Don Phelan Obituary

Phelan
Don Phelan
January 4, 1934 October 10, 2017
Don Phelan was born in Denver, Colorado, to Grattan and Willa Phelan.
He graduated from Regis High School before joining the Army. He married Annette (Sue) Stupca July 13, 1957, then moved to Colorado Springs, to work with Hewlett Packard until 1989. Don and Sue purchased Sunset Greenhouse in1977 and opened Phelan Gardens in 1981. For 10 years he served with Service Corp of Retired Executives(SCORE) as a business counselor, Chapter Chairman and Regional Director. He served on the national level as Vice President and Chairman of the Board. With the CDC (Citizen Democracy Corp) he advised Russian businesses and university classes in Siberia. He authored Success, Happiness, Independence- Own Your Own Business. Don and Sue lived in the Black Forest for 33 years and Pueblo West the last 12 years.
He's remembered for his quick, dry sense of humor, his compassionate insight, a love of arts/nature and a deep dedication to his family. Don is survived by his wife Sue, children- Mark, Phil, Monica and Valerie; their spouses, children and grandchildren; his brothers Tom and Gerry Phelan.
A Memorial Service will be held October 19 at 11:00am, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Pueblo West. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.