Spencer Swanger
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Re: Spencer Swanger
I met Spencer and Karen on a trip he was leading up Huron and Missouri. With his humor and skills he introduced me to a group of mountaineering friends. Spencer was my mentor. He guided so many people, like me safely up the,oftentimes, treacherous trails. Now I am on the precipice of completing all 54 of Colorado's 14ers. I will forever be grateful to him. I will miss him tremendously, but his spirit will always be with me on the trails.
RIP Dear Friend!
Larry Walter
RIP Dear Friend!
Larry Walter
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Re: Spencer Swanger
More great memories.
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Re: Spencer Swanger
What a great day.
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Re: Spencer Swanger
AAAAHHHH!!!!
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Re: Spencer Swanger
I first met Spence the very first week I moved to Colorado Springs. I was completing my Physical Therapy internship and in typical Spence fashion, he befriended me immediately. Over the last 14 years, Spence and Karen have opened their hearts and lives to myself and my family. I have so many splendid memories of climbs, backpacking, cross country skiing, and eating pizza at Leon Gessi's We spent 3 weeks in Canada with Spence and Karen that was truly the trip of a life time. We climbed Temple Peak, hiked on the Athabasca glacier along with many other spectacular adventures. Spence's knowledge of the mountains and ability to lead a group was unparalled. His stories could make me laugh for miles....you almost forgot you were climbing straight up a mountain with a heavy pack on in the middle of a hot summer day To say you will be missed, is a gross understatement. Your knowledge and memories will stay with us all for a lifetime. Karen, please know, we are all here for you and always will be....
I received this card in the mail today and thought it was so appropriate for Spence:
Native American Prayer
I gave you this one thought to keep-
I am with you still- I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone-
I am with you still- in each new dawn.
Spence you are in our hearts now and forever....
Kristen
I received this card in the mail today and thought it was so appropriate for Spence:
Native American Prayer
I gave you this one thought to keep-
I am with you still- I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone-
I am with you still- in each new dawn.
Spence you are in our hearts now and forever....
Kristen
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Re: Spencer Swanger
Beautiful.kachbk1 wrote:I received this card in the mail today and thought it was so appropriate for Spence:
Native American Prayer
I gave you this one thought to keep-
I am with you still- I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone-
I am with you still- in each new dawn.
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Re: Spencer Swanger
Spence rest in peace. Prayers to family.
Re: Spencer Swanger
I did a climb of Maroon Peak over the weekend and dedicated it to Spence. I wrote a report on it if anyone is interested. Personal comments on Spence are near the end. Since writing this TR, I've heard that The Bells were some of his favorite peaks, which I did not know.
RIP Spence
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RIP Spence
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Re: Spencer Swanger
Unfortunate.
He sounded like a class act, I'm sorry I never had the privilege of meeting him.
He sounded like a class act, I'm sorry I never had the privilege of meeting him.
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Re: Spencer Swanger
My name is Jack Crawford, and I played baseball with Spence in Reading in 1958, what was known as class "C" ball. I never saw him after that, but he was a person that everyone liked, and even though we went to different high schools, he was a great person to be around. The fact that this death is a shock, shows how much he meant to persons that knew him. God Bless his family.
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The family has settled on Tuesday, August 24th, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post for the memorial service. They're going to put something in the paper about it mid-August, so we can look for that as well, for more details.
I believe they want to keep it to friends and family only, as the Trading Post holds just 150 people. But if you've ever hiked, climbed, backpacked, skied, canyoneered, mountaineered, lifted weights at the gym, did the Incline, took photographs, played ball, or just sat around the campfire and told stories - with Spence - you're cordially invited. If more folks show up than expected we can always spill out into the gardens and enjoy the mountain views, sandstone walls and lush greenery - it's a beautiful setting.
I believe they want to keep it to friends and family only, as the Trading Post holds just 150 people. But if you've ever hiked, climbed, backpacked, skied, canyoneered, mountaineered, lifted weights at the gym, did the Incline, took photographs, played ball, or just sat around the campfire and told stories - with Spence - you're cordially invited. If more folks show up than expected we can always spill out into the gardens and enjoy the mountain views, sandstone walls and lush greenery - it's a beautiful setting.
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Re: Spencer Swanger
Susanjoypaul,
You're a class-act with a heart of gold! It's great to have your input, sensitivity and humor on this site!
Hang tough!
You're a class-act with a heart of gold! It's great to have your input, sensitivity and humor on this site!
Hang tough!
There are many things in life that will capture your eye, but very few that will capture your heart. These are the ones to pursue. These are the ones worth keeping. Author Unknown