Kevin Kuns

Kevin Kuns, a beloved friend, mentor, and advocate, passed away on September 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.

Born in Lusk, Wyoming, on March 11, 1955, Kevin spent his childhood in Lance Creek and Libya before his family settled in Findlay, Ohio. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1973, forming lifelong friendships with many of his classmates. Kevin attended Bowling Green University before transferring to Arizona State University in Phoenix, where he began to develop a deep passion for helping others.

Kevin’s career in the restaurant industry took him up and down the California coast, where he found joy in building teams, training staff, and helping others succeed. In 1990, Kevin married Jinger Snapp. Although their marriage ended in 2000, Kevin and Jinger remained lifelong friends.

In the early 2000s, Kevin relocated to Houston, Texas, to be closer to his parents. There, he launched a successful restaurant recruiting business, which he ran until 2020. In 2009, Kevin moved to Casper, Wyoming, where he met and married his best friend, Bobbie. Together, they moved to Montrose, Colorado, in 2014.

Kevin became deeply involved in his community, dedicating his time and energy to numerous nonprofits and political organizations. He served on the boards of the U.V.A., Western Colorado Alliance, and Montrose Community Dinners, and was a member of the Montrose County Citizens Advisory Board until its disbandment. In 2019, he became Chair of the Montrose County Democratic Party, where his unique leadership helped transform the local party into a major force in regional politics. Kevin was honored with the Chair’s Award in 2020 and the Rural Outreach Award in 2024.

He also ran for House District 58, worked with the Colorado Democratic Party, and supported Kathleen Curry in her own bid for HD58. Kevin’s passion for politics was grounded in his belief in collaboration, kindness, and finding common ground across party lines.

Beyond his professional and political accomplishments, Kevin had a remarkable talent for making connections and building community. He never met a stranger. Within minutes of meeting him, you felt like you'd found a lifelong friend. Kevin was instrumental in organizing the 2019 Women’s March in Montrose, which drew over 500 attendees — the largest such event in the area at the time. His enthusiasm for bringing people together was infectious, and he was always the first to rally support for a cause.

Kevin and Bobbie shared a love of the great Colorado outdoors, spending time camping, jeeping, and biking. He was an avid dog lover, and his three pups miss him dearly. A true Parrot Head, Kevin had a deep love for Jimmy Buffett and was a devoted Houston Astros fan, attending games both in Houston and later at Coors Field in Denver.

Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie; his mother, Patricia Kuns; his bonus daughter, Stacey Sanger of Casper, Wyoming; his bonus son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Jade Sanger of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; and his beloved granddaughter, Sage, who was truly the light of his life. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Mark Zimmerman of Colorado Springs; and his nieces and nephew, Anne Robles (Terry), Missy Beach (Jason), and Jake Zimmerman — as well as several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Stan Kuns.

A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held on September 28, 2025, at the Ute Museum. Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/2rba9v8k. All of Kevin’s friends are invited to join us in sharing stories and memories of his extraordinary life. Please dress to honor his love of Jimmy Buffett. Memorials can be given to Montrose County Democrats, Black Canyon Animal Sanctuary, or your favorite charity.

In keeping with Kevin’s wishes, we encourage everyone to continue fighting the good fight — championing those less fortunate, and carrying forward his legacy of connection, compassion, and courage.

As Kevin would say… BOOM!