Richard S. “Dick” McMahon Sept.13, 1926-June 8, 2012 Dick McMahon, 85, passed away June 8, 2012 from injuries suffered in a fall. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty, sons Bud (Gail), Sean, daughter Jody Gurreri, 10 grandchildren, Christopher (Kristin) Brandy (Paul), Michael (Kristina) Jeffrey, Justin, Katy, Joshua, Amanda, Caterina and Isabella. Dick has 2 surviving brothers, Teddy and Bob, sister Barbara and 8 great grandchildren. Dick and Betty hosted many USAF cadets, opening their house and hearts to them as well. He was preceded in death by his parents, 8 siblings and his son Rick. He was born in Staples, Minnesota, one of twelve children to Rachel and Stephen McMahon. The McMahon family farmed in both Minnesota and North Dakota. During WWII Dick served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper. No longer able to fly following a collapsed lung, Dick then joined his brother in the U.S. Navy and served on the battleship USS John W. Weeks. While based at the Naval Station in Algiers, Louisiana, Dick noticed a beautiful girl on a departing ferry and leapt across from the dock to make her acquaintance. He married that beauty, Elizabeth, on February 1, 1949. Dick and Betty and their two young sons, Rick and Bud, moved to Kokomo, Colorado in 1951 where Dick began his lifelong career as an electrician. The family moved to Colo. Springs in 1955. Dick was a lifelong member of the B.P.O.E. 309 and IBEW 113, He served in the Army, Navy and Air Force Reserve for a total of 33 years. He was a valued employee at UTMC until his retirement in 1996. Dick was a hardworking, kind and honorable man who led by example. He was a great cook and an even better storyteller. He was a fine woodworker building furniture from clocks to cradles for family and friends. He enjoyed cribbage, gardening, trips to Cripple Creek, spending time with Sean and Jody and their children and venturing on boat trips with son Bud, soon becoming the resident boat electrician. Dick loved his neighbors and would do anything to help on projects, large or small. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be at Evergreen Funeral home on June 21st from 4-6 p.m. Funeral service will be at Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 12p.m. Friday, June 22 with internment following at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice.