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Robert Leslie Ryan

Robert Ryan Obituary

Robert passed away May 17, 2012 surrounded by family & friends after a long illness. Robert was born October 4, 1955 in Colorado Springs to Marshall & Ruth Ryan. He moved to Crystola Canyon, Colorado when he was 3. Attended Woodland Park School's and graduated in 1974. Robert lived in Canon City, Colorado at the time of his passing. Robert spent his adult life as a Heavy Equipment operator and explosives expert. The explosives being his favorite part. Robert worked for Colorado Quarries in Canon City for 30 + years, and was employed there at the time of his passing. They were all family to him. Robert also loved riding his motorcycle. Robert was preceded in death by his father Marshall E Ryan. He is survived by his mother Ruth Ryan, two Sisters Sharon Marvin of Iowa & Debbie Crockett of Woodland Park. 3 Daughters - Carrie Sharon of Penrose Colorado, Whitney Westrum of Iowa and Alexandria Ryan of Woodland Park. 2 Grandchildren Serena Sharon & Ryan Sharon - as well as numerous Niece's & Nephews & Great Nieces and Nephews; all who loved him very much. Robert You Will Be Greatly Missed. A Graveside memorial will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 11:00am at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Robert's name at Park State Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 9, Woodland Park, Colorado 80866.

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Published by The Gazette from May 22 to May 23, 2012.

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Jacke

June 6, 2012

We will be rejoicing someday, with Uncle Marshal and Robert in the presence of the Lord Alimighty.Love to my family and miss you all very much!

May 24, 2012

Our condolences to the Ryan family.
Dale & Gloria Emory

Janna Koons-Fruge

May 24, 2012

My condolences to the Ryan family. Robert was one in a million and will be deeply missed. So grateful to have had a life long friend like him.

Joretta Strong (Clifford)

May 23, 2012

I will never forget what a great and wonderful friend Robert was. It was a blessing to be able to be there visiting and spending time with him laughing and talking about our class and the good old times. Thank you for letting me be with you all at this hard time. My thought and prayers are with each and everyone of you.

Genise Schwartz (Foster)

May 23, 2012

I will always cherish our great times our senior year and getting together at our class reunions. I'm so sorry I can't be there. Many hugs to the Ryan family.

Cindy Tynan

May 22, 2012

My prayers go out to the family. I'm sorry for your loss. He will surely be missed.

Dawn Elwell

May 22, 2012

My condolences to the Ryan family. I will miss Robert.

Ken Tynan

May 22, 2012

I attended high school with Robert, he passed too soon. My heart felt condolences goes out to his family.

Russ & Sue Pfaffenhauser

May 22, 2012

Robert was a good friend and I enjoyed working with him in years past and will always remember the good times we had back then. He has left us far too soon and will be missed greatly. Our condolences to his entire family.

May 22, 2012

There are no words to express the emptiness left in me by Uncle Bob's passing. I will miss him so much! -Nicole

DANIEL GIEM

May 22, 2012

TO A WONDERFUL FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE WHO WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!! OUR PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS..... ROBERT... R.I.P.....

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