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Roger Williams was born in Hays Kansas to Logan and Lucille Willams. He grew up in Nampa Idaho, and later moved to Denver CO where he met and married the love of his life, Angela Williams, on September 21, 1957. They have 4 children, Mike (Dale Blumenthal) Williams, Lori (Larry Rodriguez) Thompson, Jeff (Sabrina) Willams, Todd (Kay) Willams.

Roger is also survived by 7 grandchildren who were the light of his world , Andrea (Aaron) Lee, Matthew Thompson, Ian (Melodie) Williams, Melissa Thompson, Megan Williams, Jeremy Williams, and Brennan Williams. He is also survived by a niece, Michelle (Mike) Zink and their children, a nephew, Christopher (Kambriel) Williams, and caregiver, Rich Aguilar.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, his brother Curtis Williams, and a son, Gary Williams.

He worked for Ecolab for 40 years. He loved to travel, dance, play guitar, sing, read books and drink Diet Coke. Roger never met a stranger, and was well known for his sense of humor, kind demeanor and patience.

A stroke greatly altered his life 6 years ago. Even then, Roger joked that it "wasn't a stroke of luck", and continued to show love and kindness to those around him, including medical personnel.



A celebration of life will be held at 10 AM June 17th at Holy Apostles Catholic Church 4925 N Carefree Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80917, followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Stroke Foundation or Pikes Peak Hospice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jun. 14, 2017.

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Lori Thompson

June 8, 2024

I miss you Papa. You were a wonderful father.

Charles Sand

June 8, 2020

All these years later...and you are still making us smile as we think of you and Angie and all the good times we have shared . There have been many instances, over the years... when we remember you and thank you for being a friend. You have managed to teach us, more than a few valuable lessons about travel, timeshares, marriage encounter, fun and friendship.
We love you Mr Roger...and we dearly miss your beautiful face.

Charles & Katya Sand

Melissa Thompson

June 19, 2017

Oh papa, we miss you so much. You lit up every room you came into which is why sunshine was the perfect nickname for you. You will always be our sunshine and we will miss & love you always.

-Lissa

Rachel Williams

June 18, 2017

Nice to have had Roger and Angie as our 1st welcome to the neighborhood so long ago.

CHARLES & KATYA SAND

June 16, 2017

When someone you love becomes a memory; that memory becomes a treasure forever.
We shall treasure our times we have enjoyed with Roger, and we will continue to hold him in our hearts.Our deepest sympathies to the entire Williams family, on their loss.

Marsha/john schulz

June 16, 2017

Our heart, thoughts, n prayers go out at this time to you Angie n your family!!!we were so blessed to have been a part of your lives as Roger n you were such an inspiration to us!!beautiful couple n such a beautiful family!!we love you !!!

June 15, 2017

To Angie and all the family, Roger was truly the best godfather and mentor for me, God sent me an angel. Breaks my heart that I will not be able to come and celebrate his life. God truly called a special Angel. All my love and prayers! Dennis Turner

Mike and Molly DuPre

June 14, 2017

Angie and the entire family, Roger and the entire family have been very special to Molly and me since 1988. I cannot imagine a finer man any where and wil always cherish the special relationship that we had.

Mickey Kinney

June 14, 2017

God acquired a very special man...known him for some 40 years and he will be missed by many old friends...be at peace Roger...

Elizabeth Hemmingway

June 14, 2017

Angela and family, may God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Herb and Annemarie Sanderson

June 14, 2017

We re so sorry to hear of Rogers passing . Sending you hugs from afar.

Chip & Margie Reinhard

June 14, 2017

Todd and the entire Williams family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Roger is with the Lord.

Rev Bob Kwiatkowski

June 14, 2017

On behalf of TREA Chapter 1 the Enlisted Association, I wish to express our condolences. I pray that you feel the hands of our Lord Jesus as He comforts and strengthens you.

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