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Daniel Gleeson Obituary

Daniel J. Gleeson, age 60, passed away Saturday, May 5th, at his home in Colorado Springs. He was born to Joseph and Reba Gleeson on Dec. 10, 1946 in Colorado Springs where he grew up graduating from St. Mary's High School in 1965. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Skonce, in 1967. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy SeaBees and served two tours of Viet Nam. After his military career ended, Linda and Dan moved to Ft. Collins where Dan attended Colorado State University graduating in 1972 with a degree in Construction Management. He spent the next 25 years in the construction industry. Dan had a witty and spontaneous sense of humor and could make anyone laugh. He loved to go camping, thoroughly enjoyed old-time movies and watching his grandchildren's sporting events. Dan is survived by three children, Patrick and Ryan of Colorado Springs and Colleen Gleeson of Portland, Oregon; three grandchildren, Matthew, Nicholas and Zoe Gleeson of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his mother, Reba, one sister, Margaret, and four brothers: Mike, Tom, Tim and Dave. In celebration of his life a viewing will be held at Swan Law Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 9th, from 3-7 pm. A service, with reception, will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Thursday, May 10th, beginning at 1:00 pm. Private inurnment at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO.

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Published by The Gazette on May 9, 2007.

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Andy Mungenast

May 11, 2007

Our Prayers are with Dan’s family in this time of celebrating his life. I look back fondly to our friendship in grade school and high school. If anyone could fix an engine, be it car, motorcycle, or go cart, it was Dan.

Peggy Ricker/Walker

May 10, 2007

There are no words to express how sorry I was to hear about Dan - better known to me growing up and school years as Danny. He always brought light to a room and I loved his witty humor. I remember many exciting weekend marathons of monopoly with Danny and friends during the college years as poor students. Fun weekends camping with our sons and spouses and friends. He will always be remembered with a smile and love.

Debbie Mueh Craven

May 9, 2007

Ryan,

I was very sorry to hear about your Dad. My sympathies and thoughts are with you and your family.

Ron DeMarco

May 9, 2007

We were very sorry to learn about the death of your son and brother.
Ron and Anita DeMarco

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