Jack Runyan Obituary

Jack (Mr. Runyan) played a significant role in my success at Liberty High School. I moved to Colorado Springs when I was a junior in high school, which could have been a distressing time to move in an adolescent's life. Jack encouraged me to run for student council, persuaded me to try out for the dance team (POMS) and he even taught me pre-calculus one-on-one when the class wasn't offered during my schedule. Jack had a passionate and beautiful spirit that inspired all the lives he touched. I will treasure recent memories when reconnecting with him and Pat in 2008 & 2009 when planning our 20 year Liberty High School. I am so very grateful and honored to have had such a wonderful and inspiring gentleman as a devoted influence in my life. To the Runyan family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this heartfelt time. He will never be forgotten!

Our prayers are with your family as you deal with your loss. Greg and Anita Heisig in Madison Wisconsin.

Coach Runyan was my basketball coach at Liberty High School. He was so fun, inspirational, and an all around great person. I will never forget the trips to Wyoming for camp with him, he always was so excited and new how to make everyone laugh! My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will always be remembered!

My condolences to the Runyan family. I was fortunate enough to have Mr Runyan for math at Air Academy Junior High in the early '80's. He was a wonderful teacher and great man who touched so many lives. He actually made geometry fun! We all loved him. God bless your family!

I had Mr. Runyon as a teacher at Air Academy Jr. High. We all loved him! What I remember most is him teaching us how to solve geometry problems. He set up this chart and it said "garbage in" and "garbage out" :) As kid I just adored him and as an adult I can look back and see what an amazing man he was. Rest in peace Mr. Runyon and my deepest sympathy to the family.

To the Runyan family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
May God be with you and comfort you with all the wonderful memories.
Lou & Pat Savio

To the Runyan Family -
For all the Conboy's who came in contact with Jack either on the social standpoint or being coached by him we want to let you know we all sorrowed by his passing. For me Jack will always be remembered for his smile and my summer of baseball when I played for him on our "Expo's" legion B team, which spawned the name we all called him "Coach Poos - for Expooos' " as he called us... He has bettered the lives of many, and will be missed!!

Conan Conboy

What a contagious smile and huge heart for everyone. How could you not smile when he entered the room. Coach Runyan always had the kids best interest in the front of his mind. Our girls learned a lot about their sport as well as how to work together as a team. He and Steven shared many a military tale:-) Rest in peace, may the family be comforted with his memories and his positive effect in other's lives. He's leaving this world a better place than he found it!

My uncle Jack was the quintessential "man's man". I will always value the memories made with him and my Colorado family.

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in Paradise. John 17:3

Jack was an inspiration to many of us as young teachers. His honesty and integrity will remain with me always RIP, Jack!

Col/Mr.Runyan was the best! Anyone who could teach math at Air Academy Junior High in the late 70's had the nerves of steel, 'the patience of Job' and the intellect Einstein. He was a good man! He'll be missed-

I feel very fortunate to have had Mr. Runyan for geometry at Rampart. As I watch my own daughter now struggle with math I have recalled fondly how patient and determined Mr. Runyon was to see that I didn't give up on new concepts. . He was a great teacher and a wonderful gentleman. My sympathy to the family.

Jack (Mr. Runyan) was a genuinely remarkable individual. A gentleman who inspired courage, integrity, passion, and greatness in so many of the lives that he touched. I am so very honored and grateful to have had his energetic, strong, and loving influence in my life. Thank you Pat, Susan, Terri, Babbi, Rick, and Steve for so unselfishly sharing your dear husband and father with his students and athletes at Academy School District 20. Sending love, hugs, memories, smiles, and a few tears,

Holly Kottke Frohlick-Liberty Class of 1989

Jack will always be fondly remembered by our family as the Coach who encouraged and built up his players with a warm smile! We send our prayers and Love to you dear friend, Pat, and to your family.
May the Arms of our Heavenly
Father hold you close in your
Time of mourning.

To The Runyan Family---I taught with Jack at Liberty and I never knew a more universally respected person. I got to know Jack well when he was the athletic director and I was the LHS hockey coach. He treated me with respect, had high expectations and was a true mentor, leader and friend. He always had a positive attitude and his trademark smile. I am so lucky to have known Jack. May God grant you peace during this difficult time. God Bless!

Dear Pat, Jack touched all our lives as Runyans and Shermans grew up together. We will pray for your continued strength and for all your family. Jack

Dear Pat and Family,
Jack was indeed a wonderful role model. He partly inspired me to become a teacher and a coach. I think of him often and remember fondly our practices and games. His huge smile and his comment that he was the most handsome always brought a smile to my face. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Pat & Family, Our prayers and thoughts go out to you in these trying times. We knew Jack at the AFA as a true leader and role model for young people. Peace be with you and your family. Bob & Jimmie Zawacki

My prayers are with you and your family