Charles E. Franklin

1947 - 2019

Charles E. Franklin obituary, 1947-2019, Colorado Springs, CO

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Charles Franklin Obituary

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CHARLES E FRANKLIN
April 1, 1947
August 31, 2019
Charles E Franklin of Colorado Springs passed away on August 31, 2019 at Forest Ridge Senior Living in Woodland Park, Colorado after a lengthy illness. He was born in Washington DC on April 1, 1947.
Charles attended Westtown School in Pennsylvania for high school. He received his undergraduate college degree from Earlham College in Indiana. His graduate degrees in social work and sociology were from the University of Washington and the University of Colorado. Charles worked as a licensed clinical social worker in Denver and Colorado Springs for many years.
He is survived by his wife of forty four years, Cynthia Franklin of Colorado Springs; his son, Nathan Franklin of Colorado Springs; and his daughter, Hannah Franklin, of Seattle, Washington. He is also survived by his brother, Hayward Franklin of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as other extended family and wonderful friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at the First Congregational Church, 20 East St. Vrain Street, Colorado Springs on Friday, October 11 at 4PM.
An extended obituary will be posted next week on the website for Swan Law Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Red Cross Colorado Chapter or the American Friends Service Committee.

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 8, 2019.
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. A friend and colleague from Cedar Springs.

Bill Lewis

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August 29, 2020

Chuck was a light in my life, even though he came into my life at time when he could no longer verbally share his knowledge with others his smile said it all, I list caring for him as one of my greatest Earthly gifts from God.May God bless and keep you all. Love Sarah

sarah James

September 17, 2019

Cynthia and family I just learned of Chuck's passing. Please accept my condolences for your loss, my prayers are with you and family. Chuck and I worked together at Cedar Springs and he was always willing to share his professional knowledge to help others. I moved to Las Vegas about 9 months ago. I will be thinking of you and wishing you comfort in the days ahead.
Warm regards, Bill Lewis

William Lewis

September 11, 2019

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