Edward Geesen ll Obituary

Edward “Ed” John Geesen II, age 73, passed away on December 8, 2025 at his home in Green Valley, Arizona. Funeral services will be held on January 5, 2026, at Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church, 18000 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora, C0, 80016. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.  A reception will take place immediately following the funeral Mass at the church reception hall.

Ed was born October 17, 1952, in Denver, Colorado. He spent his childhood and the majority of his adult life living and working on The Geesen Ranch in Agate, CO where he, his parents, two sisters and brother became known as one of the first families on the North American continent to import and raise Limousin cattle from France.

Ed was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Nancy. His love for her was evident during their engagement when he was counting the seconds until their wedding day. Ed’s dream of marrying Nancy came to fruition on September 1, 1973. For 52 years, Ed never faltered from his wedding vows. He and Nancy devoted their lives to one another.

Ed was also a loving and patient father to his two daughters Ann and Jill. He enjoyed spending time with them whether it was teaching them how to ride a riding lawn mower or helping them to catch horny toads while they were out with he and Nancy fixing fence. Ed supported his daughters through 10 years of multiple 4-H projects and the dreaded record books that inevitably accompanied them. He patiently taught them how to safely halter-break their 4-H steers and during that process, taught both daughters how to drive a truck with a manual transmission, which was no small task in itself! When Ann and Jill started playing middle and high school sports, Ed never missed a game. Ed did not stop being a parent once Ann and Jill began lives on their own. He was always a phone call away, and if it was needed, he and

Nancy would jump in the car or on a plane and come in to help with whatever was needed. Ed was always ready to offer advice, but he always added the caveat, “You’re over 21, do what you think is best.”

When Ann and Jill had children of their own, Ed became a loving and indulging grandfather who the grandchildren affectionately called “Gramps”. During his and Nancy’s visits to Ann and Jill’s respective homes, toys magically came to life. Farm animals did silly things, and Hunter’s stuffed animals became a cheering section for him when he was completing the 5K run that was a requirement for his self-defense black belt. When his grandkids became older, Ed supported them in their many individual endeavors and interests. He shared his expertise in woodworking and engineering with his two grandsons for their Pinewood Derby projects. His instructions and guidance over the telephone and on Skype helped both boys produce cars that won heats, and in Hunter’s case the overall Grand Prix in his Cub Scout Pack. Ed also taught Hunter pocket knife safety which helped him to earn his Whittling Chip award. Ed also loved sharing his passion and skills he had for basketball with his grandkids.

Ed also served his community. He was a member of the Agate School Board, but what he enjoyed the most was supporting Ann and Jill’s fellow 4-Hers in accomplishing their project goals during the time he was also helping Ann and Jill. He and Nancy were more than happy to offer a ride to Ann and Jill’s fellow livestock judging teammates, or to one of Ann’s 4-H dog obedience friends who needed a ride to the lessons that were necessary to complete the project. There was always room with the Geesen’s. Ed and Nancy’s dedication to all 4-H participants earned them Elbert County’s “Partners in 4-H Award” in 1987.

Ed is survived by his wife Nancy Mae (Stewart) Geesen, two daughters, Ann (Geesen) Grimm (Patrick) and Jill Christine (Geesen) David (Luke); his granddaughter, Kenya Reese David and two grandsons, Lincoln Edward David and Hunter Matheson Grimm; his sisters, Ruth “Colorado” Ann (Geesen) Fiorintini and CDR Patricia “Trish” Margaret (Geesen) Allushuski (Ron); and his brother Michael “Mike” Ashby Geesen (Brenda); his nephew Michael Dean Geesen (Heidi, Mackenzie, Cooper); and his three nieces Donna Rae (Geesen) Charmasson (Cody, Zaylee, Quade), and Ashley and Amy Allushuski.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward “Mick” Ashby Geesen and Virginia “Ginney” Mae (McNeil) Geesen.

Flowers may be sent to Love Funeral Home, 225 F Ave, Limon, CO 80828 or in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Colorado State 4-H Foundation: https://co4h.colostate.edu/donate-to-4-h/. Type in the link and then click on the red button that says “Donate to 4-H” and then fill out the form and submit your payment. A check may also be mailed to Colorado 4-H, Attn: Ali Eccleston, 4040 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-4040. Please make the check payable to CSU Foundation. Donations may also be sent to The Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation. An online donation may be made in memory of Edward J. Geesen by visiting their website at: www.alzheimersprevention.org, and selecting Donate at the top of the page. Select In Memory/In Honor under “Donate Now” and follow the instructions. You may indicate if you wish to have the Foundation send an email or written letter to the family. Emails may be sent to: [email protected] or [email protected]; and written letters may be sent to: Ann Grimm, 10603 Shetland Brook, San Antonio, TX 78254. If you prefer, you may mail a check to: ARPF, P.O. Box 30783, Tucson, AZ, 85751-0783.