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Sherman Ralsey Miller 4th passed away on April 22nd surrounded by his wife of 33 years, Mary Sullivan, and his children, Sherman "Buzz," age 23 and Ralsey, age 18. Sherman was born on April 17th, 1951 in NYC, NY. He grew up in Tucson, Arizona, where he swam competitively and coached swimming. Sherman graduated from the University of Arizona and moved to Colorado in 1979 to pursue a career in commercial real estate. Sherman was an icon in the commercial real estate industry winning numerous awards for his leadership and management skills. Active in the community, he held positions on numerous boards including Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Denver Partnership, Metro Denver Economic Development Council, Metro Denver Sports Commission, NAIOP, The Denver Baseball Commission and DIA Business Partnership to name just a few. Sherman was most recently the Executive Director of the Real Estate Center at the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business, a position he dearly loved. Sherman touched so many lives, mentored so many young professionals and was always at hand to help other men who had prostate cancer. Sherman's legacy of caring deeply and his generosity of spirit will be missed enormously by all who knew him. Sherman is also survived by his three loving sisters and their spouses and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held on Monday, April 27th at 12:30 PM at Christ the King Church at 830 Elm Street with a reception to follow at The Denver Country Club. Donations may be made to either of the following: UCSF Foundation, C/O Eric Small, MD, In Memory of Sherman Miller, UCSF Cancer Center 1600 Divisadero A 718, San Francisco, CA 94143 or University of Colorado Foundation, Sherman Miller Memorial Fund, 0123905, PO Box 17126, Denver, CO 80217-9155 or visit www.cufund.org/ShermanMiller
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Thomas Stoops
Minger and I were very close friends from junior high school on. I originally met him through swimming competition in grade school and was reintroduced when my mother became his fifth grade teacher. Growing up I spent many hours at his home and got to know his whole family and kept in touch with his mother until her death. I last contacted Minger in hopes that he would attend the last reunion and that was the first I heard of the reoccurance of his cancer. He was still optimistic but thought he was not going to be able to attend. Although we did not get together often as adults we stayed in touch and shared many fond memories of growing up together. Everyone who knew him understood that he was special and we are all diminished by his death. God bye Minger and God bless you.
Tom Stoops
Harold Feldman
As our Freshman Class President, Minger had us at "Hi'" when he delivered his run-off speech. One of the funniest people I've ever known with a wicked sense of humor, Minger would often call me over the years while doing his best imitation of Coach Van Howe during football practices. Somehow, it never got old.
So many great memories remain over some 50+ years (Wheeler vs Hudlow flag football), our summer fishing trips to Wyoming and Colorado's high lakes (with Jeff Wooten along) will rank among my favorites. Minger would never say never when it came to dealing with even epic challenges like long-term treatment for prostate cancer. His remarkable ability to laugh in the very face of doom and run the tables for many years while mentoring others to rise above will long stand as a testament to his remarkable character. May hiis amazing legacy continue to provide hope during dark times for us all.
While mere words cannot express my grief, Minger would probably say "suck it up" in the voice of Frosh Football Coach Paul Hatcher, who walked off the collegiate gridiron with a broken back according to legend when he played lineman for UA.
Godspeed and heartfelt condolences to his wonderful wife Mary, cherished children Buzz and Ralsey, as well as his sisters and entire extended family.
Harold Feldman - Eugene, OR
Michael Bingham
I was sad to see the notice of Minger's passing. Though we didn't stay in contact after high school, my memories of him go back to two-a-day football practices in the heat of August. A group of us always got together at one of our homes after the morning practice. Minger was always the spirit of confidence, able to bring a smile to our faces knowing we faced another two hour in the heat. An undampened spirit in the face of hardship. A team player in every way.
My condolences to Minger's family and to all of us who shared even a small part of his life and spirit.
Mike Bingham
Gail Chesin Aka Chasin
Minger was always very nice to me and I remember him as a wonderful guy. Too young. :-(