Robert Lynch Obituary

June 10, 1920 - January 25, 2008 Robert Joseph Lynch passed away January 25th, 2008, at the age of 87. He was a long time resident and business owner in Colorado Springs. He is survived by two sons, David E. Lynch(Patti) and Robert D. Lynch(Ann) of Colorado Springs, two daughters, Carrie W. Burris (Mark) and Marjorie A. Fletcher (Bob) of Colorado Springs, ten grandchildren, Laura J. Lynch and Kevin J. Lynch, Stephen Ritchie and Christina Ritchie, Allison A. Lynch, Brian W. Burris and Sarah M. Burris, Kathryn M. Fletcher, Hayden R. Fletcher and Andrew C. Fletcher; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Cowen Lynch, a brother Donald E. Lynch, a sister, Rosalie L. Grimes and his parents, Edward P. and Ann McDonald Lynch. He was born in Faribault, Minnesota on June 10, 1920 to Edward Peter Lynch and Ann (McDonald) Lynch. He grew up in Faribault, Minnesota where he graduated from Faribault High School in 1938. Upon completing his sophomore year of college at St.Thomas University, he enlisted in the Army Air Corp. He proudly served his country from May of 1942 until December, 1945 in the South Pacific. After completing his military commitment he returned to St. Thomas University where he received his business degree in 1948. He was then employed by a Minneapolis hardware company and was transferred to Colorado Springs in December, 1952. After relocating to Colorado Springs, he met Marjorie Alice Cowen(Marge) and was married on December 29, 1956 after a short courtship. They moved to Minnesota to begin their life together. In 1957, Bob was asked to return to Colorado Springs and join the family business, Cowen Transfer & Storage Co. They came back and spent the next 45 years together in Colorado Springs. Bob stayed with Cowen for twenty years, until he left in 1977 to own and operate his own company Security Moving & Storage. He was a long time member of Kiwanis, St.Paul Catholic Church, Winter Nights Club and the Executive Club Association. He retired in 1988 from the moving and storage industry. With the opening of the Skyway Racquet Club Bob learned to play tennis. For many years Bob and Marge played together in Colorado Springs and during the winter months in Scottsdale, Az. Bob became a member of a regular tennis group who called themselves the "Playboys". Bob played into his eighties. Bob Lynch was a very loving, kind and generous man admired and respected by his employees, friends, family and peers. Above all, he cherished his family. He will be profoundly missed. Memorial contributions may be made to The St. Paul Catholic Church Building Fund, 9 El Pomar Rd., Colorado Springs, CO. 80906 Memorial services will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church, Thursday, January 31st at 11:00am. A prayer vigil will be held at Pauline Chapel, Wednesday, January 30th at 7:00pm.