OBITUARIES

Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Aug 4, 2002

Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson, age 66, died July 31, 2002 in Colorado Springs, CO.

She was born March 7, 1936 in Eldersridge, PA to Frank and Harriett Hall, who are deceased.

She was married December 24, 1954 to Fred E. Anderson Sr., who is deceased.

She is survived by a son, Fred E. Anderson, Jr.; three daughters, Pam L. Rigdon, Robin K. Hill and Sherri A. Anderson; two sisters Patty and Peggy; a brother, Don; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by grandson Cameron Anderson.

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2002, at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd., 475-8303.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 1600 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80907.

Melissa Nicole Widick

Melissa Nicole Widick passed away July 31, 2002. Melissa is dearly loved by her husband, James Christopher Widick; her mother, Deborah L. Weeks; her father, Rudy T. Weit; her step-father, Kenneth P. Weeks; her brother, Stephan R. Veit and her sister, Megan C. Veit. Melissa is loved by the Widicks, the Rothermunds, the Veits, the Weeks, and her many friends.

Melissa was born February 6, 1980, at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma, moved around the world, and became a resident of Tulsa at the age of 22 years. She obtained a private pilot's license, she was attending Nurses school and was a Nurses Assistant at St. John Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Evergreen Funeral Home at 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 4th, 2002. Services will be held on Monday, August, 5th 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Gravesite services to follow at Evergreen Cemetary.

Carl J. Cousins

Carl J. Cousins, former District Manager of the Independent Order of Foresters, died Friday of cancer.

Visitation will be Monday afternoon from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nolan Funeral Home. There will be a Memorial service Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church. Carl will be buried in Elgin, Iowa.

Memorials may be made to Pikes Peak Family Connection, Memo: KPC Kids Place Respite Nursery, 301 South Union, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Please contact Rita Wiley at 444-4514 for more information.

JOSEPH A. WAGNER Joseph A. Wagner, 74, of Colorado Springs, died Friday, July 19, 2002. Born on July 10, 1928, Mr. Wagner was a Colorado Springs resident for 41 years and was the former co-owner of the Bella Vista Motel on Platte Avenue. He had served in the U.S. Army during Korean and earned two bronze service stars. Mr. Wagner is survived by his brothers Arnold L. Wagner and Vern C. Wagner. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2002 at Circle Drive Baptist Church, 801 North Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The family has requested memorial contributions to Laurel Manor, 920 South Chelton, Colorado Springs, CO, 80910.

JAMES FOREST GLADIN James Forest Gladin of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on July 28, 2002 after an eight month illness. Jim was born June 5, 1928 in Colorado Springs and attended local schools. He had family connections in Fountain, CO, as well as Canon City, CO. Jim was affectionately known as JimJim or Jimbo, and had a captivating personality that earned him many friends and business associates. After leaving Colorado, Jim resided in both Florida and Arizona. In 1998, Jim married Jean Arthur Gladin in Deming, NM, where they resided before recently retiring in Sun City West, AZ. Donations in Jim's name may be made to "Make A Wish Foundation", 711 East Northern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85020.

DR. RONALD WILLIAM HUMBLE Dr. Ronald William Humble of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on July 18, 2002 at the young age of 44. This tragic cardiac event occurred at the United States Air Force Academy shortly after his enjoyable afternoon bicycle ride. Ron leaves behind his wife of 21 years, Judy Humble, his beautiful daughters Heather and Jenna, all of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his mother and father, Joyce and Jon Humble, his brother, Dr. Neil Humble, all of Calgary and his sister, Sandy Humble, of Ardrossan, Alberta. Ron was a proud Canadian and 1975 graduate of Viscount Bennett High School in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He received his engineering degree from the University of Washington, and there he met his life's partner, Judy. He obtained his Masters and PhD. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Flight and space were always Ron's fascination, building his first glider at 10 years of age. The past 10 years Ron had spent at the United States Air Force Academy, eventually receiving the prestigious General Bernard A. Schriever Endowed Chair in Space Systems Engineering. Without a doubt, it is Ron's intense work habits that made him successful at his passions for teaching and researching rocket and satellite technology. Next to his family and work, his other loves included mountain climbing, skiing, and cycling. Ron has climbed wherever there was a mountain needing climbing, including 51 fourteeners in Colorado. He rarely went alone on these journeys, always bringing along family, friends or his dog. Ron took great pride in sharing these loves with his daughters. Cycling, Ron enjoyed to the fullest right up to his passing. He has many Colorado and Texas State cycling championships. His proudest moments, however, were those involving his children. Last year, his oldest daughter, Heather, was the Colorado age class champion on the velodrome. This year his youngest daughter, Jenna, skied her first black run. Ron was a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend, a neighbour, a colleague, a teacher, an athlete, an academic, but most of all, he was an influence. All who were touched by him "wear" his influence proudly and boldly. Wherever you are Ron, all who knew you love you and admire you. Most of all, we take comfort knowing that the mountains are high and of splendor. May the roads be straight and true with the wind whispering at your back. We shall see you soon. All are invited to both the open casket viewing Wednesday, July 24, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Mortuary at 2350 Montebello Square Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the memorial service on Tuesday, August 6, 5:00 p.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 5265 North Union in Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations to an education trust fund for his daughters Heather and Jenna. Contact Tom Sarafin at TPSarafin@aol.com or phone (303) 979-5827.