Ray March Obituary

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RAY MARCH
July 28, 1948 - January 23, 2023
Ray was born in Colorado Springs, CO. after his birth his family moved to Deckers CO. where he grew up.
In 1968 Ray graduated from Woodland Park high school. He was called into service by U.S. Army where proudly served his country from 1969 to 1970 in Vietnam where he earned a "Bronze Star Medal" for his Heroic Service.
Ray truly loved the Lake George CO. area, where he had many friends. He served as Chief of the Lake George Fire Dept and as a Deputy Sheriff reservist for Park County.
Ray worked for the State of Colorado in different departments for 35 years. He worked at Eleven Mile State Park in Lake George CO. and later transferred to Mueller State Park in Divide, CO. from the time the park was being built. In both parks, he was the Maintenance Supervisor. Ray built many of the Park's monuments, which are still enjoyed today. After retiring, he started his own business as "Rays Driveway Repair", he was happiest when he operated heavy equipment and moved dirt.
He is survived by his loving wife, Melody of 35 years, his daughter, Heather March-Nixon and family of Cullman AL., his son Stan March and family of Arab AL., and his brother Melvin March of Florissant CO.
Arrangements are being handled by Mountain Memorial in Divide CO.