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Todd R. Pettibone Obituary
He was born June 12,1961 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and, as a child, moved first to Denver and then to Colorado Springs along with his older brother, Jeff, and parents Charlys Van Cleve and Jim Pettibone. After graduating in 1979 from Coronado High School, he attended and graduated from Arizona Automotive Institute in 1980.
Todd's love of cars led to a profession as an auto mechanic as well as to his hobby as a stock car racer in the annual Pikes Peak Hill Climb, in which he participated for many years. At the time of his death, Todd ran a power-washing company and cleaned Bestway's fleet of sanitation vehicles.
In his spare time, Todd enjoyed barbequing, working on cars, camping and spending time with his friends at O'Furry's Sports Bar. All will miss his generous nature and wit.
Todd is survived by his father, Jim Pettibone of Colorado Springs and brother Jeff Pettibone (wife Lori Von Rueden), of Redwood City, CA and many friends. His sister, Brenda, Mother, Charlys, and grandparents Charlie and Marie Van Cleve, Clarence and Mable Simon predeceased Todd.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 16, 2015, at 2:00 p.m.,Swan-Law Funeral Directors.
Todd will be laid to rest at Memorial Gardens in Colorado Springs near his mother and grandparents.
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Memories and Condolences
for Todd R. Pettibone
Anthony (Tony) & Renee Valverde
July 22, 2015
So sad to hear of your passing my friend, you are no longer in pain and will be missed by so many. Till we meet again.
Jim Gardner
July 16, 2015
Rest In Peace Todd !
Troy
July 16, 2015
What a shame !! You will be greatly missed! Rip
Stephanie Lankford
July 16, 2015
Todd you were an amazing friend to me when times were tough. Thank you friend. I miss you.
Loves
Dave Kirkham
July 15, 2015
Met Todd back in September 1979 at AAI. He truly had a gift for working on cars. RIP Todd!
Bob Murphy
July 15, 2015
So sorry to see a good friend pass. My deepest condolences to his family. I always enjoyed the time I spent with Todd.
Derek Lincoln
July 15, 2015
RIP Todd you will be missed
Kendra Mayberry-Reeves
July 15, 2015
Todd you will allwasy have a special place in my heart. You were always there when ever I needed my cars fixed and you would let me drive your 69 camaro so I wouldn't be with out a vehicle. You will be greatly missed my friend. Both of my boys thought you were so cool, so much that Adam took after you and has become a mechanic. I know you will always hold a special place in his heart too. Rest in peace Todd.
KIM Rivera
July 15, 2015
You will greatly be missed. You were a good friend. RIP Todd
stacy crowder-mcclellan
July 15, 2015
Thanks for being my turn to guy and always answering my calls after all these years! You were truly one of a kind and a great friend. You will always be in my heart. Thanks for my first street race in that sweet Chevelle, lot's of great memories! With my deepest sympathy to the family.
R I P my brother. ..
July 15, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss Jim
Milan Clark
July 15, 2015
Todd you were one of my closest friends , a mentor turning wrenches and a big brother to me in many ways . I will always miss our crazy conversations , your laugh, your smile and sense of humor . Whenever I watch racing you will still be the first thing that comes to my mind . You truly will never be forgotten . Cheers my friend until we meet again .
Toby Brooks
July 14, 2015
You will always be my brother. I will miss you, but I will see you again on the other side. Love you brother.
July 14, 2015
may this candle light your way to the front of each race up there and may it burn on and on!!!!
Cheryl Nolan Sutton
July 14, 2015
Todd will surely be missed by the Stutzman Nolan Family he was a good friend a master mechanic thanks for fixing my car way back when and giving my Grandson John a fun time in the Springs RIP Todd we all will miss you !
The clark
July 14, 2015
to the family our condolences to you. Todd you were a friend and a person people looked up to rest in peace my brother you shall never be forgotten!!!
Stormy
July 14, 2015
R.I.P. Todd, and God's speed!
Rhonda, Darin, and Tommy Rockwell
July 14, 2015
We will think of you often and love you always. You are forever in our hearts and memories...and man are there some good ones!!!
Randie Moose Hulburd
July 14, 2015
Randie Moose Hulburd
July 14, 2015
Todd, you were my first love and always had a special place in my heart. I can't believe I'll never get to hug you one last time.
You are now free of pain and winning every race!
Love you!
Randie Moose Hulburd
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