Memorial Services for Troy David Papka, 48, of Parker Colorado will be held at 10 o'clock in the morning on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue (at Parker Road) Aurora, Colorado 80014, and Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 405 3rd Street North, Hettinger, North Dakota 58639.

Troy David Papka was born October 4, 1962 in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Darrell and Joann Papka. Troy grew up and attended school in Hettinger with his four siblings. He graduated from Hettinger High School in 1980.

Troy continued his education attending the National College of Business in Rapid City, SD, where he graduated in 1984 with a degree in certified public accounting. Shortly following his graduation, Troy moved to Denver, Colorado, where he went to work for Life Care Homes.

Troy married the love of his life, Bonnie Becker, in Denver on May 30, 1987. To the union two children were born: Colton on April 8, 1994 and Cassidy on May 16, 1999. Troy's greatest joys in life were his two kids.

Troy enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was passionate about pheasant hunting, and rarely missed an opportunity to return home to hunt with his father and brothers. Troy was an avid football fan, cheering relentlessly for his favorite team the Denver Broncos. In his younger days, Troy also enjoyed riding motorcycles and dirt-bikes. Most of all, Troy's first priority in life was his family, never missing an opportunity to be a part of their lives.

Troy passed from life June 5, 2011 at his home in Parker, Colorado. Troy will be truly missed by his family and friends.

Grateful for having shared his life are his Wife Bonnie; and Children, Colton and Cassidy, Parker, CO, Parents, Darrell and Joann Papka, Hettinger, ND, Sister, Diane (Wayne) Henderson, Lodgepole, SD, Brothers, Dalton (Tammy) Papka, Sisterbay, WI, Brian (Trudy) Papka, Sioux Falls, SD, Mark (Louise) Papka, Sioux Falls, SD; Father and Mother-in law Tom and Betty Becker Denver, CO, Sister-in-law, Katie Dorsey, Denver CO, Brother-in-law, Tommy Becker, Denver, CO; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Troy was preceeded in death by his grandparents, Marion and Rose Papka; Uncle Raymond Papka; and Uncle and Aunt Tony and Rita Martin.