Webdenver's first wife was minnesota native annie martell. The year annie martell passed away. Webin the heart of denver, 2017 marked a significant moment that would forever change the lives of many:

Webannie martell and john denver never conceived a child together. Webannie martell, a name synonymous with one of the most heartfelt ballads ever composed, “annie’s song,” captures the essence of a quiet yet profoundly influential. Her departure left a void. The couple later adopted two children, a daughter named anna kate and son zachary john denver. The couple lived in edina for several years — which is when denver wrote sunshine on my shoulders.

The couple lived in edina for several years — which is when denver wrote sunshine on my shoulders.