Richard Martin Hedlund

Richard Martin Hedlund passed on October 17, 2026, at the age of 80. Rich was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado but grew up in Denver. He was the only child of Rudolph and Elizabeth Hedlund but had close friends in his neighbors Bill Pursely and Ed Conners. He graduated from South High School in Denver in 1963.

He served in the Colorado National Guard and the Army National Guard Reserves earning the rank of 1st Lieutenant in Artillery. Son Reed was born in 1982 to Rich and wife Mary; he loved being a father. He later married Pam in 1997.

In his career as a marriage and family therapist, he touched many lives, especially families and young men, with his knowledge, kindness, understanding, and empathetic nature. He had an amazing ability to make others feel heard and loved. He relished animals almost as much as people, especially horses and most recently, his cat Birdie gave him much pleasure.

Rich was a teaser and his sense of humor and laughter graced all who knew him. He was especially gratified to help or acknowledge veterans and those less fortunate.

He will be greatly missed by his wife Pam McGill; son Reed Hedlund, (Pam); grandchildren Finlee and Svea and stepson Jeremy Wallen (Mona). Grandchildren Dyllan, Jayden, Jordin and stepdaughter Jen Wallen, (Dave Gibson). Grandchildren Jocelyn, AJ, Taylor, Chris and sister-in-law Carol McGill (Jim Kriege); brother-in- law Jeff McGill (Amy), sister-in-law Debbie McGill and many extended family & friends.