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Dion Parlade Kerns Sr. Obituary

Dion Parlade Kerns Sr, 50, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb 16, 2014. Born in Jacksonville Florida to the late Kendall and Vivienne Kerns. He shared his life with his friends and family when he lived in the Philippines, Clearfield Utah, Cortez Colorado, Las Vegas Nevada and Minot North Dakota, but he always considered Colorado Springs his home.

Dion was a genuine, compassionate, loving, Christian man. He had an indomitable optimism, a wonderful sense of humor, and always had a smile to share even during his toughest challenges. He had a kind, caring heart, was passionate about life, and had the ability to make anyone feel special. He never hesitated to lend a hand or to cater any event. During his spare time, Dion enjoyed watching the Broncos, playing billiards, and a good practical joke.

Dion loved spending time with his family and was an extremely loving and proud father to his children, Dion Kerns Jr, Annie Kerns, Faith Kerns and Jeff Kerns.

He is also survived by his siblings Butch Parlade, Rochelle Oleksuk, JD McGinley, Ilene Martin-Hall, Kenneth Kerns, Eugene Kerns and Cedric Kerns; and by his wife Wendy Kerns and her children Tim Campbell, Tiffany Campbell and Malachi Campbell.

Services for Dion will be held on Thursday, Feb 27th 2014 at 2:00 pm at Saint James Church, 4615 NorthPark Dr., Colorado Springs, Co 80918.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made at any Wells Fargo under Dion Kerns Memorial.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 26, 2014.

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March 3, 2014

“Dear Parlade Kerns family,
We send you our deepest sympathy for the loss of Dion. It is difficult to put into words how we feel for Judge Kerns and the entire family. We want to express our condolences to all of you.
It is never easy dealing with such an unexpected loss but now he is in the arms of god. We send you all our prayers for strength and healing.

Muni Judge Kerns staff and friends : Judge Bert Brown, Lisa R, Lisa D, Jodi R, Emi T, Raul .
Kim La Fasto, LaSharla , Cristal Reyes and Trish Williams

Larry Bobo

February 28, 2014

Miss you my friend. Only a few will love and serve others out of the limelight. You are one of those special few. I'm sure we will meet again. In the meanwhile, may God strengthen and encourage your family and loved ones.

Joanne Jardine

February 26, 2014

I worked with Dion at Westwood College and really enjoyed his humor. He was quite the cook, too!

Kris Peters

February 26, 2014

Dear Wendy,
Jeff and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and the kids in our prayers.
God Bless you at this time,
Jeff and Kris Peters

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