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DR. JOSEPH L. HANLIN
January 13, 1934 April 14, 2020
Dr. Joseph L. Hanlin died on April 14 at age 86. He was born in Black River Falls, Wisconsin on January 13, 1934. When he was in the ninth grade, the family moved to La Junta. He was a member of the Koshare Indian Dancers, a boy scout troop that traveled the country giving their shows. Joe graduated from La Junta High School in 1952.
He attended college at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska earning a DDS degree in 1959. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in Great Falls, Montana at Malmstrom Air Force Base as a dentist for three years. It was there that he met the school teacher, Jan Hult. They were married in August of 1961. He always said that was one of the very best things that ever happened to him. He truly loved that Norwegian girl.
Joe moved to Colorado Springs in 1962 to set up his dental practice. He enjoyed his 40 years in the dental field, and upon retirement especially missed his wonderful patients and excellent staff members that helped create a fulfilling working environment. During his dental practice, he served in a number of positions including the state house of delegates and was also a trustee for the local dental society. He was also a charter member of the Pikes Peak Study Club for continuing dental education.
He loved to fish, hunt, backpack, ski and jeep in the wonderful Colorado mountains. He even climbed Pikes Peak twice.
Joe is survived by his wife, Jan; and his two sons, Joseph (Karen) Hanlin, II and Jeffrey (Rebecca) Hanlin; along with seven grandchildren, Katherine, Karsten, Jacob, Larson, Joshua, Tiernan and Amelia.
One of Joe's last comments was that he was blessed to have a strong belief in the Lord Jesus and he studied the Bible faithfully. He was blessed to have a wonderful family whom he loved very much.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joe's memory to First Lutheran Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marie & David Penny
October 13, 2022
Dr Hanlin was not only an outstanding professional doctor of dentistry but he was also a very fine and generous gentleman! My mother and I were very poor and, in a continual expression of generosity and compassion, he provided for our dental needs for many years. Both he and his wife, Jan, took us under their wing on many occasions and treated us like family. It was very heartwarming to hear of Dr. Hanlin's expression of faith in Jesus Christ, the Name above all names, toward the end of his life. No finer words could be spoken!
Kaye (Stearns) Puffett
August 26, 2020
I worked with him at Fall Hall Glen many years ago. He was a good guy & was nice to everyone. We all had many good memories i.e. swimming, playing cards & going into Black river about once a month to a movie.. I'm very sad to know that he is gone. I just noticed his obit., as I was checking the Internet on people I used to know.
Joan and Ole Bakken
April 25, 2020
We have many pleasant memories of Joe and Jan at Bethany through the years. We won't forget his twinkling eyes and ready smile. It was always a pleasure to meet by chance at King Soopers for a visit. Our condolences to the family.
April 19, 2020
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Vicki Dahl
April 19, 2020
So many precious memories in my life with Uncle Joe - our families spent many times together skiing, site seeing and creating memories. This is a tough loss and I want to send prayers and loving thoughts to Jan, Joey and Jeff and family. I can't hug you now, but will save that for a later date. Please know that I love you all. Joe will be missed, but he left such a great legacy and many great memories.
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