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John Carson Obituary

Born and raised in Ann Arbor, he bled Maize and Blue all the way through medical school. A stint in the Army introduced him to the west and he chose Colorado Springs to set up his practice in orthodontics. After changing the lives of several generations of smiles, his retirement was spent pursuing several passions. He excelled artistically with multiple mediums, volunteered at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, traded putts and tall tales with the Good Old Boys at the Kissing Camels Golf Club, and constantly tinkered around his beloved property.

He leaves behind his wife and partner in fun for the last 40 years Glenn, daughters Farrell Carson and Dayna Carson (Mike) Wiederich, sons Ward (PJ) Mahanke and Morgan (Melissa) Mahanke, big sister Helen Schmalhorst, nephews Doug Schmalhorst, David Schmalhorst, and Brian (Maria) Schmalhorst, grandchildren Cailin Mahanke, Carson Mahanke, and Cameron Mahanke, great-niece Laura Schmalhorst (Matt) Roberts and great-nephew Matthew Schmalhorst, and an almost empty Bucket List.

To honor his memory, volunteer for your favorite charity, or donate to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo or KIND - Kids in Need of Dentistry.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Aug. 7, 2016.

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Georganne & Barry Baum

August 10, 2016

Every once in awhile the world give us a special person who brings light of joy and care to all he touched. Thank you Jack for touching our lives.

Kelly Iberg-Muirheid

August 9, 2016

So sorry for your families loss. You are such wonderful people. I will never forget your family. Glen, Please don't lose that wonderful smile!

Barbara Brackett

August 9, 2016

I feel blessed to have known Jack. A truly wonderful person who was kind, considerate and caring to everyone he met. You will be missed my friend.

Julia

August 8, 2016

As one who benefitted from Dr. Carson's work, thank you for my smile. You made a positive difference in my life.

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