Annette Finesilver
Longtime Denver resident Annette Finesilver died on Dec. 2, 2023, at the age of 88. A service was held on Dec. 6 at Temple Sinai with interment at Emanuel Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Richard Rheins. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
A native of Chicago, Ill., and born on July 23, 1935, Mrs. Finesilver (née Warren) attended CU Boulder where she met Sherman Finesilver. They were married the next year. Judge and Mrs. Finesilver remained a couple until his passing in 2006.
Mrs. Finesilver was involved in community activism and community relations. She facilitated the launch of the 9Health Fair, worked as a governmental and human relations consultant for the City and County of Denver and was an award-winning realtor with ReMax.
“During her early years of family life, Annette perfected the art of entertaining,” her family said, “by welcoming friends, relatives, colleagues and dignitaries into her home. Annette ensured that visitors never left hungry!”
Survivors are children Jay (Mary Banerjee) Finesilver, Steve (Brenda) Finesilver and Susan Finesilver; grandchildren Justin (Megan) Finesilver, Lauren (Alex Anderson) Finesilver, Sararose (Mark) Posseno, Felicia (James) Shepard, Mary (Doug) Niewiarowicz, Rebecca Finesilver, Zachary Finesilver, Mitchell Finesilver, Joshua Finesilver, Matthew Finesilver and Madeline Stanton; and great-grandchildren Emmie Finesilver, Penelope Rose Posseno, Marzanna Niewiarowicz, Corbyn, Carson, Olivia and Emersyn Shepard.
Contributions may be made to Denver Youth Initiative.
Dr. Martin Smith
Denver native, Dr. Martin Smith, passed away on Nov. 27, 2023. He was 72. A service was held on Nov. 29 at Golden Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Michael Shields. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born on Feb. 18, 1951, Dr. Smith grew up in East Hilltop and attended George Washington High School. In 1973 he earned his BA in psychology from CU Boulder. He then achieved his master’s in clinical psychology from Bradley University before receiving his doctorate from DU in 1980.
Dr. Smith treated therapy patients in his private practice for over 40 years. His family said:
“Marty was an unconventional psychologist and he treated his patients with warm regard as if they were his own family member.”
“One of his great accomplishments was forming a weekly gathering of friends on Thursdays.
“They became the Thursday Lunch Group, meeting nearly every Thursday for the past 40-years plus.”
Dr. Smith was an avid tennis player. His family also said, “Marty was a chess enthusiast, and enjoyed games with loved ones in his final days.
“He will be remembered for his proclivity for humor and finding opportunities to crack a joke.”
Dr. Smith is also mourned by Pamela J. Hinrichs.
Survivors include Dr. Smith’s son Aaron (Alexis Schwartz) Smith; sisters Debra Smith and Sheryl (Ron) Brummett; and nieces Jade, Emerald and Kayla.
Contributions may be made to Magen David Adom and the Jewish Defense Fund.
Richard Sampson
Commercial real estate broker Richard Sampson passed away on Dec. 1, 2023. He was 93. A service was held on Dec. 6 at Emanuel Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Steven Foster. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 4, 1930, Mr. Sampson studied business at CU Boulder. Following graduation he met Carolyn Self. They were married in February, 1962, and were a couple until Mr. Sampson’s passing.
Mr. Sampson spent his career in commercial real estate, making sales well into his 80s.
“In sports he always rooted for the home teams in Boulder and Denver, and especially his hometown Chicago Cubs,” Mr. Sampson’s family said. “All who knew Richard will deeply miss his wit and humor.”
Survivors include Mr. Sampson’s wife Carolyn; daughter Amy (David Cooley) Sampson; and nieces and nephews Jody, Evan and Julia Frank, Douglas (Chanon), Eric (Nancy) and Buzz Sampson.
Contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Alzheimer’s Assn. or Food Bank of the Rockies.
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