Obituary of Duane Karl France

Duane Karl France, 69, resident of Colorado Springs and native of St. Louis, Missouri, passed from this life on June 2, 2017. During his careers in Missouri, Duane worked in the Law Enforcement and Security industry. Duane loved the outdoors and Colorado's beautiful landscape, and spent much of his time hiking and exploring its beauty and wonder. He is survived by his brothers, John Dennis (Collette) and Mark; his sisters, Pam (Jack) and Karen (Cliff); daughter, Tammy (Andrew); sons, Duane (Connie) and Jesse (Maria); granddaughter, Christina; grandsons, Daniel, Mark, and Jesse; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie and brother, Kim. A Visitation and Celebration of Duane's Life will be held, 10:00AM-12:00PM, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He will then be ceremonially interred, 2:30PM, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition (The Crawford House) at www.cvrcforvets.org, or to the military veteran charity of your choice. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Tuesday, June 13, 2017 10:00AM - 12:30PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Tuesday, June 13, 2017 2:30PM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117