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William Callahan Memoriam

William Edward Callahan Jr. joined his maker on August 9, 2009 in Yuma, Arizona. Bill was born in Keokuk Iowa in 1925. He served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Iowa from 1943-1945. He earned 5 ribbons and 10 battle stars. He moved to Colorado Springs where he lived and attended Colorado College. He met and married the love of his life Joan Davy in 1947. He loved music and played in many dance bands through the years. Bill served at the Cheyenne Mountain School District as a teacher, Principal and Superintendent from 1950-1978. He enjoyed his retirement years with his wife and family. Bill and Joanie had four beloved children; Karen Leslie in Mancos, Colorado; Daniel and his wife Kristy in Deming, WA; Matthew in Colorado Springs, CO. and Tamson who preceded him in death in 2007. He has two wonderful granddaughters, Kiri Delay and Erin Nissen and four precious great-grandchildren; Eris, Max, Wesley and Siri. He is survived in life by his sister Lola Bennett. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, daughter and parents. He will be missed by all who loved him.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 16, 2009.

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Sue Farrington Crozier

August 18, 2009

Deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. Callahan was a great teacher and administrator. He had a great sense of humor and was always fair to all students. My mom was secretary to the school board for several years and she always talked about his great interaction with the Board.

Connie Lorig

August 18, 2009

So sorry to hear about your loss. It's hard to lose a parent! I remember both your Mom and Dad well from the good old Cheyenne days! Good people. Leslie, if you see this, I would love to hear from you! I've often wondered how/where you are.

Allison Sheldon

August 17, 2009

Leslie...if you read this i am so sorry about your dad. i can really empathize as we just lost my mother in April & she was in the nursing home in Mancos!! i had no idea you were in that area. My brother Matthew lives in Cortez w/ his wife who was a Hospice caregiver & helped w/ Mother. My heart goes out to you; your dad was pretty cool to all of us kids at Cheyenne Mountain High School, even tho' we dared not get him mad at us! Again, sorry about your loss. Take care!

Shelley Seyfried-Bourg

August 16, 2009

I always called my teachers Mr., Miss or Mrs. Mr. Callahan was one of my favorites at Cheyenne Mountain High School. He will be remembered by me, my brothers and cousins, all of whom had him as a teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Shelley Seyfried-Bourg, CMHS Class of 1960

August 16, 2009

I loved your Dad and always enjoyed him growing up. He was always so kind to me and my brothers. He and my Dad taught together and spent much time together as well as both our Mums. May your hearts be at peace knowing your Dad was a great man, who was adored by many. - Pama Holdren Beatty

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