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Ronald Warren Pettigrew

1948 - 2017

Ronald Warren Pettigrew obituary, 1948-2017, Durango, CO

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

Ronald Pettigrew Obituary

Lifelong Durango resident Ronald Warren Pettigrew passed away on January 26, 2017 surrounded by his family at St. Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood. He was 68 years old.

Ron was born on September 19, 1948 at the old Mercy Hospital to Keith and Lorraine Pettigrew. As a boy he loved being out in nature. Some of his favorite childhood memories were times he spent with his granddad Jerome Floyd on his farm in Cortez. Ron graduated from Durango High School in 1966. After that he went on to Fort Lewis College where he graduated with a double major in biology and chemistry. In 1974 he married Janet Lynn Siegrist in Brighton, CO.

After college, Ron went to work for the in-laws at Burnett Construction Company. It was here that he found an extended family that he cared for very deeply. Through the construction company he was able to give back to his community by donating to Habitat for Humanity and numerous other organizations. Ron was also a member of the 9-R school board, and the State Agriculture Board.

Ron retired in the early 2000s but certainly didn't slow down. He could be found from sunup to sundown tending to his vegetable garden with his faithful farm dog Maggie. When he wasn't in the garden Ron loved baking bread, discussing a great book he'd read, debating current events, or just watching a funny movie with his family.

Ron is survived by his wife of 43 years Janet, his children Jennifer & Brian Glover of Gig Harbor, WA, and Jacob Pettigrew of Durango, his sister and brother-in-law Diane and Vaun Allen of Magdalena, NM, brother and sister-in-law John and Karyn Siegrist of Durango, nephews Jack and Will (Ashleigh) Siegrist and a great-niece all of Durango.

Since Ron loved being outside, the family is waiting until late spring to have a garden party in his honor. For more information, please contact Jen at 253-858-2187.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a local animal rescue.

Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 6, 2017.
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Janet/Jacob/Jennifer..

So very very sorry...Hard to say more... great person...still hard for me to believe..

Tom White

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July 13, 2017

I just found out about Ron's passing. I am heart sick. He was good man In Christ Love Linda (Winbourn) Sanchez.

May 26, 2017

Janet, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I was in disbelief when I learned that Ron had died. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Linda Bonds

February 19, 2017

Janet, I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Meri Oyler

February 18, 2017

Ron was a great boss and good friend. Condolences to Janet, Jennifer, Jacob and Maggie too.

Karen Phelan

February 16, 2017

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

February 15, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Travis Uptain

February 13, 2017

To Ron's Family and Friends -
I was very saddened to hear of Ron's death. We went to DHS together and taught swimming lessons in the summers at the pool. I remember Ron always smiling and laughing. The young actor that played "the Artful Dodger" in the movie musical "Oliver" reminded me of Ron -- something about his eyes and his smile. It made me smile every time I saw that movie.
Rest In Peace fellow Durango Demon. You made all of us proud.
Paula Sartoris Whitehorn

February 13, 2017

RON LEFT US MUCH TOO SOON. SORRY,JANET. I AM THANKFUL LORRAINE DIDN'T HAVE TO BEAR THE LOSS OF HER SON. I SAW HER EVERY WEEK
FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND SHE ALWAYS KEPT ME
UPDATED ON RON'S MEDICAL ISSUES. I'M SURE
THEY ARE TOGETHER NOW. WHAT A GUY, YOU WERE TRULY BLEST TO HAVE HIM ALL THOSE YEARS, JANET. MEMORIES ARE SWEET.

charlie black

February 13, 2017

Love, thoughts and prayers for the Pettigrew family.

Beverly Horther Mignerey

February 10, 2017

My thoughts & prayers are with the Pettigrew family as well as extended family. Ron was a very kind and generous man.

Debbie Sutherlin

February 7, 2017

I absolutely enjoyed the time I spent with Ron in his vegetable gardens. We will miss you farmer Ron!

Nikki Wilson

February 7, 2017

Janet,I am so sorry. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diana Piccoli Caviggia

Diana Caviggia

February 7, 2017

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