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Linda Elaine Clancy

1943 - 2024

Linda Elaine Clancy obituary, 1943-2024, Colorado Springs, CO

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1943

DIED

2024

Linda Clancy Obituary

Clancy
Linda Elaine
Clancy
September 22, 1943
May 25, 2024

Linda was born in San Francisco, California. Her parents, Arthur and Elaine Johnson and Linda moved to Grand Island, Nebraska when Linda was a year old. She attended elementary through high school there. The family enjoyed visiting Colorado every year. In 1962 she enrolled at Colorado College, Colorado Springs graduating in 1965 with a teaching certificate. She was then employed by School District 11 as a substitute teacher.
She soon met Alvin Clancy, who was in the building industry. They married and together started a custom home building company named Pride Homes which became very successful. Linda played a significant role in the company as Office Manager until her failing health forced her to quit. The business was closed in1983 to allow them time to focus on the medical care she needed. Together Al and Linda traveled all over the USA and overseas to find cures and treatments. Sixteen years later she went into remission, but totally lost her hearing.
Linda was a very kind and caring lady who never had a bad thing to say about anyone. She accepted everyone as he or she was, finding the good in everyone. She enjoyed her time volunteering at the Soup Kitchen for 18 years. Before she became very ill she was a beautiful avid skier, even heli-skiing in Canada.
Linda died Saturday morning May 25, 2024 with her husband by her side. She was under the care of Pikes Peak Hospice. She requested no memorial service and her body be donated to science. Those wishing to make a donation in her name should send it to Pikes Peak Hospice, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street, Colorado Springs CO 80906.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 2, 2024.

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Mary

September 3, 2024

Dear Al, Recently I found out about Linda's death. It was by accident when I noticed a garage sale across the street. I asked Al where his lovely wife was. He said she had passed. I gave him my condolences and a hug. I knew she had a hearing problem. Wanting to meet Linda, I walked over to her house. It was a cold day in January, 2014. (Since I had just moved to Colorado in October,2013.) She answered the door and said "he's not home". I looked at her and said, "I came to meet you!" A huge smile came over her face. She politely let me in. I noticed the smell of her cooking, and noticed her beautiful little apron she had on. As I pointed to it, she seemed to know what I said. I stayed briefly knowing she had to get back to her cooking. She was so nice, and always smiling. I would wave at her when I'd see her outside or tending to her flowers. Linda, you were a very special lady and always wore a huge smile! Thanks to Al, I was able to buy a globe. I'm excited to someday give it to my daughter and her husband, who will pass it to their children. They will love it as much as I do! I will keep your picture and obituary in the globe book. Lastly, I want to use a quote from a Rogers & Hammerstein musical, "Carousel". "As long as there's one person on earth who remembers you, it isn't over." Linda, you will be in my daily prayer's. I miss not seeing you and your huge sincere smile. Your Neighbor and Friend, Mary B.

Judy Mortensen

June 19, 2024

Linda and I were cousins. We had a week long vacation at each others houses when we were young. Linda being the city cousin while I was the country cousin. I enjoyed walking their dog around a block or two; riding a bike to go swimming or to the library and having 'dinner' as the evening mea.
l; Linda loved coming to the country and helping with our 4-H animals, milking the cows, and being a country gal.
Later on we reconnected and were able to visit with each other again. We met Al and he was instrumental in getting us back together. The four of us had many good visits back and forth to the city and country.
We are sorry for Linda's passing, but we did enjoy our many times together and all the good memories we made.
Thanks Al for being such a devoted husband and doing everything you could to take care of Linda's needs. You were definitely a blessing for Linda.

Tom Scheetz

May 31, 2024

Dear Al, Sharon and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss. If there is anything we can do you for you during this difficult time, please don´t hesitate to ask. May God Bless you and your family. Tom and Sharon Scheetz

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