Eugene Lindsey Obituary

Eugene Brent Lindsey, 80, of Colorado Springs died peacefully on December 27, 2012. Eugene was born in Caldwell, Kansas on August 5, 1932, and was the only child of George and Mildred Lindsey. He is survived by his wife Dee Dee, daughter Brenda Lindsey Tagen of Colorado Springs, son Brent (Maria) of Santiago, Chile, grandchildren Lindsey and Alexandra Tagen, and Alexander and Grace Lindsey. Gene was employed by Colorado Interstate Gas in 1952 and retired as the manager of gas proration in Colorado Springs on June 1, 1990. Gene was an avid fisherman and hunter, and also enjoyed traveling with Dee Dee. They spent several years traveling in the states, and took a trip to South America to visit their son, Brent and his family. They then decided to spend winters in Arizona, which they did for several years until Gene's health began to fail. In lieu of flowers, his family requests per Gene's wishes donations be made to their local fire station: c/o Gene Lindsey, CSFD Station #2, 314 E. San Miguel Street, C/S, CO 80903, attn: Capt. Broch.

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 1, 2013.
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Deedee so sorry for your loss. My thoughs are with you.
Amy

January 8, 2013

Brent and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I lost both my parents and know how hard it can be to lose your mother or father. Brent, we went to high school together and you were such a good person. May our Heavenly Father give you the comfort you and your family need. Carol
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Carol (Coca) Rice

January 4, 2013

What a joy to know Gene. He will be missed. God Bless. My thoughts and prayers to Delores and Family. Tonya

Tonya Perez

January 4, 2013

My deepest Sympathy Dee Dee, Gene was a great guy and enjoyed working with him at CIG

Laura Altmann Hughes

January 1, 2013

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