Warren Dean Lundquist

Warren Dean Lundquist passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family at his residence in Loveland, Colorado, on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the age of 78. At the time of his passing, his daughter Kelli Lundquist and her boyfriend Landon Rowe were there by his side, and his daughter Michelle Lundquist and her husband Jesse Armstrong were there in spirit via the phone. Warren was born on January 29, 1942 to Charlotte and Tannis Lundquist in Holdrege, NE. They moved to Longmont, CO where Warren grew up alongside his older brother Robert Lundquist and younger sister Sandra Farrell. Warren graduated from Longmont High School in 1960. He then went on to attend Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas where he received his Bachelors of Art Degree. He thought the world of Bethany College. He worked as an Art Teacher in Broomfield, as well as in Boulder for the Boulder Valley School District. Not only was he an Art Teacher for 30 years, he was also a truly exceptional artist. From the time Warren was a little boy with a pencil or paintbrush in his hand, he could feel and create pictures unique to his age. Throughout his life with his natural talent, he continued to create numerous drawings, etchings, pieces of pottery, and beautiful paintings. All of his works are originals. He never considered turning any of his paintings into prints, even though he could've. Not only was he a purest artistically, even more a purest of the heart. Warren married Linda (Vogt) Lundquist in 1976, they were married for 22 years, and although they divorced, they remained friends over the years. During their marriage, they had two daughters, Michelle Lundquist and Kelli Lundquist. Warren was a wonderful and loving father. He enjoyed watching his daughters grow into strong, independent, compassionate women, all traits that he embodied, and passed on to his daughters. Warren also passed on his love of travel, creativeness, and cars, not only to his daughters, but to his grandson Dylan Crowe (son of Michelle) as well. Warren and Dylan shared a special love of cars, and could spend hours looking at and talking about them. Warren was wonderful grandfather, and was always so proud to have a grandson that loved fast cars, art, and sunsets the same way that he did. Warren loved life, and never took a minute for granted. He will be greatly missed, but will live on in the hearts of his loved ones forever. Warren is preceded in death by his parents Charlotte and Tannis Lundquist, his brother Robert Lundquist, as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Warren is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Jesse), and Kelli (Landon), by his sister Sandra, by his grandson Dylan, his cats that meant so much to him, Big Girl and Mikki, his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Cremation has been completed. At Warren’s request, no services will be held.