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Joe Cahalan Obituary

Joe A. Cahalan, 85, passed away peacefully at hospice in Colorado Springs on March 27, 2013. He was born to Michael and Mary (Wagner) Cahalan on November 12, 1927 in Square Butte, Montana. His parents and two sisters, Eva Spaulding and Vivian Crum, preceded him in death. Many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends survive him. Joe spent his early years in Boys Town, Nebraska. After serving in the United States Army, he worked as a set designer and photographer for Station KRDO. He was the graphic designer for the Broadmoor Hotel for many years. Joe was well known as an accomplished local artist. His first love was music. As a self-taught musician, he played with several local groups in many different venues. He relished in playing for seniors who were unable to attend live music performances or dancing outside of their residences. Joe will always be remembered because of his personal philosophy, which was, "Leave every situation you encounter in life, better." As requested, no service is planned, but a celebration of Joe's life will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 North Hancock, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joe's name may be made to the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1443, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com

Published by The Gazette on Apr. 2, 2013.
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Joe- I did not know you before our meeting in the hospital. Actually, we met in your garage after you fell backwards. I am the person who found you. Took a couple of days to find where you had been taken (that privacy thing). Just by the brief conversations you had in the hospital, I feel you would have been a hoot to have known.
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Sandy Richardson

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March 27, 2019

You have made a difference in the lives of many and you are loved and respected by all your family. You wrote this message on a card to me when my son, your Great nephew passed away and it was When all is said and done."

April 12, 2013

Joe, I remember when talking with you in the hospital you told me that you would not have stopped to help me as I stopped to help you the day I found you. I don't believe that at all. I believe you would have stopped, you would have help and I would have been grateful just as you told me you were. You still have lots of friends that truly love you & are grateful just to have had you in their lives whether for a long or short period of time. I am one of the short timers. We pass into each others lives for a purpose. I drove on that street to find a gentleman needing help and for me to find a new friend -- if only for a brief time. Sandy Richardson

Sandy Richardson

April 3, 2013

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