building during his retirement years as an investment manager. They shared many personal & business experiences & my father had a strong respect & admiration for his dear friend.

I am Robert & Harriet Mathews daughter, Anne Pizurie. I spent 7 months in Denver 5 years ago when my father was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. I cannot thank Cleo enough for his wonderful personal support during that difficult time. It meant so much to me & my mother. Since that time my mother has depended on Cleo and his great staff for their advice & of course tax preparation.

I wanted to share my warm memories with Cleo’s family & friends. He has been an important rock of support in our family for business as well as personal matters. He will be missed !! Love & Condolences, Anne Pizurie

Robert Glakeler

January 16, 2009

Cleo helped our family with tax and financial support for many years and I will always remember that smile and personal greeting. Rest in peace Cleo.

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