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John Lane Obituary

John Lane, a prominent Colorado Springs businessman and community leader, died August 16, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. John was born October 14, 1936 in Colorado Springs to Ross E. Lane and Elsie Marshall Lane. John graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1954. He earned a Bachelors of Science and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Denver. John served in Germany in the 3rd Armored Division of the U.S. Army. John took ownership of the Pepsi Franchise of Colorado Springs in 1979. He subsequently was able to acquire Pepsi franchises in Tucson and Yuma, Arizona, and Las Cruces, NM. He was active in many soft drink industry groups, including President of the Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Association in 1993-94. John was elected to the Beverage World Soft Drink Hall of Fame in 2004. He was a member of the Downtown Rotary in Colorado Springs and was an active supporter of many community organizations in Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. He is survived by his much beloved wife, Margot Lane, sons David and Philip Lane, grandchildren Andrea, Spencer, Casey, Sydney, and Marni Lane, two brothers, Ed and Jim Lane, and a Sister Marilyn Lane. He was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Lane, in 1997. Visitation will be at Swan Law Funeral Home from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 18th. There will be a private interment Friday morning, August 19th, followed by a Memorial Service at First Presbyterian Church beginning at 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Young Life Leadership Training Department, P.O. Box 520, Colorado Springs, CO, 80901-0520.

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Published by The Gazette from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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Scott Ross

October 26, 2005

Dear Lane family,



I'm sorry for your loss. I worked with the Lane companies and felt the professional manor and pleasantness that permeated the operations.



Scott Ross

Bourge Hathaway

August 30, 2005

Margot, Julia and I send our deepest sympathies and regards. Our love and prayers are with you always.

Bourge Hathaway

Julia Fitz-Randolph

Marilyn Taylor

August 27, 2005

Margot:

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

I am very sorry for your loss.



Marilyn Taylor

Honorary Trustee

Womens Foundation

Marla Williams

August 27, 2005

Margot, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.



Love, Marla

Ann Jardine Garrison

August 26, 2005

Margot

The Women's Foundation of Colorado sent me an e-mail message about your husband's death. You will feel like part of you has been lost and the the emotions and pain are quite intense. With time the pain will lessen and all of the good memories will remain. Please know that you are in my prayers.

Tom and Paula Todd

August 24, 2005

Dear Margot and Family,



Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss of John. We have memories of good times with your family and the Bodmans (whom introduced us to you). Please also know that God's grace and your caring and loving earthly friends will carry you through this darkest of time.



God Bless,

Kim Grant

August 22, 2005

I have fond memories growing up with the Lane family; Margot, John, David, Bruce and Phil. My deepest synpathies go out to all the Lanes at this time of sadness. John is at peace but will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Andrea Hubchik

August 22, 2005

Margo,

I have spoken with so many who will miss John with all of their hearts. He was a kind, funny, and loving man.

I'm sure your pain is great now., It will lessen I promise.

Our love and prayers from the Hubchik family.

Andie, Mike, Lisa

Mark Davis

August 22, 2005

Margot, Dave and Phil: As you know, the Davises send their deepest sympathies and hope that John is in a much better place now. At a later time, we can get together and share stories and memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. On behalf of Ruth and Jud Davis,

Mark Bishop

August 21, 2005

Dear Margot,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, David and Philip and their families. John was a great role model as husband and father

Jacquelyn (Jacque) Pickett (Norton)

August 20, 2005

Dear Margot, John will always be 18 to me. He's the kind of friend you remember forever. I am so sorry for his loss to this world and I know you and your family will want him with you every day. My deepest sympathy. Jacque

Mary and John Street

August 20, 2005

With our sincere sympathy to Margot, David and Phil and their families.

Loretta and Don Sabourin

August 19, 2005

Margo and Family

Now you have your own ANGEL

who will always be with you

and your family.I will miss him

dearly.

Loretta Sabourin

Sue and Bob Foerster

August 19, 2005

Dear Margot,Phil, David and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. The service today was most thoughtful, prayerful and celebratory of John's life. What a wonderful man, one who will be absolutely missed in our community. May God Bless

Sally Graff

August 19, 2005

Dear Margot, David and Phil:



The rainbow of Gods' promise

Is always shining bright,

And when the storm is over

We'll see its blessed light.



And if we'll only trust in Him

As little children do,

He'll take us gently by the hand

And see us safely through.



You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barry Davidson

August 19, 2005

I'm so sorry for your loss to all of the Lane family. Mr. Lane was certainly a pinnacle in my life in the beverage business. All my thoughts prayers are with you!

Barry Scott Davidson, former GM of Seven-up Bottling Co., Colo. Springs

Henry & Judy McKitterick

August 19, 2005

Dearest Margot & family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May all the great memories sustain you during this difficult time and in the future. Our love to each of you,

Henry & Judy

Kevin Gannon

August 19, 2005

The Gannon family extends its heartfelt condolences to Margot, Phil & Anita, David and the entire Lane Family. We are privileged to have many fond memories of times spent with your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Perry and Lynda (Fortman) Todd

August 19, 2005

Margot & family: Our sympathy to you all in this loss. John was a great guy. Ross and Elsie (who were friends of my parents)were wonderful people, also.

Velda Dupree

August 18, 2005

Many happy years were spent at Pepsi

with John, his parents, and his

entire family.

Skip Willenbrock

August 18, 2005

I have very fond memories growing up with the Lane family. Mr. Lane (John) always treated us like family and welcomed us into his home. I remember the poker games and wild floor hockey. John will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy.

Skip Willenbrock

Chelle Tutt Mason

August 18, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to Phil and all of the Lanes.

Art and Millicent Marshall

August 18, 2005

Our memories are many from the time Ross had to drive miles to find a bridge to get to Elsie who was pregnant with John at the time, to a visit you made to see Millicent in the hospital last year. We are so sorry for your loss. Art and Millicent Marshall

Peter Kulsziski

August 18, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy to the Lane Family. My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.

Kevin and Maria Cole

August 18, 2005

We are sorry for your loss and thinking of you during this difficult time.

Dale & Ann Boyer

August 18, 2005

John will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our deep sympathy goes out to Margot & the rest of the family.

Diana Lunbom

August 18, 2005

My prayers are with the Lane family during this time of sorrow.

Eric McRoberts

August 18, 2005

My sincere sympathy to the Lane Family.



Eric McRoberts, CSHS Class of '54

Donnie & Becci Grant

August 18, 2005

I have such fond memories from growing up around the Lane Family. I felt as if I were part of the family. Thanks for all your love, support and friendship. My wife and I will have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Don Hovde

August 18, 2005

We at Dixie Narco,Inc. wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Lane family. John will be remembered as a good person and customer. God bless.

Tom and Betty Watt

August 18, 2005

John, a life long friend from grade school, will be missed by us every day. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his loving family, especially to his wife, Margot.

Janet and Michael Webber

August 18, 2005

Margot and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

brenda piontkowski

August 18, 2005

John,

You will greatly be missed by my family and all that have come to know you. I am so thankful I was able to spend a few hours with you before you left us. I will always remember that twinkle in your eyes and "Mrs. Got Rocks and Mr. Skin Flint" lol



Love, Brenda Piontkowski & Family

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