Milton Eugene Packard

A memorial service will be held for Milton Packard at Heritage Church on Saturday, August 23rd, at 11:00 a.m. Milton was born to Flora and Orlen Packard in Springfield, Colorado. At the age of 88, he went home to his Savior, Jesus Christ. He attended grades 1-12 and was honored as Valedictorian in Vilas, Colorado. Three years later, he graduated from Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland, Oregon. In 1959, he married Janet Hopper. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Lewis & Clark College in 1961. Their three children, Christopher, Jonathan, and Connie-were born in Portland. Milton began his 40-year financial career with the Veterans Administration in Portland. Fifteen years later, he transferred to the Denver VA, where, after two years, he was promoted to financial manager of the Grand Junction VA, serving in that role for 16 years. He than transferred to the Denver Distribution Center for 7 years, overseeing finances of veteran prosthetics. He was an active member of Redlands Community Church for 15 years, Riverside Baptist Church in Denver for 7 years, and Heritage Church in Grand Junction for 16 years. After retiring, Milton led Crown Financial Bible studies, helping people budget their finances according to biblical principles. During his lifetime, Milton competed in many sports and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate. In later years, Milton enjoyed Sudoku and jigsaw puzzles. Milton was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Jonathan. He is survived by his wife, Janet; son, Chris (Amy) Packard; daughter, Connie (Tom) Cogburn; brother, Vern Packard; sisters, Violet (Dr. Bill) Troup and Twila (Stuart) Stierwalt; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. The family thanks HopeWest Hospice for their exceptional care and extends a special thank-you to the dedicated and loving staff at Aspen Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Because of the loss of one eye in childhood, Milton could not serve in the armed forces. Yet he considered his career a way to help veterans. Contributions in his name may be made to Operation Heal Our Patriots at SamaritansPurse.org.