Michael Gerald Ruby Denver, Colorado Obituary

Michael Gerald Ruby

Michael Gerald Ruby, son of the late Preston Gerald and Germaine Ruth Ruby, was born July 4, 1946 in Grand Island, Nebraska. He passed away at his residence in Broomfield, Colorado on February 8, 2021 at the age of 74. He attended East High School in Denver and after enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1963. He fought for our country in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1967. Soon afterwards he met his first wife and they had two daughters, Sheryl Oline of Broomfield, CO and Sandra Ruby of Westminster, CO. He was a hard working, responsible man who was a devoted Father and Grandfather that always looked out for the needs of his family and friends and was willing to help lend a hand whenever and however he could. Over his 74 years of life he took pride in many hobbies including riding motorcycles, building and flying model airplanes, supporting his grandsons at their sporting events, traveling to see close friends, photography and making sure his opinions were heard. He will be sorely missed by many. He is survived by both daughters, three grandsons, Jonathan Michael Oline, Nicholas Preston Oline and Michael Ruby, one granddaughter, Hannah Chambers and one great granddaughter Madelynn Armijo. Semper Fi The Few, the Proud, the Marines
July 4, 1946 - February 8, 202107/04/194602/08/2021
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Phil Shew
February 21, 2021
Mike,
I was heartbroken to learn of your passing. We will all miss your zest for life, positive outlook and boundless energy. I have to believe your spirit will live on. No more pain. No more physical limitation. Free to stand proud again like the Marine you were, are an...
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Lanny Hansen
February 16, 2021
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Sandra Ruby
February 21, 2021
Love this photo Lanny and thank you for sharing!
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Lanny Hansen
February 16, 2021
I met Mike a little over 40 years ago at the Arvada Associated Modelers airfield. We just hit it off!! Both being Vietnam Vets and having many of the same interests including motorcycles. In 1982, Mike talked me into helping him start precision aerobatic contest at th... Continue Reading