Willard L. Dynes

1928- 2012

Willard went home to the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2012. He was 83 years young. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jodie. Willard is survived by a brother, Vallard; sister, Ginger; son, Mike; three daughters, Melanie, Debbie and Laurie; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren- all of whom love him very much. Willard was born in Alamosa, Colorado. He graduated from Adams State College, served in the United States Army, worked at the Alexander Film Company, and was a Civil Servant at ENT Air Force Base, the Air Force Academy and Space Command. He was an integral cog at the Broadmoor World Arena; working in the snack bar (where he met his wife), skate shop, skate guard, driving the Zamboni and eventually, supervising multiple crews as the head usher. He also served as a deputy on the Broadmoor Security Force. He continued working at the Colorado Springs World Arena and the Pikes Peak Center as a crowd control manager. He was a member of the United States Figure Skating Club and served on the board of both the Broadmoor Curling Club and the Colorado State Curling Club. He was also a great fan of CC Hockey and broomball. Willard was a gentle, determined, honorable man with a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor. “Mr. Broadmoor World Arena” was a positive force in the lives of everyone whose path he crossed. He will always be known as the guy who would go out of his way to help anyone, even if he did not know them. A celebration of Willard’s life will be held on Saturday, February 25 at 10:30 am at the American Legion Post 209, 3613 Jeannie Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado. A public viewing will be held on Friday, February 24 from 3 pm-6 pm at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Willard’s name to The Broadmoor Curling Club Building Fund; 21248 Snowshoe Lane, Parker Colorado, 80138, or The Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance fund; 1161 S. Vivian St, Lakewood, Colorado,80228 .