Vaughn D. Monroe

Vaughn D Monroe 79, passed away Sunday, March 18 2012 at University Park Care Center. He was born November 18, 1932 to Chester and Cleo (Elsey) Monroe in Vona, Colorado. Vaughn graduated from Vona High School in 1950. He married his high school sweetheart Betty May Jackson, on February 24, 1952. Their first home was 13 miles south of Seibert, Colorado; land that Vaughn and his brother Ron are still proud to own today. Vaughn accepted the lord at an early age. He was baptized at 18 years old, which was very important to his mother. Vaughn served the US Army from 1954-1956. His overseas tour took him to Europe. After his military service, Vaughn moved his wife and young son to Pueblo, Colorado. He worked at the Colorado State hospital, retiring after 32 years. During that time he also started his own business, the Arkansas Valley Precast CO and was an equestrian director at the El Pueblo Boys Ranch. The greatest loves in Vaughn’s life were his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty preceded him in death on February 05, 2007. They were blessed with two sons: Randy (Eileen) Monroe, and Rodney (Sherry) Monroe: four grand children: Elizabeth (Andrew Beck) Monroe, Brian (Stephanie) Monroe, Ashley (Sean) Greenway and John Monroe: four great-grandchildren: Macgwire Beck, Keegan Ruiz, Bryce Beck and Jackson Monroe. Vaughn was raised in a large, blended family. His mother, a widow and mother of 4, married a widower and father of 10. Together they had 9 more children. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Vaughn loved spending time outdoors and with all his animals. In high school, he was active in 4H and raised a grand champion Jersey cow. Later in life, he enjoyed his horses, a donkey named Bernie, a dog named Dog, and a chicken named Chicken. (That way nobody would forget their names). They loved to travel. Vaughn, Betty and their sons traveled extensively through the western U.S. and into Canada. Vaughn and Betty enjoyed trips to Hawaii and Alaska. He also loved his elk hunting trips with family and friends. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grand-children play. He had an entire shed dedicated to yard toys that they never tired of playing with. All the wonderful stories and his memory will be lovingly treasured. Funeral Services, 11a.m, Saturday at Imperial Funeral Home Chapel at 5450 Hwy 78 West, Pueblo, CO 81005. Family would like to thank the staff at the University Park Care Center as well as the Sangre de Cristo Hospice team for the kindness and care they provided Vaughn. In lieu of food and flowers donations may be made to Dreamweavers through the funeral home.