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Derrick Crow Obituary

Derrick Shane Crow, 40, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2006, in Colorado Springs, CO. He is survived by his wife Lynette Crow and his two daughters Hillerie and Whitley. He is also survived by his parents Pam and Gary Crow; grandparents Pinky and Mary Lou Williams; brother Keith (Jennifer) Crow and sister Sharon (Jay) Wilson; mother and father-in-law Nick and Judy Mousel; brothers-in-law Glen (Jo Nette) Pitman, Jay (Shelly) Pitman and Fred (Julie) Pitman, sister-in-law Becky Pitman. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The oldest of three children, Derrick was born in Eads, CO on August 8, 1966. He graduated from Eads High School in 1984 and then attended the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Until recently, he worked for 12 years as VP of Solution Services for Optika/Stellant in Colorado Springs. In April 2005, he left the corporate world to pursue his own private business interests in real estate investing and stock market day trading. Derrick was hard working and extremely self motivated; a perfectionist in all areas of his life. His greatest joy was spending time with his family (especially his girls), whether it was vacationing in exotic locations or just spending quiet time at home. He also enjoyed hunting (with his faithful dog Harley by his side), fishing and hiking, and of course, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He had touched so many lives and will be dearly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Vista Grande Baptist Church, 5680 Stetson Hills Blvd., Colorado Springs with dinner to follow. In lieu of food and flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Derrick's name to the Zimbabwe Mission Trip c/o Vista Grande Baptist Church.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 15, 2006.

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Kim (Pittman) King

August 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

REGINA WEST

August 19, 2006

MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF THE FAMILY OF DERRICK.MAY GOD BLESS.

Del & Shadra Zane

August 18, 2006

We were greatly saddened by the news of Derrick’s passing. He was a great person of the highest integrity. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Lynette, her daughters and Derrick’s entire family.



Rest in peace with God Derrick.

Chris Ryan

August 18, 2006

Lynette and girls,



Peggy and I are so sorry for your loss. We believe that Derrick is with the Lord. Please let us know if we can do anything.



Chris and Peggy

Ken, Diana & Kale Flory

August 17, 2006

Lynette, Hillerie & Whitley,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Derrick was a wonderful husband, dad and friend. We will cherish the memories forever, and miss him very much.

Jim & Cindy Krei

August 17, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Will

August 17, 2006

I had the pleasure of working with Derrick on and off over the past and always enjoyed working with him. He was such a kind, gentle person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Mary K. Rachel

August 16, 2006

Lynette, Hillary,and Whitley,

We so very sorry for your loss. Derrick was an all American guy. Everyone loved him. Girls be there for your mom she is going to need you. Lynette, please take the time you need to heal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Mary K. Rachel and Keisha Fair

Melissa Krei

August 16, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Laura and Troy Martin

August 16, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about Derrick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and may God bless all of his family and friends and give you strength and peace during this very difficult time.

Pat (McCall) Fletcher

August 16, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of Derrick

Jim & Ruth Vogt

August 16, 2006

The thoughts and prayers of many are with you and your family.

Lou Strahan

August 15, 2006

My condolences on your loss. I was honored to work for Derrick. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Betty Wiggins-Stephas and family

August 15, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss and yet comforted that we had the honor of Derrick touching our lives - he will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you.

Aaron Gillis

August 15, 2006

Lynette and family,



My deepest condolences to the Crow family. Derrick will be greatly missed by me, and everyone he knew, he will be remembered forever for all of his accomplishments, my prayers are with the entire Crow family during this time of grief.



Derrick was a great mentor for me and everyone he met, during his time with us, Derrick taught me so much about conduct, business, and what it takes to be a great leader, I will never forget his words of advise he provided me, I looked up to him as a great leader in his successes he provided to me and everyone he met.



I will miss his great leadership, and mentorship he provided me, and I will treasure his memory forever.



May god bless you and your entire family during this difficult time.



Aaron Gillis

Carmen and Ed Kolczynski

August 15, 2006

Lynette, Hillerie, Whitley,

I feel honored to have known and worked with Derrick. He led by example and always treated others with respect and dignity. He touched so many lives and all will miss him. Our prayers are with you and your family today and in the months to come.

Roy Davis

August 15, 2006

I am very sorry for the tragic loss to your family. Derrick was an intelligent, exceptional guy and I feel sincerely privileged to have known and worked with him. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and all of your family.

Al Senzamici

August 15, 2006

Lynette and family,



I am so saddened by the news of your loss. We will all miss him very much. I enjoyed my days working with Derrick.

Al

Dru Anne Walz

August 15, 2006

Lynette and Girls,



I am so sorry for your loss. Derrick was one of my favorite people. I feel lucky that I was able to know and work with him for so long. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Larry&Mary Coen

August 15, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Kathleen Meesey

August 15, 2006

Lynette, Hillerie and Whitley. I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

michael krei

August 15, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sandy Childs

August 15, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Robert Latham

August 15, 2006

Derrick was a blessing to me and others who worked with him in the way he approached life; with great respect and compassion for others. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brett Barnes

August 15, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Derrick. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.







Brett & Julie Barnes

Evelyn Morgan

August 15, 2006

May God Bless the families of Derrick

Michelle (Krei) Schoenberger

August 15, 2006

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Heather Davis

August 15, 2006

Lynette, you and the girls are in our prayers and thoughts. We send our deepest sympathy.

Heather, Sam and Taylor Davis

Mark and Sally Ruport

August 15, 2006

Lynette, Hillerie, Whitley (and Harley), our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We remember Derrick with great fondness and will cherish our memories of him.

Nancy Ingle

August 15, 2006

To the Crow Family:

I had the privilege of meeting Derrick when he was with Optika/Stellent. He assisted the company I work for on several large projects. I never saw Derrick angry or upset. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say to you. He will truly be missed. May God be with you and your family during this most difficult time. Derrick is God's newest angel.

Richard Mumford

August 15, 2006

Rich Mumford Advanced Data Systems

and the staff of Advanced Data Systems Jacksonville. So sorry for your loss. Derrick was a very special person to all of us.

Jan Letchman

August 15, 2006

Jan Letchman and the crew at Advanced Data Systems, Inc.



So sorry for you loss.

Billie & Henry Pope

August 15, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kay DeBlois

August 15, 2006

Lynette,Hillirie and Whitley,

I am truley sorry for your loss. I know Derrick will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go to the three of you and his entire family.

Kay DeBlois

Jack&Betty Mathews

August 15, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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