Paul Douglas Withrow

Paul Douglas "Doug" Withrow, 70. His blessed life began Jan. 8, 1946, in a coal camp company house shared with parents, sister and brothers in Brooklyn, W.Va. At seven years old his family moved to Jackson, Mich. where he spent his formative years. He graduated in 1964 from Stockbridge High School and in 1966 from Jackson Community College. He was then drafted into the US Army in 1966 and stationed at Ft Carson, Colo. There he met his wife and shared 48 years of life together. He cherished the sun, outdoors and mountains in general. Elk camp with friends on Greenhorn and any time spent with family were highlights. Many memories of Big Meadow, Y Meadow, Old Faithful, Dead Tree and on and on. He passed away on Dec. 12, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Lena (Nugen); his brother, Jim; and brother-in-law, Jerry Holstein. Survived by wife, Diane (Hochevar); daughters, Kristy (Donald) Blondin and Erin (Taviri) Murphy; cherished Grandies, Ben and Alison Blondin and Finnian and Leila Murphy; sisters, Carol Jean Holstein and Sue (Danny) Kingston; and brothers, Bob (Joan) Withrow and Bill (Kathy) Withrow; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. In lieu of food and flowers, donations may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice or St Therese School, % Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main St., Pueblo, CO 81003. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com