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JOHN ROBERT OVERTURF
12/24/32 - 2/9/19
John Robert Overturf, age 86, Dr. "O", as his patients called him, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
"Jack" was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He was the son of Roy Ellis and Edna Belle (Southard) Overturf. He graduated from Colorado State College (UNC). Jack served 2 years in the US Army and then graduated from University of Missouri (KC) School of Dentistry and St. Louis University School of Orthodontics. Jack married Madeline Isenhart in 1959 and together they had two children, John Jr. (preceded in death) (wife Julie) and Cynthia Wilson (husband Chris). Jack moved his family to Colorado Springs in 1964 to begin his Orthodontic practice. Jack was a trusted and respected caregiver. He pushed himself to be the best in his field. He was a member of the Colorado Dental Association, The American Association of Orthodontists and was a Diplomat of the American Association of Orthodontists. He also served as an usher at the 1st Presbyterian Church for 26 years. Jack was an avid outdoor man and loved hunting, fishing, and skiing. Most of all, he liked spending time at this cabin in Lake George, CO. Jack has four grandchildren: Bobby, Rob, Allie and Grant. Jack had 2 brothers, Gene and Joe, who both preceded him in death. He has a sister Carole and many nieces and nephews. Jack will be missed by many, none more than his loving family. At a later date, a private inurnment ceremony will be held for family only. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Springs. Office, 2315 Bott Ave, Colorado Springs, Co 80904.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 17, 2019.

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Bob and Barbara Larsen

February 26, 2019

We will always remember Jack with admiration and affection. Our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you, Lynn and Cynthia, and all of your family. We would like to share the following quotation from Augustine with you: "You have formed us for Yourself, Lord, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in You." May God be with each of you and grant you peace. Bob and Barbara Larsen

Mary Treska

February 19, 2019

My siblings and I went to Dr Overturf as a teenager for orthodontry, and he was a lovely man. Very kind and gentle with us. I think of the poem "Success" that has a line about "if even one life has breathed easier because you have lived." We all breathed easier going to him as our dentist. My condolences to his family.

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