Alfred Laurie Plante

1938 - 2019

Alfred Laurie Plante obituary, 1938-2019, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1938

DIED

2019

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Memorial Gardens Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery

3825 Airport Road

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Alfred Plante Obituary

Plante
ALFRED LAURIE PLANTE
July 15, 1938
May 19, 2019
Alfred Laurie Plante, age 80, passed away May 19, 2019, following complications from Alzheimer's. Al was born July 15, 1938 to Emil and Tyne Plante in Cloquet, MN. On June 13, 1959, he married Mary Joan Luke, the love of his life and soulmate. Al managed the shoe department at Johnson Company in Cloquet until August of 1969, when they moved to Colorado Springs, where he was employed by Vorhes Shoes. During his working years he managed various retail stores including several Goodwill outlets. He also spent many years working at the Dog Track. In his spare time he worked in his shop in the backyard fixing and refinishing pieces of furniture and building new items. Al was an active member of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church for 50 years and a past member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved bowling and fishing, his wife, children and grandchildren.
After retirement he and Mary enjoyed biking and golfing. Their winter months were spent in Mesa, AZ where they met many new friends at Mesa Dunes, now Agave Village. Al was the quiet soul who maintained you learned more by listening than talking.
He is survived by his wife Mary, his two sons, Philip (Eva) and Christopher (Rochelle) and two daughters, Stephanie Swanson (Joel) and Susan Baker (Craig), all of Colorado Springs; and six grandchildren, Matt Swanson of Port Orchard, WA, Corey Plante, Timothy Swanson, Alexa Plante, Megan Plante and Savana Baker, all of Colorado Springs; sister Betty Lou Milberger(Bob) of Spirit Lake, IA, and brother, Bruce Plante (Sandy) of Duluth, MN.
Al is predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Howard and Kenneth, two sisters, Evelyn and Mary Leone, and grandson, Coltin Plante.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Al's name to Divine Redeemer Church (Elevator Fund), 926 Farragut Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909 or Alzheimer's Association of Colorado Springs, 2315 Bott Ave., Colorado Springs, 80904.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 25, 2019. Reception will immediately follow.
Many thanks go out to the wonderful, caring individuals at Retreat at Sunny Vista for their tender care of our Al. He was a special guy.

Published by The Gazette on May 22, 2019.
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Loved Al. Such a good guy. I´m grateful for him.

Rich Law

February 11, 2022

So sad to hear of the passing of such a caring and sweet man. Al was loved and admired by all who new him. He will be missed our hearts are broken.

Margaret McGonage

May 24, 2019

I remember how much I enjoyed being a money counter with Al at Divine Redeemer. His cheerful attitude always made my day.

Sue Veltri

May 23, 2019

We're so sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a good man with a warm smile & kind heart. Our hearts go out to you Mary & your family. We wish you comfort & peace as you remember all the wonderful times with Al.

Ed & Patricia Baxter

May 23, 2019

May you RIP. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.

Dell Marie Lamb

May 23, 2019

I'm so sorry to see of Al's passing. I have many fond memories---Vorhee's, bowling, physical therapy, etc. You were blessed with many wonderful years Mary.

Pam (Love)Newman

May 22, 2019

I feel that I have lost yet another dear friend. G0od bless you Mary and all of the family

Betty Oswald

May 22, 2019

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