Anne Martin "Nancy" McKenna

FUNERAL HOME

Shrine of Remembrance

1730 East Fountain Blvd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Anne McKenna Obituary

March 6, 1945 - February 7, 2008. Anne "Nancy" Martin McKenna, 62, passed away at her home in Colorado Springs where she had been a resident since 1979. Nancy worked with the Fourth Judicial District as a Probation Officer. She was born on March 6, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to James and Frances (Martin) Knipe. Nancy was known for her compassion, gentle grace and razor-sharp wit. She was a champion of all underdogs – furry or otherwise. Her family and friends counted on her to be their nurturing, non-judgmental ear. She listened more than she talked. But, when she did opine, her insightful one-liners inspired reflection and peals of laughter. Her joys were gourmet cooking, reading, her dogs and, above all, her children. Nancy was unassuming but adventurous. She traveled the world, but in the end, was most proud of being a home to her family. Surviving Nancy are her former husband and friend, John McKenna, her four children: Michelle McKenna, Christine McKenna and the twins John McKenna and Katherine Jordan, and her six siblings Elizabeth Knipe, Mary Hartman, Gil Knipe, Helen Smith, James Knipe, and Margaret Knipe. A visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at noon on Saturday, February 16, 2007 at the Historic Pinecrest Center, 106 Pinecrest Way (exit 161) in Palmer Lake, CO 80133. (719.325.7501) http://www.pinecresteventcenter.com/. A Celebration Reception/Irish wake will follow the service at the Historic Pinecrest Event Center. Old Irish Blessing: May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Anne McKenna

12 Entries

Molly Morrissey Cooney

February 23, 2008

How sadden I was when Ilearned of Nancy's passing. What a wonderful person she was and how much fun we had with her.!!
She will always be in my thoughts and memories .

Sabrina Bess

February 20, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tina Richardson

February 19, 2008

I enjoyed the little time I worked with Nancy. I enjoyed her peronality and her love for reading novels. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers.

Mandy Bonney

February 15, 2008

I truely enjoyed working with Nancy. She was always very helpful and kind. She was witty and had a great sense of humor. Often times she would make me laugh. When we would have "out of office meetings" I couldn't wait to taste the dish she brought. Her office neighbored mine at the probation department and I always felt comfortable going to her for information or a kind word. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Bev. Kelley

February 15, 2008

My condolences In memory of a very wonderful person, you will be missed Nancy, It was great working with you all of those years.

Debbie Ferguson

February 15, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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