John D. Ahlquist

April 1, 1930 - December 5, 2012 AHLQUIST, JOHN D. Born April 1, 1930 in Braham, Minn., died Dec. 5, 2012. Mr. Ahlquist served as Executive Vice President of the original Frontier Airlines and had an extensive career in airline management that also included positions with Northwest Orient and Eastern Airlines. He was President of Professional Fee Auditors and managed specific projects for the present Frontier Airlines until his retirement in 2001. He served on several boards including President of the board of the First National Bank of Florence, CO. He was a member of Old Goats, an organization that brings Mountain goats to Colorado and provides scholarships for young men and woman planning a career in some form of Forest Services in Colorado. Mr. Ahlquist was a patron in support of classical music and enjoyed singing in a barbershop quartet. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he played on the University football team. Travel, golf, skiing, and all sports were a big part of his life. John is survived by his wife Sandra, of Morrison; daughter Andrea (Rick) Hellum of Cottontown, Tennessee and son Randy Ahlquist (Michelle) of Aurora, Colorado; brother Irv Ahlquist (Dorothy) of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; grandchildren Brandy and Jessie Hellum; step son's Chip (Kelly), Jeff, Gregg and Mike Altman, step grandson, Eddie Altman, step granddaughter, Erin Johnson; three nieces, two nephews and extended family. Funeral services will be held at 11am, Friday, Dec. 14th in the chapel at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 East Alameda Avenue, Denver, 80246, At the conclusion of the ceremony a processional will follow to John's final resting place at Augustana's Memorial Garden. A reception will follow. If desired, gifts may be made in John's name to Augustana Arts, or The Alzheimer's Association.