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JON LOUIS RODAS
June 1, 1945
December 20, 2018
Jon Louis Rodas passed at the age of 73 in his home in Black Forest, Colorado on December 20, 2018. Born in Colby, Wisconsin on June 1, 1945, Jon graduated High School in Frankfurt Germany. He was a Vietnam veteran who served on the USS Ticonderoga during the war. He was an avid outdoors man and animal enthusiast who worked at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for over 40 years before retiring in 2013. He was a loving father, husband and brother, and he will be missed.
A celebration of life will be planned in Feb. 2019. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the COPD Foundation (www.copdfoundation.org).
Jon is survived by his wife, Nancy Rodas, daughter, Amy Reynolds (Daniel), step-son, William 'BJ' Given, step-daughters, Amy Sutz and Laura Chislom (Chris), six grandchildren, one great great-granddaughter, and eight brothers and sisters.
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January 15, 2019
John worked with my grandfather the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and I always knew him to be kind, intelligent and he was a great keeper. He and my grandfather had a wonderful friendship, and I know they are catching up now. Thank you for your service, I am sorry that I hadn't seen you in so many years. Prayers to your family.
Trisha
January 13, 2019
The Lee family who lived next door growing up. We all send love and prayers to you all. What a special family. Jon. ob was a great person What a loss for your family
Chet Carman
January 13, 2019
First at the zoo in late 60s and early 70s, again in the 80s, I learned much about animals, people, life and much more. We quickly became social and friendly rivals at times. He looked after my best interests at tge zoo, even when I didn't. We only reconnected online a few months ago and managed to have a day together to relive our pasts, assess the present and express our concerns about futures and other matters. I miss our daily talks online and am grateful to have known him and to have had the recent chance to get to know each other closer in our end game. I'm devastated. Love to his big family.
Chuck Miller
January 12, 2019
I worked with Jon for over 30 years at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. He was always a generous and moral person. In those days, the zoo was an amazing place to work. Jon was always a friend and valuable mentor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Chuck Miller
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