Clarence Melvin Lange passed away in Pueblo, surrounded by family, on DecemÂber 3, 2024 at the age of 78. Clarence was born to August and Ellen (Nelson) Lange on July 31, 1946. He had two brothers, Marvin Lange of Westcliffe and Charles Lange of Cañon City. He grew up in Westcliffe and graduated from Custer County High School in 1965; he enjoyed playing basketball, woodshop, and farming. Most of all, he loved fishing, playing cribbage, bowling, watching sports and westerns on TV, and spending time with family.
In 1967, Clarence made a choice to serve his country and, enlisted in the United States Army and served overseas in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in February 1973. Clarence married Susan (Borges) in 1972 and had four children. After leaving the military, Clarence moved his family to the Cañon City area for 19 years and worked for a number of years for Merlinos BelveÂdere, making cider and truck driving, and for Western Forge out of Colorado Springs, making tools. Clarence divorced in 1995 and never remarried.
After his divorce, he later moved to Pueblo and lived with his children. He also worked for Furrâs Cafeteria, Park East, and Mi Ranchito out of Pueblo as a DishÂwasher until he retired in 2018 due to health concerns. During his retirement years, he enjoyed spending time with friends and family doing the things he loved best: fishÂing, watching sports and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Clarence was a deeply beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandÂfather, and friend. He was survived by his three daughters, Tracy (Paul) Allen, JenÂniffer (Evart) Crook, and Melody Lange, and three sisters-in-laws, Dorothy Sanchez of Sunset, Utah, Cindy Echols of Tyler, Texas, and Sharon Lange of Cañon City. Grandchildren Robert and Tanisha Allen, Courtney (Dathan) Gall, James and Joanne Crook, Travis (Luna) Rutter, Melissa (JonaÂthan) Lee, Alexia (Cole) Peters, and Steven Peters and 15 grandchildren.
He was preceded to heaven by his parÂents, both brothers, son Brandon Lange and one grandson Wyatt Lange. Graveside serÂvices are to be held at Lutheran Cemetery in Westcliffe on Friday, June 20, at 1 p.m. A memorial celebration will be held in Pueblo on June 21, at noon. Please see Holt Funeral Home website or contact Tracy Allen at 719-778-1336 for details. Any flowers or cards can be sent to his daughter Tracy at 2714 Holmes St. Pueblo, CO 81005.
