On June 14, 2021, Denise Helen Jakel of Fort Morgan, Colorado went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Denise was born June 20, 1963 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Bill and Eleanor Holloway.  She graduated from Weld Central High School and received an Associate's Degree from Aims Community College.  Denise's organizational skills were surpassed by no other.  Law firms, school districts and oil and gas companies alike all benefited from her exceptional skill set.  Denise retired from the RE3J school district in 2012 after 25+ years of service.

On January 12, 1985, Denise married her best friend and husband, Randy Jakel, who, together, joyfully devoted their lives to their Lord, family, friends and community.  Denise never tired or wavered in giving of herself to those who she loved or others who may have been in need.  Additionally, Denise had a very competitive spirit and thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of sports, whether actively participating herself or simply being an enthusiastic fan on the sidelines.  In this way, she was a huge Avalanche Hockey fan and never turned down an opportunity to watch them play.  Denise's interests were many.  Along with sports, she enjoyed gardening, pickling, sewing, and antique hunting with family and friends always, in some way, lovingly benefiting from her many talents.  Denise's overwhelming love for her family and friends also extended to working with youth and children's clubs at church for years.

Denise was adored and touched by all who were most fortunate to know her and is survived by her devoted husband, Randy Jakel of Fort Morgan; sons Brett Jakel of Roggen and Joel Jakel of Brighton; sisters Sherry Klein of Aurora, Patti (Jim) Amaya of Pueblo; brothers Edward (Renee`) Holloway of Timnath, David Holloway of Steamboat Springs, Richard (Tami) Holloway of Fort Collins and Paul (Jeannine) Holloway of Greeley; mother-in-law Pat Jakel of Roggen and brother-in-law Brian Jakel (Chris) of Greeley.    She is also survived by several nieces and nephews who all loved her dearly.

Denise was preceded in death by her father, Billy George Holloway; mother Eleanor Agnes Holloway (Nee Caspar); brother William Lawrence (Butch) Holloway; sister Annette Kay Holloway; and father-in-law Johnnie Jakel.

Denise's Celebration of Life was held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Christ Community Church, 11120 Weld County Road 73, Roggen, Colorado with interment at the Heart of Plains Cemetery, 38044 Weld County Road 16, Roggen, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Berean Bible Church, address 211 West Beaver Avenue, Fort Morgan, Colorado 80701.