Richard Lee Conder

CONDER, RICHARD LEE, 60, passed away January 21, 2012. He was born on December 4, 1951 to Lyle and Lorie Conder in Pueblo, Colorado. Rick graduated just shy of his PhD in Psychology from BYU. He served a mission in Delaware/ Maryland for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a well respected high school teacher and counselor in Utah before moving to Colorado. He was loved by his students and had a special ability in caring for those with social and behavioral challenges. Rick was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis as a young father, but had a good attitude in life despite the diseases challenges. He loved reading and enjoyed outdoor activities such as: fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and exploring. He also had a love for History. Rick was well known for his contagious laughter. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Lyle and Lorie Conder and brother, Bob Conder. He is survived by his children, Kathryn Conder Rincon (Alex), Harmony Conder Jensen (Anthony) and Richard Lee Conder, II (Marisa); His brother, William Conder; Sister, Catherine Lusk; Grandchildren, Kelton Anthony Jensen, Kynley Mia Jensen, Olivia Kate Jensen, Hannah Marie Conder and Joshua Patrick Conder. Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (3480 Ames St. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033). Interment to follow in Hurricane Utah. Birth: Dec 4, 1951, Pueblo, Colorado Death: Jan 21, 2012, Denver, Colorado