Reverend A. Eugene Rushing

Reverend A. Eugene Rushing obituary

A. Rushing Obituary

Reverend A. Eugene Rushing died peacefully on June 6, 2013 at Vi at Highlands Ranch. He was surrounded that day by many people who loved and cared for him, including both his daughters. Gene was born July 2, 1930 in El Dorado, Arkansas. His parents, Albert Aiken Rushing and Hazel Sorrells Rushing, preceded him in death as did one brother, William Miller Rushing. He was a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas and Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. It was there he met and married his wife of 46 years, Audrey Clark Rushing. Audrey preceded him in death in 2004. From 1974 to 1988, Gene served as Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs. Following that, he completed three years of Clinical Pastoral Education at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. In 1991, he returned to Colorado Springs to become Minister of Parish Care at First United Methodist Church until 1996 when he retired from full time ministry. In the years prior to his arrival at Trinity United Methodist in Colorado Springs, he served as Minister of Education at several churches in the Rocky Mountain United Methodist Conference: First United Methodist Churches in Greeley, Fort Collins and Grand Junction and, then, at University Park United Methodist Church in Denver. Following his retirement he worked as a chaplain for Pikes Peak Hospice until 2005. He was also a dedicated volunteer with the West Side Cares Food Pantry program. Always known as a caring, quiet presence, Gene had a gift for making people feel cared for and understood. It was in clinical pastoral care that he found his most passionate calling. Gene is survived by two daughters, Laura Rushing-Raynes of Boise, Idaho and Elizabeth Rushing-Pohlenz of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Gene is also survived by one sister, Nancy Elizabeth Cates of El Dorado, Arkansas and 4 nephews. One nephew preceded him in death. Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church 701 N. 20th Street Colorado Springs, CO. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.

Published by The Gazette from Jun. 30 to Jul. 7, 2013.
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Laura & Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Father was a wonderful person. I am grateful that he was our minister for many years. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Jodi Trail

July 9, 2013

Reverend Rushing was a minister at First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs in 1995. I remember him as having the gift of comforting those who were in pain from the loss of a loved one. He was with our family as my father, Ogden Kidd Jr. passed away. His words and his loving ways helped me through a very tough time. I will celebrate his life and cherish the memories forever.

Ron Kidd

July 4, 2013

I don't know where to begin. Besides being our Pastor, he married Lee and I, baptized both of our girls, he was also our neighbor and friend. You are now with Audrey and will forever be remembered as my favorite Pastor at Trinity.

Jeanne and Lee Fears

July 1, 2013

Laura & Beth, I share in the your loss of your Dad. I remember Gene asking me to read scripture for morning worship on several occasions at TUMC. I had to ask him how to pronounces the Biblical names because they didn't roll off my tongue very well. I learned of your family through letters and conversations with my mom when you lived in Fort Collins. May you feel the caring & love of friends and family in the days ahead. May God give you peace especially at this time.

Rosalie Ashbaugh

June 30, 2013

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