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John Gossman Obituary

John Dwayne Gossman, aged 48, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on July 5, 2012. John is survived by his wife Jane McMinn Gossman; his children John Patrick Gossman, Scott Moyer, and Thomas Moyer; parents John and Linda Gossman; brother Eric Gossman; and grandmother Mary Heisler. Memorial Services will be held 3:00PM, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Memorial Fund of First Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society designated for Colorectal Cancer.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 8, 2012.

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John Patrick

March 13, 2022

Love reading these messages from people you made an impact on through the years. I know you woulda gotten a kick out of me moving to Florida and would love to have spent some time with you down here. Crazy its been 10 years. I miss you everyday.

Donald McElfresh

July 3, 2019

John was a very nice and great friend. We first met at the Budget store. Continued or friendship at the Canon City store. An, lastly, at the Garden of the Gods store. He was very easy to like, even easier to love!

Anne Emmons

July 16, 2012

Jane, it was such a pleasure getting to know you & John & getting to take care of you two! We got to laugh alot & John would always surprise me by asking if I did anything fun or just asking about "me" I loved that about him! You are a precious, precious person Jane; so sorry you lost your best friend too soon! xoxo's
Anne

July 14, 2012

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Maura

christina skiles

July 12, 2012

Kathy Allabastro

July 12, 2012

Although I never was fortunate enough to meet John in person...I heard many loving stories from his family Eric,John and Linda.....my deepest sympathy goes out to you Jane and your family. May God bless you all with strength and many loving memories.

Sincerely
Kathy Allabastro and Jackson

Burke High Class of '74

July 11, 2012

Jane and family, Please know that the Class of '74 is so sorry to hear about John. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time....

Becky Davidson

July 11, 2012

Dear Jane,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I never had the privilege of meeting John, but based on the smile on your face in your photos with him, I feel certain he was a very special man. Please know that my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family during this very difficult time.

July 11, 2012

Jane, John, Scott, and Tom,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mindy, Sam, Emily, Cam, and Tess.

Christina Skiles

July 10, 2012

To johns family. Jane and boys and his parents John and linda gossman and brother Eric. May he rest in peace. So sad for your loss. (From his family in southern Illinois)

Vanessa Romero

July 10, 2012

Dear Jane, John Patrick, Scott & Tommy,

John was one of the greatest, most wonderful people I have ever known. And he was without a doubt the funniest person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed by all of us. He enriched all of our lives, and I know that I am a better person for having known him and having been a part of his life. I am honored and privileged to have been his friend. I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, I hope that you won't hesitate to ask me.

Peace & Love to you all,

Vanessa & Chuck Romero

Kelly Scott

July 9, 2012

Jane & Family
The Scott family here in Minneapolis mourns "my buddy John", one of the kindest, funniest, man among men we have ever known. He not only was a great Husband and Father, he was a saint of a friend who even in his illness would always go through the list of our five kids and how they were doing while brushing off the extent of his own illness. We are here Jane, Johnny, and family if we can be of help "from afar." Live the Legacy of John and make the world a much better place both for John having touched so many hearts while on this earth and now as we make his leagacy complete by changing the world!
With much love (you know he loved me more),
Kelly, Mary, Joe & Family

Bev Tarpley

July 9, 2012

Jane...you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you! Bev Tarpley

Sam & Bev McMinn

July 9, 2012

Jane,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of John your best friend.... We are thinking of you daily thru this trying time for you..

Love,
Mom & Dad

Don "Mac" McElfresh

July 9, 2012

John was always a special person in our world. He will be deeply missed.
Don "Mac" McElfresh

Kathy Noel

July 8, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss...it was an honor and a pleasure to care for you and your husband. I will think of you often.

Kathy Noel...your "radio" nurse from Memorial outpatient oncology

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