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Richard Pfeiffer Obituary
Richard was a physician and obstetrician/gynecology in practice for over 30 years in the Colorado Springs area.
A visitation will be held at 1:00pm with a memorial service follow on Friday, April 14th, at 2:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2750 Melissa Dr. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Dr. Pfeiffer was born October 9, 1926 in Durango, Colorado. He married Sarah Buffmire on April 8, 1961. He attended Colorado College and earned his bachelor's degree in 1950. He then went on to earn his medical degree from St. Louis University. He moved to Denver, Colorado, to complete his medical training at Rose Medical Center, before moving to Colorado Springs where he practiced medicine.
He is survived by his wife Sarah, two sons, Richard J. (of Lubbock, Texas) and Phillip L. Pfeiffer (of Idaho Falls, Idaho); his brother Jack Pfeiffer (of Castle Pines, Colorado); five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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Debbie Might
April 17, 2017
Sally, Rick and Phillip, sending my deepest sympathies and love. I'll always remember how much Dick and my dad enjoyed each others' company and all the laughs they had. A true and deep friendship over probably 40+ years.
Robert Yorgason
April 12, 2017
My condolences to you Sally and your family
Brad
April 12, 2017
Sally, Rick and family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you !
April 12, 2017
Sorry for you loss. Thought of you both after I stopped working for him.
Cindy
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