Obituary of Gerald Frank Polokoff

Gerald Polokoff was born on June 24, 1925 to Morris and Fannie Polokoff in Kansas City, Kansas.He attended Washburn University and graduated from the University of Kansas, remaining a Kansas Jayhawk basketball fan. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a volunteer at Memorial Hospital for many years. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 65 years; daughters Stefanie (Gary) Neumann, Andi (Bob) Leopoldus, Robin (Gary) Patterson; grandchildren Missy (Corey) O'Brien, Jenny (Jon) Ball, Jessica Patterson and Davyn Housman, Brandon Leopoldus, and Joshua Patterson; and 11 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Mathew Neumann.A Graveside Service will be held, 2PM, Sunday, April 6 at Mt Nebo Memorial Park in Denver, CO.A Memorial Service will be 3PM, Monday, April 7 at Temple Shalom, 1525 E. Monument St., Colorado Springs, CO.In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to National Jewish Health Center, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Monday, April 7, 2014 12:00AM Temple Shalom 1523 E. Monument St. Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-634-5311