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Richard "Dick" Hall, 65, of Security, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 11, 2010, after a courageous 6 week battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Dick was born on April 15, 1945 in Manhattan, New York to Leonard and Ruth (Holmes) Hall. Dick grew up in Katonah, NY and graduated from John J. High School in 1963. He graduated from Norwich University in Vermont in 1967. He was employed by Fort Carson for thirty years as a civil engineer. Dick served in the US Army from 1968-1973 and remained active in the Reserves until April 2005, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. Aside from 5-years in Germany, Dick resided in Colorado Springs since 1971. Dick married Sandra Orr on February 21, 1975. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, skiing, and driving his mustang with his favorite companion "Buddy", (his grand-dog). He was proud of his Scottish heritage and enjoyed attending Scottish festivals and belonging to clan Donnachaidh/Robertson. After retiring Dick and Sandy were fortunate enough to travel around the world. Dick is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra; son, Richard L. Hall (Traci) of Austin, TX; daughters, Kim Hergenrother (Paul) of Indianapolis, IN; Cheryl Hampton (Jeff) of Littleton, CO; and Christina "Chrissy" Hall of Colorado Springs, CO. He is survived by four grandchildren, Paige Hergenrother, Richard Hunter Hall, Tanner Hampton and Kaylee Hampton. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Evergreen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, July 16, 2010 at Pikes Peak Christian Church, 4955 Bradley Road, Colorado Springs, CO. Burial and military honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with a reception to celebrate his life after the interment. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 14, 2010.

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Christina Bloom

July 30, 2010

Our neighborhood is just not the same without Dick's smile and laughter. We have so many great memories of playing games, eating delicious food, going to Bronco games, taking evening walks and just visiting with the Hall's during social gatherings. All of you are truly special people and friends and our prayers are with you during this painful time. Through laughter and tears, may your hearts heal and be filled with wonderful memories! Let us know when and if you need anything, at anytime! Love always, Christina, Scott and Gary

Chrissy Hall

July 19, 2010

My dad was a wonderful mad with a forgiving and caring heart. The house is not the same, when he is not here. Dad you are loved, liked, and missed!! Thank you for all of the great memories that I have to pass on, and know that one day I inspire to be like you!

Kim Hergenrother

July 18, 2010

Rest knowing that your family loves you very much! You will be missed very very much. I am thankful for the time we had together! I will hold you in my heart. Love Always.

Jennifer Ruth

July 16, 2010

My heart goes ou to you Chrissy and the family. He was such a great man and will be greatly missed. My love and prayers go out to you and the family during this difficult time. I am here for you. Love you Jenn

Carol Chambers - Dunlap

July 15, 2010

I only met Dick a few times, but his wife, Sandy, was our childhood babysitter, so I feel as if I've known Dick forever, too. My brother and his family went on numerous skiing trips with Sandy and Dick, and I heard all about their fun times.
When my father passed away, Dick and Sandy created a wonderful power point presentation about my dad and our family. At that time, Dick showed me his extensive Broncos memorabilia collection, which I thought was just wonderful.
My heart goes out to you, Sandy. Please know that I have been thinking of you all week.
Love to you all,
Carolyn

Michele and Bob Riley

July 15, 2010

Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Both my husband and I worked for Dick at Fort Carson '94-'99.
He was such a great guy to work for, fair, funny, and focused. Great skier also!

Sharron & Carl Riedell

July 15, 2010

Carl and Sharron send our sympathies to you and your family. We have two wonderful river cruises to remember the JOY Dick brought to this world. Carl will long remember waiting with Dick for "the girls" enjoying a bit o f "cheer" while they waited! He will not be with you in person, but you have many wonderful memories of Dick. He does live on in our hearts heart with JOY! Sharron and Carl, Cape Cod, Mass.

LaWanda Rannals

July 15, 2010

I have some wonderful pictures of Dick swimming with my grandchildren at a family reunion. Each one makes me smile remembering the good time we had.

It seems to me Dick made a great impression on everyone he met. My hope is that he is now resting PEACEFULLY.

July 14, 2010

"When you were born,you were crying and everyone else was smiling. Live your life so at the end you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying."
Dick, I believe you have accomplished the above saying!!! The picture of you smiling is perfect- while tears of sadness stream down my face at our loss of a great friend! We love you now and forever! One day we will all be together to celebrate eternity together!
Sandy- Chrissy- you know we are here for you!! xoxo
Bobbie & Ross

Steve Chambers

July 14, 2010

I will miss Dick a great deal. I have so many fond memories of camping, sking, working with the Girl Scouts, and much more. My heart is heavy for the loss, and I am happy to say Dick was a friend. Sandy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Maria St. Louis-Sanchez

July 14, 2010

Dick was such a kind and amazing man. Whenever I was at the Hall house as a teenager, he always had a smile for me and showed me that he cared. On one great weekend, he and Sandy took a whole crew of us teenagers camping and fed us great food the entire time. I'm sorry to hear that he's gone and my prayers go out to the entire family.

Robert Curtis

July 14, 2010

My thoughts are with you Cheryl, Chrissy, and Sandy. I remember a good day of skiing at Monarch years ago with you all. I'm sad to hear Dick has passed.

Anna Mail

July 14, 2010

I love the memories of being in the Rockies, where Dick took away my fear of skiing. He even made skiing fun for me. But he took away worse fears and he made so many, more important things fun for me. I will be thankful for that forever.
I've gotten used to missing Dick and all the family, but I guess I'll never get used to losing the looking forward to my next meeting with Dick.
Sending you lots of love

July 14, 2010

I always enjoyed to visit Dick (and Sandy) in Colorado, the hospitality was always great there and I got a lot of travel suggestions. I also enjoyed meet him here in Europe. He and his family were very kind with my sister when she spended a college year abroade. I will always remember him as a very kind, humorous, happy and helpful person.

Marta Chudozilov (Switzerland)

Amy Weaver

July 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Dick's family and friends during this sad time.

July 14, 2010

I worked with Dick at DEH in the early 80's. He was always pleasant and friendly, such a nice, gentle soul. My sincere condolences to his family on the passing of this good man. Frances Smith

Eldon Granger

July 14, 2010

Dick was a great friend to talk with about anything. There were many times Dick and I talked on daily buisness, about military issues, and just thoughts in general about anything. I will miss my friend very much.

Liz Sherman

July 14, 2010

My heart goes out to Dick's grieving family and friends.

Debbie and Dave

July 14, 2010

This is a perfect picture of Dick...smiling, ready for fun, and loving life. We will miss him terribly. We're here for you.
With love,

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