Ronald Vette
Ronald Vette

Obituary of Ronald Claude Vette

Ron Vette, age 68, a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 after a long illness. He was an automotive master mechanic, race car driver, loving husband, son, father, grandfather, brother and friend.Ronald Claude Vette was born on July 18, 1946 to Claude and Ninetta (Houtchens) Vette. He attended Squirrel Creek School and was a 1964 graduate of Hanover High School where he was named Valedictorian. Ron was an animal lover, horseman, professional driver, hunter and mathematician. His professors at Lamar Junior College told him that he should become a math teacher. Instead, he became an expert auto mechanic. He was the driver/mechanic of car number 25 in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Ron is survived by his mother, Ninetta Vette; his wife, Mylene Vette; his daughters, Kimberly Mitchell, Kelly (Thomas) Vichos, Krystal Miller (Darren Dexter) and Kassie Vette. Also surviving are his sisters, Bonnie (Robert) Fox and Darla (Victor) Mote; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his dog, Taz.He also leaves behind Mylene's children, Kelly Gutknecht and John Litherland. A visitation will be held from 6:00PM-8:00PM on Friday, November 21, 2014 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, and one hour prior to the services at the Church. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Hanover Community Church, 17480 South Peyton Highway. Graveside Services will follow.A reception will then be held at The Springs Funeral Services. Memorials in Ron's name may be made to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region."The Cowboy Rides Away…"Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Family Gathering Saturday, November 22, 2014 5:00PM - 6:30PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Visitation Friday, November 21, 2014 6:00PM - 8:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Saturday, November 22, 2014 2:00PM Hanover Community Church 17480 South Peyton Highway Colorado Springs,, CO Phone: 719-328-1793 Service Saturday, November 22, 2014 3:30PM Chico Basin Cemetery 19650 Powers Road Colorado Springs, CO 80928
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