Richard W. Gast

Richard grew up in Denver where he attended Edison Elementary, Skinner Jr. High, North High School and graduated from Denver University.

Richard met Norma Jean Springer while she was working as a soda jerk at the Oxford Hotel and Drug. He went in for a cream soda. They got engaged at Norma's Senior Prom and married on November 21, 1948.

Together, Norma and Richard had two children, Judy and Steve.

Richard had a very successful career as a Revenue Agent for the State of Colorado. When he wasn't working he loved bowling, being with his family, and camping and fishing. He took great pride in his yard and loved his many roses.

When he retired, he purchased several saws and made many cute decorative items as well as many large cutouts to display in the yard for the holidays.

After Norma's death he began building Lego sets. They kept him busy and his mind sharp.

He is preceded in death by his parents Sarah and Charles Gast, brother Robert Gast, wife Norma Jean Gast, and grandson Brandon Charles Morahan.

Richard is survived by his children Judy (Jerry) Morahan and Steve (Kristy) Gast; grandchildren Christopher (Kim) Morahan, Kyle Gast, Kody Gast, Kama Beller, Korey Graham; great grandchildren Paige (Christian) Ebsen, Peyton (Jason) Stout, Dylan Morahan, Elise Beller; and longtime companion Arlene Dynes.

A funeral service for Richard will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Chapel of Peace, followed by a committal service at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CrownHillFuneral.com for the Gast family.