Denise Pfister, a dedicated wife, sister, mother and grandmother, gave 30 years of her educational wealth to Adams County District 12 elementary school students as a second grade teacher. An adventure seeking, world traveler, Denise enjoyed sharing the richness of other cultures during trips with her friends and family. She was a talented artist, avid reader, poet and lover of animals, who will be greatly missed. She is survived by Michael, her husband of 42 years, her sisters Dani and Lorraine, her sons John and David and the love of her life, her grand daughter, Mallory. A memorial service will be held, Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Paul Community Church, 8001 West 23rd Avenue Lakewood, CO. (303) 237-4744. A Celebration of Life gathering will commence directly after.