Myrna Engbar
Denver native and longtime teacher Myrna Engbar passed away on July 14, 2025. A service was held on July 15 at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born in 1938, Mrs. Engbar (nee Sunshine) grew up on Denver’s West Side, attending Colfax Elementary and Lake Junior High. She then attended East High School and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in elementary education at DU.
Mrs. Engbar taught second and third-grade classes at Bromwell Elementary School.
In addition to her work in education, Mrs. Engbar was president of the Hillel Academy PTA and Tally Ho Riding Club. She volunteered for Recording for the Blind, Make-a-Wish and the American Heart Assn.
Mrs. Engbar was also a reader for the Denver Public Library.
“She always put everyone else first with a smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes,” her family said.
Survivors are Mrs. Engbar’s husband of 64 years, Mel Engbar; son Vern (Lisa) Engbar and daughter Roberta (Aaron) Linkow; and grandchildren Shira, Malka, Dahlia, Sadie and Levi.
Contributions may be made to Brighton Hospice, Shalom Park or Parkinson’s Assn. of the Rockies.
Linda Stevenson
Denver native Linda Beth Stevenson died on August 26, 2025, at the age of 78. A service was held on August 29 at Temple Emanuel, with interment at Emanuel Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Born on December 31, 1946, Mrs. Stevenson (nee Trotsky) attended Teller Elementary School, Gove Middle School and East High School, before graduating from CU Boulder in 1968.
While living in London, Linda met Ken Stevenson, an Australian. They married and moved to Denver, where they had one daughter, Michelle. The couple divorced.
For the past 40 years, Linda and Victor Javed owned several businesses.
“Linda was an avid and loyal Rockies fan, in spite of losing seasons, and she and Victor enjoyed many games together,” her family said.
“East High School had such a positive impact on her,” her family said, “and she went on to be part of planning several East High class reunions and meeting up with East friends for lunch.
“She also played in the same Pan card group for the last 50 years and played Mah Jongg weekly with another group of friends.”
Survivors are Mrs. Stevenson’s daughter Michelle (Doug) Striker; grandchildren Elias and Isy Striker; brother Jim (Barbara) Trotsky; nieces and nephews Kelli (Evan) Pfaff, Kevin (Nikki) Trotsky, and Kari (Jue) Cao. She is also mourned by Victor Javed.
Contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel or The Community Chest at The Women’s Foundation of Colorado.
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