Obituary of Barbara Ann Salamon

Barbara Ann Salamon, age 85, passed away peacefully at home in Manitou Springs April 24, 2017. Born February 3, 1932 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary Bocovich; husband, George Salamon; siblings, Frank, Ed, and Paul Bocovich; and son, Thomas E. Salamon. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Anne (David) Cise of Herriman, Utah; daughter-in-law, Carol Lynn Salamon of Manitou Springs; two grandchildren, Christine (Donald) Billings of Castle Rock, and Thomas M. Salamon of Manitou Springs; and four great-grandchildren, Alexander, Catelyn, and Zachary Billings, and Averi Salamon. Barbara, a lifelong Colorado resident, graduated in 1950 from Colorado Springs High School (Palmer) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loretto Heights College in 1954. Barbara served her local community hospitals and nursing homes, and traveled to rural communities providing nursing services.Barbara's green thumb was evident at an early age, winning the 1944 National Victory Garden Institute "Green Thumb Award". To this day, her home is full of beautiful plants. Barbara lived an active life as a mother, volleyball coach, Girl Scout Leader, square dancer, and a member of the Broadmoor Waltz Club. A devout Catholic, she volunteered as a Proclaimer and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Known to her great-grandchildren as Great Grandma-ma, her famous toffee and perfectly crisp apple pies will be missed by all. Visitation, 5:00PM-7:00PM, followed by a Rosary at 7:00PM, Friday, May 5, 2017 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30AM, Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2030 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904.Interment, 10:00AM, Monday, May 8, 2017 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Cemetery Monday, May 8, 2017 10:00AM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117 Visitation Friday, May 5, 2017 5:00PM - 7:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Friday, May 5, 2017 7:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Saturday, May 6, 2017 9:30AM Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2030 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs,, CO 80904 Phone: 719-633-8711