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Bob Virgil Mahan

1928 - 2021

Bob Virgil Mahan obituary, 1928-2021, Colorado Springs, CO

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1928

DIED

2021

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Bob Mahan Obituary

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Bob was employed at Timken Roller Bearing until going to work for Mountain Bell Telephone in 1953. He retired as an Outside Plant Engineer from US West with 35 years of service. After retirement he worked part time at rental car agencies. Bob was a dedicated member of Grace Baptist Church for many years.
He joined the Seabee Reserves in 1953, served for 16 years. Bob was also Past Master of El Paso #13 Masonic Lodge, Southern Colorado Consistory, and Al Kaly Shrine. He was active in forming the Potentate's Motor Escort Parade Unit. He was also a member of VZ Reed Hose Company for many years.
BOB VIRGIL MAHAN
September 6, 1928 February 20, 2021
Bob V. Mahan went to be with the Lord Feb. 20,2021.
Bob was born in Breckenridge, TX to Tillman Gale Mahan and Irene Roberts Mahan. He moved to Colorado in 1941with his mother, step-father, Roy West, and sister, Billie. He graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1946.
In later years with Freedom Baptist Church.
Bob and Bertie were blessed with 72 years together.
He leaves behind his wife, Bertie, daughter Patricia Savio (Lou) and son Rick of Colorado Springs, grandsons Dr. Michael Vinson (Amy) of Katy, TX and Jeff Vinson of Tonganoxie, KS, great grandchildren Eli Vinson, Natalie Vinson, and Ava Vinson of Tonganoxie, KS and Malcolm Vinson of Katy, TX, brother-in-law LeRoy Becker, Loveland, CO, nieces Linda Davis (Michael) of Peyton, CO, Jeanette Factor, Albuquerque, NM, nephew Roy Catron of Milwaukee, WI. He is preceded by his mother, Irene West, sister Billie Catron, nephew Cliff Catron.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 28, 2021.
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Bob and Bertie adopted us upon moving to Colorado Springs in 1991. They befriended us, shared their love of square dancing with us and treated us like family. We will always be grateful for their kindness and generosity. Bob will be missed by us and countless others in our community. Bertie and her family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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