Joseph Lee Macan

Joseph Lee Macan passed away on September 30, 2026, in Glendale, AZ. Born on March 10, 1944, in Kansas City, KS, he was the youngest of seven. He graduated from Bishop Ward High School in 1962.
Joe met Suzanne Kauffman while working at Providence Hospital, and they married in 1965, raising four sons. He served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, reaching Chief Master Sergeant and receiving numerous awards. He earned degrees in Pharmacy Technology, a Bachelor’s, and a Master’s. After retiring, he worked at the El Paso County Workforce Center until 2005.
Joe enjoyed golf, fishing, and cooking. He was active in the Boy Scouts and participated in Philmont BSA treks. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and later Unity Church in Fort Collins.
He is preceded in death by his wife Suzy, his parents, and all of his siblings. He is survived by his four sons, granddaughters, great-granddaughter, and fiancé Arleen Brown.
A memorial service will be held at Unity Church, 1401 W. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO, on November 15. Interment will take place at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO, on November 16.