Harry L. Xanders, 89, of Castle Rock, died Sept. 6, 2006, at the
Assured Assisted Living Center in Castle Rock, where he received
excellent care and support. A graveside service is at 1 p.m. Oct.
18 at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif., with full
military honors.
Harry Leslie was born April 18, 1917, in Chicago, the son of
Charles J. and Edna B. (Winchester) Xanders. He served in the U.S.
Air Force during World War II and the Korean War, retiring as
colonel in 1971.
He was a captain for the California Highway Patrol, retiring
also in 1971. On Oct. 6, 1990, he married Michaelina DiBaro in Long
Beach, Calif. They moved to Castle Rock in 1991.
Harry became a member and was involved with the Castle Rock
Senior Center, where he drove the senior shuttle until three years
ago when a stroke forced him to quit.
His up most involvement was attending meetings of the California
Highway Association.
Mr. Xanders is survived by his wife, Mikke, of Castle Rock;
daughter Charlotte Xanders of Davis, Calif.; stepchildren Carol and
Curtis Zeigler of Castle Rock; Jack and Nancy Dixson of Elizabeth;
and Jennie Jantz of Glendale, Ariz.; granddaughter Elizabeth
Pinkis; six step-grandchildren; and nine
step-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Colorado Heart
Association, 1280 S. Parker Drive, Denver, CO 80231.
Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Funeral Home, Castle Rock.,
handled arrangements.