Roger Hasty

Roger Lee Hasty was born on September 11, 1944 in Imperial, Nebraska, to Maurice Elmer Hasty and Catherine Maybell Fisher Hasty. Roger had 3 older sisters, Catherine Marie Stewart, Lora Lorraine Hill, and Virginia May Trummel. In 1947 the family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. As a child, Roger spent his summers in Nebraska, working on his uncle's farm. He graduated from William J. Palmer High School in 1963. Roger began racing stock cars at the original Pikes Peak National Speedway car #18. He married Gladys Jewel Truesdale in 1966 and the couple had 2 daughters, Dorothea Michon DeZonia and Dana Rene Hoover. Gladys had 2 children from a prior marriage, David William Lewis and Dianna Karen Laughery, whom Roger raised as his own. Roger began his career in the transportation industry as a tour bus driver for Gray Line. He drove thousands of people to the top of Pikes Peak and was very much appreciated by his passengers over the years. He drove for Gray Line for 10 years before moving to Denver and becoming a bus driver for RTD. After driving for RTD for 2 years, Roger was promoted to Street Supervisor, where he worked primarily through the Boulder Division until his retirement in 2006. Roger continued to work part-time as a Street Supervisor for RTD until February 2013. Roger married Cindy Waynett Rogers Hasty on April 25, 1998 in Lafayette, Colorado. He became a stepfather to Cindy's son, Jamie Allen Lindo. Roger is survived by his loving wife Cindy, his children and stepchildren, David Lewis and wife Kim, Dorothea DeZonia and husband Charlie, Dana Hoover and husband David, Jamie Lindo and wife Erin, 12 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren, his sisters Marie, Lora and husband George, and Virginia, various nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother Catherine, his father Maurice, and his stepdaughter Dianna. Roger was a loved and respected member of the city of Lafayette for two decades. He was always ready to lend a hand to family, friends and loved ones. Roger's infectiously positive attitude and witty sense of humor made him a joy to be around. Roger was full of great stories that left everyone around him in stitches. Roger never met a stranger and no matter where he was he could always find someone to talk with. He was known to his neighbors as helpful and friendly with a plow or shovel ready to dig the neighbors' out and clear the sidewalks for those who needed it. Roger also stood strong for what he believed was right. He was known for holding his ground and not backing down. He loved camping, boating, and riding motorcycles. Roger loved, above all things, spending time with his family. Being an avid Broncos fan, Roger's extensive hat collection was always available to share with his children and grandchildren. He lived life as he chose to leave, on his own terms. He was greatly loved and will be missed even more. Donations may be made in Roger's name to: Dialysis Scholarship Fund, Halcyon Hospice, or Priceline Puppy Rescue. Service FEB 8. 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM Vinelife 7845 Lookout RD Longmont, CO, US, 80503 �Service Information A service summary is not available