Ethel E. Otteman

Ethel Evelyn Otteman (née Miller), aged 88, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren in the comfort of her home in Littleton, Colorado. Born in Platte City, Missouri, on January 3, 1937, she lived a life full of love, warmth, and devotion to her family.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dean Earl Otteman, who passed away in 2005. She leaves behind her three children, Diana, Doreen, and Earl Dean, and three cherished grandchildren: Ryan, Jason, and Stephanie. Evelyn was also deeply saddened by the loss of her fourth grandchild, Elliot, who passed away in 2015. She is survived by multiple great-grandchildren, who brought her much joy in her later years.

A homemaker and talented hairdresser, Evelyn’s life was rich with passion and creativity. She loved to travel and camp with her family, often cherishing the simple joys of nature. She was a gifted needle worker, enjoying activities such as knitting, crocheting, and embroidery, and even made clothes for her children in their youth. Her love for staying active extended to gardening and bowling, and she will be remembered for the time she spent caring for numerous cats and dogs throughout her life, particularly her beloved basset hounds.

She always kept a welcoming place for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, offering them love, comfort, and a safe haven when needed. She often said, “...children come home,” and her home was indeed a place where they could find solace and support. 

A graveside service will be held January 31st at 11:00 AM Mountain Time at the Ft. Logan National Cemetery, where she will join her late husband, Dean. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Evelyn’s honor to one of the following charities:

- The Denver Dumb Friends League  

- High Country Basset Hound Rescue  

- Beauty Changes Lives  

Evelyn’s legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. We take comfort in knowing she has now found her way home.

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