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David Felice Obituary

CMSgt David Felice, USAF (Ret.), 81, passed away on February 27, 2013 at his home in Widefield, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. David was born on December 6, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Theresa (DeRose) Felice. Dave grew up in Chicago but was able to travel the world with the United States Air Force for over 26 years. He met the love of his life, Mary Lowden upon his return from the Korean War. They were married on October 30, 1954. While serving in the Air Force, Dave received numerous medals and commendations including: the Meritorious Service Medal (2), the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal (2). Dave was also a veteran of the war in Southeast Asia and took tremendous pride in having served his country. After retiring from the military, he worked at ITT for fourteen years. After leaving ITT in 2000, he worked at the Broadmoor Golf Course as a starter. In his free time, he enjoyed reading, golf and cooking for his family. David is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary; his three children, David J. Felice (and Micki Browning), Jim (wife, Joni) Felice and Mary (husband, Jarle) Wood; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, four sisters and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services with Air Force honors will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Shrine of Remembrance, "America the Beautiful" Chapel. A reception will follow at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 S. Union Boulevard. Dave will always be remembered for his guidance, support and unconditional love. Memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation, Rocky Mountain Division, 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 907, Denver, Colorado 80222. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 1, 2013.
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We are so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful legacy his life was!

Dan and Pam Kasson

March 26, 2013

So saddened to hear of Dave's passing
He was always the go to guy for the
5th Comm. He and Hale can enjoy their
golf together.

Eltha Hannum

March 23, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dick and Kay

March 11, 2013

Mary I am so sorry to hear of the passing
of Dave, your love and best friend. May God wrap you in His loving arms

Virginia Ogden

March 8, 2013

Dear Mary,
Don and Gloria wants you to know our thoughts and prays are with you.
We will miss Dave as one of our leaders of our 5th Comm group reunion
Love, Don and Gloria

Don and Gloria Hoggatt

March 8, 2013

Jim & Joni, Jared and Mike & family

our families thoughts and prayers are with your family today especially. Mike & Terri Maiurro

March 5, 2013

Mary and family,
Jim and I were saddened to hear about Dave's passing. We find comfort in knowing that he will be playing golf with Paul again. We will miss Dave.

Jim and Linda Lee

March 4, 2013

We will sadly miss David. We lost one of our best friends

Mike & Bernadette Trapani

March 4, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love The Cody's

Robin Cody

March 4, 2013

Auntie Mary, Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss for it is all of ours please know that the family is grieving with all of you even though we cannot be there. You have been in my prayers. Love you Amy

amy elmore-smith

March 4, 2013

Jim and Family, Our hearts are saddened by the loss of your Dad. We pray that God will surround you with his loving arms and comfort you during this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts.

Tracie & Cliff White

March 4, 2013

God is with you...May His love bring peace and serenity to your heart. I am so sorry for your loss.

Deana Birmingham-Heinisch

March 4, 2013

Dear Mary,
Gus and I were so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the days ahead.

Gus and Patsie Blanchette

March 3, 2013

Dear Mary and family, Our prayers and sympathy are with you at the loss of you're beloved . Dave will be greatly missed.

George Wright

March 2, 2013

Mary and Family..From Nebraska we send our love and sincere Sympathies at the loss of your father and Lexie's Grpa. We have another Father in heaven who now your father is with and that is our promise and our comfort ..We never forget their love and their kindness; as my parents have been gone for 40 yrs. and taken from me quickly then but in my HEART forever and ever. LOVE to you and a HUG too.
Nancy and John Friesen

John & Nancy Friesen

March 2, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing, Mary. My heart goes out to you. I know what it is like. I will keep you in my prayers.

Marianne Goodis

March 2, 2013

Mary and family. Dave will always be with us in his spirit. We will never ever forget him. He has always had our love and respect and we had many good times together. We are here if you need us as always. We send our love and condolences to you and your family.Love Pat and Ken Taylor

March 2, 2013

Although no words of sympathy can ease your loss; still, may you find some comfort knowing we truly care and are saddened.

Bob & Marianne Usiak

March 2, 2013

Dear Mary and Family,
Bill and send our heartfelt expressions of sympathy to all of you in Dave's passing.
He was truely a wonderful friend and will be missed.
Our prayers are with all of you!

Bill & Sharon Hafemann

March 2, 2013

Dear Mary,Dave,Jim & Terri - Love you
guys so much and know that Dave will be
missed greatly. Loved his laugh and his love of life. Take Care - Love
Dee

March 2, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with all of you.

Frances (Granny) Conner

March 2, 2013

Uncle Dave you will be missed. Lots of love to you Aunt Mary and Dave, Jim and Mary ... love you guys!

Michelle Felice

March 1, 2013

I worked with David at the broadmoor and found him to be a true gentleman. David you will be missed.

March 1, 2013

Jim and Joni: Mark and I are so, so sorry to read about Jim's dad. I know you all will remember him with fond memories, as will we. I'm so glad he was here to see Mike get married. Please tell the rest of your family you're all in our thoughts. Love you, Mark and Cheryl

March 1, 2013

Aunt Mary, Dave, Jim, and Terri, Please know that our thoughts, prayers and our love are with you all.

Linda Felice Werner

March 1, 2013

Dear Auntie Mary, Jimmy, Dave, & Teri,
I was so sad to hear of Uncle Dave's passing. I loved him very much and have many fond memories of the times I spent with him. You all made us feel so welcome when we spent our vacation with you. We are so sorry for your loss (our loss). Lots of love, Laurie Kucera

March 1, 2013

Aunt Mary, David, Jimmy, and Terri,
I am so sad for our loss. I wish I could be there with you. Uncle Dave was always a wonderful man. I so appreciate the encouragement he expressed to my David in joining the Air Force and the pride he expressed to my mom when he found out how well David did in Tech School. That also meant a lot to my David.
Hugs and love,
Terri Carter

March 1, 2013

Mary and Jarle, please know that our (Jim and I) thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. May you always treasure the memories and hold him close in your heart. Love and Hugs, Anita

Anita Brown

March 1, 2013

May God be with you in your time of sorry.

Dennis Heath

March 1, 2013

Dear Mary and Family,
I am so sorry to hear that Dave passed away. He was always such a kind and jolly gentleman. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you all.
Louise Leechman

Louise Leechman

March 1, 2013

My Dear Mary,
Charlie and I will miss our wonderful Sunday morning breakfasts together at the VFW. Our friendship with both of you will be cherished.
To you and your wonderful family we wish all of you the very best. We are so saddened by this.
Love, Betsy & Charlie Meier

Betsy Meier

March 1, 2013

Dear Mary, and Felice family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I have fond memories of your father always having a smile on his face and an air of happiness around him. God's blessings to you all.

Karen Miller

March 1, 2013

Our deepest symapthy to Mary and the Felice family. We will always remember, with much love, our times with Dave at the annual Bob and Cynthia Christmas party. He was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. He will be missed but God has another great Angel at his table. We feel blessed to have known him.

Dave & Barbara Agin

March 1, 2013

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