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James VanHorn Obituary
James "Jay" Patrick
VanHorn
June 19, 1959
April 6, 2023
At the age of 63, James "Jay" Patrick VanHorn of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by family and friends on April 6, 2023.
Jay lived his whole life in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Growing up, he was a well-rounded athlete, eventually attending Wasson High School where he played football, basketball and ran track. He graduated in 1978.
Jay worked in construction for forty-five years. He always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Aside from his family, his greatest achievement was becoming a co-owner of Trax Construction with his brother Jeff in 1994. They grew the business from its humble beginnings over the next twenty-nine years.
Jay impacted so many lives with his vibrant spirit and generous heart. His family and friends are dedicated to carrying on his legacy.
Jay was preceded in death by his father, Lyle VanHorn; mother, Lucille VanHorn; and brother, Jerry VanHorn.
He leaves behind his wife, Laura VanHorn of twenty years; his children, Jessica (Matt) Fuller, Max (Carissa) Saunders, Molly (Tom) Kjosen, Jerrad (Erin) VanHorn, Meg (Jeremy) Pape; twelve grandchildren, Lane Kjosen, Landon Kjosen, Olivia Saunders, Mackenzie Fuller, Amelia Saunders, Tatum VanHorn, Owen Fuller, Jackson Saunders, Carter VanHorn, Zoey Pape, Peyton VanHorn and Ozzie Pape; his brothers and sisters, John (Peggy) VanHorn, Joan (Howard) Mayer, Fabi VanHorn, Janice (Paul) Bennett, Jeff (Lori) VanHorn, Joel (Sylvia) VanHorn; and a number of nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces, family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jay's honor to Pro Football Camp at https://give.cornerstone.cc/Pro+Football+Camp+Donation or to Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
Memorial Service, 11:00AM, Thursday, April 20, 2023, Woodmen Valley Chapel - Rockrimmon Chapel, 290 East Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919.
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David Franklin
December 18, 2024
Rest in peace, and God bless. We fought some battles together. Love to Joel, as well.
Bruce & Sherri Barbarick
April 26, 2023
We will miss Jay a lot. He was a long time friend, coworker, employee, and fellow industry professional. Always enjoyed his happy spirit and practical jokes.
Matianita Vargas
April 20, 2023
Jay will be missed. God bless him.
Chad and Tammy Schall
April 19, 2023
Sending our love and deepest sympathies to all the VanHorn family. We have fun memories of tailgating with not only Jay, but all of the fun VanHorn Bronco fans. He always made us feel welcome and part of the family - the host with the most!
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Tom Bradley
April 18, 2023
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to Jay's family and friends. I purchased his red 1988 F350 years ago, so that is the only way I know him. He was a very generous and friendly gentleman.
David Franklin
April 18, 2023
Mostly it is loss which teaches us about the worth of things. God Bless.
Thomas Gelsinger
April 16, 2023
Very sad loss Jay was a great guy, I had the pleasure of knowing and working with him on some projects, very professional and a great people person , he will definitely be missed, my heart goes out to all of the family
Joan Mayer
April 16, 2023
My Dear Jay
The Lord saw you getting tired suffering so, in so much pain.
So HE came down and took him by the hand and said I have a place waiting for you in Paradise for eternity.
Jay fought the fight and finished the race!!
Jay was a loveing, generous, caring, awesome, young man.
He was always there to give a helping hand to anyone that needed help.
You would ask anyone if they knew Jay and everyone had a story to tell.
Jays legacy will never die !!!
He will be dearly missed!
He's last words were I will see you on the other side!!
Love you baby brother
Rose Sander and Ken Lewis
April 13, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength.
Heather Davis
April 12, 2023
Jay was an amazing person both professionally and personally. I will always remember his laugh and his kind heart. I still cannot believe you have passed on.
Jay will forever be one of the greatest people I had a pleasure of knowing. Thank you for the laughs, your smile, your kindness, your listening ear, but mostly for the wonderful memories. May you rest in peace.
Dee Brinton
April 12, 2023
My heart is so broken. Jay and his family have been a part of our lives well over 30 years. I have some of the best memories of Jay and they will be held in my heart for the rest of my life. May you rest in peace Jay and I hope you're playing cards with your brother and your dad with your mom looking over your shoulder.
Laura & family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Dee Brinton
Mitzie Tamlin
April 12, 2023
I AM SO SORRY AND SHOCKED !!! I LOVED WORKING FOR JAY SO MUCH !!! I LOVED JAY SO MUCH !!!!
Kevin Reilly
April 11, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Jay. He was such a great guy. I will never forget how he could run with that football he had the best moves. I'm sending prayers to the whole VanHorn family, Jay sure we'll be missed by many people. GOD BLESS
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