Ralph Clinton Havens
July 29, 1927 – December 23, 2012
Ralph Havens, age 85, passed away at Penrose Hospital with his son and daughter by his side.
Ralph was born in Kirk, Colorado to Elmer Havens and Alice (Dillon) Havens who preceded him in death along with a brother Don. Ralph was a lifelong resident of Colorado, having lived in Stratton, Montrose, and Colorado Springs. He was a rancher, farmer, and worked in construction.
Ralph and Patsy Ann Young eloped to Raton, New Mexico on July 17, 1955. Patsy preceded Ralph in death on December 31, 2006.
Ralph is survived by daughter Cindy Muth (Mike), son Mike Havens, two grandchildren Lacie Clark and Bobby Havens (Rhonda), seven great grandchildren, brothers Jim and Leslie, sister Virginia Wilkinson, and many other family and friends.
Ralph was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son and grandsons, bingo with his daughter and friends, traveling, and watching sports. He was a real people person.
We all love you Dad and miss you so much already.
Honoring Ralphs’ wishes, no services will be held. He will be cremated and his ashes will be scattered in the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Rose Garden with Patsy’s.