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James Clevenger Obituary

James (Jim) Clevenger, age 68, passed away May 17, 2009, in Colorado Springs after a brief battle with melanoma. Jim was born April 18, 1941, in Colorado Springs to the late Clyde and Edith (Marshall) Clevenger. He graduated from Blytheville, AR, High School, then served his country in the Air Force in Oklahoma and France. Jim married his beloved wife, Karen (Robertson), on February 18, 1966. Jim worked for the US Postal Service for 31 years, retiring in 1997 as a maintenance technician. A true Handyman, Jim was gifted with skills to fix anything, and he willingly helped everyone. Jim enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, and sports with his family and many friends. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by son Mark Clevenger, daughter Lynda (James) Thompson, granddaughters Gwendolyn and Genevieve, and sister, Mary Bieberle. He was preceded in death by sisters Jean Marie, Beverly Crabb, and Flora Fleming. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Swan-Law Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2009 at the Swan-Law Funeral Cascade Chapel. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society

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Published by The Gazette on May 20, 2009.

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DEE & DICK GOIN

June 13, 2009

DEAR KAREN AND FAMILY,
WE FINALLY GOT OUR PUTER FIXED.
SORRY TO BE SO LATE WITH OUR CONDOLENCES. BUT BE ASSURED THAT YOU HAVE BEEN IN OUR PRAYERS SINCE THAT DAY THE MIDDLE OF MAY AND STILL ARE TODAY.
GOD LOVE AND BLESS YOU. LOVE, DEE & DICK GOIN

Dee Becher

May 26, 2009

Karen and Mark,
I am glad I was able to met Jim. I always enjoyed talking to him when he came in to get his teeth cleaned. He was always very kind. You are in my prayers.

Marcus & Rhonda Trollmann

May 24, 2009

Karen, Lynda, and Mark,

We are so very sorry for your loss. We send you many hugs and prayers.

Marcus & Rhonda

MIke and Martha Reuler

May 22, 2009

Mark and Mrs. Clevenger,

We are very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed your dad's company when I would come over and visit. You and your family are in our prayers.

Sandra Claus

May 22, 2009

Dear Karen and family:
Jim was one of the most loved and respected people I ever met. He had such integrity and cared so deeply for his fellow workers at the postal service. I know that Jim is with his Lord and is waiting for his reunion with his family and friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God bless.

Terry LeFevre

May 21, 2009

Karen, Mark, & Lynda

My profound sympathies for your loss. I worked with Jim in the Maintenance Department for many years until his retirement. Jim was very well respected by everyone and taught me and others a great deal; never hesitating to share his wealth of knowledge. We were all better for having known and learned from Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Glen Law

May 21, 2009

Karen, Lynda and Mark:
Nancy and I both want you to know our warmest thoughts and prayers are with you now. Jim was such a loving and caring person. He was always unselfishly there whenever we called on him to help us with homeowner problems, but beyond that he was just a good friend. We were blessed to have known Jim and we will miss him every day.

All our love,
Glen & Nancy Law

Mark Clevenger

May 20, 2009

FYI, donations should be made to American Cancer Society.

Charlie Watts

May 20, 2009

KAREN,

I am sorry to hear about Jim. He was a true gentelman in every sense of the word. I know he will be missed by more people than you can think of. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charlie Watts

Anita Robinson

May 20, 2009

Karen - I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kay Butcher

May 20, 2009

With Our Love & Prayers that Our Dear Lord & Savior will comfort your hearts with His presence..................

Kay & Tony Butcher

Gloria Stogner

May 20, 2009

Dear Karen, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! When I saw Jim's picture, my heart went out to you. The Lord will sustain you through this, and you will see Jim again.

Love, Gloria

Sandy Robertson

May 20, 2009

Dear Karen, Lynda and Mark:

May God bless you at this difficult time but know that Jim is in the best hands possible, free from pain and enjoying the gifts of heaven. My heart, love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I hope you find comfort in knowing that he is at peace, singing with the angels.

Love to you all,

Sandy Robertson

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