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Jw O'Connell Obituary
JW O'Connell
June 13, 1957
January 21, 2022
God called our Precious JW (Jerry William) O'Connell to his heavenly home on January 21, 2022.
JW is healthy and whole once again. It brings our hearts Comfort and Joy in knowing he is resting in the Loving arms of our Lord. Perfect Peace, Perfect Love is his! He has seen the face of Jesus and God in all His Glory!
JW was born in Colorado Springs, CO on June 13, 1957 to Lucille and Harold O'Connell. JW was raised in Colorado Springs and graduated from Mitchell High School in 1974. He went on to attend Colorado State University and obtained his Business Finance Degree. And later on attended UCCS and received his Teaching Degree. In the late 70's JW became the Singles Pastor for First Foursquare Church of Colorado Springs. There he met the love of his life Kathy (Alderete) O'Connell. JW and Kathy celebrated their 36th Anniversary in November of 2021. JW began his teaching/coaching career with Widefield School District 3. JW taught at the Elementary, Middle School levels and at Widefield High School. There he enjoyed Coaching wrestling, Football (Sproul), and DECA Club. JW also taught Math for Harrison School District 2.
JW leaves behind many loved ones, including his wife, Kathy, his parents Harold and Lucy O'Connell, brothers, Doug (Roxane), Quintin (Rachael), Todd, nieces, Kristin and Jennifer (Andy), Jenny (Chris), Rachael Kay (Antoine), Nephew, Cameron, Great-Nieces Natalie, Jenna, Wiley, Layla, and Ava, Lydia, and Raleigh, Great Nephews, Griffin, Cade, Waylon, and Malrae.
Honorary Pallbearers include: Quintin, Doug, and Todd O'Connell, Cameron Jones, Ralph Popham and Lawrence Fugate, Ryan Worthan, Buddy Derrick, Joe Campos, Randy Ray, Brad King, and John Bennett.
We will be holding two services to celebrate his life and love for Christ!
On February 5th, Saturday, at 10:00 am we will be celebrating at Rocky Mountain Calvary Church, 4285 N. Academy Blvd., in Colorado Springs, CO. On Friday, February 18th we will be celebrating at Christ Community Church ,2960 N. Scenic Drive, at 10:00 am in Alamogordo, NM.
In honor of JW's love for hunting I am asking everyone to wear Camo, no dressing up! Camo and jeans. :)
Also, in lieu of flowers JW's passion was being a voice for the unborn.
Charitable contributions in his name can be made to
elifenetwork.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Joe Campos
February 7, 2022
JW,I will miss your intellect and life experience that enriched our conversations about life, education ,Scripture ,books and politics- conversations that could go for hours but seemed brief.I admired your passionate love of Christ and have warm memories watching you use humor and a warm smile to start up a conversation with a stranger about our lord Jesus and how receptive and appreciative they were .I will miss you,love you like a brother and look forward to seeing you again when the lord calls me home.My heart felt condolences to Kathy and the family.Joe Campos
Kaylene and Rich Kohl
February 3, 2022
We celebrate JW's life. A life well lived. We are very comforted knowing he is in the arms of Jesus. We offer our prayers and support to the entire O'Connell family.
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