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Rachel Wade Obituary

Rachel Wade In loving memory, 23-year old Rachel Jayne Wade from CO Springs, CO was promoted to glory on December 17, 2006. Rachel's dramatic tale of survival was featured in a Gazette article May 9, 2005. Rachel's story touched the hearts of many people throughout the world via a website created for her, rachelwade.com. Rachel was preparing for her junior year at CSU when she was struck by lightning at the Glen Eagle Golf Course three years ago. Rachel was a gifted athlete competing in both volleyball and track at the collegiate level, was a member of the Chi Omega sorority, and was active in Campus Crusade for Christ. She died peacefully in her home on Sunday. She is survived by her parents, Steve and Rita, her sister, Brienne, her brother, John, her grandparents Richard and Jayne Wade of Ohio and Goldie Kerschenske of Iowa, along with many beloved friends and family members. Visitation will be held at Woodmen Valley Chapel's Stone Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Rd., CO Springs, CO 80919 on Wednesday, December 20th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Services will be held at Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Rd., CO Springs, CO 80919 on Thursday, December 21st at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Officers' Christian Fellowship, 3784 S. Inca, Englewood, CO 80110-3405.

Published by The Gazette on Dec. 20, 2006.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost a child (2001) and Rachel's story touched my heart. God Bless~

Mark Petta

January 6, 2022

Dear Wade Family,
Your wonderful witness of praising God and thanking Him for the difficulties in your life as well as the blessings, has been a tremendous gift to all who have observed your lives since Rachel's accident. We celebrate with you the joy of knowing Rachel is home with Jesus in a new spiritual body. As parents of a handicapped child, we thank you for your loving example and dedication to proclaiming God's grace. In Christ's Love - Lynne and John Becker and son, Andrew Becker

Lynne, John, Andrew Becker

January 14, 2007

I had the special opportunity to work with Rachel and her family after her accident. Her strength, courage, and liveliness will forever be with me. I look forward to celebrating eternal life and a good game of volleyball with her in heaven.

Lisa Strawn

December 23, 2006

My memories of Rachel have been cherished and my prayers will be directed towards the Wade Family, in memory of a wonderful person.

Tom Centarri

December 20, 2006

I met Rachel only once - but was so blessed - this was after her accident - such a wonderful girl and such a loving family - Be blessed to know we will see her once again in Heaven - and get to know her even better for ever.

Charlotte Sowell

December 20, 2006

Dearest Wade family, At this time we would like to express our heartfelt condolences to all the family and pray that God would wrap His loving arms around all of you. We know by faith in Christ that Rachel is at home with Jesus and that one day you will see her again. May God bless you and keep you all in His love and comfort. In Christ's love Richard and Darlene.

Richard Berger

December 20, 2006

Wade Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this bittersweet time of letting go of your sweet daughter and celebrating Rachel's life and her homecoming with Jesus. Your loving example has taught us so much about God's love.

LtCol and Mrs. John Reimer

December 20, 2006

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