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David Raque Obituary

David William Raque, age 50, passed away on July 12, 2017. He was a life-long resident of Colorado Springs. David just celebrated 30 years of service in custodial services for the Post Office.

David was born on March 18, 1967 to Herman E. and Mary Ann (Parkhill) Raque. He was a member of Circle Drive Baptist Church and attended the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, and graduated in 1986. David was a lifelong ardent fan of the Denver Broncos and among his other involvements in his church, he was an active member of AWANA. David was named Sertoman of the Year 1999-2000 for the Colorado Springs Deaf Sertoma Club.

He is survived by his siblings: Linda (Woody) McClendon and James (Mary) Raque; niece, Jennifer (Brad) Carson; nephew, Gregory (Christine) McClendon, and five great nephews.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Circle Drive Baptist Church, 801 North Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.

Private entombment will be at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Gate of Heaven.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in David's name may be made to the Circle Drive Baptist Church's new building fund.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 16, 2017.

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Brenda Baker Carter

July 8, 2024

I am remembering David and never forgetting him.
Linda ... I hope you and all the other family of David are still doing well.

Brenda Baker Carter

July 8, 2023

David will never be forgotten. I think of David often. He was like family to our Baker Family.
Bradley Wayne Baker joined David in Heaven December 3, 2022
Now Annie , Raque, David , Harold , Henri,
Pam and Brad are Celebrating eternal life with Jesus.

The Spokane Fortners

July 8, 2022

Always in our hearts. We miss you!

Brenda Baker Carter

July 13, 2020

Still remembering and not forgetting David.
The Baker Family loves him forever.

July 24, 2017

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. David was a good friend and fellow worker with the Postal Service. Your friend forever Harold.

July 22, 2017

Our prayer to the family, from a very old friend, Mr Robert L. White, who David help build his shed. So sorry to heard of David's passing.

Brenda Carter

July 18, 2017

Dear Linda and family of David,
Our sweet David was a big part of our lives.
I had the opportunity of knowing him since the day he was born and I was 13.
David and his mom , Annie, spent a lot of hours at our home and our family at their home.
There were four of us kids and David was a little brother to us.
Of course ... I moved away , but always kept up on everything about the Raque family through my folks and my siblings.
David was an incredible man of God.
He had many challenges in his life, but was strong in his Lord Jesus.
No doubt that David accomplished much in his life due to His faith.
God was always working in David's life and protecting him.
There is no doubt that David is present with the Lord and enjoying the reunion with his mama and many other family and friends.
I am Praying for your peacefulness beyond understanding.
Love you,

Terri Fortner

July 18, 2017

God rest your soul, sweet David. We loved our time with you in Idaho and counted you among our many blessings. We will miss your sweet, funny and loving soul. Godspeed, sir. Much love until we meet again.
The Spokane Fortners

Billy S. Allen

July 17, 2017

David,
You are such a gentle & sweet soul. May the lord bless you richly as you have been a wonderful person here on earth showing love, patience and grace onto others.

Jenny Fuller

July 16, 2017

I have known for at least 20 years if not more.
I was so sorry to hear about his passing,

He even helped me with my sign language when I could do it.
I am a hearing person and I taught myself sign language,

He will dearly missed,

Richard Uting

July 16, 2017

I know him since childhood at the colorado school for the deaf and the blind also I was stay with him at his parnet stay for christmas vacation for christmas his parent let me stay with them till after new year i go back to school stay dorm we really miss him our old students and classmate room will miss him love him

July 16, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

Natalie Akin

July 16, 2017

David, I love you and you will be in my heart and I'll cherish the memories of the fun times we shared. You were a truely awesome friend. I'll miss you.

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