Harry D. Owen, Jr.
June 9, 1944 ~ March 8, 2022
LTC Harry Diffenderffer Owen, Jr. (Ret,)
June 9, 1944 – March 8, 2022
Lt. Col. Harry Diffenderffer Owen, Jr (ret.) rejoined his ancestors on March 8, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sally Owen, his son, Scott (Alice) Owen, daughter, Heather (Leif) Carlson, and Grandchildren Jessie, Parker, Riley, and Anders.
Born June 9, 1944, in St. Louis, MO, son of Harry D. Owen, Sr. and Thelma Owen (nee Richards), he attended Kemper Military Academy and Colorado State University. While serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces, he also worked tirelessly in the civilian sector.
As a Commanding officer of the 19th group, 5th Battalion, Special Forces, he was also a founding member of the Summit County Rescue Group. He pursued a lifelong passion for skiing, climbing, outdoor endeavors, bluegrass music and his family’s pursuits.
A dedicated father and consummate public servant, Lt. Col Owen (ret.) will be remembered April 11th at 10 a.m. at Logan National Cemetery with full honors at 4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236.
A reception will be hosted by his surviving family at The Wilmore Richter American Legion Post 161 from 11:30 to 2:30 at 6230 W 60th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80003. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers and gifts please consider a memorial donation n the name of LTC Harry D. Owe,n Jr. to the following organizations:
Summit County Rescue Group: www.scrg.org or Summit County Rescue Group, PO Box 1794, Breckenridge, CO 80424
The Green Beret Foundation: www.greenberetfoundation.org or Green Beret Foundation, 14351 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216
Alzheimer’s Association: www.alz.org or Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090 i
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The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for LTC Owen's service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO