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Royce Borden was my friend in college at USC. We shared a few adventures together along with many nights of homework. I have always remembered him in my heart
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Jeanne Coulson Chavez posted a condolence
Monday, September 16, 2013
Dear Sandy,
I am so sorry for your loss. The life legacy written about Royce is exactly how I remember him. As a teenager I spent my summers on the farm of my aunt & uncle, Dale and Mildred Saffer. My brothers and I knew Royce from Bethel church and will remember him fondly.
Jeanne Coulson Chavez
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Paul amd Marge Pitts posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Royce's family.
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Robin Selders posted a condolence
Monday, September 2, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Royce. I remember him from church when my dad, Fred Crawford, was the minister there. He was always ready with a joke or a smile or some words of encouragement. The world is a lesser place without him in it. May you find peace and comfort at this difficult time.
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Joni Whittiker-Copley posted a condolence
Monday, August 26, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with him and he was always well liked and kind to all. He will be missed.
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Joanne Cowles posted a condolence
Monday, August 26, 2013
May Sandy, the wife of Royce & family accept my deep sympathy for your loss. I have had great comfort from the scriptures as I see from Royce's ob that he did as well. Two especially encouraging. Revelation 21:3,4 tells us that pain, mourning & even death will be done away with. Isaiah 25:8 shows that death will be swallowed up forever & the tears from all faces will be wiped away."Jehovah himself has spoken it". (New World Translation) Until John 5:28,29 is fulfilled may these words also bring you the hope of seeing your loved one, Royce again.
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Kimel and Wanda Brent posted a condolence
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Sandy--What an exciting day when you and Royce met, the special announcement of your engagement day and special day when you asked me to play for your wedding. We saw many happy days that God blessed you with together, and the blessed memories that you will have in the future. Also the joy it brought to Gail when you came into the family. With our deepest sympathy for you, Sandy and Gail, and your whole family.
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Alvarita Howell Thomas posted a condolence
Monday, August 19, 2013
Sandy,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Our fellow classmate, Brenda Newbanks Butcher, let me know about this tragedy. She also mentioned how very happy Royce and you were together. I can tell from the comments here that Royce was a great man and that he will be greatly missed. God bless you, Sandy. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. May your cherished memories of your beloved Royce remain forever bright. I know he loved you here on Earth and I'm sure he's loving you even more from Heaven! Much love to you...
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Ralph and Dawn Brent posted a condolence
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Royce was always dependable with so many things. He enjoyed helping our kids when they were younger with skating, basketball, and 4-H meetings and projects. Ralph has known Royce all of his life. We enjoyed having Royce and Gail over different times for eating a meal and just visiting. We will miss seeing Royce. Our prayers are with you, Sandy, and with you, Gail, at this difficult time. We will miss the "Ah,O, here comes trouble!!"
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Raynond Malone posted a condolence
Sunday, August 11, 2013
I'm Johnita Reed's husband. She was a 1st cousin to Royce. I remember him from family get-togethers in Kansas many years ago when he was rather young. He would accompany his parents on their visits. I only saw him 2 or 3 times but remember him to be very friendly and well-mannered. My condolences to his family.
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Dale and Jean Reed posted a condolence
Sunday, August 11, 2013
When Royce would come to Kansas to attend church meetings, he and his family would spend an evening with us. We will miss him. He was my cousin.
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Lance Heger posted a condolence
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Royce is a great guy and always had a smile and never knew a stranger. You will be missed ol friend, it was always great to talk to you at the diner.
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Earl & Mary Ann Saffer posted a condolence
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Sandy, We all will miss Royce. He has felt like a family member for a very long time. Peace be with you during this difficult time.
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Chantel Vacek posted a condolence
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Sandy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Royce, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and great uncle Gail at this time. We are gonna miss him greatly. I will never forget the times he came to our wedding and my graduation from high school even if it was for a brief moment he made sure he was there and I am forever grateful for that. He was a great guy and I will never forget him. Love and hugs to you both.
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Ron & Beverly Brent posted a condolence
Thursday, August 8, 2013
We are deeply saddened to hear of Royce's death. Our sympathy to his family.
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Shelley Hendrix posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Royce always made me smile and laugh with a silly, but accurate, observation about life. My deepest condolences. He will be missed.
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Judy Oakley and Dean Howland posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to Sandy and family. Royce always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. We will surely miss him.
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Lana Patterson Spurling posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Sandy, We were sorry to hear about Royce, we enjoyed having him attend church in Otis. We are thinking about you.
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James and Sherron Bowen posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
I am stunned to hear of Royce' passing. He was such a good friend and neighbor, a terrific person. I first met him when I was working with him on the Rural Letter Carriers Quality of Worklife team. He was an important member of the team. He will be very much missed.
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Winnie Pilgrim posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Our prayers for Sandy & family in deepest sympathy.
Our family is deeply sorry for your loss.
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Rachel Torres posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
I can just hear it now"hear comes trouble" lol miss you n ill always think of u when ever i see a pair of skates:) may Grant the family members u left behind strength n peace!
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Bob Kraxberger posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Rest In Peace My friend, Royce was a great guy and a friend to everyone he met. We will miss you Royce. Sandy and Gail you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Russell Pilgrim & Family. posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
U will be missed U always made every one smile and laugh. To sandy and family u all are in are prayers .
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Josie Hart posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Royce always had a joke to tell me when he delivered my mail. He always waved when driving by. He never failed to make me smile. I'm going to miss seeing him around Arriba.
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Kenny Mills posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Royce I am jealous of you my old friend. From knowing you I know you are with Jesus now. We miss you turkey!
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Lucille Reimer posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Dear Sandy: I was so sorry to hear of the death of Royce. I will miss seeing him at the library. May God heal your heart and bless you and your family in this stressful and sad time. Luci the Librarian
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Dylan Nicks posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
R.I.P. Royce. He was a friend and would joke around when I seen him.
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Tim Wilmeth posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Godspeed my friend! This man never had a cruel word to say about anyone or anything and was a friend to everyone he met! The world will be a lesser place without this kind, generous, giving soul! My thoughts and prayers to his Wife and his Dad.
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Maria Root posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Royce was a great neighbor and friend. Arriba won't be the same without him. I will miss having him stop by the thrift store buying books and special bears for Sandy. He was always upbeat and full of jokes and laughter. Love and prayers to Sandy and his family.
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Bill Bailey posted a condolence
Monday, August 5, 2013
So sorry, I always enjoyed Royce and had known him since we were in 4-H back in the 70s. Remember trying to wake him up for a fire drill at the State Fair in Pueblo, on a 4-H trip.
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Life Story posted a condolence
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Rollerskating at Beth-el Church - May 25, 2013
Posted: August 7, 2013 | Last Revised: August 7, 2013
My Last Fun Memory of Royce
Because Royce enjoyed having fun, Royce enjoyed roller skating, Royce enjoyed life, so our family has many fun memories of Royce Borden attending family and community events.
ANYTIME our family planned a party the first idea was usually call Beth-el Church, check if their annex building was available for a skating party. {For those who are not familiar with our small town / country "goings on".} This building is technically called a quanset type building. The outside is shaped in an arch, covered in metal. The inside has a fairly high ceiling, with wooden plank flooring, the floor is similar to the old roller rinks that some of us grew up with as kids. To the left of the front door are shelves of old-fashioned roller skates with the sizes written on them. We are talking OLD FASHIONED ones. They have LOTS of skates in EVERY size. There are wooden benches lining the walls that go to the back of the building. At the right back wall are metal folding chairs which are folded up neatly waiting for the next group to use. At the back wall center is the open door into the kitchen. The kitchen is fairly big, with a couple of cooking stoves, lots of cabinets, counters, refrigerators and a 'pass through counter' for the cooks to hand out food for a buffet type meal.
Royce is (present tense)a member of the Beth-el Church which owns the building. Royce also worked with my husband, so usually we went to Royce or called members of Beth-el Church to rent the building.
The last party was a birthday party for one of our granddaughters. In attendance to our 'little' skating party were 8 grandchildren & friends, our 5 teenagers (still at home), also 3 of our adult children with spouses.
Typically, Royce & Sandy show up first. They unlock doors and get the place ready for us. Typically, Royce has his skates on & is already skating before we even arrive. I arrive late with my 'entourage'. The CD player is plugged in & the 'special' music my daughters had put together was blaring. Little ones were being measured and skates on & getting 'laced' up. Since there are usually more of 'them' (little ones) than 'us'. Everyone is busy, food & gifts are being carried in, birthday decorations going up. The fun has already begun, "LET'S MAKE SOME MEMORIES"!!!
Royce is everywhere, helping little ones, finding skates, talking, laughing, sharing jokes, racing big guys, playing with little ones, on with the skates, off with the skates, let's skate some more, lace the skates up, untie the skates.....THAT was Royce.{sometimes with more patience than the parents}
Throughout the 2 hours of fun & games Royce is playing just like all the kids, big & little. He holds the limbo stick, picks up little ones off the floor, he's behind little ones holding them up, keeping them balanced while they find their footing. Sandy is the perfect helper to Royce, she's got babies in her arms, on her lap, helping with party decorations, she is pouring punch, serving food, helping little ones to carry their plates; etc....
The party finally comes to an end, off with the skates one last time, Royce is at the shelf pairing skates together, putting them on the shelf, finding lost shoes, putting up folding chairs, taking down tables, sweeping the floor with skates on. Royce tells us to go on home, he'll do the rest, shut the door & lock it up. THAT was Royce. The first one there, the last one to leave, we could trust him to lock it up.
As the Pilgrim family gathered Saturday night, we began talking about this last party; then other stories, other parties. As we looked back, trying to remember, all the parties, the events, graduations, weddings, caroling, 4-H events, parades, USPS functions.....Royce was there and the list was long.
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