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Bruce Richards Obituary
Richards
June 15, 1943
February 20, 2022
It is with the heaviest hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce W. Richards, 78, of Colorado Springs, CO. Bruce was born in Trenton, NJ to William and Elizabeth Richards. He served as a US Army officer for over 20 years, including 2 tours in Vietnam and 11 duty posts, finally retiring to Colorado Springs in 1988. Bruce lived every day serving God, his family and his country. He will be missed by those who survive him, daughter Daphne Burlingame (Martin), son Bruce Richards Jr (Bobbi), grandchildren Laurel, Grant and Indyra, and siblings Patricia Dinnell, Renee Dzurinko and George Richards. He was welcomed into Heaven by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Richards, his brother Dick Richards, and his parents. Memorial service to be held March 11, 2022 at 1030 at First Presbyterian Church, followed by full military honors at Pikes Peak National Cemetery at 1 p.m. View full obituary at evergreenfuneralhome.org.
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Ellen
August 25, 2023
Watched you on bandstand . You made it fun, so did Barbara Warchol. Nice memories. God bless you ! Ellen
Bill Heintzen
June 22, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss, I worked with Bruce at Sears auto center. A Brother in masonry also. Loved his favorite saying was cheese and crackers. He was a very good man, and Soldier. God's strength to you All.
Rachel Edwards
October 7, 2022
I watched you on American bandstand
with your dance partner Barbara .you will always be young rest in peace. Condolences to your family
Lora
February 26, 2022
may God´s loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very difficult time. Matthew 5:4
DT
February 26, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17.
J.P
February 26, 2022
Dear Richards, offering our deepest condolence to the family, please take comfort in knowing that God cares personally for you and your family.
Steve Young
February 25, 2022
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Mr. Richards' service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
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