Obituary of Elvin John Kobilan

Elvin John KobilanFebruary 8, 1924 April 19, 2010Elvin John Kobilan, of Calhan, CO, passed away on April 19, 2010 at the age of 86, after a brief stay at Pikes Peak Hospice. Elvin was born on February 8, 1924 near Calhan to Andrew and Anna (Ferencik) Kobilan.He served in the Army from 1943-1945 in the 34th Infantry Division and was stationed in Italy during World War II. He returned home in November of 1945.He was married February 23, 1946 to his love Juli Ann Dzuris in Calhan, CO, who survives.He owned and operated Al Kobilan and Sons Sprinkler Service for many years. After retiring, they moved to the Calhan area where he farmed and ranched and was very proud of his alfalfa fields and his herd of cattle. Declining health led Elvin and Juli to move back to Colorado Springs and into an assisted living facility for the past three years. They have enjoyed their 64 years together and have done a lot of traveling and had many adventures with their family and friends. Elvin is also survived by his two sons, Darrell of Colorado Springs and Errol of Black Forest; four grandchildren, Laura Scott, Amanda See, D.J. Kobilan, and Kirstie DeWald; four great-grandchildren, Mitchell Blain, Cortland Kobilan, Hudson Kobilan, and Kayla See. He is survived by three siblings, Donald Kobilan, Ruth Morehead, Dorothy Culver, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Andy Kobilan and Bennie Kobilan.A Memorial Service will be held a the Living Word Community Church in Calhan on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 11:00AM. The church is located at 532 Colorado Avenue in Calhan, CO on the south side of Highway 24.Memorial contributions can be made to the Living Word Community Church, Calhan VFW, or Pikes Peak Hospice.Arrangements by:The Springs Funeral Services3115 E. Platte AvenueColorado Springs, Colorado 80909719-328-1793Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Friday, April 23, 2010 11:00AM Living Word Community Church 532 Colorado Avenue Calhan, CO 80808 Phone: 719-347-2200