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Roger William McKee

FUNERAL HOME

Swan-Law Funeral Directors

501 North Cascade Avenue

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Roger McKee Obituary

Roger William McKee, age 55, went to heaven in the arms of angels on June 24, 2005. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Edward and Viola McKee on August 8, 1949. He was raised in a loving home with his brother, Steve McKee, and sister, Patti Jo Ottinger. He attended St. Henry's Grade School and Bishop Luers High School. Roger entered the Air Force and trained at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, before being stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington. Roger and his then wife, Mary Ann (Neuhaus) started a family there, giving birth to two daughters: Kimberly Bingman and Karena Vannaman. After completing his service in the Air Force as a survival instructor, they moved to Wisconsin. Roger completed a degree in Professional Photography and started a career in the mapping industry. They were blessed with two sons: Kenny and Karl McKee. His mapping career then took him to Davenport, Iowa where they were blessed with one more child, Kristopher McKee. Roger then brought his family to Colorado Springs in 1983 when he accepted employment with Analytical Surveys (Sanborn); he worked there for 20 years as a Vice President and was in charge of Government Sales. Roger met his best friend whom he called his angel, Laura Carr, in 2000. He has five grandchildren whom he loved with all of his heart: Matthew and Hailey Bingman and Amber, Zachery and Cole Roger Vannaman. He cherished his son-in-laws, Brad Bingman and Tad Vannaman. Roger loved the Lord. He knew his purpose and shared his strong faith with all of his family and friends. Roger was devoted to his family. He had a passion for learning and adventure. He loved photography, hiking, camping and bird watching. He was very interested in local history and was a member of The Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs and an avid researcher of Lewis and Clark. He regularly volunteered at the Marian Soup Kitchen and the Air Force Academy Community Chapel. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends as he starts a new adventure, his great journey, with the Lord. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 27, 2005 at Swan-Law Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 28th at the United States Air Force Academy Community Chapel. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs. In light of heightened security on the Air Force Academy, all guests without military identification need to enter through the South Gate and must call or email Lauren Gaise at (719) 491-5174 or [ mailto:[email protected] ][email protected] to be placed on the guest list. The McKee Family requests memorial contributions be made in Roger's name to Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak, CSC 80903; the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plains, IL 60018; or The Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs, PO Box 345, Colorado Springs, CO. Family and friends may visit [ http://www.mem.com/ ]www.mem.com to view a lifetime tribute to Roger and leave their own personal memory and tribute.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 26, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Roger McKee

17 Entries

Barbara Pett

June 29, 2005

It was an honor to have worked with Roger during my years in ASI's proposal department, and remain his friend after my move to Seattle. He was a bright star that made the world a better place, and he will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. My deepest symapthies to you all.

Janice & Andy Ianucilli

June 28, 2005

From all the Ianucilli's. Even though you were far away you've always had a special Place in our hearts. The very best nephew, Godfather, and cousin. We will miss you so much.. Save a place for all of us please. Love to all your family and especially for Laura for being there for Rog. God Bless You All

Gail Gerber (previously Saalfrank)

June 28, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Gail, Kevin Gerber & Family

Judy Blackford

June 28, 2005

Dear Karena, Kim, Karl, Kenny & Kris,

Just a note to tell you how sorry I am to hear about your Dad. He was such a neat guy but that you know. I remember his peanut brittle every Christmas--yummy, yummy. His sense of humor was great too. I am sorry I could not make the funeral but I had a funeral yesterday and couldn't get off work again. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Lean on each other and be there for each other and share your memories--laugh and cry and remember all the good times--that will help get you through.

My love to all of you and to all the little people too

Mrs. B.

Jana Bloom

June 28, 2005

Even though you were far away, you have always been dear to my heart.

All of your family are in our prayers

Karen Dimke

June 28, 2005

You just can't help but love Roger!

You will truly be missed by all.

Love and Peace to your family and Laura.

Your cousin,Karen

Meet you at the pearly gates.

Tom Moore

June 28, 2005

To family and friends who have gathered in Colorado Springs to honor the life of Roger McKee we offer our thoughts, prayers and sympathy during this difficult time. Roger was an inspiration to all who knew him and we will miss him very much. We know that he is in a good place and we take comfort in that. We love you all.

Tom, Rosie, Sybil and Sarah Moore

Raven McDavid

June 28, 2005

It was a pleasure to work with Roger for almost 20 year.

Mike Clausen

June 28, 2005

May the lord bless all of Rogers

family & friends,From the Clausen's

Uncle Bill & Aunt Becky Moore

June 27, 2005

ROGER MAY THE LORD HOLD YOU IN HIS LOVING HANDS AND KEEP YOU BY HIS SIDE FOREVER. WE LOVE YOU

BILL&BECKY MOORE

Keith Moore

June 27, 2005

Now there is a space in our lives left unfilled

A ray missing from each sunset on our small planet

I can see that even from here near the equator

Our memories of you-warm, caring, kind at heart-will help fill the void

Shine down on us, Roger, we need you still.

Thanks for being the kind cousin...

Cindy Hoge

June 27, 2005

Our family feels we know Roger through wonderful stories shared by Karl. He was an outstanding and loving father. We are so sorry for your loss. Rick and Cindy Hoge

Jeanne Rohrs

June 27, 2005

We love you all and are praying for you. Uncle Roger was a great man and we will miss him.

Randy Schmidt

June 27, 2005

Roger you are in a much better place. For everyone left behind your passing will leave a gap in our community of friends. To those of us at ASI you were and always will be MR. E. Some of my most precious photos were taken by you and will now hold even more meaning. Thank you Roger for all you gave. Till we meet again.

Randy Schmidt

Jan Barrett

June 27, 2005

Roger will be greatly missed know that you are all in my prayers.

Russell Moore

June 26, 2005

Roger was a most loved nephew, and he will be missed terribly.

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