Richard Boresen

Richard Byron Boresen, age 83, of Wellington and Fort Collins, Colorado died January 13, 2009 at his home after a lengthy battle with ParkinsonGÇÖs Disease. Richard was born October 30, 1925 to Byron and Nannie Redmond Boresen in Greeley, Colorado. He grew up in the Greeley area and served in the US Army Aircorp during WW11 as a radar mechanic. On February 9, 1950 he married Wauneta Pirnie at the old Fort Collins courthouse. They farmed together outside of Greeley until they moved to Buckeye near Wellington in 1955. Richard and Wauneta spent 53 years in Buckeye farming and raising their two children, working with neighbors and owning a concrete lawn ornament business. He enjoyed building, repairing, and creating things in his shop for anyone needing his services. Richard also contributed a great deal to his community and served on various boards. Richard is survived by his wife, Wauneta, son Dale Boresen and wife Gloria of Fort Collins, daughter Connie Matsuda and husband Kenji of Wellington, four grandchildren, David Boresen and wife Jennifer, Christopher Boresen, Jaclyn Matsuda, Shawn Matsuda, and great grandson Richard Boresen. A service will be held January 16, 2009 at 10:00 am at the Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at the Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the National ParkinsonGÇÖs Foundation or Pathways Hospice of Larimer County in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.