Obituary of Jane Adelaide Sheehan

Jane Adelaide Sheehan passed away June 4, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.She was born February 10, 1937 to Thomas and Adelaide Madden in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Jane attended Reading High School in Massachusetts and graduated in 1954.Jane worked as a Department of the Air Force civil servant at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts where she met her future husband, John Sheehan, in 1959. She was a proud Air Force spouse and devoted mother, who first moved to Colorado Springs in 1961. In her later years she had a successful real estate career, garnering many friends and associates. She was active with several Catholic school programs, the Retired Enlisted Association Auxiliary, and the Blue Star Mothers organization in the Colorado Springs area. An avid traveler, she and John visited most of the United States and Europe. Together they explored nearly every part of Colorado, with numerous memorable trips to Vail and Breckenridge.Always the competitor, she loved playing cards, board games, the occasional gambling in Cripple Creek, bowling, crossword puzzles and all forms of trivia games, especially with a glass of wine. A devoted sports fan, she actively cheered for all of her New England sports teams�when they were good! Her true love was always cheering for her own children and grandchildren participating in numerous athletic and academic competitions and endeavors. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends who will miss her dearly.She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Adelaide; son, Joseph; brother, Thomas Madden; and grandsons, Curtis and Avery Kernkamp.Jane is survived by her husband, CMSgt John Sheehan, U.S. Air Force, (Ret.) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, with whom she would've shared their sixty-second wedding anniversary seven days after her death; daughters, Maureen (Timothy) Jackson of Chesapeake, Virginia and Melinda Sheehan of Parker, Colorado; sons, COL Thomas (Robin) Sheehan, U.S. Army, (Ret.) of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Timothy (Heather) Sheehan of Olathe, Kansas; brother, Richard Madden of Milton, Washington; granddaughters, Hillary and Lauren Kuklenski, and Ashley Sheehan; grandsons, Hunter and Hayden Sheehan, Jeffrey Kernkamp, and Jack Sheehan; goddaughter, Jane Littlefield; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sponsored Air Force Academy cadets and dear friends. Visitation, 3:00PM-5:00PM, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.Rosary, 10:00AM, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson Street, Monument, Colorado 80132.Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00AM, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson Street, Monument, Colorado 80132. Graveside Service, 12:00PM, Monday, June 20, 2022, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925.Memorial contributions in Jane's memory may be made to St. Peter Catholic School in Monument, Colorado and St. Mary's High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Events Visitation Tuesday, June 14, 2022 3:00PM - 5:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, June 15, 2022 11:00AM St. Peter Catholic Church 55 Jefferson Street Moument, CO 80132 Phone: 719-481-3511 Rosary Wednesday, June 15, 2022 10:00AM St. Peter Catholic Church 55 Jefferson Street Moument, CO 80132 Phone: 719-481-3511 Graveside Monday, June 20, 2022 12:00PM Pikes Peak National Cemetery 10545 Drennan Road Colorado Springs, CO 80925 Phone: 202-632-8035