Memorial and celebration of life, Priscilla Cohan, obituary
Priscilla Cohan
This is a very brief summary of Priscilla’s life in Lyons.
She was a pottery artist, who had her own kiln in her back yard. Priscilla was also: a painter, sculptor, graphic designer, theater stage set designer, window and art display designer (Boulder Arts and Crafts Coop). She also wrote grants for community art projects in Lyons.
She lived in a house at the Confluence, and during the Flood of 2013, she was a great help to all her neighbors who were also devastated by the flood waters.
She volunteered at the Lyons Redstone Museum. And, recently, she was part time staff at the Town of Lyons, acting as liaison to the History Preservation Commission, as well as being the Cultural Arts Coordinator.
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We have not been reached by the family with a formal Obituary. Nor, have we found one online.
Her brother, Larry Cohan, was also living part time in the Confluence, and exhibited his art work in town. He did an extensive collection of art on the 2013 Flood’s devastation. He is deceased.
Tribute Gathering, November 1, 2023
Wednesday, Nov. 1
—10 a.m. Volunteers bring marigold garlands to hang from the Clarifier rim roof.
—3 p.m. Tribute Gathering for Priscilla at the Clarifier, Lyons.
Location: Located across the bridge from the Black Bear Hole, which is across Hwy 36 from the Quilting shop.
Seating: The Town of Lyons will provide 50 folding chairs. Suggest bringing your own chair. Ground is uneven. Need to keep pathways open.
Parking: large gravel lot by “water treatment/recycling center”, on 2nd Ave, just past McConnel Bridge. Walk toward river; take “walking river path” east toward the Clarifier. (Very limited parking near the Black Bear Hole bridge to the Clarifier.) The Town will be providing some golf cart shuttling to the Clarifier and back for those needing the help.
– Volunteers are bringing flowers, photos of Priscilla.
– Sally King, MC: welcome; introduction; brief reflection; music introductions; and closing. Reception invitation.
– Opening music, David Wilson; flute and drum. Concluding music, KC Groves.
– A Few speakers are lined up to share Priscilla tributes, stories. (The Town is supplying a portable microphone.)
– Closing; exit.
–—Potluck Reception, following: Lyons Valley Village, community room 195 2nd Avenue.
This is located across the street from the “recycle center” parking lot.
Please bring a dish/nosh and drink to share. Coffee, hot tea, water -and- dishware, utensils will be provided.
– All are welcome! A slideshow of photos will be playing in the small sitting room nearby.
– Set up, clean up volunteers appreciated.
– Fire pit will be set up on patio outside, to keep us cozy.
THANK YOU, all volunteers for your loving help.
Please contact me with any other questions.
Thanks, Cathy Rivers 720.273.0177
