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The Springs Funeral Services - Platte

Penny Lee Ricard

October 2nd, 1953 - January 9th, 2025

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Penny Lee Ricard, 71, of Colorado Springs, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025 at Centura Penrose Hospital. Penny was born on October 2nd, 1953 to Elsie and Edwin Thompson in Superior, Nebraska. After Penny graduated from Mitchell High in 1971, she started her first job at an insurance company and performed secretarial work and then later went on to own her own landscaping company. She then went on to study Multimedia Art at Pikes Peak State College and graduated with multiple degrees in Illustration/ Painting and Design.

 

On July 12th, 2003, Penny married Russell Ricard in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She spent her time owning, operating, and creating various art ventures and making crafts. Penny was predeceased by her parents, Elsie and Edwin Thompson; brother James “Jim” Thompson and brother-in-law, Steve Kerl. She is survived by her husband Russell Ricard of twenty years; daughter Nicole Knutsen, sister Barbara Kerl, and her niece and nephew.

 

Services / Reception for family and friends will be held on June 1st, 2025 at 1PM at Red Rocks Barn (Address: 2700 Robinson Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904) Please RSVP via email to [email protected] by May 19th, 2025. 

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to EarthJustice or PBS, organizations Penny felt strongly about.

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The Springs Funeral Services - Platte

The Springs Funeral Services began in 2007 with the idea that everyone deserves individualized end-of-life care, with a farewell that befits their beliefs and passions. We have separate Catholic and Jewish sections, incense burning, kosher catering, and other amenities for multicultural memorials. Let our dedicated experts help you create a memorial in our elegant reception space or peaceful chapel. We also offer Parting Stones and Memorial Glass products to keep their spirit alive in your heart. Trust the Springs for compassionate, personalized care that respects your faith, culture, and budget....

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(719) 207-8855

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