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Wayne Booker Obituary

Wayne E. Booker, age 87, a resident of Ellicott, Colorado since 1945 and formerly of Fountain, Colorado and Waynesville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at the Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs. He was a self-employed farmer, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Wayne Earl Booker was born on May 24, 1926 in Rolla, Missouri to the late William and Vergie (Greenstreet) Booker. After attending school he served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He later married Frances Guyer on February 15, 1948 in Colorado Springs. Wayne loved driving his Cat tractor while listening to old country music. He enjoyed construction projects and loved re-building things. He was an artist, engineer, and will be best remembered for his integrity and work ethic. He had uncommon water knowledge of the Upper Black Squirrel Basin. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances, of Calhan; three children: David (and Marna) Booker of Ellicott, Donald Booker of Ellicott, Denise (and Bill) King of Calhan; and his sister, Betty Burleson of Woodland Hills, California. He has six wonderful grandchildren: Jason, LouRae, Sabrina, Aaron, Nicholas, and Louanne. He has ten great-grandchildren. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; his son, D'Wayne E. Booker, in 1993; three brothers: Lawrence, Leo, and Howard Booker; and two sisters: Prude Johnson, and Cora Mitchell. A public visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest next to his son, D'Wayne, at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs. Memorials in his name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80203. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 24, 2013.

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Spencer O. Swann

July 18, 2022

I sure remember Mr. Booker. What a talented and fine man. I'm sure the family misses him every day. God Bless your family!

Spencerr Swann

July 18, 2019

Mr. Booker was a true Colorado gentleman. He was one of the most creative gents I ever knew. All you have to do is look at the gates he made for his home and you will know that is true. Only one of my memories of him. I enjoyed knowing him!

Spencer Swann

August 10, 2013

To the Booker Family, Jane and I are sure sorry for your loss. I just found out this Wednesday and was shocked. Mr. Booker was a great man and I'm proud to have known him. We will keep him and your family in our prayers. God Bless.

July 25, 2013

He was like my second dad. He will be missed. Love to Denise,Donald and David we all grew up together.
Linda (Wiley)Finley.

Ed & Bonnie Johnson

July 25, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss.
It is D'Wayne's turn to be with your dad now.
God bless you all.

Van and Karen Savage

July 24, 2013

We have such fond memories and feelings of love and friendship for Wayne. He will always be in our hearts.

Vern and Linda Kaska

July 24, 2013

Our deepest condolences to all of you. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Vern and Linda

Ann Jardine

July 24, 2013

We are thinking of you all. It is really hard to put into words. He was a huge part of Ellicott and making it such a pretty green place to live. I agree w/Paul that the reunion in heaven will be awesome. Love you all. Mark and Ann Jardine (Ann Hoyle)

Darrell and Linda McClelland

July 24, 2013

We know how much you will miss your Dad.
Darrell has fond memories of Wayne and Frannie when he would get to come over and play with Donald and David. Great times!
We are sorry we will be out of town and will have to miss the viewing, but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Martee Lancaster

July 24, 2013

I am sorry for your family's loss of a wonderful man. Mr. Booker was always smiling with a kind word. Always busy working for his family. He will always be a piece of our community. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Garry & Judy Scribner

July 24, 2013

Condolences on your loss, time will allow you remember and enjoy all the good times shared.

Taffy Manhatton

July 24, 2013

My deepest condolences to all of you. I'm sorry for your loss. The short time I worked with Wayne be was funny caring generous man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love Taffy

Arnold & Judy Ahlgren

July 24, 2013

Our prayers are with everyone in the family. Arnie thought very highly of Wayne and never had a bad word say about him. Rest in peace and God bless the family.

Paul Neville

July 24, 2013

My deepest condolences to all the Booker family. Mr. Booker was true gentleman, and his word was his bond. I know a great reunion has taken place in Heaven as his son D'Wayne has welcomed him home!

Dr. Nykaza, Anita, Cindy, and Susan

July 24, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dave & Tracy Doran

July 24, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Wayne was a wonderful man and will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

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