Deputy Heath M. Gumm

End of Watch: January 24, 2018

Obituary

Heath McDonald Gumm, 31, passed away in Denver, Colorado on January 24, 2018. Heath was born March 23, 1986 in Denver, Colorado to James and Rebecca (McDonald) Gumm. He graduated from Mullen High School in 2004 and earned his POST certification from Arapahoe Community College in 2011.

He worked for Cripple Creek Police Department and Adams County Sheriff's Department. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by Adams County Sheriff's Department in 2017.

Heath loved traveling, being outdoors, spending time with friends and family and playing hockey. He was loved by everyone who met him. His kindness, easy going nature and wonderful sense of humor will be missed. He will be remembered as an amazing husband, son, grandson, brother, cousin, nephew and friend.

He is survived by his parents Jim and Beckie Gumm, wife Natasha Boettcher, grandmother Leona McDonald, sister Lorelei Gumm-Martinez, and brother-in-law Nicholas (JR) Martinez. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, February 2, 2018 at 11:00 at Flatirons Community Church 355 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026.

Obituary originally printed by Horan & McConaty Funeral Home