Edmund Pepper
Colorado native and US Navy veteran Edmund “Ed” Pepper died on April 22, 2026. He was 86. A service was held on April 26 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1940, Mr. Pepper attended East High School, where he became an all-city standout in baseball. His talents landed him a spot in the Chicago Cubs minor league system.
Mr. Pepper served for three years as an officer in the US Navy. His love of learning led him to DU, where he earned a bachelor’s degree and MBA. Mr. Pepper was a commercial real estate broker with Shames Makovsky Realty for more than three decades.
On Mother’s Day, 1966, Mr. Pepper met Marilyn Bordman. They married that Labor Day and were a couple for nearly 60 years before Mr. Pepper’s passing.
“More than anything,” his family said, “he was known for his easygoing nature – warm, friendly and always happy to help.”
Survivors are Mr. Pepper’s wife Marilyn; children Bryan (Heather) Pepper and Jill (Todd) Kiefer; grandson Nathan Kiefer; and sister Elka Haligman.
Contributions may be made to Temple Sinai.
Bernadine Richman
Denver native Bernadine Sandra Richman died June 25, 2026. She was 90 years old. Funeral services were held June 28 at Rose Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Yaakov Chaitovsky. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Ms. Richman was born February 16, 1936 to the late Isidore and Fannie Richman. She spent her early years on the West Side, where the family attended the HEA, and where Ms. Richman attended Cheltenham Elementary and Lake Junior High.
After moving to the Hilltop neighborhood, the family became active at Beth Joseph. A graduate of East High School, Ms. Richman attended CU Boulder.
Ms. Richman was devastated when her brother Lionel died in 2019 following complications from a serious car accident. She held her brother in the highest esteem and was deeply grateful for his companionship and care. While she never fully recovered from the loss, Ms. Richman continued her social activities, including participating in the BMH-BJ community, of which she was a longtime member.
She had lifelong friends and loved her shul, her family said. At her 90th birthday party earlier this year, her friends presented her with a birthday cake that was a giant chocolate chip cookie. “They knew that was her favorite cookie — she could go through 10 a day if she wanted,” her family said.
“She had the Richman fighting spirit.”
Ms. Richman was predeceased by brothers Marvin and Lionel. She is survived by nephews Michael (Joni) Richman and Mark J. Richman and niece Mindi J. Richman.
Contributions may be made to BMH-BJ.
Mark Jackson
Longtime Denver resident Mark Jay Jackson passed away on June 20, 2026, at the age of 71. A service was held on June 22 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Raphael Leban and Rabbi Mendel Popack. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
A native of Green Bay, Wisc., and born on September 9, 1954, Mr. Jackson’s family moved to Denver when he was young, and lived on Denver’s East Side and West Side.
He attended George Washington High School and CU-Boulder.
Mr. Jackson was a stock trader for 30 years. He was also an author and motivational speaker, and later became a peer counselor at a substance abuse and mental health rehabilitation facility.
Mr. Jackson’s family said, “His steady presence gave those closest to him confidence that no matter what life brought, everything would somehow be OK.”
Mark and Idi Jackson were married in 1982 at Rodef Shalom; they were a couple until Mr. Jackson’s passing.
“Family was at the heart of Mark’s life. He was a devoted husband, proud father and a loving grandfather whose greatest joy was spending time with those he loved.”
Survivors are Mr. Jackson’s wife Idi; sons Alan (Jen) Jackson and Greg (Jenn) Jackson; and grandchildren Eli, Jillian and Levi.
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