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Richard Pheasant Obituary

Richard B. Pheasant, a resident of Colorado Springs since July 1985, passed away suddenly on January 23, 2007. Mr. Pheasant was born in Riverton, Wyoming on August 26th, 1938 to Ethel and Tom Pheasant who are deceased. He is survived by his wife, Caroll of 35 years and son, Richard of Lake Station, Indiana; Brothers Charles of Denver, Colorado, James of Fort Washakie, Wyoming, and a sister Ethel (Meeks) also of Fort Washakie, Wyoming. During his 26 year Navy career, Mr. Pheasant was a highly decorated Navy veteran in the Vietnam war and achieved the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. Included among his many decorations, was the Purple Heart, earned as a Navy corpsman in Vietnam, After retirement from military service in 1983, Mr. Pheasant worked for the United Postal Service, during which time he served in various volunteer capacities for the Letter Carriers Union. Upon retirement from the United Postal Service in 2002, he engaged in numerous activities including serving on several committees and volunteer groups at the God Shepherd United Methodist Church and singing in the church choir. He also enjoyed planting flowers, landscaping singing and lawn work. An avid sports fan, he was a season ticket holder to CC hockey and Colorado Springs Sky Sox Baseball games and, of course, he loved the Broncos. Dick's pleasant disposition, love of animals and great story telling ability will be greatly missed by his many friends, neighbors and family. A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2007 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1201 Leta Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Memorial Contributions may be made in Dick's name to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 26, 2007.

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Don Koeneke

January 30, 2007

Carol,
Richard and I shared the same birth year and we grew up together in Elementary, Junior High, and High School in Riverton, Wyoming. I shall always remember Richard as being a strong minded man and a great friend. We shared great times together and the memory of those time will remain with me forever. I grieve with you and the rest of the family in your loss.

Skipp McCrary

January 29, 2007

Caroll,
I am a old high school classmate & boyhood neighbor of Richard. We go back to early grade school. We were in Boy Scouts together & graduated from RHS together. Sure time removes us from each other, but not from the memories. It was a pleasure to spend my youth with Richard as one of my friends. My condolences go out to you & your family.

Chari Hicks

January 26, 2007

Carol, I just wanted to express my sadness at the loss of Dick. While I only knew him a short while at Santa Fe, we enjoyed working with Dick and will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiy.

Ed & Sharon Gokey

January 26, 2007

Caroll
Our prayers are with you and Rich.
Although we can't be there phsyicaly we are certainly there in spirit
Love

Rex & Gloria Hoyt

January 26, 2007

Carrol,
Rex and I were so sorry to hear about Dick's accident. We just found out yesterday and last night we were both remembering the Union Christmas Parties and the poker parties you and Dick always hosted. Rex always commented on what wonderful hosts you and Dick were and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with so many friends. He will miss this. You are so blessed that you were married for so many years and have so many happy memories. Cherish them. Because of your strong faith in God, I know our Dear Lord will be there to help you get through this. Pls call us if you ever need anything (391-9286). We will always keep Dick, you and your son in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!

Kim Brewer (Hansen)

January 26, 2007

I'll always remember having you sit behind me all those years in choir. I know I've left Good Shepherd, but it and a lot of the people are still in my heart, including you. I loved the special quartets you would do from time to time or the solos. You will will greatly missed.

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