Edward Peter Konik

FUNERAL HOME

Blunt Mortuary

2229 West Colorado Avenue

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Edward Konik Obituary

Edward P. Konik of Colorado Springs, and previously Woodland Park, passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 6th, 2014.

He was born in New Britain, CT on October 13, 1916 to his parents Jozef and Emilia Konik. He served in the United States Army from 1936 until 1958 earning the rank of Major. During his years of P.O.W internment in the pacific, Ed survived the Bataan Death March, in addition to, the Oryoku Maru, Enoura Maru, and Brazil Maru Hell Ships. He earned the Purple Heart with subsequent Oak Leaf Clusters and the

Bronze Star. Upon retirement he settled with his family in Woodland Park, CO where he developed land and built houses. He was an early active member and contributor to Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Sharlet Hagan Konik (1922-1976) with whom he had four children. He was also preceded in death by four sisters; Helen Bukowski, Sophie Doubleday, Florence Wallace, and Cecilia Pilewski.

He is survived by his sister Reggie Bowles, and his children; David Edward, Ann Sage, Teresa Osborne (Reed), and Paul Christopher; eight grandchildren, Sharlet Sage, Christopher

Konik, Katie Wilson, Andrew Wilson, Joseph Konik, Dylan Konik, Sean Malcolm Konik, and Tessa Konik.

In 1979 Ed married Margaret Jordan, who survives. They settled in Colorado Springs where they enjoyed hosting many gatherings with their blended families including Marge's children; Don Jordan (Betsy), Dave Jordan (Sue), Kathy Nimz (Curt), and Karen Densmore (Brad).

Ed's grandchildren will fondly remember his stories of being a gymnast, boxing and playing water polo in the Army, and his fondness for the accordion and Polka. They spent many joyful seasons picking peaches from his backyard orchard.

A Viewing will be held Monday, March 10th, from 6 to 8pm at Blunt Mortuary. 2229 W. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO. The Funeral Mass, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2030 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO will be Tuesday, March 11th at 10am. Burial will immediately follow at the Woodland Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org.

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

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Konik

Sponsored by Paul Konik.

9 Entries

Dylan Trenholm Konik

June 27, 2014

I miss you Edward Peter. I miss your pretzels, games and peaches. I will always remember your pride, the pride I saw in yours and your friends eyes at the Bataan survivors memoriam in 'Querque. I live to honor you and Paul.

June 27, 2014

I miss you Edward Peter. I miss your pretzels, games and peaches. I'll never forget your pride, the pride I saw your eyes, shared with your friends in memoriam at the Bataan survivors remembrance in 'Querque. I live to honor You Ed and Paul.

Tessa Konik

March 16, 2014

I will forever remember, and share, my incredible grandpa's story. I hope to be unstoppable like him.

Laurie Love Coburn

March 12, 2014

Paul, I am sorry for your loss of your father. I never met him, but I had learned of his time as a POW in the Pacific. Your father was a brave man and I am proud of his service for our country. I have shared his story, as I knew it, with many people. May you find comfort in your memories of your dad.

Abbie Lee Kleppa

March 12, 2014

Ed, You were a friend to him during your Pacific POW years, and then, later, cared for him (my mother's cousin Clarence "Billy" VanRay) after he was injured and died on the Brazil Maru in late January, 1945. You visited Billy's mom and his aunt after the war to share his story with them. My mother, Abbie Joy Stodder Kleppa, only 20 years old at the time, spoke of your kindness and service to Billy all of her years. Thank you for your goodness, your service, your courage. I wish you peaceful rest after a life very well lived.