November 10, 1947 - June 21, 2022
Denver "Will" Baisden, Jr., age 74, died unexpectedly after a short illness. He was born November 11, 1947 in Logan West Virginia, The son of Denver Baisden, Sr. and Zelphie Frye.
Denver served In the U.S. Army and was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the Olentangy School district. Denver enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and fishing. He also loved golfing with his close friends Kenny, Gary and Bob.
Denver is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margie Baisden in addition to his wife are his two children; daughter, Summer Mollenkopf and son, Denver Baisden III; six granddaughters, Emma Mollenkopf and her husband, Jordan, Chloe Mollenkopf, Camron Baisden, Ryan McFarland, Daisy McFarland and Ivy McFarland.
The family would like to give a very special thank you to Riverside Hospital, Hospice and the Kobacher House.
Denver's wishes were to be cremated and no service will be held. Donations in his name can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences
Jennifer Mattox - Jul 30, 2022
The halls of OOMS were never the same without you. I enjoyed each time you came back to say hello and give hugs. I’ll miss your smile, the twinkle in your eye and your hugs. Rest In Peace Denver and know you are missed.
Brian Barkhurst - Jul 6, 2022
Denver will be truly missed! He cared greatly about the students and staff at Orange Middle School and always had a great story to share. We appreciated all his hard work over the years. Even after he retired, he would regularly visit us to check how everything was going. He'll definitely be missed!
Crystal Wright - Jul 5, 2022
My sincere condolences to Denver's family. He was a kind, caring man that would do anything for anyone. He always made time for you even if he didn't have the time to give. The kids and staff at OOMS loved to see Denver's face for that friendly Hello how ya do'in.. I was always honored to make him his special 1/2 sandwich because he never had time to eat a whole one.....but someday I said take the whole sandwich and eat the other half later you may need it Denver! Well I miss making you your sandwich but you will always be remembered as one of my favorite clients! Rest In Peace my friend and please tell my dad hello! He loved to cook he will be glad to make your sandrich!!
Jill Martin - Jul 2, 2022
Denver was one of the most kindhearted and compassionate people that I have ever met. He always had a positive word for everyone. Denver saw the best in every situation, and he helped those around him do the same. He was a great influence on our students. It was always great to look up from teaching to see him standing at my door just to saw hello when he was in our building. Denver was a truly great man and will be very missed.
Steph Toler - Jun 30, 2022
Denver was the absolute BEST! I enjoyed him so much at OOMS. He brought so much joy and kindness to all of our staff and students. He didn’t know a stranger. He made sure to say hello daily to me in the gym and be sure to ask if I ever needed anything. I know that he’s up in heaven doing the same as making everyone feel amazing, supported, and they are all having fun and laughing the days away. My sincerest thoughts and prayers to the entire family during this time.
Diane McClaskey - Jun 30, 2022
Denver was an amazing human and was sorely missed when he retired from OOMS. We loved his visits when he would pop in for a hello <3. I convey my deepest sympathies.
Mrs. G - Jun 26, 2022
Denver was one of a kind and such a fun and caring person. I had the pleasure of knowing Denver while teaching at Orange Middle School. The halls of Orange were different when Denver retired. However, he would pop in periodically to surprise us and say “Hello” . Denver would participate in our Veteran’s Day celebration each year. To his family, please accept my deepest sympathies. We will all miss Denver