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John Arneson Obituary

John R. Arneson, age 85, of Colorado Springs, passed away on March 7, 2009 in Cripple Creek. He was born on March 3, 1923 in Warren, Oregon to John and Amanda Arneson. John moved to Montana at an early age. He graduated from High School in 1941. He also served in the U. S. Navy from 1942 to 1947 as an officer. After his military career, he graduated from the University of Washington. John homesteaded in Alaska and taught Middle School in Alaska, Wisconsin and Colorado. He retired from the Air Force Academy Cadet Library in 1987 due to his loss of vision. John was an avid runner having participated in Outward Bound, Garden of the Gods races and Pikes Peak Marathon. John is survived by his wife, Dorean, of 52 years of marriage; a daughter, Joanna (Kevin) Bower; son, Jonathan (Michelle) Arneson; six grandchildren, Nathan, Jordyn, Kurtis, Landon, Joe and Garrett. Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, March 16, 2009 at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Private inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 12, 2009.

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Jonatahn Arneson

March 29, 2009

Dad, I will miss you always ....
Walk with God my blessed Father,,,
Your Son, Jonathan Dae Arneson

Beth Demsky ( Sparby )

March 17, 2009

Dear Dode, Joanna, Johnathan and family,
I am sure you will miss John. My thoughts and prayers have been with you guys and i will continue to keep you in my prayers.
I remember sitting at Grandma Sparby's kitchen table in Sand Creek when i was maybe about 10 - she was telling me how highly she thought of John and saw that he was a Godly man. That has always stuck with me and I always looked up to him. He was fun to be with and I know dad really enjoyed playing horseshoes with him.

Craig & Holly Toycen

March 17, 2009

Dode & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. John was a very interesting man and very enthusiastic for life. I have great memories of the times spent with him. Take care and God Bless.

Matt, Heidi, Chloe, Jack, and Dylan Kidder

March 16, 2009

In rememberence of my Uncle John - a very wise and loving man, whose wisdom and know-how was only exceeded by his love of God, his devotion to family, and his ever present sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Much love now and always!

Robyn Alvarado

March 16, 2009

I have heard so many wonderful things about your Dad throughout the years and what an inspiration he was to a lot of people. He will definately live on in many peoples hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Paul Sparby

March 15, 2009

Dode & Family:
Sorry to hear about Uncle John's passing. May the Lord comfort you at this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy and Dave Anderson

March 15, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

March 15, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Jack & Renny Kidder

March 14, 2009

Dode, Joanna, Kevin, Jordyn, Landon, Garret, Jonathan, Michelle, Nathan, Kurtis and Joe.
We are with you in spirit.
We love you and treasure
our memories of John.
Jack and Renny

Jason & Joey Lindquist

March 14, 2009

Dode & family-we are all sadened by the loss of John. We remember his spirit for life and keep you all in our prayers. Last night Joey, Grandma Elaine and I sharred the story of John coming to visit us in Seattle and getting us started on a coin collection. He had a love of life and energy that we all can admire. May God bless you all and give you strength.

Tim,Debbie,Eric,Eva Kidder

March 12, 2009

Dode, Jonathan, Joanna and family, We have been so saddened since hearing about Uncle John and have been thinking of you all everyday. Uncle John certainly exemplified a passion for life with his love for his family, a keen interest in life and and a positive energy which he carried with him in all his pursuits. You are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. Love,

March 12, 2009

Joanna & Family,
We were so sorry to learn of the loss of your father. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Peg & Donna

Tina Wenning

March 12, 2009

Joanna and Jonathon,
I'm very sorry about your dad. It's certainly hard.
Know that I'm thinking about you and your mom. May God's peace give you comfort-

Robin (Young) Smith

March 12, 2009

Joanna and Family:

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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