Loveland Newspaper Loveland, Colorado 11-21-01 Donald J. "Don" Befus, 72, of Berthoud, died Nov. 14, 2001, at his home. He was born Nov. 7, 1929, in Longmont, to Jake and Pauline Hohnstein Befus. He married Darlene Lee on Nov. 27, 1955, in Frederick. She preceded him in death in 1992. He was a farmer and had farmed south of Berthoud for 39 years. He was drafted into the U.S. Marines. He served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He received a Service Defense medal and the United Nations Service medal. He lived in the Longmont-Berthoud area all his life. Mr. Befus was a member of Christ Congregational Church in Longmont. He enjoyed animals and going to the coffee shop to visit with his friends. He was dedicated to his daughters and always was willing to help his neighbors. Mr. Befus is survived by two daughters, Cindy Befus of Berthoud and Karen Befus of Loveland; a sister, Virginia Adler and husband Dale of Arvada; a sister-in-law, Donna Befus of Longmont; an aunt and uncle and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Al Befus, in 1991. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel in Longmont. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Congregational Church, 1240 Francis in Longmont. The Rev. Scott Slayback of Evangelical Covenant Church in Loveland will officiate. Burial will be in Foothills Gardens of Memory in Longmont. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Larimer County in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, 326 Terry St., Longmont, 80501.