Benjamin Shacklette Obituary

Chief Petty Officer Benjamin "Craig" Shacklette, USN (Ret.) went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2007. He had an accident while horseback riding on the ranch. He was retired from the United States Navy, was an Electrician and most recently had been a CNA with Pikes Peak Hospice. Craig was born on November 11, 1952 in Syracuse, Kansas to Benjamin and Joan (Cole) Shacklette. After high school, he served for over 20 years in the Navy and then worked as an Electrician. He married Janis Lynn Hendrickson on June 2, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church where they had met in a singles' ministry. He is survived by his loving wife, Janis of rural Colorado Springs; his father Benjamin Shacklette of Mesa, Arizona; three daughters: Erin of Canada; Sarah of England; and Bridget of Canada. He is also survived by a step-daughter: Adriane Rabner of Colorado Springs; step-son: David Rabner of Fresno, California; two brothers: Cole (wife, Leslie) Shacklette and Stewart Shacklette. A Memorial Service will be held at 10: 30 am on Monday, July 30, 2007 at First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. A reception will follow the services at the Church. Memorials may be made to "The Edge" Singles Ministry in care of First Presbyterian Church. Craig had finally become a cowboy and rode off into the sunset…blessed be his memory.