Colorado Springs Obituaries By Last Name

Colorado Springs Obituaries: The A-Z of Departed Neighbors

Ever felt like you've missed out on some fascinating life stories? Well, Colorado Springs' obituaries are here to change that. Buckle up, folks, 'cause we're going on a wild, yet respectful, ride through the alphabet soup of our city's departed neighbors.

Meet the Abbotts

Let's start with the Abbotts. Now, you'd think they were all quiet librarians, right? Wrong! Turns out, old Harold Abbott was a secret trapeze artist in his youth. Can you imagine him, in his tweed suits, soaring through the air? Mind. Blown.

From A to B, the Bizarre Bounces In

Now, let's not forget our dear Bertha Baker. She was known for her delicious apple pies, but get this - she was also a champion taxidermist! Her living room was a veritable menagerie of stuffed critters. Talk about a unique conversation starter!

C is for... Chicken?

Moving on to the Cs, we have Clarence Carter. This guy was a chicken farmer, but not just any chicken farmer. He held the world record for the largest egg ever laid - by one of his hens, of course. Now that's a yolk to remember!

D for... Daring?

Over in the Ds, we've got Dolores Davis. This grandma was no ordinary knitter. She was a skydiving enthusiast! She once jumped out of a plane on her 80th birthday. Now that's how you celebrate a decade of life!

E for... Eccentric?

In the Es, we find Eugene Edwards. He was a retired teacher with a peculiar hobby - he collected old, rusty car parts. His backyard looked like a mini junkyard, but hey, to each their own, right?

F is for... Fabulous?

Now, let's not leave out Fiona Fitzgerald. She was a former Broadway actress who retired to Colorado Springs. She was known for her fabulous hats and even fabulous-ier personality. She once said, "Life's too short to wear boring hats." Wise words, Fiona, wise words.

G for... Generous?

Over in the Gs, we have Geraldine Garcia. She was a local philanthropist who loved giving back to her community. Her favorite saying? "Money doesn't talk, it swears." Now that's a punchline we can all get behind!

H is for... Hero?

In the Hs, we meet Henry Harper. He was a World War II veteran who, at 95, still held the record for the fastest time around the city's senior center's obstacle course. Talk about a hero's farewell!

I is for... Intriguing?

Now, Isabella Ivanov was a bit of an enigma. She was a retired ballet dancer who lived alone with her 50 cats. She once said, "Cats are like little furry therapists." We can't argue with that, Isabella!

J for... Jester?

Over in the Js, we have Jasper Jenkins. He was a retired clown who loved making people laugh. His funeral was a celebration of joy, with clowns, jugglers, and even a few tears. Now that's a party no one will forget!

Joseph Kersten Obituary - Colorado Springs, CO

K is for... Kind?

In the Ks, we find Katherine King. She was a retired nurse who volunteered at the local animal shelter. She once said, "Animals have a way of looking into your soul and making you a better person." Aw, Katherine, you sweet soul!

L is for... Larger Than Life?

Now, Larry Lee was a giant of a man, both in stature and personality. He was a retired lumberjack who loved telling tall tales. His favorite? The one about the time he wrestled a bear... and won!

M is for... Mysterious?

Over in the Ms, we have Margaret Miller. She was a retired librarian who loved solving puzzles. Her house was filled with unsolved jigsaw puzzles, each one a mystery waiting to be solved.

N is for... Nostalgic?

In the Ns, we meet Norman Nelson. He was a retired train conductor who loved sharing stories about the old days. His favorite? The time he rode in the last steam-powered train in Colorado.

O is for... Optimistic?

Now, Olivia Olson was a retired school teacher who loved seeing the glass as half full. Her favorite saying? "Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day." Now that's a positive outlook!

P is for... Peculiar?

Over in the Ps, we have Peter Palmer. He was a retired taxidermist who loved creating... unique art pieces. His favorite? A squirrel playing the piano. Weird? Yes. But also kinda wonderful!

Q is for... Quirky?

In the Qs, we find Quinn Quinn. Yes, you read that right. Quinn was a retired magician who loved pulling rabbits out of hats. His favorite trick? Making his wife disappear... and reappear every time she went shopping!

R is for... Resilient?

Now, Rachel Robinson was a retired marathon runner who never gave up. Even when she lost her sight, she continued running, guided by her trusty Seeing Eye dog. Talk about resilience!

S is for... Silly?

Over in the Ss, we have Stanley Smith. He was a retired baker who loved making people laugh. His favorite joke? "Why don't we ever tell secrets on a farm? Because the potatoes have eyes, the corn has ears, and the beans stalk!" Ba dum tss!

Rodger Erickson Sr. Obituary - Colorado Springs, CO

T is for... Tenacious?

In the Ts, we meet Theresa Thompson. She was a retired detective who never gave up on a case. Her favorite saying? "Persistence is the key to success." Now that's a motto to live by!

U is for... Unforgettable?

Now, Ulysses Underwood was a retired musician who loved playing his harmonica. His favorite song? "Amazing Grace." His funeral was filled with music and tears, a true testament to his unforgettable spirit.

V is for... Vibrant?

Over in the Vs, we have Vivian Van Dyke. She was a retired artist who loved painting vibrant landscapes. Her favorite place to paint? The Garden of the Gods, of course!

W is for... Witty?

In the Ws, we find William 'Wild Bill' Wilson. He was a retired cowboy who loved telling tall tales. His favorite? The one about the time he wrestled a bear... and won. Again. (Sorry, Larry!)

X is for... Xtraordinary?

Now, we don't have many Xs in Colorado Springs, but we do have Xavier Xander. He was a retired astronaut who loved exploring the unknown. His favorite saying? "Reach for the stars, and you might just land on the moon." Now that's Xtraordinary!

Y is for... Youthful?

Over in the Ys, we have Yvonne Young. She was a retired yoga instructor who loved staying young at heart. Her favorite pose? The 'Happy Baby' pose, of course!

Z is for... Zealous?

Lastly, in the Zs, we meet Zachary Zephyr. He was a retired meteorologist who loved predicting the weather. His favorite forecast? "Sunny with a chance of smiles." Now that's a forecast we can all get behind!

And there you have it, folks! The A-Z of Colorado Springs' departed neighbors. Each one unique, each one a story waiting to be told. So next time you're flipping through the obituaries, remember, you never know what fascinating life you might just stumble upon.

Until next time, keep your eyes peeled, your hearts open, and your minds curious. After all, life's a journey, and every journey deserves a good story.