Lewis Randolph Vance (Randy), beloved husband, son, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 21, 1947. He was the only child of Evelyn R.Vance.
Randy attended Wasson High School in Colorado Springs, and Kemper Military School and College in Boonville, Missouri. He excelled in sports all through grade school, high school, and college. Randy served honorably in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era from 1968 – 1972.
During his career, Randy worked as a chemist for the City of Colorado Springs and as an engineer at Digital Equipment Corporation and at Ingersoll Rand Corporation.
Randy’s passions were bowling, golf, and football, although he loved watching all sports. He was a proud member of the Professional Bowlers Association and scored eight 300-games. His quick wit and great sense of humor never ceased to keep a smile on the faces of his family and friends.
Randy leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Murlea Vance; his loving mother and step father, Evelyn Vance and Jim Dunn; step children Adrienne Bergstrand, Bridget (Matt) McMunn, Corinne Sawyer, and Darcie (Olu) Ibidipo, all of Colorado Springs. He also leaves behind 15 adoring grandchildren, 4 precious great grandchildren, and many wonderful friends.
Visitation will take place Friday, May 1, 2015, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., also at Swan Law Funeral Directors. Burial will take place at in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3825 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America.
VVA CHAPTER #1075
PO Box 38974
Colorado Springs, CO 80937
(719) 338-2905.
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