Raymond Brusha

Sgt. First Class Raymond Val Brusha passed away suddenly at home on December 20 th , 2020. Ray is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jolena Brusha, his daughter Katya Laughlin, son-in-law Joseph Laughlin, his two sisters; Carolyn Seek and Becky Brusha, three nephews, two nieces and 8 great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Marvin and Evelyn Brusha, and his sister, Barbara Hamersky. Born in Fairfax, MO on May 11 th , 1951, Ray grew up in nearby Rockport and moved to Greely in 1972, where he met Jolena after a cross-country motorcycle trip. Ray received his BA in journalism in 1984. He retired from his position as a recruiter for the CO Army National Guard in 1999 after a total of 26 years military service. He was a long time captain of the State Pistol Team. He started a small business in 2005, A Ray of Window Service. He loved music, travel, scuba, reading, watching movies, his pets and to talk. He had a beautiful voice, was known for his sense of humor and always ready with a story. He will be dearly missed. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at a later date when large gatherings become safe again.