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Vance Lee Stroup

February 25th, 1961 - February 7th, 2025

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Vance Lee Stroup of Colorado Springs, CO passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2025 after a 5 year battle with brain cancer.

Vance was born on February 25th, 1961 to William H. (Bill) & Bonnie L. Stroup in Colorado Springs, CO.

 

Vance attended Calhan public school from the 1st grade through 12th grade, graduating in 1979. Vance worked at Woolseys grocery store as a meat cutter, and also at the Bulldog Drive Inn, both in Calhan, through high school until he enlisted in the Navy in 1982. While in the Navy, he worked as a pharmacy tech and was stationed in Nashville, Tennessee. He was honorably discharged in 1986. Vance returned to Colorado where he entered the trucking industry until his cancer diagnosis in March 2020.

Vance is survived by his mom, Bonnie L. Stroup of Colorado Springs, his brothers, William Doyle (Karen) Stroup of Calhan, CO, Myron (Patti) Stroup of Sierra Vista, AZ; his son, David (Lyndsay) Stroup of Albert Lea, MN; nephew Billy Ray (Tammy) Stroup of Montrose, CO; niece Jennifer (Dustin) Koester of Akron, CO, nephew William Ryan (Kayla) Stroup of Calhan, CO; three grandchildren: Evelyn, Jensen, & Jude; as well as many great nieces and nephews, 1 aunt, and many cousins.Vance is also lovingly survived by his bonus family and extended loved ones, all of whom he held dear. He leaves behind his boys Jack & Tobey Plaunty, along with his beloved grandchildren: Oliva, Brooklyn, Jack 3rd, & Martie. Vance’s extended family including Pat McCoy, Kristi Valdez, Leann Morey, and many others were a great source of love in his life.

 

Vance was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Brian & Bessie Stroup, Charles & Ruth Frazier, his dad, William H. Stroup, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family wishes to thank their cousin, Lorraine for opening her home to and caring for Vance during this time.

 

A celebration of life will be held March 1st, 2025 at 11:00 at Living Word Church (532 Colorado Ave., Calhan, CO). Military honors will be at the Calhan cemetery (reserved for family). Lunch to follow.

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The Springs Funeral Services began in 2007 with the idea that everyone deserves individualized end-of-life care, with a farewell that befits their beliefs and passions. We have separate Catholic and Jewish sections, incense burning, kosher catering, and other amenities for multicultural memorials. Let our dedicated experts help you create a memorial in our elegant reception space or peaceful chapel. We also offer Parting Stones and Memorial Glass products to keep their spirit alive in your heart. Trust the Springs for compassionate, personalized care that respects your faith, culture, and budget....

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