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James Lantry Obituary
JAMES JOHN LANTRY
01/01/42 - 09/24/19
CHARLENE OGDEN LANTRY
09/18/42 - 09/27/19
Jim and Charlene Lantry, of Colorado Springs, died at the Pikes Peak Hospice unit in Penrose Hospital; both were 77. They are survived by siblings, Joe, Cheryl, and Mike; children, Dawn and Michael; grandsons, Alex and John; and mother, Clara. While at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Jim met Charlene at a nearby Connecticut College. Jim was a Vietnam veteran who retired as a Captain after 30 years of service. As a military wife, Charlene helped raise her children through numerous transfers, and worked for ten years as a nurse. They both enjoyed swimming, hiking, biking and running. They competed in numerous races, including the Boston and New York City Marathons. Jim's devotion to Charlene was evident, as he cared for her for six years after her Alzheimer's diagnosis. Remarkably, following his stroke, he reached out to hold her hand one last time, as they lay in hospice care together. After 55 years of marriage, Jim and Charlene passed away within days of each other, and are now together forever.
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TimKeitz
March 28, 2025
p.s. I know the real reason why you became a marathoner!!!!
TimKeitz
March 28, 2025
I worked for Captain Lantry in Brooklyn, NY. He was the CO of the USCG Brooklyn Supply Center. I loved working for/with him. I will always remember his tenacity and go get em philosophy. He told me to be aware that he could not hear from one ear so good, so please be aware when we talked, he might slant his head to be able to hear me, but it did not mean he was not understanding. I went on through my civil service career, always keeping in mind...What would of Captain Lantry have said or how would Captain Lantry have reacted. Love the memories Jim. Thanks for your well respected guidance. Miss you man.
Michael & Lia deBettencourt
February 19, 2022
We are neighbors of your Mom and Dad. Both of us are retired US Coast Guard. We met your folks right after we moved in. We are very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if we can help with anything you need.
Rachel Bresnahan
October 26, 2019
So sorry to learn of the demise of Jim and
Charlene. May God receive them both with
loving arms.
October 18, 2019
Jim and Charlene were our closest neighbors for almost 25 years. They were a remarkable couple and will be dearly missed. Rich and Paula Wray
Mary Van Allen
October 18, 2019
Jim was a well-respected soccer referee in the Colorado Springs community. He will be sorely missed. He was a true gentleman and a genial colleague. His devotion to his wife was only one of his many fine qualities.
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