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Roy Wheeler Obituary
He was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in electrical engineering. His career with Hewlett- Packard started in California, then Roy was transferred to Colorado Springs in 1964. He retired after 28 years of service from Hewlett-Packard.
Roy loved nature, traveling, and flying his single-engine plane. He was a quiet, gentle man, and will be sorely missed.
He is survived by wife, Jeanne; daughter, Deborah Burdsal (Rob); five step-children: Cathy Kosley , Becky Jahrig, Bob, Jack, and Jeff Parrot; one sister, Inamae Shaw; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan; a son, Phillip; his parents, and three siblings.
At Roy's request, a private family remembrance has been held at The Shrine of Remembrance.
Heartfelt thanks go to the staff at Brookdale - Palmer Park for the loving care they gave to Roy.
Memorials may be made, in Roy's name, to the Alzheimer's Association: 2315 Bott Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904.
Online Condolences: shrineofremembrance.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim Hines
May 14, 2017
I worked with Roy for many years at HP. He was a super nice guy and always had a greeting and smile. Fair Winds and Following Seas Roy. May your journey be smooth.
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