EUGENE LINDSEY Obituary

July 9, 1918 - November 6, 2008
"I look to the mountains from whence my strength comes"
Eugene S. Lindsey died at home surrounded by his wife and loved ones. He was born on July 9, 1918 in Butler County, Kentucky to Eddie and Cordi Lindsey. Eugene married his childhood sweetheart Eileen Decker in September 1937. They enjoyed seven plus decades happily together. To this union were born three children, Donnie, Janie & Bruce. Eugene worked for the D&RGW RR for thirty-five years reaching the title of District Freight & Passenger Agent. He was associated with the Rock Island RR, Santa Fe RR, and the Pullman Company. Eugene was a member of the Masons for sixty-six years reaching a 32 degree member of the Scottish Rite Rocky Mountain Consistory, Al Kaly Temple. He enjoyed being in the Drum Corps unit. He was associated with the west side Rotary Club, Isaac Walton hunting club and a charter member of the Traffic Club with the Railroad. Preceded in death by a sister Roxie Lindsey Constant, son Donnie, great grand children Mark & JR Green. He is survived by his wife, Eileen, daughter, Janie; son, Bruce; three grandchildren, Deborah (husband Thebes Mick), Cathleen and Christine; Great grand- children, Cynthia, Tyler, Alex, Peyton, Christian and Great-great grandchildren Alicia and Aleah Mick. In lieu of flowers donations to the Shrine Hospital for Children, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84103. Visitation will be 10:00 until 11:00 am on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Blunt Mortuary Chapel, 2229 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, followed by graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, officiated by Rev. David Markwalder.
"He climbed the highest mountain and is now at rest"