Rodney Darrell Lewis

Rodney Darrell Lewis, 89 of Pueblo, CO passed away Oct. 2, 2022. Rodney is survived by his loving wife Neola whom he was married to for sixty-seven years, and children Cathy (John) Witt, Ellen (Mike) Cornett, Ralph ( Elizabeth) Lewis, David (Julie) Lewis, Eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rodney was born in The Dalles, Oregon on April 9, 1933 to Robert O. Lewis and Esther Lewis (nee' Leder). Rodney graduated from Glenwood Springs High School in 1951 and Colorado A&M in 1955 with a degree in forestry. Rodney spent two years in the Army at Aberdeen, MD and Burlington, IA before starting a thirty year career with U.S Forest Service where he served on the Bighorn, Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Rodney was the Ranger on the Lake George District from 1964-1972, then moved with his family to Pueblo where he worked at the Pike San Isabel District Office. In 1981 he moved to the Salida District Office where among other duties, he helped with the planning and construction of the Colorado Trail. Rodney later retired in 1988. Rodney was an avid Broncos and Rockies fan, a self-taught artist, enjoyed fishing on his boat, Sunday drives, and loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. A small family memorial service is planned.

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