Roland Mays Obituary

Roland Lloyd Mays, 71, of Colorado Springs, CO, entered eternal life on 13 April 2013 after a long illness with COPD. Roland was born on 5 Nov 1941 in Eads, CO, the second of four children of Lloyd "Pete" and Margaret (Sarah) Mays and graduated with the 1960 high school of Eads, CO. He moved to Colorado Springs in 1964 where he was employed with Colorado Springs Utilities, Gas Division. He worked for 33 years and retired as Construction General Foreman in 1996. Roland married Marjie Jacobson on 21 April 1977 and together they enjoyed their combined families which brought them so much joy and happiness. He loved and enjoyed all of his children and grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews and spent as much time as possible with each and every one of them. Roland and Marjie enjoyed many travel adventures and he was so proud of the fact that they has been in all 50 of the United States as well as the British Isles, Israel, Italy, Bahamas, Mexico and Canada as well as two cruises and travel with their motor homes. Other things Roland really enjoyed were coin collecting, reading, sports and especially anything connected with the Denver Broncos. Roland is survived by his wife Marjie and their children: Stacy (Mays) Skelton of Greeley, CO, Stevan Mays of Tallahassee, Fl, Scott (Marina) Jacobson of Centennial, CO, Glenn Jacobson of Colorado Springs, CO, Carla (Al) Harmon of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren who survive are: Alexander & Zachary Jordahl, Tyler Mays, Rochele, Michael, Angelina & Isabella Jacobson, Jared, Laura, Emma & Jenna Harmon; also survived by: brother, Raymond (Mable) Mays of Colorado Springs, CO; sister, Ramona Harwig of Colorado Springs, CO and Roberta (Corky) Hines of Canon City, CO. Roland was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Gene Harwig. Roland was a devout Christian and would ask that in lieu of flowers contributions be made in his name to one of the churches he loved so much. Circle Drive Baptist Church, PO Box 9630, Colorado Springs, CO 80932. Or Fellowship of the Rockies, 1625 S 8th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905. A visitation will be held Thursday, 18 April from 4-7pm at Swan-Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO. A funeral service will be held Friday, 19 April at 10am at Circle Drive Baptist Church, 801 N. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO.