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Luther "Ron" DeLay

FUNERAL HOME

Shrine of Remembrance

1730 East Fountain Blvd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Luther DeLay Obituary

Luther Rondell DeLay, 70, of Colorado Springs, went to be with the Lord on July 1st 2012. Ron was born on September 23, 1941 in Carbon Hill, Alabama to the late Luther Atwood and Mattie Lou (Whitlock) DeLay. At the age of seventeen, Ron dropped out of school and joined the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1958 until 1962. Following his service, Ron lived in Redwood City, California until 1966 at which time the Lord directed him to Colorado Springs. In August of that same year, Ron came into a personal relationship with Christ which would change and shape his life forever. In 1968 he married his beloved wife, Barbara. After working for years in real estate brokerage and new home marketing for various real estate firms, Ron started a very successful real estate company with his business partner and friend, Ronn Langford called Langford-DeLay in 1974. Langford-DeLay engaged not only in real estate brokerage, but subdivision development, new home building and property management. Their firm developed such areas in Colorado Springs as the â€˜Old Farm', â€˜Eagle's Nest' and â€˜Erindale Park' neighborhoods as well as projects in Cheyenne Mountain Ranch. They also built several townhomes and office buildings. In addition, Ron developed â€˜Heritage' in the city of Fountain and â€˜The Canyons at Broadmoor.' Ron enjoyed traveling and golf. Hawaii was a very special place for Ron throughout his life and a frequent destination for the family. Ron joined First Presbyterian Church in 1966 and served two terms as a Deacon and one term as an Elder/Trustee of the church. He enjoyed bible study and hosted, attended and led many throughout his life. Ron also sponsored many organizations such as Compassion International, Young Life and Campus Crusade for Christ. Ron is survived by his wife, Barbara; three wonderful children, Mark (Angelia), Heath (Charlotte) and Leah Brady (Jack); two cherished granddaughters, Olympia and Fiona; brothers, James, Larry and Jerry and sister, Bobbie. He is also survived by many great friends. Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley and infant son, Scott. A celebration of Ron's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 7th at First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers please send donations to First Presbyterian Church c/o "Ron DeLay Memorial Fund," 219 E. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Ron desired that a lay witnessing organization be formed at the church so that more people could be better prepared to spread the good news of God's salvation.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Luther DeLay

18 Entries

Bob Irwin and family

July 21, 2012

To the entire Delay family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Heath and Mark, I hope you both are doing as well as can be expected at this difficult time.

Rich and Maureen Tuttle

July 13, 2012

We always had the highest regard and respect for Ron and Barbara. We met them shortly after we moved to our home on Broadmoor Bluffs Drive in 2001. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Bud Rice

July 10, 2012

Ron was a very special and honest business man. It was a pleasure to do business with Ron , he will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prays go out to the family. Bud Rice

Chris & Michelle Lobato

July 10, 2012

Dear Barbara, Heath, Mark and Leah,
We are sorry for your loss and the grief you are working through. We are thankful that we were able to get to know Ron through the past 7 years. He was, and our memory of his kindness, and our many conversations, will continue to be a source of inspiration.

We rejoice in the knowledge of Ron being now in the presence of the One he loved most; our Savior Jesus Christ.

Linda Young-Romero

July 10, 2012

I met Ron long ago when my dad Clifford Dale Young worked for him. When I was in mortgage lending I had the pleasure of working with him on property financing. He was a truly nice man. My condolences to his wife and family.

July 8, 2012

Ron was a longtime friend and business associate, having sold me the lot I built my first home on in Colorado Springs. Since 1983 we had been friends and business associates completing many successful building projects together. Ron was always available with valuable insight and encouragement when I needed it. I will always remember the times we would meet for breakfast or lunch to discuss a project or just to catch up on what was going on in our lives. Cindy's and My hearts go out to Barbara and her wonderful family and I know that they will take comfort in the fact that Ron is in the Heaven he always knew existed. God Bless all of you.

Ed Schenck & Cindy Johns
Trends West, Inc

July 7, 2012

Dear Barbara and family may God be with you and comfort you at this time. Ron was a great person and he always had
a smile. Mickie Holt

Patrick and Dorie Gayner

July 6, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss! You are such a great family and we are blessed to have you as our neighbor and friend.
Fondly, The Gayners

July 6, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Barbara and family at this very sad time, and remembering the wonderful years working for Langford DeLay, the best group of people ever. They really set the tone for caring in Colordao Springs.
Margaret and Earl Morse, Fairborn, Ohio

Joanie Price

July 6, 2012

A note of sympathy sending prayers Ron's way and wishing comfort to the wonderful family left with many thoughts of time shared together to ease you into the future.

Niesje Province

July 5, 2012

Our prayers are with you. Ron was a great neighbor on Pine Grove....the whole family was a joy to know. I still read the Bible that Ron gave me prior to moving to Belize. God be with all of you.
Niesje(Allred)Province

Char Brown/Berglund

July 5, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Patsy & Doug Henderson

July 5, 2012

Our prayers are with Ron's family and friends as we mourn the loss of a truly wonderful man. Warm, loving, friendly, helpful are only a few words that describe this man we will all miss terribly.

Arthur Charron

July 5, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER & SEMPER FI!

Al Clark

July 4, 2012

Ron Delay was very good student of the Bible. He read many theological works.
I enjoyed talking to him about theology.
He will be gretly missed.

Lonnie & Sharyn Johnson

July 4, 2012

Our thoughts & prayers are with you today.

Of the many people who helped all of us at Langford DeLay during the early days of our real estate careers, certainly Ron was a key! We remember with fondness his infectious laugh, his sense of calm, & his great negotiating skills. We also appreciate the fact that he & Ronn orchestrated a company that brought good people together - where so many friendships started & continue to this day! He will be missed.

Pat Himelick

July 4, 2012

Oh the wonderful memories from the Langford DeLay years! Barb, I'm thinking of you and your family.

Danny Reich

July 4, 2012

The community of Colorado Springs has lost a dear friend. Ron's commitment to his faith, family and friends is an example everyone should learn from. His principals were never compromised and his passion always prevailed. Thanks Ron, for all you brought to our lives and may your spirit continue to grow in each and every one of us you touched throughout the years.

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