John Abraham Laydon

John was born in Pueblo, Colorado September 2, 1953 to Bloss and Delores Laydon and had five siblings, Barbara, Jim, Jeff, Jason, and Daniel. He is preceded in death by his father, Bloss, and his grandparents, Morris and Adela Golosky.

John was a handsome, athletic, and popular young man that was known for his smile, being handy, and his creative art. He met his wife Lauren at Thornton High School and after they were married at age 19, he worked as a miner in Georgetown where he helped to build the Johnson Tunnel.

John ultimately became a master electrician that spent his life waking with the sun each morning and working hard to bring power and light not only to Colorado, but also to his family that he loved dearly. The last 20 years he had been specifically working at a place he loved, the campus of CU Boulder, making sure all ran smoothly. (And if not John was the first person to call!) He was selflessly devoted to providing for the care and wellbeing of his family and was always there for his sons and grandchildren, encouraging them in their faith and rooting for their success in all of their endeavors with camera in hand. He was an expert bocce ball player and one year took first place in the Louisville Bocce Tournament with his stepfather, Steve. He had a knack for tinkering with appliances and automobiles. His favorite activities were brunches and barbecues at his home in Roxborough park celebrating birthdays and special events, and golf outings with his sons a few times a year.

John will live on in the hearts and memories of his family, including his beloved wife of 47 years, Lauren; sons, Abraham (Kimberly) Laydon and Luke (Nicole) Laydon; grandchildren, Ava, Thane, Elle, Sloane, and Bolden; mother, Delores Butler, and many special siblings, cousins, and extended relatives.

Most importantly, John firmly believed and asked that we express that Jesus Christ is our Savior and there is one God with whom we shall spend eternity. His hope was that our family always love eachother and resolve any problem with love. John asked that we would always value and respect the land, to realize that it is a blessing from God, and that it is our sacred responsibility to leave it better than we entered it. Finally, John’s hope was that we teach our children and children’s children that the order and priorities of life are GOD, family, education/work, friends, and all else comes after.

John’s last wishes were that in lieu of flowers, people purchase trees for their own home, his favorite was the Aspen.

Funeral Services were held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic from the Pavilion of Reflection at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery at 11:30 AM on Saturday, December 5th, 2020.