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James Gearhart Obituary

Jim Gearhart passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 22, 2007 at the age of 67. He was born in Alamosa, Colorado on June 15, 1939 to Lester and Alice Gearhart who preceded him in death. Jim was raised in Colorado Springs and graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1957. He married Carolyn West, his wife of 48 years, on December 21, 1958. He was a Colorado Springs Police Officer from 1967 to 1974. He was owner/operator of a trucking company for many years, and later worked for Saunders Trucking and Rocky Mountain Materials. He was a member of the Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club for many years. Jim retired in October 2005 and enjoyed this past winter with Carolyn in Arizona. Jim is survived by his wife Carolyn, daughter, Suzie (Jim) Troogstad, son, Randy (Linda) Gearhart, and daughter, Kelly (Scott) Lee. Grandchildren include Amanda Melton, A.J. Lee, Bailey Gearhart, and Samantha Lee; one brother, Gerry (Judy) Gearhart; numerous brother/sister in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Blunt Mortuary 2229 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904. Jim requested his friends and family gather for food and drink in his honor at the Shrine Club 6 South 33rd Colorado Springs, Colorado on Monday, May 28, 2007 from 4 PM until 7 PM. Inurnment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Colorado Springs.

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Published by The Gazette on May 25, 2007.

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June 15, 2007

Happy Birthday Dad. My heart is so broken but my memories are so wonderful. I miss you so much and love you even more.
Suzie

Kelly Lee (Gearhart)

June 15, 2007

Happy 68th Birthday Daddy! Miss you more than I ever could imagine.
Love,
Kelly

Jon Gilliom

June 3, 2007

Carol, Suzie and all of the family,
Mom told us about Jim's death a couple of days ago. Our lives have changed as well, as my Dad passed away just after midnight on Tuesday. West siders have to stick together! Once a West sider, always a west sider.

Gary Gossage

May 30, 2007

Jim and I went through 13 years of school together. He lived 1/2 block away and his mom was my first Cub Scout Den Mother. I will miss seeing him at our 5oth. reunion.

Shelly Davis

May 26, 2007

Carol,Suzie,Randy & Kelly,
I am so sad to hear about Jim. I will never forget the summers when you guys would come visit at Grandma's house. Jim was always so funny and Grandma loved him so much. I know my mom is having a hard time. He was like a brother to her and he will be greatly missed. I will keep each one of you in my prayers.
God Bless,

James and Linda Melton

May 26, 2007

We have known Jim, Carol and their family for 30 some years. There has never been a day we weren't lucky and proud to know them. Having been family as well as friends with the Gearharts have made our lives richer and fuller. We want the Gearhart family to know they are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim will be missed and forever in our memories.

Jack & Dorothy Jean Miles

May 26, 2007

Kelly & Suzie, Sorry to hear the loss of your Dad.
Our Deepest Sympathy to your Family.

Lloyd Needham

May 26, 2007

I've known Jim since our very young days when we lived on the West Side. We were in West Jr High together. When Jim was with CSPD, I would call dispatch and they would set up a meet and we would tell cop stories over coffee. I was a California Highway Patrolman. We would meet at the reunions and match family stories and talk about "the day". I will miss Jim and he will be remembered as a gentle giant. We will miss him at our 50th reunion. God Bless, you are in our prayers.

Olian and Virgie Shockley

May 25, 2007

Carol and Family, I blundered into the news about Jim While I was looking for the obit of Virgie's brother, Bill Goodwin.What a shock!Our deepest sympathy to all of you.Jim was one of the best and I will miss him.`

Noble Makings

May 25, 2007

Suzie and all the family,
So sorry to here the loss of your dad, I have not seen him in along time but remember him as it was just yesterday. God be with you all in this trying time.

Joan Messina

May 25, 2007

Carol,Kelly and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 25, 2007

You were more than a friend - you were family, and you will be missed
more than I am sure we realize yet.
I know I can speak for my husband
who will miss all those long visits
about old friends and trucking.
We loved you -
Paul and Sandy

Barbara Edsall

May 25, 2007

David and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Barbara Edsall

Karen (Edwin) Pappalardo

May 25, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mary Nuccio

May 25, 2007

How can we ever forget all the fun times and wonderful laughs 'we all' had together! It was a great time
in our lives that will be with us as long as we live.

Ed

May 25, 2007

We'll miss you ole buddy! Many fond memories of 'Good Times'. See ya later.
Ed & Mary

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