Obituary of Charles "Charlie" Boland

Mr. Boland was born in Tampa, Florida on November 22, 1946 to Lois and Ralph Boland. He graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in 1965 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1972, honorably discharged with the rank of Petty Officer, First Class (E6). After leaving the Navy, Mr. Boland began a long and distinguished career with Colorado Springs Utilities, serving as a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for the Martin Drake Power Plant. He retired after working at the plant for 27 1/2 years. A man of deep faith, Mr. Boland was an active member of the Vista Grande Baptist Church, and he and his wife, Joy, were passionate about their involvement in a number of charitable organizations. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Mark and Bill. He is survived by his wife, Joy; daughters, Jennifer Boland (Ryan Meeker) and Catherine (Adam) Page; sister, Ann (Bill) Garner; and two granddaughters.Visitation, 4:00PM-6:00PM, Sunday, October 1, 2017 at The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.Funeral Service, 10:00AM, Monday, October 2, 2017 at Vista Grande Baptist Church, 5680 Stetson Hills Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917.Burial, Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Abode Hospice, 1980 Dominion Way, Suite 101, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918. Events Visitation Sunday, October 1, 2017 4:00PM - 6:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Service Monday, October 2, 2017 10:00AM Vista Grande Baptist Church 5680 Stetson Hills Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Phone: 719-328-1793 Graveside Monday, October 2, 2017 12:30PM Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-578-6646