Francis Xavier Lynch

Francis Xavier Lynch (Fran), age 68, of Broomfield, CO. formerly of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Fran was born and raised in Fairfield. He graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School where he excelled in football, leading the team to the State Championship, which no team has won since. He was later inducted in the Roger Ludlowe Athletic Hall of Fame. Fran attended Oklahoma Military Academy and was later drafted by the Denver Bronco's out of Hofstra University. He played his entire professional football career from 1967-1976 wearing # 22 with the Bronco's. Fran served in the United States Air Force Reserves. He was an avid golfer, and loved coaching his grandson's football team the "Legacy Lightning" from Legacy High School. He also coached the "Broomfield Blitz" football team, as well as the Fairfield University football team many years ago. Survivors include two sons, Kevin and his wife Robin Lynch and their sons, Matthew, Ryan and Adam of Broomfield, CO and Scott Lynch of Phoenix, AZ; and a sister, Jeanne Gussen of Fairfield. He was predeceased by a brother John Lynch. A service celebrating Fran's life will be held Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. Interment will follow in St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Community Care, TRU Hospice Care Center, 1855 Plaza Drive, Louisville, CO 80027. (303-449-7744). For further information or to sign an online guest register please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com