Neil Leroy Blue

Neil L. Blue

August 8, 1941- March 28, 2025

Neil Leroy Blue of Ovid, Colorado entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2025. Neil was the 5th of 7 children born to Earl (Eli) Blue and Elsie Wilder. He was born and raised in Ovid Colorado and attended Ovid schools. After completing his education, he enlisted into the U.S. Army National Guard and served for 2 years. Neil married his soulmate Joyce H. Pingel on September 19th, 1959. Into this union three daughters were born. Kim, Kathy and Karla.

He was a “Jack of all trades”, working for several years in the oil fields and many of those years were overseas. He and Joyce spent 2 years in Australia, with Neil commuting between Perth and Singapore. After returning home to Brighton he became certified as an Adam’s County Colorado Deputy Sheriff for 10 years working at the corrections facility in Brighton. In 2001 Neil semi-retired and moved to Florida as a maintenance worker for a snowbird RV park. He then relocated in 2004 to Arizona where he and Joyce worked together managing and maintaining several different RV parks. After 18 years he decided it was time to get back to Colorado to be closer to his family. They returned to his hometown of Ovid, and he took a part time position with D & L meat company there. Neil was very passionate about his relationship with God and returned to the Julesburg Christian Church where he attended services as a child. He was baptized in the church and also married his love Joyce there. He was a Deacon. He also showed his love for Christ through his music, singing often at the altar until his blindness forced him to stop. He was very loving and caring for his church family. They were very important to him. His pastor was special to him because Neil has known Alan Harris and family all his life.

Neil is survived by his lovely wife of more than 65 years Joyce, daughters Kim Blue-May (Brian May), Kathy Blue, and Karla Blue-Broughton (Brian Broughton). 13 Grandchildren, 21 Great grandchildren, and 1 Great-great grandchild. Special extended family Paolo, Melchi, Eliora, and Elion Calvadores. Vincent and Vickie Martinez. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Kenneth, Dianne, Duane, Keith, Jeanine, and Sheryl.

Following his desired cremation there will be a memorial service at Julesburg Christian Church on April 12, 2025, 10:30 a.m. Luncheon to follow at the church. There is no inurnment planned at this time.

Pastor Alan Harris will Officiate.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in care of Joyce Blue at Equitable Savings and Loan in Julesburg, Colorado.

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