In Memoriam…


Rosemary Joyce “Joy” Manhart (nee Chilton) – passed away quietly and nobly on Thursday, January 17, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph, father and mother, William and Rose Chilton, and brother Ray Chilton. Joy is survived by son Stephen Manhart of Burnsville, MN, and daughter Ann Schulzki of Colorado Springs, daughter-in-law Teresa Manhart, son-in-law Anton Schulzki, and three granddaughters, Kristen Manhart, Avery Schulzki and Analiese Schulzki. Joy was born on November 22, 1926, above the Daisy Shop in Amersham, Bucks, England, and throughout her life, she remained fiercely proud of her British heritage. Early in her life, she resided in Hillingdon, Middlesex, outside of London. She recalled the terror of the German air raids during the Blitz on London during WWII. In the early 1950s, Joy met Joe when he was in the U.S. Force and stationed in England. In 1955, Joy came to America, and they were married later that year in Nebraska. In the years that followed, Joy and Joe raised a family and lived in several towns throughout Nebraska and Wyoming. In 1969, Joy and family moved to Colorado Springs, where she lived throughout the remainder of her life. In the early 1970s, Joy was employed at The Denver department store. In 1991, Joy became a U.S. citizen, but firmly held onto her British roots. Upon retirement, Joe and Joy enjoyed traveling throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Joy will be remembered always for her charm and gracious manner.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 25, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Swan Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade. Funeral mass will be held at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church on Saturday, January 26, at 10:00 a.m., with interment at Evergreen Cemetery to follow.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of Brookdale Village at Skyline and the Evergreen Hospice for their vigilance and care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to The British Trust, Evergreen Hospice or American Cancer Society.