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Daniel Henry Obituary
November 26, 1947
October 25, 2021
Dan Henry, aged 73, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. He was a resident of Colorado Springs, CO for 35 years. He retired from the United States Air Force after 24 years of service and then a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor career.
Dan was born on November 26, 1947, to Walter H. Henry and Adeline D. Henry (nee Whitworth) in Milwaukee, WI. He married the love of his life, Christine "Chris" May Henry (nee Bell) in Milwaukee, WI on December 23, 1967.
He grew up in Milwaukee, WI and attended Messmer Catholic High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business of Administration from Louisiana Tech University and Master of Science in Systems Management from University of Southern California.
He is survived by his loving wife, Chris; his children: Tyson Scot Henry married to Vania Correne (nee List), Dawn Christine Cooper (nee Henry), and Misty Anne Hjelmstad (nee Henry) married to Jeffrey Allan Hjelmstad; his siblings: Della Maria Rogers (nee Henry) and half-brother Walter Charles Henry; as well as his seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. A reception will be held immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Dan Henry's name to Life Network at www.elifenetwork.com/donate.
"Do. Or do not. There is no try." – Master Yoda
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Memories and Condolences
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Misty Henry-Hjelmstad
November 2, 2021
I miss you Daddy, every minute of everyday since you left this earth!! I love you and I know I will see you again in Heaven.
Melissa Dixon
November 2, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss, Henry/Hjelmstad family. I didn't know Dan well, but I nonetheless liked him and respected him from the few times I met him and from everything I heard about him. A man of such good character is rare enough in this world to stand out as a great example! May you all be comforted in your grieving, while he waits in heaven to see you all again!
Misty Henry Hjelmstad
November 2, 2021
Celebration of Life Reception to follow service at Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4125 Constitution Ave.
Sunday, November 8th approximately beginning 3:30/4:00 ish!!
Steve Young
October 31, 2021
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Maj Henry's 24 years of service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
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Shrine of Remembrance1730 East Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910
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