Jackie “Jack” Dean VanArsdol, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Jack was born on May 27, 1946, in Evans, Colorado, the son of the late Virgil and Nevah VanArsdol. He was a loving and faithful son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather who devoted his life to service, family, and faith.

He graduated from East High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming, before joining the United States Army on January 1, 1966. He was honorably discharged on December 17, 1967. Jack later graduated from the FBI National Academy, an accomplishment that reflected his commitment to excellence in law enforcement.

Jack served in the Greeley Police Department, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant and in the Weld County Sheriff’s Office as a Captain and Undersheriff. His career continued with distinction as he became Chief of Police for the Fruita Police Department and later for the Sheridan Police Department. After retiring from police work in December 1993, Jack co-founded a software company, providing support to law enforcement agencies across the region while serving as president of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police. He fully retired in 2021.

Jack’s dedication to service extended into his spiritual life. He was a devoted member and elder at South Suburban Christian Church, where his faith and leadership touched many.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Kent VanArsdol.

Jack is survived by his wife Betty VanArsdol, whom he married June 19,1966, his daughters Cindy VanArsdol and Michelle Ellis, his grandchildren Caris Ellis, Kimber Yates, Thomas Ellis, his sisters Florence Christensen, Janice Case, and Vicki Miller. His brothers Keith VanArsdol and Kevin VanArsdol along with the extended families that meant the world to him.