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Louis Joseph ‘Joe’ Foubert Jr., 77, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on Jan. 27, 1947, in Powell, Wyoming, to Louis and Ruth (Curtis) Foubert, Joe was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Growing up in northwestern Wyoming, Joe’s childhood was highlighted by playing sports and saving money to buy vinyl records and go to the movies. As a teenager, he worked at the Powell Tribune learning the value of hard work and dependability. After graduating from Eastern Montana College in 1969, Joe moved to Colorado and dedicated himself to teaching, spending over 30 years as a middle school, high school and adult education teacher. He was passionate about teaching history and encouraging young people to be informed and actively engaged in their local communities. Beyond the classroom, Joe found joy in coaching football and basketball.
An avid outdoorsman, Joe could often be found riding his bike, camping and fishing throughout the Rocky Mountains. Joe also loved to travel and spent much of his retirement watching his beloved Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos and Wyoming Cowboys compete at various venues across the country. He was proud that he had attended a game in all but two Major League Baseball stadiums. His greatest joy, in his later years, was spending time with his four granddaughters.
Joe is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna (Tramutt) Foubert, sons Beau Foubert and Zachary Foubert of Thornton, Colorado, his daughters-in-law Lisa (Wilcox) Foubert and Adrienne (Manning) Foubert, his four granddaughters Hazel, Charlotte, Madeline and Emily, and his sister Marla Lou Sump of Billings, Montana. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lee Ann Osborn.
A celebration of life will be held later at a date, time, and location to be determined. In Joe’s honor, please consider making a donation to the American Diabetes Association or the University of Wyoming Cowboy Joe Club.
