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Jon Whitehead Obituary

Former Colorado Springs resident Jon Whitehead, passed away April 14, 2011, in Olympia, WA, where he lived for 2 years. He died at home of respiratory failure after an extended illness. He was born March 12, 1962 , in Honolulu HI, to Curtis and Bettye Whitehead. Jon grew up in Colorado Springs CO. He married Lois Anderson on December 16, 2000 in Colorado Springs. Lois and Jon spent 5 years in England and Germany for Lois's work, returning to Ohio in 2006. In July 2009, Lois and Jon moved to Olympia WA for Lois's work. Jon worked at Kohls in Ohio and Lacey WA until his death. Jon enjoyed spending time visiting with everyone, watching Nascar races, and watching football. He was an avid Indianapolis Colts fans. Jon is survived by his wife, Lois Anderson of Olympia; stepson Andy Anderson of Great Fall MT; mother Bettye Whitehead of Colorado Springs CO; brother Michael Whitehead of Colorado Springs, and two nephews Zachary and Thadeous Whitehead of Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Whitehead. Viewing will be Tuesday 19 April from 5-7 p.m with funeral services at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 East Fillmore Street in Colorado Springs.

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Published by The Gazette from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2011.

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Gary and Sharon Adams

April 11, 2023

Jon,
We sure enjoyed being friends with you. You were such a wonderful person. We are lucky to have known you. Love Gary and Sharon Adams

lisa (phelps) rubick

April 11, 2019

Remembering Jon on this day...

April 22, 2011

Lois--- Yogi and I are so sorry for your lost, our fondest memories were of our Wed dinner in Ramstein Germany. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you, please call us. Joe (Yogi) and Ava ybarra

April 19, 2011

I remember after Jon graduated from high school, he came to Hardy to see Mother and Daddy. I was there with the girls. Jon and I talked for hours. I remember his wonderful smile, his easy going attitude, and genuine love for life. He was crazy about Christy Brinkley. He was just starting out on his journey. Aunt Bettye, I remember when Mem-Maw went to Hawaii to be with you when Jon was born. It was one of the most wonderful and exciting times in her life.

gina Metheny

April 19, 2011

My fondest memory of Jon is when y'all came to Arkansas to visit around Christmas one year. He got a Winnebago and I got a Barbie camper and we played for hours with those cars. We set up different campsites all over our house and pretended we were traveling all over the world camping out. He never would let me push his Winnebago around because he said he was not going to play with my sissy Barbies. Jon we will miss you and I wish we could have lived closer to each other and shared more of our lives together over the years. We love you Aunt Bettye and Mike Moe.

Love, Gina, Rex, Kyle and Brittney

Crystal Wells

April 19, 2011

I am so sorry Aunt Bettye and Lois for the loss of Jon I know that he will be missed greatly. Just remember that he is with his father and Jesus and I wish the lord to bring you comfort in knowing that he is in a better place and not in no pain. Love ya'll very much and God Bless, Crystal and Austin Wells

Amanda Clarke

April 18, 2011

My Dearest Aunt Bettye, Darling Lou, Michael, Thad and Zach, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks knowing what your going through and hurts because I cannot be there to comfort you. I will always remember how he use to pick me up and swing me around until I could reach the sky, and how he would stand in the bathroom with me showing me how to properly brush my teeth. He was so full of love,laughter and life and will be truly missed. I LOVE YOU ALL and my heart, prayers and thoughts are with you.

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

Karen Svenby

April 18, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories we had of our time in Hawaii and when you came to visit in Great Falls. Lois take care of your self

Cindi Tamulionis Carman

April 18, 2011

I am saddened by Jons death. Back in High School he always had a zest for life. I am so glad I had a chance to see him again at our last reunion. I will always remember his smile. Condolences to his family.
Cindi Tamulionis Carman

Cindi Tamulionis Carman

April 18, 2011

I am saddened by Jons death. Back in High School he always had a zest for life. I am so glad I had a chance to see him again at our last reunion. I will always remember his smile. Condolences to his family.

Lisa Rubick

April 18, 2011

I had so much fun catching up with Jon at our 30th class reunion. He truly loved life and I'm so sorry his ended too soon. He will be missed!
Lisa (Phelps) Rubick

Jeanette & Chris Kelley

April 17, 2011

Jon,
We will remember you with the memory of your laughter, singing, smiling, words of infinite wisdom & unique prospective on life. Always a true, supportive, loving friend in the best and worst times in life. Jon, we had so many great times with you but not nearly enough. Chris & I will miss you and will be forever be grateful that we were fortunate enough to have had you and Lou in our lives. Surely you will soar in heaven as you always did in life. Lou,thank you for sharing your wonderful husband with us. Lou, we will keep you in our prayers and in our hearts.
Love,
Jeanette & Chris

Sharon and Gary Adams

April 17, 2011

Lou, We will miss Jon. We will remember him with a smile in our heart. He alsways had a way of making people smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Sharon and Gary

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