Obituary of Xanna Louise Ehrlich

Xanna (Williams) Ehrlich, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019 in her home.Daughter of Ernest and Margaret Williams and sister to Mary Ellen Hawkins, Xanna was born in Marfa, Texas on October 12, 1935. A true Texan, she played a role as an extra in the 1956 movie, Giant, graduated from Draughon's Business College in San Antonio and always demonstrated the state's motto of friendship, showing kindness and love to everyone in her life.While in college, she met and married her husband of fifty-five years, Richard Ehrlich.Xanna was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lt. Col. Elmer "Dick" Ehrlich, USAF, (Ret.).She was a beloved, caring mother to four children, including a mentally disabled daughter, Linda Ehrlich, whom she dedicated her life to, as well as Kathy Jimenez, Carolyn Ehrlich and Michael Ehrlich. She was a grandmother to Jason Ehrlich and Michael Jimenez, as well as a great-grandmother to Alanah, Gabriella, Michael and Nicholas Jimenez.Memorial Service, 10:00AM, Friday, September 20, 2019, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.Inurnment, Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.Gathering/BBQ, 12:00PM-4:00PM, Sunday, September 22, 2019, Xanna's Home.In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in Xanna's memory may be made to Challenge Aspen (Creating possibilities for people with disabilities) at https://challengeaspen.org/ or the Fisher House Foundation (Helping military, veterans and their families) at https://www.fisherhouse.org Events Memorial Service Friday, September 20, 2019 10:00AM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Inurnment Friday, September 20, 2019 11:00AM Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-578-6646