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Arthur Criswell Obituary

Arthur L. Criswell, age 85, passed away on October 12, 2009 in Colorado Springs. Arthur was born in Texahoma, Oklahoma on December 13, 1923, a son of the late, Lotus H. and Stella Harmon Criswell. Art was an avid pilot and had flown for over 70 years, having served as a pilot in the Air Force and for Colorado Interstate Gas Company. He had also worked for school district 20. Art served as a Chaplain for the American Legion and had volunteered at the Air Force Academy Medical Unit. He loved to golf and enjoyed working with his sons and grandsons in their construction businesses. Art is survived by his seven children, Linda (John) McMilleon of California, Barbara (Wayne) Harris of Colorado Springs, Lowell Criswell of Colorado Springs, Beverly (Steven) Sales of La Junta, Thomas Criswell of Calhan, Karen Criswell of Black Forest and William Criswell of Missouri, twelve grandchildren, Corey, Cathy, Howard, Lloyd, Crystal-Dawn, Michael Ryan, Jaimy, Michael D., Adam, Rebecca, Amy, Jesse, great granddaughter, Bailey Hamill, a sister, Viola Bernice Carlock and a brother, Lotus Criswell Jr. Arthur was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois Fern Carlock Criswell on August 26, 2008. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Evergreen Funeral Home 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 19, 2009 at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at 2:30 PM at Ft Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Jaimy Criswell

November 23, 2025

Thank you, Grandpa, for your continued guidance! What a legacy you left!

Harry Mack

October 27, 2009

i am very sorry for the lost of a man i came to know he was one of the most insperational person in my life and i had only know him for a little while i'am an agoraphobic and always very medicated to go outside but whenever i went and seen art i did not need them and i always remember that when he found out i was german he told me your not too bad for being a german and when he helped me load the first vehicle i bought from him and i was trying to help him off my trailer it is a very tall trailer he tells me not too bad for84 and that was just some of the stuff that gave me achuckle when i was sad i will miss him dearlly my condolences to the whole familyfor the lost of a loved one

Rita McCarty

October 22, 2009

Steve and Bev and family I am so very sorry for your loss. Just know that my prayers and thoughts are with you....
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shady shultz

October 22, 2009

I would like to add my condolances to the whole family may god accept him into his loveing arms. His job on earth is done and done very well and thank him for his service too. I am ex usaf myself so I understand what he did. shady and katie amen

Lowell Criswell

October 20, 2009

Dad,
We all thought we would have you for a while longer.I guess the Lord had other plans for you.Maybe he needed your help on something,as he new you were always a willing volunteer.Maybe it was just time for you to be with Mom.Tell her we said hi.We will always love and miss you both.

Romona Willits

October 19, 2009

Bev Sales and all of the Criswell family. I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. You should all be very proud of your father/grandfather. He served his country well. May God bless each of you at this difficult time. Romona Willits

Camille Looney

October 18, 2009

To the Criswell family: Sincere condolences from the men and women of the 10th Medical Group where Mr Art was dearly loved. He was the face of our organization for many patients over the years as he volunteered at our Information Desk. We will miss him greatly. Sincerely, Lt Col Camille Looney, Commander, 10 MDSS

October 18, 2009

Daer Lowell and family,

I was so sorry to read about the loss of your father/grandfather. We are losing a wonderful generation that served our country much to quickly. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Janet, Alisha and Michael Bauer

October 18, 2009

Dear Lowell and family,

I was so sorry to read of the loss of your father/grandfather. We are losing a great generation much to quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.

Janet, Alisha and Michael Bauer.

Na Yoo

October 18, 2009

Dear Mr. Criswell, Jaimy, Mike, Adam and the entire Criswell family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather! I had the pleasure of meeting Grandpa C a few times, unfortunately it was at a difficult time for the entire Criswell family! When I first met Grandpa C, he was sporting a Korean War Veterans hat and told me a few stories of his time in the war! As we got to talking, I told him about my family and their plight during the war and I was so honored to tell Grandpa C on behalf of me and my family Thank You for serving his country and ours, he smile said it all! I will never forget what he said to me about a certain person and how highly he thinks and respects this person! Something I will never forget and always cherish! My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time! Please let me know if there is anything I can do!

Ms. Na Yoo

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