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COLORADO REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
— May 6-May 19, 2015
Sherm was a bright light in
Denver’s commercial real estate
community. Friends, family, cli-
ents and colleagues all valued
his friendship and laughter.
Sherm was a valued and trusted
mentor, leader, philanthropist
and consummate dealmaker. His
kindness of spirit will be greatly
missed.
– Colorado Real Estate Journal
A mighty oak that has been
an outstanding bulwark in Den-
ver’s real estate community has
fallen. Sherm’s knowledge, sense
of humor and enthusiasm are
irreplaceable. He will be greatly
missed.
–
Steve Snyder, Citywide Banks
Sherm’s career was commer-
cial real estate. His calling was
helping, mentoring and reaching
out to others in need!
God bless Sherm.
– Kevin McKinnon,
Transwestern Commercial
Services
Sherman was an inspiration to
all of us because he was able to
maintain his sense of humor and
work ethic throughout his long
illness. He also was an excellent
example of someone who could
maintain a very successful career
while being a devoted husband
and father.
– Susan Brown, Valerian LLC
Sherm was great guy – cred-
ible, affable, positive, optimistic
and gregarious! He demonstrat-
ed his generous personal traits in
his work in promoting the MBA
students at CU Boulder. He will
be missed by many.
– Paul Luber, NorthMarq
Capital
Sherman was truly a profes-
sional and highly respected in
the real estate community. He
was one of the good guys and
will be missed!
– Bill McKinney, FirstLink
Sherman, or Shermbob as I
would call him (and I was Jim-
bob), was truly one of the most
generous people I have ever met.
He was especially generous with
his time.
Sherman was instrumental in
the development of countless
young professionals in his career
as an executive manager with
CBRE and Cushman & Wake-
field, and then later with the
University of Colorado.
Sherman was also a mentor
and adviser for numerous recov-
ering alcoholics, helping to save
their lives. Sherman was also
always available to assist others
that were afflicted with prostate
cancer, providing great counsel
and empathy. Knowing Sher-
man, I am sure he was also a
wonderful father and husband.
My wife and I share in the sorrow
of Sherman’s passing, but both
feel blessed to have known him.
– James Bolt, CBRE
Sherm Miller was an inspira-
tion to me. His passion for his
family and friends, his love of the
CU Real Estate Center and the
students, his positive attitude
and his great sense of humor
were infectious. I will miss him.
– Kenneth Gillis, Centennial
Realty Advisors
I’m so saddened to hear about
Sherm’s passing. From my days
as a Denver Post commercial
real estate reporter, there are few
names that stick out in my mem-
ory and one of them is Sher-
man Miller. Despite my role as
a reporter, he was always warm
and welcoming, never fake. He
was a kind soul, and by the time I
left newspapers, I felt I had made
a lifelong friend. I suspect the
whole world felt that way being
around him. Sherm, a little part
of Denver’s soul has died with
you. You will be missed.
– Emily Narvaes Wilmsen, City
of Fort Collins
Sherm Miller was a well-
respected mentor, colleague and
friend. Sherm made a positive
impact on everyone who was
lucky enough to have him in
his or her life. He will be greatly
missed, but always remembered.
– Barry Dorfman, Jones Lang
LaSalle
Sherman Miller hired me in
1987 for my first job out of col-
lege. Sherman’s passion for com-
mercial real estate and life in
general helped me make this
industry my career. Sherman’s
energy made everyone around
him better and his never-say-die
attitude made sure you were a
winner. We will all miss him very
much.
– John Marold, CBRE
A light has gone out in the
commercial real estate family
with the passing of Sherm Miller.
His enthusiasm for life was infec-
tious and inspired us all. The
legacy that he leaves behind is
vast and varied. Our thoughts
and prayers are with Mary and
their children. Sherm Miller – an
example of a life well lived.
– Kathie Barstnar, NAIOP
Colorado
Sherman and I served on
the Denver Downtown Part-
nership's Economic Develop-
ment Committee together. He
was the chair and we accom-
plished much under his leader-
ship. He led by getting the best
out of all involved. His charac-
ter was beyond reproach and
I am blessed to have shared a
moment in time with him. I am
truly saddened by his death and
I pray that God's comforting
hands and love will give his fam-
ily and friends peace.
– Melvin Bush, Insurance
Design & Placement
I always had the utmost respect
for Sherman. I considered him a
mentor and could always count
on him being genuinely inter-
ested in my family and me. He
was a man of true integrity and
we will miss him not only in our
industry, but also in life. Thank
you, my friend.
– Britt Nelson, NewCity
Commercial Properties and
Development
Sherman was such a class act
and had such amazing energy.
He was always so supportive of
the real estate community and
us. He will be greatly missed.
– Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors
I had seen Sherman Miller
around at various real estate
events in Denver and knew he
was an important part of the
commercial development here
in Colorado, although I had
never met him personally.
One day, I was with my fam-
ily up in the mountains and we
decided to go relax in the hot tub
at Avon recreation center after
a day on the slopes. There was
Sherman, walking through the
lazy river with another person.
When I got back to Denver,
about a week later, I contacted
Sherman to see if he wanted
to get together. I did not think
he was going to be interested
in meeting with a person who
works for a general contractor,
especially since he really had no
construction work to speak of.
We met at Starbucks in Cherry
Creek and people who knew him
were constantly coming up to
him and saying “hi.” I felt like I
was with a celebrity. Sherman
made quite an impression on me
that day!
The way he treated everyone,
his open demeanor and willing-
ness to listen were great attri-
butes that were reflected in his
personality. The real estate com-
munity surely will miss Sher-
man.
– Chris Strom, Maxwell
Builders
Everyone I know who knew
Sherman was surprised and sad-
dened by his passing. Although
sympathy is only a small con-
solation, from the hearts of us
who knew him over his many
years in the commercial real
estate industry, he will be sorely
missed.
He was respected and admired
by everyone who had the plea-
sure of working with him. Few
men have been held in as high
esteem as Sherman was for so
many years. No person deserved
it more! As a member of our
profession, I'm sure I share with
many others his tragic loss.
– Brian Wells, CBRE
God bless Sherm and his
entire family. He was always the
consummate professional and
statesman for our industry! You
have made a lasting impression
on all lives that you touched!
– Randy Churchill Dowis, NAI
Highland