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1942
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2020
Claire Gann Obituary
CLAIRE ALFRED GANN
November 24, 1942 June 26, 2020
A longtime Colorado Springs Westsider died peacefully at home on June 26, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Claire was born on November 24, 1942 in Oakland California to Clarence Henry Gann and Harriet Genevieve Harvey. Claire was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathy Lewis and Mary Alice Gene Gann.
He is survived by his most loving wife Darlene Gann, daughter Deborah (Edward) Kost, sons Claire Jr. (Laura) Gann, Wade (Cathy) Gann, Bryan Gann, Tim Gann, Troy Gann, a brother Larry (Sharon) Gann and sisters Betty Barnett and Judy Deets, as well as 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He retired from Leiser Painting and Decorating after 42 years.
Claire had a passion for the great outdoors especially hunting, fishing, camping and riding ATVs.
He enjoyed real country music, two stepping, gambling and Honky Tonkin.
Family and friends are welcome to attend Claire's celebration of life on July 11th at 2:00 p.m. at 2629 Bott Ave.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Claire Gann
6 Entries
Sheryl Talamantes
June 30, 2025
Another year has passed by without fail & you are still missed & thought of by old friends & family. Rest In Paradise
Sheryl Talamantes
June 29, 2023
You are still missed & loved by family & friends. Rest In Peace.
Bob GARRETT
July 11, 2020
My sincere condolences to all of the Gann family. Clair is a genuine Westsider. He was well liked and one part of the in crowed. My memories of Him take me back some 50 years or so. My He lay in eternal rest with a loving savior.
Sheryl L Talamantes
July 6, 2020
Prayers to the family that God may comfort & give you peace in this sad time. I met Claire in Cripple Creek & he was so much fun to play cards with. R.I.P.
pete kirkwood
July 6, 2020
was raised on the westside with the ganns claire was cool and great guy pete/roger/butch kirkwood
donna and gene adams
July 5, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Great guy
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