Mary Lu Dechant, 84, of Denver passed away on Feb. 17, 2013 at Life Care Center of Westminster. She joins her husband, George in Heaven. Her greatest treasure was her family and she leaves behind her daughters and sons-in-law, Georgann and Bruce Doughty, Robin and John Schrader; her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Mardean Dechant, Jack and Kathy Dechant, and Tom and Nora Dechant; her grandchildren Daniel, Mary, Bryan, Jarrod, Jacque, Bobby, Kate, Thomas and Angelina; and Great-Grandchildren Broc, Bryce, Blake, Beau and Gabrielle. Originally from Lakin, KS, she was preceded in death by her parents, Sherm and Veva Cox, she was preceded in death by her Brothers Daryl and Charlie Bill Cox; and sisters, Wilma Goulding and Joyce LeBeau. Words cannot express how much she was loved and how much she will be missed. Reception immediately following at: American Legion Post 193, 5110 Morrison Rd. Denver, CO 80219. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Harden Hospice, 4891 Independence St., Ste 215, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.