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Clarence Bakken OBITUARY

Mr. Bakken was 92 years old and enjoying retirement from the City and County of Denver as an Assistant City Attorney following previous careers with United Airlines as a flight instructor and as an Army pilot, officer.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University, a Masters degree from University of Southern California and a Juris Doctor degree from University of Denver, College of Law. He was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity.

Cob had three passions in life: family, skiing and flying. A life well lived, he is flying with the angels now.

He is survived by his Wife of 69 years, Janet; Daughters: Jean Tripp and Julie Blechar (Bob); Five grandsons: Cory Blechar (Alissa), Talon Tripp (Kaitlin), Tyler Tripp (Kate), Dillon Blechar (Brittny), Zane Blechar (Jaclyn) and 8 Great grandchildren; Sister: Colette Kerlin, Nephew: Mark Kerlin.

Respects can be paid in Denver on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Aurora, CO 80014 10:00am Viewing followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00am. There will be a brief military honors presentation at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 1:00pm.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to either: Humane Colorado with the link or text Clarence to 33100 or National Glaucoma Research 22512 Gateway Center Dr; Clarksburg, MD 20871 – please reference donor ID#006583728.