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Surnames: Bridges, Caldwell
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John Bailey Bridges died Jan. 14, 2005, in Cañon City, CO. He was born Oct. 25, 1926, to
John and Lora (Caldwell) Bridges in Cañon City.
On Aug. 26, 1951, he married Dorothy Jones.
He attended schools in Cañon City, graduating from Cañon City High School in 1945. He
served in World War II with the Army Air Corps in occupied Japan.
After the service, he attended Western State College in Gunnison, graduating in 1951. Mr.
Bridges worked at the Pueblo Ordinance Depot and General Credit in Cañon City before
beginning his career at the local post office, where he served for 36 years until retiring
in 1986.
Mr. Bridges is survived by his wife; son, Gregory Scott Bridges; daughter, Deborah Kay
Pierson; granddaughter, Kayla; grandson, Pryor; sister-in-law, Arlene Wildgen; cousin,
Janet Smith; and many friends.
Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Canon City Daily Record 01/17/05