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Raymond Best Obituary
Dr. Best earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and Specialist's degrees from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. In 1976 he received his Doctoral degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from UNC. Postdoctoral education was undertaken through the University of Oklahoma, Denver University, University of Wisconsin, and UCLA among other universities. He served as an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Health and Human Services at the University of Northern Colorado.
For over 20 years Dr. Best worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor and Administrator for the Colorado State Division of Rehabilitation, eventually serving as the State Director. He later worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor and Administrator for the United States Rehabilitation Administration.
From 1981 through 1986 he worked as Corporate Psychologist, Rehabilitation Specialist, and Supervisor of Corporate Counseling Services for the Adolph Coors Company. Thereafter, Dr. Best operated a vocational rehabilitation consulting business until his retirement in 1995.
Dr. Best is survived by his wife of 54 years Nikki, brother David of Greeley, CO, sons Michael and Daniel, his grandchildren Ryan, Kaleigh, Catherine, and Patrick.
A memorial service is to be held at the Inn at Palmer Divide on Saturday November 16, 2013 from 2pm-5pm.
443 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, Colorado, 80133
Donations in Dr. Best's memory are encouraged to: the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research; the National Parkinson's Foundation; or the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Best
timothy j. meenan sr
November 3, 2025
yes old buddy i'm still here remembering all the double dates we had while in the great class of 55. as long as one of us are still here, you will be remembered. say hi to sandi for me up there lost her last year. your double date buddy--tim
tim & sandi meenan
November 3, 2019
rest in peace dear friend, many in our great class of 55 still remember you and the times we all had growing up in the 50's. we will never forget you. tim & sandi
March 20, 2014
Nikki, Dan and family, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Ray this past November. I have good memories of the time we worked together. My condolences to you and the family. Take care.
Bill Hartwick
Verlene White
November 16, 2013
I'm remembering with fondness how our lives intersected at Christ Church, Castle Rock in the late 70's and early 80's. My love and prayers are with all the Best family today.
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Paul Tapaey
November 14, 2013
As a boy in our pre-teen through high School in Colorado Springs. Ray and his family were nearby neighbors.. and we My brother Cecil and I shared many experiences in scouting and just being the best of friends. We have many fond memories of those days on Hagerman Street in Old Colorado City. Ruby his mother was also our mother's best friend. Our condolences and prayers surround the family of this dear friend from our Past. The Rev. Paul G. Tapey
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Dan Geiger
November 12, 2013
Dear Nikki, I remember Ray with fond memories and have been thinking of him over the years especially this last month. Our times in rehab were always a great time. Sorry for the loss and heart break you are feeling now. I'll keep Ray and family in my prayers. Dan Geiger Billings MT
timothy meenan
November 12, 2013
our prayers our with the family. remembering a fellow classmate from the class of 1955 , Colorado springs high school. doubled dated with ray many times as he had the chevy convertible and our dates always loved that car. also remembering our 10 year hs reunion that we danced with our wives till 3am. so god speed dear friend because you will always be in our hearts and in our prayers. tim & sandi meenan
November 10, 2013
Many thoughts and prayrs are with you in this time of sorrow.
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