J.C. Tyus
January 31, 1943 ~ January 3, 2023
In loving memory of J.C. Tyus Jr.
January 31, 1943 Died January 3, 2023
Proceeded in death by parents J.C. Tyus Sr., Wanda Tyus and sister Sherill (Ed) Bunetta.
Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Kathi Tyus, his sons Carry (Lynda), Troy (Jean), Jeff (Wendy), and Sean (Elizabeth). Siblings Connie (Dick) Quinn. Marvin (Jennifer), Debbie (Alan) Antonio and Rod (Betsy). He was also the proud Papa of 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
J.C. was born in Westminster, Colorado. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1961.
J.C. proudly served as a Denver Police Officer for over 38 years, retiring in 2003. He continued to serve a Founder/Manager of The Denver Police Officers Foundation until his death.
Rosary will be held Sunday, January 8, 6:30 PM at Our Lady Mount Carmel Catholic Church 3549 Navajo St. Denver. The funeral will be held Monday, January 9, 10:30 AM at Our Lady Carmel Catholic Church. Reception at 2:00 PM at Potenza Hall 1900 W. 38th Avenue, Denver.
Donations can be made to The J.C. Tyus Memorial Fund at the Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union.
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MR. Tyis was great to all of us kids. When I got older, I would talk to him all of the time when he worked press box security at Mile High Stadium 🏟 during Broncos games. He got a big kick out of one of his Evergreen kids being in the media. God rest his soul.
Mr. Tyus was great to all of us kids. When I got older, I would talk to him all of the time when he worked press box security at Mile High Stadium 🏟 during Broncos games. He got a big kick out of one of his Evergreen kids being in the media. God rest his soul.
I worked with J.C. many years ago, when he was a Burglary Detective in District Four. J.C. was always hard-working, honest, and above all, ethical. As a Detective, he was always hot on the heels of the local bad guys, and he knew ALL of them, to be sure. J.C. was a decent man who had a very big heart. While on the job, J.C. was truly a dedicated, hard-working, true-blue, "cop's cop"! I was saddened to hear of his passing, but I take solace in the knowledge that he led a full and good life. I have no doubt that the Lord will welcome J.C. Tyus into heaven, and will tell him "well done, good and faithful servant". To the Tyus family, I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences on your heavy loss. J.C. Tyus was unquestionably one of the good guys! Rest in peace, Sir… 86-43
The Lillo Family fondly remembers speaking with JC and Kathi at the 4pm Saturday Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He and Kathi were always so kind to our son.