Denver Damuth Priess

Denver Damuth Priess age 37 passed away on June 13, 2019. He was born December 19, 1981 in Abilene, Texas. A Celebration of Denver's life and a Memorial Service will be held on July 15, 2019 at 11:00 am at Rest Haven Cemetery on Hwy 87 West in Brady, Texas. A meal will be held following the service at the Ed Davenport Civic Center for Close friends and family. Denver lived in Brady, Texas for the first 18 years of his life. He attended Texas State University before becoming a Construction Superintendent in the Home building industry for the past 15 years. Denver is survived by his parents Dr. Chuck and Lynn Priess, Steve and Deborah Damuth and Roberta Martin. He is also survived by his grandparents Ranger Bob and Beth Favor. His siblings include McKenzie Damuth Brown, Jake Preston Damuth, Daniel Martin and Paige Martin. Denver had many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and Dear Friends including Lito, Myca, Logan and Blaize Lopez. Denver was preceded in death by his grandparents Dr. Harry and Kay Priess, Bob Damuth and Jean Damuth. He excelled in high school in football as a middle linebacker and was voted most valuable on defense, and power lifting. He loved hunting and fishing, snow skiing, working out, watching football with Chuck and anything that involved being around water. Denver had many fun adventures with his cousins and friends; memorable deer hunts with Chuck and Uncle Skip and mot recently fun times with Brother Daniel. A highlight of both Denver and Steve was spending several summers together exploring national parks and destinations in between. They did everything from white water rafting to sightseeing in Washington DC. Many memories were made and they often talked about them while hanging out together in Waco. Denver will always be remembered as a great student, hardworking employee, loyal and funny friend and much loved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and uncle. His twinkling blue eyes and beautiful smile will live on in our memory. Denver may be gone from this earth but never forgotten. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Brady Hope from the Heart, P.O. Box 1207, Brady, Texas 76825 Honorary Pallbearers include his Brothers, Cousins, Football and Hunting Buddies, friends from his years in Brady, as well as the time he spent in Austin, New Braunfels, Waco, and Maryland. He loved you all and would want you all to be included. Thank you all for being important in Denver's life, it means so much to us.

Denver Damuth Priess

December 19, 1981 - June 13, 2019