OBITUARY
Richard George Waken
December 26, 1929 – December 17, 2013
Richard George Waken went to be with his wife Margaret Louise Gold on December 17th, 2013. She preceded him in death on December 30th, 2012. Richard was born in Enid, Oklahoma December 26th, 1929 to Alex and Sophia Waken. He grew up in Oklahoma, Indiana, and Ohio. He briefly joined the Marines and then enlisted in the US Army in 1949. While stationed at Fitzsimmons Army Base in Denver, he met Margaret and they were married on May 19th, 1950. He served our country for 20 years, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam from 1966-1967 and retired as a Sergeant Major in 1969. He was a police officer for Adams County Sheriff’s Department and retired as shop supervisor for the county. Richard is survived by four children: Margaret and husband Milford Haley of Cedar City, Utah; Georgina and husband Paul Lee of Westminster, Colorado; Richard (Sammy) of Northglenn, Colorado; and Phil and wife Diane of Thornton, Colorado. He is grandfather to 13 and great grandfather to 28. He was an awesome man who loved family, God, and country. He leaves behind an amazing legacy and will be missed by many.
Services
- Visitation Thursday, December 26, 2013
- Funeral Service Friday, December 27, 2013
REMEMBERING
Richard George Waken
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RECEIVE UPDATESJody Lee
January 12, 2015
It's been over a year now that you've been gone papa. I miss you everyday of my life. Now our sweet little Jesse your doggers will be joining you soon. Please take care of her for us. I love you so much. Jody
Stephen Thompson
December 24, 2013
Deepest sympathy to all of his family. I know it is a tremendous loss to everyone. We all will miss him until we meet again.
Diane Waken
December 22, 2013
In remembrance of the most wonderful Father-In-Law anyone could ask for. Thank you so much for letting me be part of your family. We have had so much fun over the past 30 years. I will love and will miss you always. Give Grandma a hug and kiss from me. Love you Grumpy.
Christine Ridgeway
December 22, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, please know I am thinking of you.
Lindsey Lee
December 21, 2013
"You have a peace symbol on your bag? And your necklace? That means you're a hippie." - Grandpa Waken
I will always treasure the banter between Grandpa and I. I will always remember how proud he was of me when I was learning Arabic and went to Egypt and how he wanted me to ask my professor if he knew what "moshdoob" meant. I will miss seeing him every week but he will never be forgotten. I hope we made you proud Grandpa! I was certainly proud to be your granddaughter. Rest in peace and I hope you're making a ton of jokes with Grandma!
Mark & Kerry Hersom
December 21, 2013
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Herb & Cecilia Beckstrom
December 21, 2013
Our sympathy and prayers are with you. He is no longer in pain and is with his beloved wife and others who have gone before him. United again with his Heavenly Father.
DeAnna Hughen
December 21, 2013
So sorry for your loss. your all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jody Lee
December 21, 2013
My dad was the best. I will miss him everyday of my life. I will so miss our Christmas Eves together and the ways that he would crinkle his eyes. He taught us about family. He is together again with Mama. Rest in peace papa, until we meet again, I love you. Jody
December 21, 2013
I remember my Dad telling me as a child that the little white wool balls in the pastures were lawnmowers. I was in kindergarden at the time. My teacher was telling us all about the animals and showing pictures and the sounds that they made. When the lawnmower came up I raised my hand and told the class that it was a lawnmower. The teacher and I had an argument for about 5 minutes and finally she ask who told you this. I said very proudly that my Dad told me this. Yes my Dad was a big tease and I believe all that he told me. I miss that already but I know without a doubt that he is one happy man. So from all of us in Utah Dad be happy and we will see you later. Maggie Haley (Cedar City Utah).
Jamie Aucone
December 21, 2013
He will be greatly missed. I know he is finally at peace because he is with his wife again. My deepest sympathy to your family
December 20, 2013
Our prayers for each and everyone of his family. He will remain in our prayers.
Joe and Irma Waken
Amanda Waken
December 19, 2013
Grandpa would always say "I dont hold babies". One day I turned around and watched as grandpa picked up his little 6 mounth old granddaughter just to smile and talk to her.
December 19, 2013
My deepest sympathy to your and your family. Geri Veltkamp
cloyd and connie theobald
December 19, 2013
So sorry to hear of his passing.
Amanda Waken
December 19, 2013
I remember we would all go over to grandpas house on Christmas Eve and we would all gather around him and listen to him read "A Night Before Christmas" as well and the birth of Christ. I loved hearing him read those stories every year.
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