John G. Ditmer, 86, of Northglenn. Passed away May 1, 2010. He bravely fought Parkinson’s. He was also a 17 year survivor of cancer. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; stepchildren Bob (Marjorie) Amick, Connie (Don) Beck; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren. John worked for Bell Systems for thirty five years and had seventy five years as a Ham Radio Operator. Memorial service, Monday at 11:00AM, Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1390 Brentwood. Contributions may be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church, the Parkinson Association of the Rockies 1420 Ogden #207, Denver , CO 80218 or Denver Hospice, 501 South Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246. Arrangements entrusted to Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, Thornton, CO.