Loving & Beloved Son, Grandson, Nephew & Cousin
May 13, 1968 — Dec. 16, 2007
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MONTROSE — Rick Gaffney, also known as Rickster, was born on May 13, 1968 in Fargo, N.D. He resided in Moorhead, Minn. from birth until he moved with his mother to Montrose, Colo. in 1975 and graduated from the Montrose High School in 1989. Here he made his home until his time of death. Rick was employed as a cook with Burger King and then at The Red Barn, both for a total of 20 years. He was a very hard worker and enjoyed his work. Rick loved to watch Monday night Raw Wrestling with his mother and friend. He was a devout Bronco football fan win or lose. His other passions were enjoying his friends and animals on his bike rides, fishing, camping and the great outdoors. He enjoyed music and family get togethers. Rick was only here for a short time, but in that time he filled the hearts of his family and friends with much joy and great memories. He was a very loving and caring person. Rick will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
Surviving family members who were proud and honored to share his life include his mother, Rita Alexander; stepfather, Glenn Bowling; stepbrothers, Robby and Travis Bowling; half- brothers, Jason and Steven Gaffney; his grandmother, Marion L. Betts; aunt, Marlys Mills and Ray Wilson; his best friend and considered brother, Tim Deltondo; and numerous aunts, uncles and counsins. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard Gaffney; grandmother, Lucille Gaffney; great-grandfather, Elbert Mills; and great-grandmother, Lillian Baird; and cousin, Tanner Manganello.
A funeral service in celebration of his life will be held on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Grand View Cemetery, Montrose, Colo. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home, 802 E. Main St., Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121.
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