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RICK COLVIN Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for RICK COLVIN
Start: 2018-09-30T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Canyon Gate Country Club

RICK COLVIN Rick Colvin, age 68, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018, with his loving wife, Shelley, and his children by his side. Born Eric Lee Colvin, February 14, 1950, in Ely. Rick grew up on Duck Creek Ranch with his grandparents. He graduated from White Pine High School in 1969 and then from University of Nevada Reno in 1974, where he earned his B.S. in Business Administration. His prosperous career began in 1979 when he moved to Las Vegas as Controller for Carson Construction and later went to work for Marnell Corrao in 1986, where he rose to the position of CFO. Being an accomplished business man, he launched his own company, Apex of Nevada, in 2004, and also became a partner in Better Building Systems, where he enjoyed working until his last day. Rick and Shelley were joined in marriage, December 31, 2010; they loved each other enthusiastically. Rick was well known by those around him as an outgoing friend who delighted in laughter and conversation, while living life to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and proudly shared his rewards at his Game Feed Dinners. He took pleasure in hosting parties for his friends and family. He believed in giving back to his community and was a member of the Las Vegas Southwest Rotary Club since 1980. Many lives were touched by his great enthusiasm for success, both personally and professionally. He made life-long relationships and genuinely cared for those he loved. No matter what you needed, he was there for you. He was preceded in death by wife, Gloria; and step-daughter, Shannon. He is survived by his daughter, Heidi (Steve); and sons, Eric (Jessica) and Daniel (Josephine); step-daughters Charity (Bill) and Liberty (Scott); grand-children, Billy, Ryan, John, Abbey, Scotlynn and Tyler; and sisters, Penny Marrujo and Susan Holt. A Celebration of Life will be from 1-5 p.m. September 30, 2018, at Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89117. Please join us to pay your respects. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Love Your Brain Foundation or the Las Vegas Southwest Rotary Foundation.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Sep. 23, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for RICK COLVIN

21 Entries

Pauline Alder Kuder

March 2, 2019

Rick was such a character in high school. I truly learned to care a lot about him. I just found out about his passing and am so sorry I didn't get to see more of him. My sincere sympathy goes out to his family for the loss of their father, brother and husband. May you Rest In Peace my friend.

November 16, 2018

I was just informed of Ricks passing. Very very sad news. My condolences to the Colvin Family.

Rick had a heart of Gold. His annual Big Game Party @ his lovely home in Canyon Gate, were Legendary. He was very Generous to his Friends and Family. I'm sorry that we had lost touch the last few years. RIP my dear friend. I know you are looking down at us with a warm smile on your face

James Kostas Las Vegas

September 30, 2018

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Steve and Heidi. Love you both, Lynn, Rachel and Ashley

Dan Papez

September 28, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Colvin family. I have great memories of good times Rick and I shared during grade school and high school. Whether fishing for huge trout at the Duck Creek Ranch, chasing a buck or eating another fantastic meal prepared by Rick's grandmother Lila, it was always great to be with Rick.

Rest in peace my friend.

DAWN VONMENDENHALL

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Michael Mack

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Loretta Jones

September 25, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Colvin family! RIP Rick!

Mark Anderson

September 25, 2018

Rick will aways be the fresh faced young man who worked summers at Kennecott in McGill and after college for the comptrollers department. As a fellow Deer Lodge member my son Pete and I will always treasure the late night dinners in camp with steaks, lobster, potatoes, rocky mountain oysters and all the trimmings. I guess its about time to repaint the inside of the place since he was the last one to do it in the '70's or so. Tap her light Rick and remember to put the deer legs pointed up on the mountain.

Mark & Nancy Anderson

Jose M

September 25, 2018

My condolences to Heidi, Eric, and Daniel & friends of Rick Colvin during this difficult time. May your family be strengthened by the God of all comfort . (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17).

Glenn Terry

September 24, 2018

From the Deer Lodge family. You will be missed. What great adventures, and the memories of the famous meals are the things of legend. Glenn Terry

Diana Merica

September 24, 2018

I went to White Pine high school with Rick "Ricky" Colvin, he was a leader in our class and later became my brother in-law when he married my sister Sherry. My condolences go out to Shelly and family; and also my niece, Heidi, and nephews, Eric and Daniel and all of Rick's grandchildren. So sad to see you go Rick, you will surely be missed!

Sheri Shelton-Butler

September 24, 2018

I will remember Rick as many will, smart, compassionate, funny and joy filled.
His light shines bright in my heart. May God bless the family and friends with comfort while going through this difficult time.

Georgette Heit Jessen

September 24, 2018

Was sad to hear of Rick's passing . He was always nice and so polite in school. My sympathy to his wife and children. My sympathy goes out to his sisters Penny and Susan . Rest in peace

Vicki Bustos

September 24, 2018

My memories of Ricky go way back to visiting his Grandmother's ranch, through high school. Such a nice guy. Sincere condolences to his family.

Joni Miller

September 24, 2018

I knew him as Ricky Colvin. Many moons ago. Had the pleasure of knowing him when I was just a teenager. He Was a great football player, had a really nice car, and married my sister Sherry. Rick has been in my family for decades and will be missed.I am so glad I got to see him for the last time, at a family celebration on September 1st. RIP my friend.

Elsida Brito

September 23, 2018

My condolences to his family. May God bless you and give strength .I'm have not seen Rick for a few years now. I will remember how much of a wonderful man he was. He was very sincere and very loving. Will remember him.

September 23, 2018

Heartfelt sympathy to Rick Colvins family You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sue Riedthaler

Nancy Guevara

September 23, 2018

I haven't seen Rick in a while but will always remember his kindness, wisdom and humor. Thank you for all the memories and for giving my daughter her first job! You were, are a wonderful human being.

Cynthia Angelopoulos

September 23, 2018

My deepest condolences to Rick's family, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve Jones

September 23, 2018

My condolences to Shelly, Eric, Daniel, and Heidi for the loss of a great husband, father, and friend. Steve Jones

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