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Michael Phelps Obituary

Michael Owen Phelps, 74, a life-long resident of Colorado, died November 27, 2012, in Colorado Springs. He was the son of Chester Owen and Evelyn Cora (Eddy) Phelps. He served in the Army, and was a retired field technician for MAI Sorbus/BABSS, where he serviced computers and electronic equipment for local banks, insurance companies, military installations, and the United States Olympic Committee. Mr. Phelps was born May 18, 1938, in Pueblo. He was married June 29, 1969, to Betty Lorene Helton. He is survived by his wife; two sisters, Patricia Eileen Bouldin and Nancy Ann McIntosh; two brothers-in-law, Charles Raymond Bouldin and Dwight Dean McIntosh; two sons, Chet Owen Phelps and Michael Scott Phelps; a daughter, Jan Clare Phelps; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Elizabeth (Stuckey) Phelps; a grandson, Gavin Dayne Orion Phelps; and a step-grandson, Joshua David French. Extended family includes Aloha June Natwick, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation from 1-2pm, memorial service from 2-3pm and a reception from 3-4pm, will be on Tuesday, December 4, at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 E. Fillmore St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906, (719) 520-1817.

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Published by The Gazette from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2012.

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December 5, 2012

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in Paradise. John 17:3

December 2, 2012

Sory to hear of Your loss, Please accept My deepest symphanty.
Earl black
Class of 1958 Fowler, Co.

Shaun Yunker

December 2, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. Your family is in our thoughts.

Alyson Enright

December 2, 2012

My condolences to you and your family.

Brian Sanchez

December 2, 2012

my thoughts are with you all. he left an amazing legacy, and you are all testament to that.

December 2, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you are all doing ok. -Marissa Randolph

December 1, 2012

Thanks so much. Dad was really big on attending Missouri Days and the class reunions were always the highlight of his visit. We have included a picture of one in in his memorial service. -Chet

December 1, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sympathy and prayers.
Ella Mae and Deane Beach,
Pueblo and class of 1956 in Fowler, CO

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