Harry S. Spaulding, Jr.

Colonel Harry Samuel Spaulding Jr., M.D., 75, of Aurora, Colorado, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, died on June 18, 2006. Col. Spaulding died tragically in a hiking accident on McKelligon Canyon near an area called Sugarloaf in El Paso, Texas. Sam was born on December 12, 1930 in Waterbury, Vermont to Jessamine and Harry Spaulding Sr.. He grew up in Waterbury and graduated from Waterbury High School in 1948 and continued his education to receive a B.S. from the Albany College of Pharmacy in 1953, a Masters Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Duquesne University College of Pharmacy in 1955, and an M.D. from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1959. Col. Spaulding served proudly and with honor in the U.S. Army from 1960-1967 and again from 1971-1993. He had a distinguished and enjoyable career with the Army where he worked as a Pediatrician and also as an Allergist. Sam cherished many long lasting friendships throughout his career. Sam always enjoyed hunting, fishing and hiking, but most of all spending time with his family and friends. His hunting buddies were always very special to him and he always looked forward to their next trip. Col. Spaulding is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Yolande, his sons, Marc, Daniel, Harry III, and Jonathan, daughter Michelle; grandchildren, Harry IV, Savannah, Emily, Meghan, Maddison, Samuel Wyatt, and Elodia; brothers, Dexter and Bruce, and many other family members and dear friends. Funeral services will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado, on June 26, 2006 at 11:00 AM. There will be a Memorial Service to be held at a later date in Waterbury, Vermont.