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Jane Sheehan Obituary
Jane Adelaide
Sheehan
February 10, 1937
June 4, 2022
Jane Adelaide Sheehan passed away June 4, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
She was born February 10, 1937 to Thomas and Adelaide Madden in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Jane attended Reading High School in Massachusetts and graduated in 1954.
Jane worked as a Department of the Air Force civil servant at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts where she met her future husband, John, in 1959. She was a proud Air Force spouse and devoted mother, and in her later years she had a successful real estate career. She was active with several Catholic school programs, the Retired Enlisted Association Auxiliary, and the Blue Star Mothers organization in the Colorado Springs area. Always the competitor, she loved playing cards, board games, the occasional gambling in Cripple Creek, bowling, crossword puzzles and all forms of trivia games, especially with a glass of wine. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends who will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Joseph; brother, Thomas Madden; and grandsons, Curtis and Avery Kernkamp.
Jane is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, CMSgt John Sheehan, U.S. Air Force, (Ret.) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughters, Maureen (Timothy) Jackson of Chesapeake, Virginia and Melinda Sheehan of Parker, Colorado; sons, COL Thomas (Robin) Sheehan, U.S. Army, (Ret.) of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Timothy (Heather) Sheehan of Olathe, Kansas; brother, Richard Madden of Milton, Washington; granddaughters, Hillary and Lauren Kuklenski, and Ashley Sheehan; grandsons, Hunter and Hayden Sheehan, Jeffrey Kernkamp, and Jack Sheehan; goddaughter, Jane Littlefield; and numerous nieces, nephews, sponsored Air Force Academy cadets and dear friends.
Visitation, 3:00PM-5:00PM, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.
Rosary, 10:00AM, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson Street, Monument, Colorado 80132.
Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00AM, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson Street, Monument, Colorado 80132.
Graveside Service, 12:00PM, Monday, June 20, 2022, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925.
Memorial contributions in Jane's memory may be made to St. Peter Catholic School in Monument and St. Mary's High School in Colorado Springs.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jane Sheehan
Dwight E Blue
June 13, 2022
The Sheehan Family name is synonymous with grace and class. I had the privilege to meet Mrs. Jane and she was just a sweet soul. God Thank you for meeting such an incredible lady with such a humble family. God please protect and keep them.
Humbly
Amen
Lori Van Dyke
June 11, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed playing bunco with Jane. She was so much fun to be around. May peace be with you all.
Deb Deschenes
June 11, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. You will be missed Aunt Jane
Sister Evangeline Salazar
June 8, 2022
I have lost a very good friend. I taught at Benet Hill academy and Jane was the president of the Women's guild. Everybody loved Jane; she was always kind and loving to the girls and everyone. She could laugh at almost everything. She never failed to ask for a blessing. She was a great lady and a good friend.
Susan Carlson
June 8, 2022
Dear Melinda...I am so sad to hear this news. Losing one's mother is such a huge loss. There is never a day that goes by that I don't think of my mother...and I am certain that will be true for you as well. So happy that you had such a deep and close relationship with your mom. Your memories will continue to give you strength and joy. My prayers are for you and your family.
Carol and Brian Lichtwardt
June 8, 2022
We have many fond memories of Jane over the years as our neighbor. A wonderful lady who will be missed.
Carol and Brian Lichtwardt
Steve Young
June 7, 2022
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences on your loss. I see from the obituary that CMSgt Sheehan retired from the military. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
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