Veteran of Korea and Vietnam Wars, U.S. Army.
Charles 'Chuck' Higley died unexpectedly on Saturday February 7, 2015. Chuck was born July 26, 1945 to Earl and Nida Higley in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He was the youngest of 4 children, whom which all preceded him in death.
Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in October 1967 after serving time in both Vietnam and Korea.
Chuck then married Shirley McCune in November 1969.
He was employed for the City of Colorado Springs for 30 years in both the Water Treatment Plant and as the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement in 1998.
Chuck's 2nd job for close to 40 years was working for the Stage Union Local 62. He held the office of President, Secretary and Treasurer throughout this time. He was proud of being a Union member.
He was also a crew member for 10 years with the Range Riders; he looked forward to it every year.
Chuck is survived by his wife Shirley, his two daughters Tina (Jeff) Boese and Deanne (Doug) Mattoon, and his two grandchildren Allison and Parker.
A Memorial Service will be held at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 on Thursday February 12, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.
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Charles 'Chuck' Higley died unexpectedly on Saturday February 7, 2015. Chuck was born July 26, 1945 to Earl and Nida Higley in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He was the youngest of 4 children, whom which all preceded him in death.
Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in October 1967 after serving time in both Vietnam and Korea.
Chuck then married Shirley McCune in November 1969.
He was employed for the City of Colorado Springs for 30 years in both the Water Treatment Plant and as the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement in 1998.
Chuck's 2nd job for close to 40 years was working for the Stage Union Local 62. He held the office of President, Secretary and Treasurer throughout this time. He was proud of being a Union member.
He was also a crew member for 10 years with the Range Riders; he looked forward to it every year.
Chuck is survived by his wife Shirley, his two daughters Tina (Jeff) Boese and Deanne (Doug) Mattoon, and his two grandchildren Allison and Parker.
A Memorial Service will be held at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 on Thursday February 12, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.
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Veteran of Korea and Vietnam Wars, U.S. Army.
Charles 'Chuck' Higley died unexpectedly on Saturday February 7, 2015. Chuck was born July 26, 1945 to Earl and Nida Higley in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He was the youngest of 4 children, whom which all preceded him in death.
Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in October 1967 after serving time in both Vietnam and Korea.
Chuck then married Shirley McCune in November 1969.
He was employed for the City of Colorado Springs for 30 years in both the Water Treatment Plant and as the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement in 1998.
Chuck's 2nd job for close to 40 years was working for the Stage Union Local 62. He held the office of President, Secretary and Treasurer throughout this time. He was proud of being a Union member.
He was also a crew member for 10 years with the Range Riders; he looked forward to it every year.
Chuck is survived by his wife Shirley, his two daughters Tina (Jeff) Boese and Deanne (Doug) Mattoon, and his two grandchildren Allison and Parker.
A Memorial Service will be held at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 on Thursday February 12, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.
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Charles 'Chuck' Higley died unexpectedly on Saturday February 7, 2015. Chuck was born July 26, 1945 to Earl and Nida Higley in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He was the youngest of 4 children, whom which all preceded him in death.
Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in October 1967 after serving time in both Vietnam and Korea.
Chuck then married Shirley McCune in November 1969.
He was employed for the City of Colorado Springs for 30 years in both the Water Treatment Plant and as the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement in 1998.
Chuck's 2nd job for close to 40 years was working for the Stage Union Local 62. He held the office of President, Secretary and Treasurer throughout this time. He was proud of being a Union member.
He was also a crew member for 10 years with the Range Riders; he looked forward to it every year.
Chuck is survived by his wife Shirley, his two daughters Tina (Jeff) Boese and Deanne (Doug) Mattoon, and his two grandchildren Allison and Parker.
A Memorial Service will be held at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 on Thursday February 12, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.
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