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Richard Peavey Obituary
In 1967, he volunteered to serve his country with the United States Marine Corp, 1st Marine Division, during the Vietnam War. He married Pamela Ann Messinger on July 15, 1970 in Telluride, CO. They lived in Boulder, CO while he attended the university. After their first son was born, they moved to Iowa to work in the family business. They returned to Colorado in 1980 and built their quiet home in the mountains outside Durango. They raised 2 boys there, Aaron and Ethan. Rich worked in water management for the Animas Valley and the City of Durango, and took great pride in helping to provide this resource until his retirement in 2009.
Rich enjoyed motorcycles, the mountains, his basset hounds, tinkering in his shed, and most of all, spending time with his family. On July 15, 2015, he celebrated his 45th wedding anniversary to the love of his life, Pam.
He is survived by his wife Pam, brother John Peavey (Sharon), his sons Aaron (Amy) and Ethan (Brita), and their children Kari, Jackson, Jacob, Nina, Samuel and Elsa. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father and a friend. His simply ways, his gentle spirit, his wisdom and charity, will be missed. We are grateful we had the opportunity to know and love him, and to be loved by him.
Services will be held at Hood Mortuary Friday May 6, 2016 at 10am, with interment following at Hermosa Cemetery.
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May 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in these words about our loving Creator,
"He hears their cry for help, and he rescues them."
~ Ps. 145:19
May 12, 2016
He was a great story teller. His sense of humor will be greatly missed. We enjoyed his company while traveling to Montrose Co for the Viet Nam Veterans motorcycle run. He will be missed this year.
Rick & Shari Andasola
Beverly Tipton
May 8, 2016
We are friends with Lou and Paul Augustine so they let us know of his passing. We were honored to meet him once. Please accept our condolences. May all the good memories get you through.
May 5, 2016
There is an old adage, "the good die young". Well, the good also die at an older age. I honestly can say, I have never heard a bad word spoken about Richard. I'm so happy I was able to spend time with him the last time you were in Davenport. Pam, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. The Peav was a good man.
John Fennelly
May 5, 2016
He was a great guy and great boss but a better friend--always willing to help and caring what was going on in the lives of others. I will remember his sense of humor and that laugh!He loved his life in Colorado and his family and dogs. He will always be with you and in the hearts of his friends,forever. Carol Dale Wine,Davenport Iowa and Durango Colorado
May 3, 2016
Dear Pam and family: What joy I have in knowing Rich. I always considered him a "jewel" and was happy to accompany him on his healing journey. I will be unable to be at his memorial service since I am traveling to bury my father during that time, but know that I will be present in spirit, and offer you support and love. Bev Sondag
May 3, 2016
What a happy soul and friend to all..he will be missed ..
May 2, 2016
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved still missed, but always near. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
From a headstone in Ireland
Our deepest sympathy and love to Pam and family
Ron and Janet
May 2, 2016
The obituary said it all, 'gentle spirit, simple ways, wisdom' but also sense of humor. We were fortunate to have known him and he will be missed. Pat Fennelly from Davenport.
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