In loving memory

Katie Eterno

Mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend, teacher, writer, and so much more.

Celebration of Life

We hope you will join us to celebrate the life of Kathryn Beth Eterno—Katie.

Logistics

Attire

This is a celebration of life, so please feel free to be comfortable and wear joyful colors.

What to Expect

This is an opportunity for Katie’s loved ones and friends to come together to celebrate the incredible person she was and her amazing life.

Formal eulogies and sharings will not be included in Katie’s Celebration of Life; however, we welcome you to share your memories and stories in photos and in writing.

Photos can be shared here. Some selected photos may be included in a slideshow during Katie’s Celebration of Life.

Written memories and stories will be collected and compiled into a book for Katie’s family. You may submit memories through the website here or in writing at Katie’s Celebration of Life. If you wish for your memory or story to be shared during Katie’s Celebration of Life, please submit it here and click the box indicating that you would like it to be shared.

This will not be a formal religious event, nor will this be a traditional funeral.

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Fun & Games

Katie loved hosting game nights and sharing reading recommendations. We welcome you to bring a gently used game or book to swap in honor of Katie (this is optional). There will be a table at Katie’s Celebration of Life where you can leave a book or game to share.

Staying in Town

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Wheat Ridge Denver West

A room block has been reserved under “Eterno’s Celebration of Life.”

Book with the room block

Hilton Garden Inn Arvada Denver

5455 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002. A bereavement code takes 15% off the best available rate.

Book with the bereavement rate

In Lieu of Flowers

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation in Katie’s name to one of her favorite charities, or the cause of your choosing.

Meal Train

Friends are organizing meals to help John and the kids in the weeks ahead.

The meal train link will be added here soon.

Share Your Photos

Please share any special photos you have with Katie here. Photos are shared with Katie’s family only, unless you choose to share them with website members when submitting. Some selected photos may be included in a slideshow during Katie’s Celebration of Life.

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Share a Memory

Please share any special written memories and stories you have about Katie—there are a few ways you can share your memories and stories, which will be collected and compiled into a book for Katie’s family. Memories are shared with Katie’s family only, unless you choose to share them with website members when submitting.

Share a memory

Friends and family have already begun sharing — after signing in you can read shared memories and see photos here.