Kirby D Trump

Kirby D Trump passed away peacefully with God in his heart and family by his side at UC Health Highlands Ranch, CO. He lived in Littleton, CO at the time. Kirby was born in Watertown, SD. He spent his childhood in Fruita, CO, where he excelled in sports, especially football and wrestling. He won the Colorado State High School Wrestling Championship in 1977. He then wrestled for the University of Nebraska, where he graduated with a Business Administration Degree in economics and a minor in computer science. He proceeded to do amazing things working as a computer software engineer in the Washington, DC, area. Projects included top secret work for the Department of Defense. He was also accomplished at developing computer software for health and medical companies. Kirby had an amazing life, one filled with fun, laughter, and love. He loved entertaining friends and family with his excellent gourmet cooking and boating in Chesapeake Bay. His ocean vessel, Cookin’, was his greatest joy. In his final days Kirby accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Kirby was kind, loving, generous, intelligent, and caring. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mary Lou Trump. He is survived by his daughter Bailey (Zak) of Sandusky OH, his brothers Will Trump of Fruita, Robin Trump and Casey Trump, both of Grand Junction, and sister Jill Trump of Fruita.

For me I ask you, do not cry. Now I fly free in the air of the sky, over mountains so rocky, and rugged and high. This is my message and heartfelt goodbye. Remember me as a wrestler victorious on mats, who loved horses and Rodeos, and dogs and cats. I created a cookbook of delicious delights, my recipes indeed were the tastiest of bites. I developed my sauces for seafood and turf, giving my guests an abundance of mirth. I liked restaurants and music, the 80s and more, All of these things was what living was for. I lived a full life though I left much too soon, but now I am with the sun, stars and moon. I've gone through the door and surrendered the key. I know that for me, it's the best place to be. I loved and I laughed, but I did try my best, the day is done now, and now I have rest. Remember me well, and do not cry, Now I'm on a Rocky Mountain high. Elizebeth E. Veghte, friend of Kirby written August 8, 2024. 

Celebration of life will take place Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:00-noon at Brown’s Cremation Services in Grand Junction. Private interment at Fruita New Elmwood Cemetery will take place at a later date