Richard J. Van Auken
April 3, 1915 ~ February 18, 2000
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Richard J. Van Auken, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 18, 2000. He was born on April 3, 1915, in La Porte, Indiana to John and Elizabeth (nee Shrader) Van Auken who preceded him in death. He was married on November 16, 1935, to Mildred Malott, who survives him. He is also survived by a son, John (Ruth) Van Auken of Pueblo West; grandsons, Jeffrey (Teresa) Van
Auken of Pueblo and David (Judy) Van Auken of Evergreen, Colorado; five great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Willard. Mr. Van Auken was active for many years in church work and loved to share his love of the Lord with others. He retired in 1977 from Schroll, Inc. in Michigan City, Indiana. He lived in La Porte, Indiana all of his life until coming to Pueblo West in 1996 to live with his son and daughter-in-law. A memorial service will be held 3 P.M. Saturday, February 26th, at the Ecumenical Church, 434 S. Conquistador, Pueblo West, with Reverend
Ray Lincoln officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Springville Free Methodist Church, La Porte, Indiana in care of Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, P O Box 777, Pueblo, CO 81002.
Sorry to hear of your loss and we will be praying for you.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Richard prayed many times for my husband who had cancer.
We have many good memories of your dad and are sorry to hear about your loss.
His wonderful sense of humor,
his smile that lit up a room, a joy to be around, and always uplifted our souls. Looking forward to seeing him in heaven.
Rest in peace Richard. Thanks to you and Mildred for your past patronage.
we were very sorry to hear about Dick. He was a very special person and we will think of him often as we use the new addition as we have in the past when we hear the chimes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Bryce Hinton FamilyW
We wish the family well. Very sorry to hear about Dick.
Neighbors on 325W.
Sorry to hear about you dad.
The Rauschenbachs
We are sorry to hear about Dick. I hope you are all doing alright. The neighborhood is different without the Van Aukens.
You have our sincere sympathy.
Jerry and Barb Bailey and families.
Sympathy to John, Ruth , and
family.
Don and Sara Williamson
LaPorte, Indiana
Dear John,
I am very sorry to hear about your father, your mom and dad
were my neighbors for years.
You and your mother and your family have our deepest sympathies.
Pat Janz and the Wisniewski family