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Leslie Dare Obituary

Leslie Dare May 12, 1951 - April 4, 2007. Leslie Dare, age 55, passed away peacefully at Pikes Peak Hospice late Wednesday night, April 4, 2007. Leslie was born in Munich, Germany on May 12, 1951 to Colonel Charles Gray Roebuck and Joyce Brown Alexander. Leslie retired as an El Paso County Department of Human Services Social Worker Supervisor in 2005. She also was a gifted artist (painting & drawing) and interior-designer. She married Francis E. Nickle, Jr. in December 1995 in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. She is survived by her loving husband and her daughter, Lili Joy Dare (Han Tao) Nickle, born in Nanjing, China on July 8, 1994. She is also survived by her sister, Sandra Cervantes; twin sisters, Karen (and husband Dale) Terbeek and Susan Patton; brother, Douglas Gray Francis Roebuck; nieces, Leslie "Essie" Jennings, Kyndle Caligaris, Shaina Werner and her nephews, Christopher Caligaris and Sam Roebuck. Leslie will be remembered by her many friends and her family for her effervescence, her humanitarian love of animals (especially her puppies: Angel, Pepe, and Poo), her brilliant intellectual curiosity, and her devoted love for her daughter, Lili, the joy of her life. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2007 at the Shrine of Remembrance. A reception will be held at the Olympian Plaza Reception & Event Center (975 S. Union Blvd., at Fountain Blvd.) following the funeral services. Inurnment will be in the Shrine of Remembrance Chapel Mausoleum at the Pope John Paul, II Columbarium of Hope. Memorial contributions may be made in Leslie's memory to Dreampower Animal Rescue or to Pikes Peak Hospice. Leslie's coworkers said it best, "People just love her!

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 8, 2007.

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Lampros Vrinios

April 6, 2021

I just discovered Leslie has passed away many years ago. We actually met in Colorado Springs in 1970. May her memory be eternal
Lampros Vrinios
(aka Louis Vriner)

Kimberly (Kehl) Gricks

April 22, 2007

Mr. Nickle and Lily,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Love,
Kimberly (Kehl) Gricks
MHS Class of 03'

James Greer

April 11, 2007

My condolences to the entire family. It was my pleasure to have met Leslie this past February. I had the best time reliving stories of my childhood with her, comparing notes on being a mixed asian and how that affected our lives similarly.

My thoughts are with you.
-James

Sue Christensen

April 11, 2007

As a fellow "China mom" I am heartbroken at Leslie's passing. My daughter, Kira, and I offer our sincerest condolences on your great loss and hope to continue to see you and Lily at events with our local China family group. Take care.

Dawn Spencer (Schroeder)

April 10, 2007

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your daughter.

Carrie (Sexton) Faith MHS Class of 1998

April 9, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mary Ellen (Kerin) Benarth / Mitchell Class of '75

April 9, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kara, Scott, Colby, Andrew & Hunter Compton

April 9, 2007

Nick & Lili, We are sorry for your loss! I (Kara) can remember Leslie in the family for as long as I can remember! Our deepest condolences go out to both of you! We wish we could be there tomorrow but we just can't get away this week! Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you!

Bill & Montene Wright

April 9, 2007

Frank and Lily,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill & Montene

Kristy Helm

April 9, 2007

Mr. Nickle and Lily,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I met Leslie a couple of years ago and she made such a positive impact on my life that I will never forget her. She was a great lady and will be missed.

Connie Bleam-Swift

April 9, 2007

Frank,

I am so sorry for you and your beautiful Lily. Please know that I am praying for you and you have my deepest sympathy.

Carrie (Sexton) Faith/ Student MHS 95-98

April 8, 2007

Mr. Nickle & Lily,
Lily...I remember when you came to our psychology class when you were about three. I will never forget the bright smile on your face as you told me about your mom. I am sorry to hear that you lost your mom! Mr. Nickle~ Your are the most memorable teacher I ever had!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you both in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Martin

April 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed working with Leslie at the Department of Human Svcs. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out and will be truly missed.

Octavia Phillips

April 8, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes to your family. I worked with Leslie at the Department of Human Svcs. and she was a delight to know. She will be missed deeply and remembered with love.

Lee Richards

April 8, 2007

I met Leslie several years ago and she made the most wonderful, lasting impression on me. I've often wondered how she was doing and I'm so very sorry to hear of her passing. Leslie's (much too short) time on this earth was spent making the world a better place. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shelly Serna

April 8, 2007

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

Cheryl Abeyta

April 8, 2007

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

Phillip Setter

April 8, 2007

I worked with Leslie at the Department for several years. Please accept my deepest sympathy upon your loss. I know that this is a difficult time for your family. Please know that Leslie is now in a better place.

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