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Elwood Lively Obituary

Elwood Colbert Lively Jr. was born February 25, 1940 in Dallas, Texas to Elwood C. Lively Sr., and Mary Ellen (Schultz) Lively. Colby was drafted into the Army in 1963. While in the Army at Fort Carson, he met his wife Stella Friddle. They married in 1965. To this union, Michael and Patrick were born. In 1966 Colby went to work for Hewlett Packard, where he was employed until his retirement in 1997. Colby enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. The last 11 years of his retirement he spent volunteering at the Marian House Soup Kitchen. This job gave him much enjoyment. He also volunteered at Partners in Housing. On March 8, 2011 Colby slipped away peacefully in the morning light without a lot of fan fair, just the way he would have liked it. He died of prostate cancer which had spread to his bones. He is survived by his wife, Stella, sons Michael (Melissa) and Patrick, grandson, Benjamin, his sister, Mary Patsy (AI) Mahrer, a niece and nephews, many cousins, and his Aunt Lucille Tilley. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, at Eastside Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marian House soup kitchen, or Pikes Peak Hospice. Please visit www.memorialgardensfuneralhome.com to leave your condolences.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 10, 2011.

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April 6, 2011

Dear Stella.
We wereso sorry to read about Colby's death. We have fond memories of living on Prospect when we were all so young.
I will always remember that you considered Colby your best accessory when dressing up.
May God keep you close as you mourn your loss. The world will be less without him for sure.
Love, Kent and Melinda Hardage

Jim Raney

March 29, 2011

Colby was my best friend,when I need help I could count on him whether laying under a jeep in the snow or cutting down a ltree at my mothers he would be there. He also had a keen sense when someone needed help he was ready to help or just listen as the situation needed. He also was a great orgaanizer and planner. He did many neat things for our hunting camp and got things there organized so we could find them. I will always remember his witty litttle sayings and abreviations such as CRS syndrom. He had a sly sense of humor that was always fun. Its going to be hard when I come to the springs and he won't be there to talk to. I shall greatly miss him.

william denmark

March 23, 2011

I met Colby some 30 years ago when we both worked in the tech certer of Hewlet Packard.
We became good friends and enjoyed hunting togeather. all my boys have gone on hunts with us over the years.
Later Roberta and I started camping with him and Stella. We would combine it with scouting for elk, siteseeing, and antiqueing.
He will be greatly missed by our whole family.

Karen Rector

March 22, 2011

Stella,
Colby was one of my first managers at Hewlett Packard and I always enjoyed being around him. So sorry for your loss. I know he will truly be missed by all.

Nola Renz

March 17, 2011

Stella, Mike and Pat,
I wish I would have known Colby better, but I was always impressed with his calm approach to life. You all remain in my prayers and thoughts. May all of your memories be good.

Pam Piro

March 16, 2011

Stella, the love shining in the eyes of your family pictures is an amazing thing to see. May the good memories keep you strong, "oh tall dignified one."

March 15, 2011

Stella, Mike & Pat, I'm so thankful that when I started working at Partners In Housing, you both became SO involved - not so much for what you did for PIH (which was awesome), but for the opportunity to get to know your dad in a way I never had before. It is a gift that I will be eternally grateful for.

Keith Allen

March 15, 2011

Although I am glad for Colby that he has taken the next step, we will miss him. Sorry I did'nt have the chance to know him better. Blessings to you Stella and Family.

Keith & Paula Allen
Branson,Missouri

Teresa Dodd

March 15, 2011

Stella and family, may you be filled with sweet memories which give you peace. Praying for God's comfort for you all.

Lois Herbaugh

March 14, 2011

We will miss Colby. He was always ready to help when we needed something. He had lots of wisdom in circumstances that were hard to handle. Our prayers are with you.

March 14, 2011

Stella,
My prayers are with you and your family. I will long remember Colby's smiling face when he took the time to stop at my office at PIH. Enjoy all the happy memories.
Louise Bagala

Meg Hentges Lyons

March 14, 2011

Ms. Stella, I was thinking of you to day. You are in my prayers. And wanted to thank you, I was able to view the photos, oh, what a wonderful feeling a sweet memory is. You and your family are such a blessing. From Will and I...all our love.

Nancy Hentges Hall

March 13, 2011

Stella,
I am keeping you and your family in our prayers.

March 12, 2011

So sorry to learn of Colby's death, Stella. Love and prayers

Tootie

Bruce McCarl

March 11, 2011

Go rest high on that mountain Colby. You and Dad will be together again. R.I.P. My prayers are with you in this time Stella. Celebrate his life and all the good times.

Leonard Archuleta

March 11, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to Colby's family.Colby always had a kind word for everyone he came across.I always looked forward to seeing him at the marion house.

Will and Meg Lyons

March 10, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.

Charlotte Bonham

March 10, 2011

Stella,
My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Jackie Harman

March 10, 2011

Colby was one of the nicest person I have ever met. I will miss him.

Paulette (Enright) Pierson

March 10, 2011

Stella and family,
Our prayers go out to you and the family. We know that Colby will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May God be with you at this time and comfort you. Paulette, Kim, Kenneth

Scott Funk

March 10, 2011

Colby was a gentle giant. He taught me many things while working with him at Hewlett-Packard in Colorado Springs from 1979-1992. He was a good man who was dedicated to his family.

Jack Casey

March 10, 2011

Colby was a good man. He has a special place in my memories of working together at Hewlett-Packard.

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