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ARTHUR (ART) ACKLEY
November 11, 1923 January 18, 2019
Arthur (Art) Ackley passed away at age 95 after a brief illness. After graduating from high school at age 16, Art received a degree in Electronics Technology from Alfred College in New York State. He worked as an electronics technician and engineer for both General Electric and Lockheed-Martin for over 20 years. Art tested guidance systems for Titan missiles, at times attending Titan launches at Cape Canaveral. Art was a World War II Army-Air Force veteran, serving in the early use of radar technology.
Art was married to the love of his life, Helena, for 74 years. In 1964, they opened Ackley's Rocks and Stamps in Colorado Springs. They enjoyed this business for over 50 years. After they sold the Rock part of the business, Art continued the Stamps and retired at age 90. Art was appreciated for his honesty and excellent customer service, offering many young people their first employment. He had many enduring friendships with both customers and employees.
Art is survived by his wife Helena; sons Robert and Alan; "like a daughter" Rhonda Hart; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son David & grandson Travis.
Art chose to donate his body to science. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church at 420 No. Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO. at 2pm March 9. In memory of Art it is requested that rather than sending flowers donate to the church.
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Jeremy Crouse
January 23, 2024
I had the good experience of meeting Art at his shop while visiting Colorado Springs on vacation with my wife. Having a love of stamps and rocks she dropped me off for a few hours while she shopped. This was the afternoon of May 9, 2011. In the course of a few hours I heard about his two sons, both also retired, who held a Ph.D in Psychology and the other was a Principal and Administrator at Colorado State University, my school I was visiting. He mentioned his dad was a marine and brought stamps from the Caribbean home for him as a kid and that hooked him! He also met Herman Herst, a world famous stamp exhibitor. During my short time with Art we made a friendship and did keep in touch about a stamp I bought from him. He sold it to me for $1 and it turned out to be worth much more when I got home and studied it more closely. A subtle shade variety. I sent Art a check for $50, it´s fair value, along with a note. He wrote back so happy and surprised by it. Really made his week I´m sure! Art was a great guy. Finding his business card tonite with my notes on it I´m heartened to learn he passed peacefully and lived a very long and filled life. To the family, even after all this time, may the memories never leave your hearts.
Keys
March 8, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ackley Family in the loss of Art.
VG
March 7, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Art. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure when it fills your heart with love and brings you joy. May you find comfort in Jesus promise of the hope of everlasting life at John 6:40
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