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Richard Ryden Obituary

Richard Ryden 91, died on May 21, 2011 in Colorado Springs after a brief illness. Richard was born to Joseph and Victoria (Hoynecki) Ryden on January 25, 1920 in Evanston, IL. He served in the army Air Corps in Seattle WA, and Peterson AFB. His most vivid memory was seeing hospital ships coming in with wounded from the Pacific. He was a printer and binder for Shepard's/McGraw-Hill. He retired in 1985 from Shepard's after 35yrs. He married Claire Crawford on April 6, 1945 in Chicago. His favorite time was gathering with family and friends, fishing, camping, traveling, Rockies, Broncos, Sky Sox and Air Force hockey and football. He was preceded in death by his wife Claire. He is survived by sons - Brian (Gonie), David (Regina) and daughter Gale all of Colorado Springs. His sister Adrienne Horvath of Highland, IN. Grandchildren - Alex, Jessica, Scott, several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the care given to Richard by emergency responders, medical personnel and the kindness of strangers. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday May 26, 2011 at 10:00 am, Mountain View Mortuary. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to any Dog Rescue Organization.

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Published by The Gazette on May 25, 2011.

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Chuck & Bobbie Freese

May 27, 2011

Brian and Gonie, we are so sorry for your loss. Knowing the two of you, he must have been a great person.

Ann (Wills) Jones

May 26, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I have been remembering the connections we had when we were young and hope to see you all sometime soon. May God comfort your family.

David Cummings

May 25, 2011

Thoughts and prayers are with you Gale, and family. I hope you got my message I left through your brother. Sorry I was out of town when you called.
Heartfelt sympathy,
David Cummings

Yvonne Roberts

May 25, 2011

Gonie and Ryden,

My sincere condolences for the loss of your love one. I share with you to hold to and remember the good times God has allowed you to share with Richard. God Bless....Yvonne

Barbara Miller

May 25, 2011

Dave and Reggie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our Dad's gave us so much in life, blessed gifts that we get to keep with us all of our days.

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