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Rodney Love Obituary

Rodney Love passed away suddenly at home on February 6, 2012. He was born in Sharon, PA to the late Darrell William Love and Alice Virginia Frampton Love. Rodney was a resident of Colorado Springs since 1975. He retired from Colorado Springs Utilities with 32 years' service in 2008. Capt. Love served in the Vietnam War as a Special Forces Ranger. He was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and the Silver Star. He is survived by his wife: Sherry (Humphrey), son: Kevin Darrell, daughter: Kimberly Ann and grandson: Colton James; all from Colorado Springs. Stepmother: Ann, brothers: Larry, Steve, Jeff, sisters: Pam Silvis and Cindy Menteer all from Strattanville, PA area. Brother: Greg preceded in death. He is loved by all the Humphrey family. He enjoyed mountain man rendezvous, 1885 US Cavalry reenactments, driving his 1968 purple Charger, riding his horses and being proud of his family. He will truly be missed. A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Friendship Assembly, 3165 New Center Point. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences: http://www.vaburialbenefits.com/

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 16, 2012.

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Maaike Kwiatkowski

February 12, 2025

Well remembered Rodney is. Wish his immediate family cared more about what he sincerely cared about for the fine friendships he coveted during Rendezvous Days.
Miss your talents and generosity

Maaike Kwiatkowski

February 10, 2024

Again years pass.
Rod you come to my thoughts now and again.
The bullets you dodged.
Vietnam.
Yet you beat a drum
till the last beat of your drum.
In scripture it says a righteous man passers and no one knows it.
We do
And God did

History Buff

Maaike Kwiatkowski

March 2, 2012

His happy demeanor drew me to him. Always had good campfire stories at our campouts and black powder shoots. His unselfish duty to our great country and the honors he earned - humble me...our country needs more men like him. His earthly pilgrimage is rewarded now, as heaven is even brighter with Rod's presence. Peace and God's comfort to his family.

Carey McGuire

March 2, 2012

Rodney - thanks for all the fun times and great memories from our old Meter Reading days. I'll always remember your great sense of humor and the pranks you pulled on me on our Manitou truck routes!

February 19, 2012

Rodney, We'll keep the pictures of your "purple" charger on our cell phone and the memory alive of the honorable "purple" hearts you recieved. You led an extrodinary life. To Your Family, Thanks for sharing Rodney with us....Kevin and Melissa Fisk

Barbara Berry

February 18, 2012

Sherry, Kevin, Kim, and Colton - You were so blessed to have such a wonderful man as your husband and father. He loved you all so much and was so proud of you. I feel fortunate to have been his friend and will greatly miss his stories and the way he could always make me laugh. He gave us all many good memories and we will cherish them forever. Love and Blessings to you. Barbara

Arlene and Jerry Kusek

February 18, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to Sherry and all of Rodney's family. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in these difficult days. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

February 17, 2012

Sherry, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. May our God be with you and your family. God Bless You. Earl

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February 17, 2012

our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family big screen. i enjoyed watching everyone hanging out with ya drooling over yer charger. Gods grace and blessing for you and your family.

February 17, 2012

When we think of Rod the first thing that comes to mind is his smile, he always had one on. We love you and will be with you today in thoughts and prayers. Danny, Bonnie, Ashley, Lesley and Tommy.

Robert Galvan

February 17, 2012

So long my friend, it was great working with you all those years.

February 16, 2012

Best wishes to the family Rodney was a good friend and a good worker all the workers in our group loved him. From BOB JARDON AS B-J

Dave Farrell

February 16, 2012

Sorry to see you go Rodney, you will be missed by many.

February 16, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the family. Rodney was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. I use to listen to him talk about his family and horses. I was blessed to have known him for almost 27 years. I will miss him very much. Sheila Brown (Colorado Springs, CO)

Deanna Zimmerman

February 16, 2012

My deepest condolences and sorrow for your loss. Sherry, Kevin, Kim and Coloton always remeber how much you were loved by Rodney. Remember the fun, happy memories that can never be replaced. Rodney will live forever in the hearts of family and friends. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Henry Abeyta

February 16, 2012

My condolences to Sherry and the Love family, Rodney was a good man. He will be missed by all of his friends at CSU.

Angela Buchanan

February 16, 2012

I will miss Rodney. He was always there to help out a friend. He always had great stories. My condolences go out to Sherry and his kids, along with all his family and friends. I was lucky to know him 25 years. I wish it was longer. Blessed Be <3

Linda Watkins

February 16, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the family. We had the privilege of having Rod and Sherry as our first next door neighbors. Rod was so proud of his children. He had such a big personality and heart to match. He will be sorely missed.
Linda and Tom Watkins

Rick Thurston

February 16, 2012

Happy trails buddy.

stan oakland

February 16, 2012

The Oakland Family would like to offer you their sincerest condolences on the passing of Rodney. We will keep all of you in our hearts and prayers. Peace to you and your families.

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