Edward Theodore Jung, Jr.

December 16, 1944 - September 3, 2009

Mr. Edward Theodore Jung, Jr., 64, of Rocky Ford died Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 tragically in an ATV accident at Saguache County, CO. Edward was born in Rocky Ford, CO on December 16, 1944, the son of the late Edward Theodore Sr. and Marjorie Elizabeth (Bales) Jung. He graduated from Swink High School in 1962 and from OJC in 1964. He was the husband of Susan H. (Nichols) Jung. They were married September 29, 1968 in Lamar, CO He was employed as a Transportation Manager at USPS. He worked for 46 years and retired on Oct. 1, 2007. He was a member of Valley Community Church in Rocky Ford, CO 81067. He is survived by his his wife; Susan of the home; mother, Marjorie Jung of Rocky Ford; Son Robert Jung of Great Falls, MT; Daughter Patricia Jung of Lakewood, CO; Daughter Linda Jung of Rocky Ford, CO; Son-in-law Tony Bushinger husband of Laura of Durham, NC Brother Jerry Jung of Littleton, CO; Brother Jim husband of Clara Jung of Kona, Hawaii; Brother Sam Jung of Hawaii; Granddaughter Leanne Jung of Great Falls, MT; Granddaughter Jessica Jung of Great Falls, MT; Granddaughter Emilee Cordova of Lakewood, CO; Many Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by his father; a daughter: Roberta Bushinger, Sept. 6, 2001 at the age of 34; brother: Robert Jung of Oklahoma City, OK Funeral Services will be at the Valley Community Church, Rocky Ford, CO, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 10th, with Pastor Kurt England officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5-8 PM at Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Interment will be private prior to the services in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Rocky Ford, CO. Family request donations to a Swink High School Senior who plans to attend OJC c/o First National Bank of LaJunta & Las Animas; 402 Colorado, LaJunta, CO 81050. Arrangments have been entrusted to Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.