"My mother walked me to the library. It was probably a good half ... retiring after 42 years as emeritus professor at the University of Denver. She stepped into the role of teaching early.

She will be missed by many and forever loved by all. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The University of Denver Library Association and/or the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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It was an exciting and emotional day in downtown Denver as the ribbon was cut on the newly remodeled Central Library. "I see ...