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ANDERSON, Thomas Irwin, 88, of Colorado Springs, passed away on Oct. 25, 2018 in Colorado Springs. Tom will be remembered as a respected civic leader, successful businessman, courageous adventurer and devout family man. Tom was born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., to William and Thesa Anderson on Oct. 19, 1930. After a year at Cornell University, he enlisted in the Navy and served on a submarine. He later moved to Houston, where he met Barbara Ann Bohn (Bobbie), his wife of 52 years. They married in 1952 and had four children. In 1963, the family moved to Broomfield, Colo., where Tom worked as a district manager for Volkswagen. In 1965, they relocated to Colorado Springs, where he worked for Phil Winslow Volkswagen for 16 years, most of those as vp and general manager. In 1982 Tom bought and rebuilt Shewmakers Camera Shop in downtown Colorado Springs. He retired in 1997, and Tom and Bobbie devoted themselves to travel and grandkids. Bobbie died in 2004. In 2007, Tom met and married Roxie Rheinschmidt, a longtime Colorado Springs resident. Together they enjoyed travel, golf, fly fishing, gardening, grandkids and merging their two families. Tom had the heart and courage of a true sailor. He owned two sailboats and travelled for many years with his family and alone throughout the Caribbean and from British Columbia to Mexico. He once said, "The real pleasure of those sailing years was being able to share such wonderful experiences and places with my family and friends." Tom was also a true philanthropist and civic leader. He cared deeply about local government and the quality of life in his community. He served as El Paso County Assessor and Colorado Springs City Council member, was active on the boards for the Chamber of Commerce, First United Methodist Church, the Humane Society and Winter Night Club and was a member of the C.S. Executive Association, Toastmasters, Pike Peak Roundtable and Colovest Syndicate. His dedication to education drove him to establish scholarship funds and to volunteer with El Pomar's College Readiness and Success Program. Tom is preceded in death by his wife Bobbie, son Mark, brother Hugh and sister Isabella. He is survived by his wife Roxie and her mother, Frances, his children and their spouses: Andy and Valerie Anderson, Robin and Bill Cramer, David Anderson and Karen Kovaly and Mark's widow, Peggy Anderson. His surviving sibling is Janet Johnson. Tom's grandchildren are Benjamin Cramer, David Cramer, Joan De la Cruz, Elaine Cramer and Max Anderson. His eight great-grandchildren are Gabrielle and Madison Cramer; Ewan, Corbin and Roman Cramer; Isabel, Amaya and Marcos De la Cruz. His stepchildren are Ali and Brian Grayson and Keta Sewick. His step-grandchildren are Stasio and Atticus Grayson and Jacob and Tayler Sewick. The family extends their sincere thanks to his many friends who have enriched his life. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17th at Chapel of Our Savior, 8 4th Street. A reception and celebration of his life will follow. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Arrangements are under the direction of Return to Nature Funeral Home. Published in The Gazette on Nov. 4, 2018
HENLEY, Charles, was born March 1, 1941 and passed away in October 2018. Charles was a resident of North Canton, Ohio at the time of passing. Charles was a graduate of Kent State University and the FBI National Academy. Charles served in the United States Navy submarine service after high school and continued his service by joining the North Canton Police Department in 1967. Charles had fond memories of his time as a member of Canton's Masonic Lodge 60, Tadmor Shrine Temple, North Canton Rotary Club, Buckeye Covette Club and remained an avid HAM radio operator (N8LIV). Friends may call, Tuesday, November 6th from 5-8pm at Reed Funeral Home, 801 Pittsburgh Ave NW, N Canton, where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10:00AM with Pastor Ryan Johnston officiating. Interment will take place at North Canton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a gift in Charles's memory to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, care of Tadmor Shrine, 3000 Krebs Dr, Akron, OH 44319.
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