Willard Small Obituary

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WILLARD ALAN SMALL
April 03, 1954
November 30, 2018
On November 30, 2018, I, Willard Alan Small, passed onto the "next big thing".
After being born in Denver, CO in 1954, I lived in Colorado Springs from 1964 to 1972, when I graduated from Mitchell High School. After graduating I moved to Hanover, New Hampshire, where I worked in the film department of Dartmouth college. I moved back to Colorado Springs in 1980, at which time I started working at the Pikes Peak Center, where I worked until 2004. I taught at Wasson High School from 2004 to 2007 and then freelanced until 2014.
During those 30 years from 1980-2010 I was able to participate in the visual and performing arts community in Colorado Springs to a very immersive degree. My thanks to everyone who I was able to work with, it was truly a pleasure to spend time with all of you.
I would like to mention my one great contribution to humanity, my daughter Shea M. Small, born in 1997.
We now depend on younger generations to carry the torch, good-luck, and try not to get hurt.
Love to you all,
Willard A. Small
"From the sweet grass to the slaughter house, from life to death, we travel between the eternities".

Published by The Gazette on Dec. 9, 2018.
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Happy trails Will Small. May peace and comfort find all those who love you.

Janice Love

December 10, 2018

I will cherish the laugher and great times I shared with Wil. May his spirit shine in all those who were blessed to be part of his life.

Karen Farr

December 10, 2018

Thank you everyone for signing this guest book. Will has left us all with happy and interesting memories.

Melinda Small Paterson

December 10, 2018

Will was a special friend, in and out of my life over the years. I am deeply saddened by his departure and my heart is a whirl of conflicting feelings. My condolences to his family and to our artistic community.

Ashley Crockett

December 10, 2018

life is like a stream... we step into the water, but before we can capture that moment it rushes past us taking that moment with it. I'm grateful for the slivers of time in my life, when our worlds intersected..love you my friend..peaceful journey

Patti Kryzanowski

December 10, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family of Willard Alan Small during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalm 116:15

J B

December 10, 2018

Love and sympathy to Shea and all of Will's family. I have many fond memories of time spent together. A loss to the whole community.

Amy Kligerman

December 10, 2018

Cheers to you, my broken-hearted friend. My love and condolences to your family.

Tawnia 0

December 10, 2018

I enjoyed our conversations and visits although they were recent you will be missed.

Caroline Flamez

December 10, 2018

Will always inhabited a special space. Honestly creative with a uniquely singular voice. My Deepest Condolences to his family and friends.

Tom McElroy

December 9, 2018

I'm so sorry about the passing of this very talented man.

December 9, 2018

So sorry for the passing of a very good man. I always took great pleasure in working with Will and enjoyed his company. My love to his family.

Thomas Studer

December 9, 2018

I have a lot of sweet memories of Will from 8th grade on, especially camping and backpacking fun. Hueftle Hugs to all the family members.

Bob Hueftle

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December 5, 2018

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