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William Riggs Obituary
William Gerald "Gerry" Riggs was born on December 12, 1950, in Frankfurt, West Germany to Lt. Col. William G. Riggs and Billie J. Johnson Riggs, and died on January 3, 2009, in Pagosa Springs, CO. Friends and family are invited to attend and participate in a Community Tribute to Gerry Riggs on Friday, January 23, 2009, beginning at 5 pm., at the Gallery of Contemporary Art, located on the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs campus.
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Jackie Metelica
February 5, 2022
What a magnanimous man. So healing, gracious, kind, and a true Master of Nature, Music and Life Force. Gerry spread across the world diamonds in the sky..Eternally a Brother
Gale Bez
January 24, 2009
What a sad loss for the CO arts community. Gerri touched so many lives with his excitement and passion for the arts.
He will be missed.
Gale and Brad Bez
Susan Richmond
January 23, 2009
I will always treasure the last time I visited Gerry in Colorado Springs. He gave the best tour of the Gallery with sparkle in his eyes and took me to a fabulous art opening at a local gallery. It was obvious he was adored in the Springs. Gerry, you are still loved and will be missed by many.
roger and liz horton
January 15, 2009
always a pleasure to visit, will miss gerry as we have bill and billie our next door neighbors for many years in pagosa springs
Christina Bergling
January 15, 2009
The best boss I ever had, the person who taught me to be honest without reserve, a brilliant and passionate man. I will miss Gerry dearly.
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