Joseph C. Clapham ,91, of Lakewood, passed away June 11, 2015.

He was born February 15, 1924 in Gillette, Wyoming, the son of Charles and Blanche (Tanner) Clapham. He was a graduate of CU and Chrysler Institute.

On August 22, 1946 he married Mary Archibald, of Boulder, Colorado.

Joseph is survived by wife, Two Sons, James G. Clapham and wife Nancy, Richard L. Clapham and wife Debra; Daughter, Joanna M. Clapham; grandchildren Timothy, Heather, Kevin, Katharine, Dana, and Jodi; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local PBS station or your local library.

Newcomer Funeral Home - June 2015