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In Loving Memory
Barbara Havens Gangel 1950 – 2016
Barbara Havens Gangel died and Mike enjoyed their years Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, after her traveling throughout Europe, third and most arduous battle with Alaska, and South America; their breast cancer. She was born on April most cherished journey led them to 4, 1950, in Cañon City to Bill and Machu Picchu. Barbara and Michael Bette Havens. delighted in nature. They were avid Barbara was a golfers, and also enjoyed graduate of St. fishing, and strolls along Scholastica Academy the Riverwalk. Their love in Cañon City in 1968. of the mountains led them She attended both to purchase a home in Lake Western State College City -- a place they truly and the University of loved and shared with their Northern Colorado in families. As Barbara’s Greely. There she earned cancer worsened, Michael degrees, Bachelor and became her devoted Barbara Havens Masters, in Speech caregiver, ensuring her Gangel Pathology, and Early every need was realized. Childhood Development. Barbara Along with her husband and son, taught for many years in Cañon Barbara is survived by her siblings, City before moving into the second Bill Havens Jr., John (Cheryl) phase of her career as a Realtor; she Havens, Suzanne (Bill) Wilson, and worked closely with her brother Bill numerous nieces, nephews, and Havens until her illness interfered. cousins. Zachary Saban, the joy of Barbara is also survived by Barbara’s life, was born in 1978. Michael’s children Todd and Megan. His mother was abundantly proud An extremely private person, of his accomplishments. An Barbara respectfully requested outstanding scholar and athlete, that there be no funeral services. Zack attended the United States Her wish was to have her family Air Force Academy and earned celebrate her life by gathering in his commission as an officer. Zack Lake City, Colorado “Barbara’s was equally proud of his mother, Happiest Place on Earth.” Please omit food and flowers. attributing his path in life to her Contributions may be made in unconditional love and nurturing... Barbara’s name to the Fremont “she was beautiful”. In 2002, Barbara married long Adventure Recreation (FAR) time Havens family friend, Dr. organization, 455 Greenhorn Drive, Michael Gangel. Together, Barbara Cañon City, CO 81212.
Walter Graham Morris, Jr. Aug. 15, 1924 ~ Sept. 24, 2016
Walter Graham Morris, Jr., 92 of Cañon City died Saturday morning surrounded by his beloved dogs. He was born Aug. 15, 1924, in Miami, Florida to parents, Walter G Morris, Sr. and Geraldine Clarke. Walter was part of the pioneers who built Miami. Walter served in the Navy in WWII. He made a career of sixty years in the television, movie and theater industry as a lighting director (gaffer). He was a member of I.A.T.S.E. local 545 and was a charter member of Studio Mechanics local 477. Walter worked for years with the Ivan Tors studio to produce family oriented television series and films such as the Flipper TV series, Gentle Giant, The Everglades TV series, and Gentle Ben TV series to name a few. He helped make many movies to include Jackie Gleason and Burt Reynolds movies, Smokey
and the Bandit, Jerry Lewis movies, Cocoon II, Police Academy 5, Caddy Shack, Around the World Under the Sea, African Queen, Stanley, Miami Blues and over 100 national commercials. He was a father, grandfather, and great grandfather who with his wife, Margaret, worked as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Perrine, Florida. He is remembered by his children, Barry and wife Ann, Carolyn Merriman, Patrick and wife Barbara, and Andrew and wife Doreen. His grandchildren, Justin Brown and wife, Wendy, and Branden Morris and wife, Andralyn. His great grandchildren, Zion and Selah Brown and Kaysen Morris. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Lifeway Southern Baptist Church in Cañon City.
C. Joan Epperson C. Joan Epperson passed away Marylou Otto, grandsons Bryce A. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, after Swartz (wife Jennifer), Michael a tiresome illness. She was born McCoy and Lance Hernlund, (wife in Cripple Creek at the Cripple Tiffany). Great-grandchildren JesCreek/Victor hospital on Feb. 4, sica K. Locatelli, and Alex McCoy, 1937, to Robert L. great-great-granddaughter Cali Godfrey and Grace Jayne Locatelli, and Piper and Tanner Hernlund. H. Godfrey. She is C. Joan worked and retired proceeded in death by from Acme Fire and Safety her husband George where she worked for many H. Epperson, her years. She was a 50-year plus parents Robert L. and member of the Theta Rho and Grace H. Godfrey, Rebekah Assembly of Coloher brother Bobby rado. She is a Past President Godfrey and brother of the Rebekah Assembly of Thane Andrew C. Joan Epperson Colorado. Godfrey (wife Phyllis A memorial service will be at 1 Godfrey). C. Joan married her husband p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, SwanGeorge H. Epperson April 17, 1964. Law Funeral Directors in Colorado She is survived by her younger Springs. Her Celebration of Life sister Dianne Godfrey, daughter Dee will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, Anne Hernlund (husband Chris), 2016, at the Royal Gorge Manor in Marge Smith (husband Patrick), Cañon City.
Timothy K. Lynn Sept. 2, 1951 ~ Sept. 21, 2016
Timothy Lynn, of Cañon City lived past his 43rd wedding anniversary and his 65th birthday to pass peacefully on the last day of summer, Sept. 21, 2016. He will be missed by his wife, Judi; son, Keith; two sisters, Terry Smith and Barbara Recktenwald; and dear friends in several countries. At the age of 17, Tim started his professional Timothy K. career in the copy machine industry where Lynn he excelled for 45 years. In his work, he made so many lifelong friends, traveled the globe and was a top salesman with Canon USA for several years running. His passion, other than reaching sales goals, was to revive classic muscle cars and older trucks which he often did alongside both his sons,
Matt and Keith. His great dream was to race the Bonneville Salt Flats at 160 miles per hour in his best friend, Sean O’Brien’s, 1934 Ford Coupe. From the beginning the two men had started modifications on this car together. Although his advanced dementia/ Alzheimer’s prevented him from this speed dream, the car hit its goal just this summer. Tim would have been thrilled! There will be no formal service as the family will remember Tim privately as he wanted. If you wish to honor Tim’s life we ask that in lieu of flowers, donations might be made in his name to Sangre de Christo Hospice, 601 Greenwood Ave, Cañon City, Colorado 81212. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born and a time to die. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Richard Kopic Richard Kopic passed away Sept. 18, 2016, after a brief illness. Richard was born March 22, 1944, to Steve James Kopic and Frances Lasko Kopic and was a lifelong resident of Fremont County. He is survived by his brother, Charles Kopic, wife, Sarah Kopic, and stepdaughter, Aicha Menendez He will be missed by many friends and relatives. Richard had a kind and caring heart and frequently helped out his neighbors and friends. He always
had a soft-spot for strays and loved to garden. He had a great love of all things beautiful and spent much of his time at his beloved Webster Park. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory be sent to Mother Theresa’s Missionaries of Charity. A memorial gathering will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at 2126 County Road 3, 2 miles south of Parkdale on the east.