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1943
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2019
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Sterling Payton Obituary
STERLING WELLS PAYTON
8/27/1943 - 12/10/2019
Sterling was born in Waterloo, Iowa and attended State College of Iowa. He played football and semi-pro baseball for the Blue Sox. He was V.P. of I.W. Strong Assoc. in Denver and then opened his own company before he retired. He worked at the Broadmoor for 11 years and loved his job. He is survived by his wife Monica of 54 years and two sons. Phil (Brenda), Brent (Tonya) and his four grandsons, Sterling, Rhyder, Campbell and Cooper. Brother Doug (Janie), children Zach and Katie. Brother in law Donald Hotavis. At Sterling's request, no memorial service will be held.
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Morris Fraser
December 12, 2025
I was just thinking yesterday about the run-in Sterling had with Ron Lyle during a baseball game at Canon City. Brief and verbal, but etched in my mind.
Joe and Sheryl Pyle
December 20, 2019
Joe and I were so sorry to hear Sterling passed away. We send you our love and condolences.
Al Cordova
December 18, 2019
Knew Sterling Payton as a friend from a local gym. We always discussed CU Football where his brother had played and of course the Denver Broncos. We would also reminisce about when fast pitch softball was big in Colorado Springs and he was one of the star players. Congenial, friendly and with me a good guy. May he now Rest In Peace.
ronald sturch
December 18, 2019
Sending our deepest sympathy to you Monica and the family. Thoughts and prayers to you,
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JJ Klikus
December 18, 2019
Doug - sorry to read of your and your family's loss. Hope all is well with you and you are at peace
December 18, 2019
I'm sorry to hear about Sterling. I frequently think about his exploits on the baseball field. Good guy.
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