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Rick Roberts Obituary
Richard Todd Roberts Obituary
Richard Roberts Obituary
May 21 1962 - June 2 2024
Rick was born in Ames, Iowa on May 21 1962 to Alice and Richard Arlan Roberts. After the passing of his mother in 1975, his dad married Barbara in 1977, giving Rick and his sister Pam two step-sisters, Cindy and Teri, He graduated from Ames High School in 1980, then attended Iowa State university from 1981-83 where he studied economics.
On July 18, 1987 he married the love of his life, Sue and gained not just a wife, but 2 children as well, Amy and Kyle. he worked for 38 years in Denver as a General Contractor. They lived in Broomfield, Pine Junction, Frisco, Georgetown and Arvada., remodeling each home as a hobby. In 2022, Rick and Sue moved to Grand Junction were Rick worked for Ford Construction before retiring in October of 2023. Retirement gave Rick the opportunity to spend precious time with Sue doing the things they loved to do: hiking, gardening, reading, and spoiling his grandhildren and great grandchildren.
Living in Colorado allowed Rick to enjoy many outdoor activities: skiing, rafting and hiking, including summiting many of the 14'ers that Colorado is known for. Favorite hiking spots included Moab and the Bright Angel Trail tot he Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. One of the trips to the Grand Canyon included granddaughter Alyssa and her husband Brian. Rick enjoyed working out, collecting unique Santa Fe Stone knives, barbecuing for family, as well as buying, remodeling and selling homes. Gardening was a passion and he especially enjoyed growing many varieties of peppers from mild to hot.
Rick loved the Lord and faithfully served at the churches they attended, Dillon Community Church in Summit County, and Heritage Church in Grand Junction.
Rick is survived by his loving wife, Sue and their children. Amy Kocol (Joe), Kyle Walton (Deana), grandchildren: Makeylee Maj (Joe), Alyssa Maj (Brian), J. J. Kocol, and Jamie Kocol, and great grandchildren: Abel, Luka and Aliza Maj. He is also survived by his step mother Barbara Roberts, sister Pam Marcum (Mark), and stepsisters Cindy Stipp (Dan) and Teri Hutt (Mike).
Sue has requested in lieu of flowers that any gifts be sent to Heritage Church.
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1962-2024 Richard "Rick" Todd Roberts memorial program cover #AHSSomeHaveLeftUs
AHS Ames High School Alumni Assoc - Ames, IA.
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Rick Roberts Obituary
Richard Todd Roberts Obituary
Richard Roberts Obituary
May 21 1962 - June 2 2024
Rick was born in Ames, Iowa on May 21 1962 to Alice and Richard Arlan Roberts. After the passing of his mother in 1975, his dad married Barbara in 1977, giving Rick and his sister Pam two step-sisters, Cindy and Teri, He graduated from Ames High School in 1980, then attended Iowa State university from 1981-83 where he studied economics.
On July 18, 1987 he married the love of his life, Sue and gained not just a wife, but 2 children as well, Amy and Kyle. he worked for 38 years in Denver as a General Contractor. They lived in Broomfield, Pine Junction, Frisco, Georgetown and Arvada., remodeling each home as a hobby. In 2022, Rick and Sue moved to Grand Junction were Rick worked for Ford Construction before retiring in October of 2023. Retirement gave Rick the opportunity to spend precious time with Sue doing the things they loved to do: hiking, gardening, reading, and spoiling his grandhildren and great grandchildren.
Living in Colorado allowed Rick to enjoy many outdoor activities: skiing, rafting and hiking, including summiting many of the 14'ers that Colorado is known for. Favorite hiking spots included Moab and the Bright Angel Trail tot he Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. One of the trips to the Grand Canyon included granddaughter Alyssa and her husband Brian. Rick enjoyed working out, collecting unique Santa Fe Stone knives, barbecuing for family, as well as buying, remodeling and selling homes. Gardening was a passion and he especially enjoyed growing many varieties of peppers from mild to hot.
Rick loved the Lord and faithfully served at the churches they attended, Dillon Community Church in Summit County, and Heritage Church in Grand Junction.
Rick is survived by his loving wife, Sue and their children. Amy Kocol (Joe), Kyle Walton (Deana), grandchildren: Makeylee Maj (Joe), Alyssa Maj (Brian), J. J. Kocol, and Jamie Kocol, and great grandchildren: Abel, Luka and Aliza Maj. He is also survived by his step mother Barbara Roberts, sister Pam Marcum (Mark), and stepsisters Cindy Stipp (Dan) and Teri Hutt (Mike).
Sue has requested in lieu of flowers that any gifts be sent to Heritage Church.
AHS Ames High School Alumni Assoc - Ames, IA.
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