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Robert Wallick Obituary

Robert E. "Bob" Wallick, age 67, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1959, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Denver. In his early years, he was medically discharged from the United States Navy. Later in life, he worked in metal manufacturing and painting before retiring. Throughout most of his adult life, he applied his passion for Christian evangelism by helping many people to know and walk with Christ. Robert Earle Wallick was born on September 12, 1943 in Tucson, Arizona to the late Edwin and Roberta (Staines) Wallick. He was a 1961 graduate of Wasson High School and then enlisted in the US Navy. He married Kathleen Fisher on December 19, 1963. For many years, he worked at Hewlett Packard, and Pike Tool and Grinding in the surface preparation and coatings of electronic instruments. Bob enjoyed sail boating, fishing, hunting, woodworking and using his smoker to cook and cure meats. He will be best remembered for his love of the Lord and his devotion to Christ. He was a Christian education instructor on many levels at Radiant Church where he also ushered for many years. This man of faith had a true passion for sharing the word of Christ. His wife of 42 years, Katy Wallick, passed away on April 22, 2006. He later married Susan Weinhold on June 28, 2008 at the Union Printers Home Gazebo in Colorado Springs. Bob was an active and faithful member of Radiant Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Wallick of Colorado Springs; his sons: Kirk (wife, Edyta) Wallick of Grand Junction, Colorado; Mark (wife, Shari) Wallick of Colorado Springs; his brother: Jack Wallick of Colorado Springs; and his sister: Nancy (husband, Paul) Desilets of Woodland Park, Colorado. Bob has two wonderful grandchildren: Connor and Kate. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Radiant Church, 4020 Maizeland Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. Private inurnment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob's name may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, The American Cancer Society or Compassion International. The Family wishes to express their appreciation to the VA Medical Center staff on 5 North and the Medical Intensive Care Unit for their care and treatment of Bob. Blessed be his memory.

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Published by The Gazette on May 5, 2011.

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Richard Hazeltine

May 6, 2011

I got to know Bob while working at Pike Tool and Grinding. The bond of Christian brotherhood was strong between us. We both loved the out doors and enjoyed shooting, hunting and some fishing together, but the most important thing was our love for the Lord. Bob was passionate about sharing his faith with others. He was a close friend and a great help to me during one of the hardest times of my life, and I will be forever grateful for that. Bob was an inspiration to all of us who knew him. Psalm 116:15 says Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Bob has run the race and finished strong. He will continue to be an inspiration to all of us who have known him.

Cousins and Aunties in 1957

Martha Querin-Schultz

May 5, 2011

Bob was my big cousin..the oldest of all us..

I looked up to my older cousins, they were the coolest people on Earth.

He was the kindest, sweetest, most generous man.

I keep going back to this photo of the cousins and Aunties on the slide..Bob's at the top and there's me holding them all up at the bottom.

I will miss you dear cousin so much.

Wendy Bunce

May 5, 2011

Bob was the sweetest man. Working at UPH with Sue we got see him a lot and he always greated each of us with a smile. He was always there to help with anything at the home. We will miss him at the BBQs, Farm day or when he would just stop by to visit Sue. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Sue and the Wallick family. God Bless.

Dave Ruckman

May 5, 2011

It is such a privilege to count Bob as a close friend. We not only shared a love for the outdoors and spicy Thai food, but we were also ministry partners. Together, Bob and I had the great honor to lead many people to Christ. His love and passion for Jesus made a tremendous impact on my life and I will forever be better because of it.
Bob, you will be missed by so many. I'm grateful for the hope that we have in Christ that promises we will be together again one day.
Our thoughts and prayers continue for Sue, Mark & Kirk and the entire Wallick family.

With Love, Dave & Sara

Brandy B.

May 5, 2011

Bob by far was one of the sweetest, most kind hearted people I have ever had the pleasure to meet in my lifetime. Working with his wife Sue at Union Printers Home, I got to see the love and affection he had for Sue and others. I will always remember the three red roses he would send to the office for Sue on the 28th of every month, their anniversary.
I know Bob is home with the Lord and having a wonderful time, although he knows how much he will be missed among us on earth. I will never forget you Bob, and please don't forget my birthday is on the 28th of August, I'm waiting for my flowers too haha.

Sue, I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this time. If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask me.

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