Ronald Duane Dodd

Ronald Duane Dodd, 59, passed away December 30, 2012 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Ron is preceded in death by his father Winfred Dodd and stepfather Robert Conway. Ron is survived by his devoted wife Samantha (Sam) of 14 years. They were married in Aurora on May 4, 1998. Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife Sam of Aurora; mother Mary ""Jo"" Conway; sisters, Clara (Ron) Zenisky of Canon City and Jacque (Mark) Eldred of Pueblo West; brothers, Robert (Linda) Dodd of Colorado Springs and Hal (Amy) Dodd of Denver; and loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ron was born in Gunnison, Colorado on June 16, 1953. He attended Palmer High School in Colorado Springs. He joined the Army on February 4, 1971 and was released on January 25, 1974. After serving his country, Ron, worked various jobs including landscaping, ambulance driving, and technician at OEA. Ultimately his love of driving and the open road called him back to truck driving and his jobs with FedEx Ground and Freight. Ron enjoyed hunting Elk, hiking in the mountains, going to Rockies games, fishing, taking trips with Sam and playing practical jokes on his coworkers. A memorial service to celebrate Ron's life will be held at Horan & McConaty, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue (at south Parker Road) Aurora, CO, on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 4:00 pm with Kathleen Kegel, Chaplain, officiating. A reception will take place immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Habitat for Humanity 930 West 7th Avenue Denver, CO 80204. The family of Ron Dodd wishes to thank his Palliative Care Team for their loving care.