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Rita Lehr Obituary

Rita M. Lehr, age 59, passed away on January 19, 2007. She was a Colorado Springs resident from 2001 until her passing and formerly of Rifle, Colorado. She was an Early Childhood Development Specialist. Rita Marie Woodcock was born in Rifle, Colorado on September 14, 1947 to Hurcell and Edith (Hittle) Woodcock. She married Frederick Lehr on December 3, 1967. Rita is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Frederick Lehr, her son, Kevin D. Lehr, and her daughter, Kellie M. Lehr, all of Colorado Springs. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the Circle Drive Baptist Church, 801 North Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80909. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rita's honor to American Cancer Society, 1445 North Union Boulevard, Suite B100, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 28, 2007.

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