James Novy Obituary

James F. Novy, 91, passed away at home in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 8, 2010. He was born September 2, 1918 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to James and Alameda (Bass) Novy, who preceded him in death. Jim served his country in the United States Army from 1935 to 1979, retiring after 35 years of dedicated service as a Lt. Colonel. His awards included the Legion of Merit, First Oak Leaf Cluster Legion of Merit and the Army Commendation Ribbon. He was an active member of Chapter 13, AF&A Masonic Lodge, Colorado Springs; 32 Degree Scottish Rite, Denver; and the Al Kaly Shriners in Colorado Springs. He is survived by his life partner, Theresia Mauerhoff; step-son, Dr. George H. Latham; and sister, Mary Evelyn Shockley. Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Novy in 1994. A memorial service will be held at the Swan Law Cascade Chapel, 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. . Inurnment will follow on Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. Area “C� at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Jim's name to the Shrine Children's Hospital, Denver, Colorado.