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Paul Atkins Obituary

Paul Wayne Atkins, age 67, passed away on February 13, 2016 with his family by his side. He was a resident of Colorado Springs for 50 years. Paul was an accountant for Accounting Alternatives, which was started by his father, and had served the area for 44 years.

Paul Wayne Atkins was born on October 22, 1948 to Paul Charles and Frances Irene (Winstead) Atkins in Front Royal, Virginia. On December 22, 1970 he married the love of his life, Teresita Sabungan, on Clark Air Base in the Philippines.

Paul was an avid Denver Broncos fan, enjoyed fishing, but most importantly he cherished being a grandpa. He served in the United States Air Force for 16 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Teresita; his children: Paul Andrew (Michelle Dolph-Atkins), Andreana Irene (Lance) Keleher, Terry Lynn Atkins; his grandchildren: Kali, Katelynn, Alexus, Peri, Kendal, Emma, Keegan, Brali and Emery; his great-grandchild, Aeneas; and siblings: Marilyn Deweese, Kenneth Atkins and Andrew Atkins. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Bruce and Dale Atkins.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. Private interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 18, 2016.

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Cheri Davis

February 6, 2021

I had been searching for Wayne for several years. He was my first sweetheart. I know he must have been a loving husband and the best of Dads and a fun grandfather. So sad when I finally found him to hear of his passing. I pray time has healed your hearts.

Cheri Davis

February 4, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 18, 2016

we were so sorry to hear of paul's passing. we will surely miss him. thank you for being such a good friend. our love and prayers go out to the family. In his love.
Rudy and Cleo Juvera

March 2, 2016

I love you Dad!!!

February 22, 2016

So sorry for your loss of your love one. May God give you comfort. 1 Peter 5:6,7

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John & Shannon Golding

February 19, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

J

February 19, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Richard Griffin

February 18, 2016

our sincere condolences to the family of one of my best friends!
We met Paul in 1993, at All Peoples Praise Center, he became our accountant, our confident, and our friend!
Paul, we will missed you greatly, but now you are in the presence of The Creator!
God bless you forever!
Richard Griffin And Family!

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