Alan Victor Rayman

Alan Rayman Obituary

Rayman
ALAN VICTOR RAYMAN
February 14th, 1952 January 18th, 2019
Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 18th, 2019 in Canon City, Colorado.
Alan was born in London, England on February 14th, 1952 to Richard and Jean Rayman. He came to the United States as a young man and lived in Indiana throughout his school years. After school, he joined the United States Army and served in Vietnam. In Vietnam he was a dog handler, one of his greatest passions.
He met the love of his life Janice K. Vernon and they married on June 14th, 1975 in Phoenix, Arizona. They moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1978, settled in Fountain, Colorado in 1981 where they had their only child, a son Jason. They lived in Fountain for 35 years.
Alan worked in Civil Service at the United States Air Force Academy for many years before retiring in 2008. Then he found his forever home in Penrose, Colorado and moved there in 2018.
Alan was an avid outdoors man with a passion for hunting, fishing, hiking, shooting, building, woodworking, and was an excellent craftsman. He loved cooking, baking, traveling, and spending time with his family. He enjoyed exploring new places and just being with nature. He did achieve his final dream which was buying his dream home with Janice and was very happy before his passing. He will be missed more than words can express. He was an amazing man who touched many lives. He always reminded us to live every day to the fullest and with purpose.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years Janice, his only son Jason and daughter-in-law Bernadette, his pride and joy only granddaughter Isabel, his best friend dog Leo, father Richard and step-mother Susan, brother Paul and sister-in-law Lynette, sister Tricia and brother-in-law Jay, sister Jane and brother-in-law Bill, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. He was proceeded in death by his grandmother Phyllis, mother Jean Rhoades and step-father Louis Rhoades.
There are no services planned as per his final wishes. He will be cremated and with his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, location is your choice. Phone number is 303-266-3437.

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Published by The Gazette from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Alan Rayman

12 Entries

Jason Rayman

April 12, 2019

I love you dad!!!!!

Lisa Latorre

January 28, 2019

Janice I'm so sorry for your loss sending prayers on the wings of an angel for peace and strength please when your up to it you can call me 719 963-5929 god bless Lisa Chavez Latorre

January 27, 2019

Life can change in a moment, don't take it for granted. Thanks for all the comforting words. Janice

Karen Mathis-Grant

January 25, 2019

Janice, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you during this time of deep sorrow.

Teri Wojcik

January 25, 2019

Janice, I am so sorry to read this. May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time. It's been years since we have been I touch but our friendship was always important to me. Hugs & blessings!

January 24, 2019

PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY. I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY THE GOD WHO BINDS UP THE BROKEN-HEARTED COMFORTS ALL WHO MOURN AND SUSTAIN YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME. (ISAIAH 61:1,2).

January 23, 2019

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one Jeremiah 29:11,12 Ussures us That God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us to give us a future and a hope and that if we come an prayer to Him He will listen; to us this time of deep sorrow.

January 22, 2019

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Remember that praying to God for endurance will help the process of recovery. Psalm 146:9

Heather Duncan

January 22, 2019

My sincerest condolences to you and your family Janice. I got to meet him at the Christmas party and he was a joy to speak to and you are his best friend. May you continue to feel prayers and his love for you will never end.

Teresa and Gabe Danyeur

January 22, 2019

Janice, Gabe and I send our deepest condolences. We shared some fun times with you two and we feel very fortunate to have had the both of you in our lives. Alan had so many experiences and stories to share and as he told them, we could feel how he couldn't wait to create more.
He loved you and your family so much and we are deeply saddened for your loss.

Elke Readey

January 22, 2019

Alan Rest In Peace it was a honor to meet you for many many years us my neighbor and Friend I shure will missed you .So sorry. Janice you in my prayers I am here for you Elke and Heidi

January 22, 2019

Val and I are so sorry about Alan's passing. We love Janice and will lift her up in our prayers. We are here for you, Janice. Lovingly, Sandy and Val

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