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Obituary for Jon Oscarson

Jon  Oscarson
Jon Oscarson, beloved husband, father, brother, cousin and friend died December 14th, in his own bed at home as he wished, with his family around him. Jon had a rich and full life and was a enthusiast of learning and adventure. He attended Penn State, Temple University, and had a Masters of Arts from Villanova. He was successful as a mechanical engineer in the aerospace defense industry. He was an avid reader and crossword puzzle solver. He enjoyed running and in his younger years had climbed seven of Colorado’s 14ers. His Swedish heritage was important to him and he made several trips to Sweden to visit cousins and family sites. He took Swedish language classes for several years. He was also part of a French conversation group. He enjoyed classical music and in later years learned to play the bassoon and became a
member of a band for seniors.

Jon’s family was extremely important to him. He and his wife of 25 years, Jeanne
Corley, built a loving home in Manitou Springs. He loved and was proud of his three girls, Jean Copeland and husband Rod, Carol Oscarson and husband Matt, and Chris Whipkey and husband Justus. Jon also loved and was active in the lives of his stepchildren, Rocke Corley, who died in 2003, Barry Corley and partner Ken Thompson, Chris Corley and wife Jackie and Tammy Eckler. He enjoyed the company of and was fascinated by his grandchildren’s interests and personalities: Seth Copeland, Heather Jensen and husband Michael, Aiden and Grayer Whipkey, Markus Corley, Truman, Nathan and Meredith Eckler and great grandchildren Emma and Eliott Jensen. Jon is also survived by his sister, Ruth Muri, his brother, Dave Oscarson, Dave's partner, Mark Chastaine, and Jon's niece, Christine Boehm and her family, and many loving cousins.

Jon and Jeanne enjoyed traveling to Europe, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, and throughout the U.S. He particularly enjoyed a Windjammer cruise off the coast of Maine.

Jon was born March 31, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA and passed away after a long battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed. His family invites you to celebrate his life at a memorial service on December 30th, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs, with a reception following.

Memorial contributions in Jon’s name may be made to the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Assoc., Box 7846, Colorado Springs 80933. Please note “in memory of Jon Oscarson” on the check memo line.

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