Edward Mark Liptak

Ed Liptak, 88, passed away May 20, 2013, at the Colorado State Veterans Home in Walsenburg, Colorado where he had resided for the last three years. He graduated from Central High School Class of ’42 in Pueblo, Colorado where he also retired from CF&I steel mill after 42 years as a packer/operator in the nail room. He proudly served in the Navy for three years during WWII as an electrician on the USS General Pope, where he visited many exotic ports. His knowledge of geography was remarkable as a student and throughout his life. He was a member of VFW, Jednota and Eagles 145 and was a great dancer who loved to polka. He was also an enthusiastic fisherman who took his sons to Rye, San Isabel, Canon City, Salida and other fishing spots. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Dorothy Jean Rutar, his best dance partner who he met at the Veterans Tavern. Dorothy gave Ed six boys: George (Marilyn), Ed (Maggie), Frank (Lynda), Ray (Patricia), Denney (Michelle) and Paul (Debbie). Dorothy and Ed have 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ed is survived by his siblings, Stephany, Betty and David; and several nieces and nephews and many friends. Ed helped construct their first home on Pueblo's East Side and later moved to Pueblo West before going to Pueblo's North Side. He always grew a garden and fruit trees wherever they lived and generously shared his produce with neighbors and friends. He also loved to go to garage sales and meet people. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013 at George McCarthy Historic Chapel, 400 Broadway Avenue, Pueblo. Reception to follow at noon at the Primrose Rendezvous Room on the third floor at 5055 Outlook Blvd. In lieu of food and flowers, contributions may be made to PAWS for Life, Animal Welfare and Protection Society, www.pawspueblo.org