Search by Name

Search by Name

BORN

1927

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Memorial Gardens Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery

3825 Airport Road

Colorado Springs, Colorado

John Trimble Obituary

Trimble

John Trimble

October 8, 1927

September 28, 2021



John, 94, of Colorado Springs, CO (formerly of Syracuse, NY) passed away on September 28, 2021, at his home.



John and his wife (Judy) moved to Colorado in 1983 to fulfill a long-held retirement dream to look out over the Rockies. John was an avid outdoorsman and was a proud member of the Adirondacks Forty-Sixers, having climbed 46 peaks over 4,000 feet. He continued to hike and climb well into his later years.



Prior to his retirement, John worked as an Electrical Engineer with several companies including GE, TRW, and Ball Aerospace. He also served in the US Navy stationed in the South Seas during WWII.



John lived most of his life in Central New York and was widowed by his first wife (Patricia Collins) while raising five children. He used his strong will and perseverance to see himself through this loss. Fortunes allowed for a new start and marriage to his current wife (Judy Howe Trimble) who shared his passion for hiking, camping and all things outdoors.



John will always be remembered as a man who never wavered in his commitments to his family and loved ones. His honesty and integrity were bar none.



He is survived by:

His wife, Judith (Howe) Trimble

His children:

Patrick (Joe) Trimble of Syracuse, NY

Theresa Trimble (Anibal Lopes) of Raleigh, NC

Diane Trimble of Baldwinsville, NY

Linda Trimble of Philadelphia, PA

And 6 grand-children and 4 great-grand-children, and several nephews and nieces



In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by both sisters (Emily Zemenz & Eunice Black) and by his youngest son, Robert John Trimble.



Per his wishes, no funeral or memorial services will be held. He will be laid to rest in his wife's (Judy) family plot at Onondaga Valley Cemetery in Syracuse, New York.



Online condolences may be made to www.dignitymemorial.com

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

Published by The Gazette from Sep. 30 to Oct. 4, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for John Trimble

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Tim Kealy

October 22, 2021

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know John only the past couple years. Dedicated husband to his wife.

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

With love, Natalie Jensen

Planted Trees

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in John Trimble's name

Memorial Events
for John Trimble

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Memorial Gardens Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery

3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor John Trimble's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more