July 31, 1997 ~ July 17, 2022
Our sweet Colton left us early on July 17th from a drug overdose. He battled the disease of addiction to the end, and we know he is now free of the pain and suffering he endured. We will hold tightly to all the joyful times we had with him. He was so loved.
Our hearts are shattered from losing our precious Colty. He had a quick wit, a beautiful smile and loved making people laugh. He was bright, curious, and ever charming. He felt things so deeply and never missed an opportunity to tell you he loved you. In middle and high school, he loved playing club lacrosse and traveling to play in tournaments. He was an artist, and his drawings will continue to bring us great joy. His proudest accomplishment was his time working at DR Horton Phoenix. Our world is dimmer with his passing.
Colton leaves behind his loving parents, Kiffie and Chris; his favorite ginger, sister, Ellie; his grandfather, Earl Spangler; grandparents, Jean and Jesse Robbins; his aunt and uncle, Holly and Andy James; uncles Michael Spangler and Doug Spangler; and his cousin, Jessica Spangler. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Jane Spangler. He has many extended family members and friends who will also greatly miss him.
Though his life was short, he shined bright with his kind heart and his love for those struggling.
We ask that in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Colton to Crossroads, Inc. (https://thecrossroadsinc.org/giving/) an organization providing treatment to those struggling with addiction or PAL-Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
(https://palgroup.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/palgroup/donation.jsp) giving support and hope to families. Colton was a proud tissue and organ donor through the Arizona Donor Network. You can also give someone the gift of hope by registering online at https://www.dnaz.org
Our family is so grateful for the overwhelming support and love we have received. We want to especially thank Cavalry Healing Center and their incredible staff for always giving Colton a place where he was supported and deeply cared for during his battle with addiction.
A celebration of Colton’s life will be held for family and friends.
Mark Bernhardt
There’s no words. Nothing anyone will say that can make this better for your family. But you have an amazing village of friends who truly love your family. I am proud to be one of those people that your family embraced and allowed me to know you all. Your family is loved by so many and we are so sad and want to support you with that love.
William McAdams
I love you all very deeply. Colton will be missed beyond measure. May his bright smile, creativity, and joy be the highlights of our memories.
Nicole Ulm
Colton was full of light and love. I knew him for only a short period of time, yet in that time he touched my life and I truly cared for him like a son. May you all find peace and comfort during this time of difficulty. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pastor Scott
Colton brought laughter and love to the Calvary Center whenever he was there. His honesty and courage were infectious to me and other patients. I will so miss him. and love him from the bottom of my heart. Peace and Shalom “player.”
Vicki Kilgarriff
Kiffie, Chris and Ellie
So sorry to hear of Colton’s passing. Such a sadness for all of you to bear. Please know of my prayers for him and for each of you.
Hope he is enjoying the beauty of his new life.
Vicki Kilgarriff (BCHS)
John Muir
I met Colton at Calvary Healing Center while we were both in treatment for addiction. He instantly became a friend as I enjoyed to his quik wit, humor, and openness. If I can speak for our group, we were deeply saddened upon hearing of his death and offer our deepest sympathies to his family. We have a texting support group and some of us plan to attend his memorial and give support to his family, friends, and each other. Borrowing from Paster Scott’s daily morning eloquence, peace “player.”
Bob Coltin
Kiffie and Chris: Karen and I were so sorry to hear about Colton’s passing. He was truly a fun kid and I enjoyed our time working together at Horton. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. – Bob Coltin & Karen Curosh
Meredith Fleming
Although I never met Colton, I knew how much he was loved by his parents who I met years ago in Phoenix. They always spoke glowingly about him and it was sincerely wonderful to hear given the fractured relationships we often endure due to unexplainable circumstances. May his soul be in peace and his memory live on to help those who are in need of remembering you are loved.
Laurie Jackson
I am just now hearing this news, and my heart breaks for you. What a wonderful obituary that celebrates the joys Colton brought to the world.
Wendy Cohen
Kiffie and Chris – Our family is so deeply saddened at this unbearable loss. We are sending love, support and hugs to all of you.
Khai Clancy
If you had the chance to know Colton you knew he would get you to think different, whether that be about Art, How you dressed, who you would consider family.
He would make you think different.
I met Colton in 2017 just after I graduated high school I was attending a junior college and was honestly lost up until this point. I knew life as go to school get a degree use that degree for a job you don’t care about and retire at 55. And then start living.
Colton Quickly woke me up with his Arm sleeve, Pressed slacks and rock star attitude. Showing me that hard work could get me into the same doors again making me think different.
More recently Colton was my right hand with Flawless Consulting he would call himself my Secretary of State writing our Instagrams on whatever receipt lunch was from that day hoping we would find two girls to hang out with on the Friday to come. (We went zero for eight) Truly Never a dull moment with my brother
I heard a quote today from Alex hormozi he said
“ The desire for legacy is the desire to cheat death.” In my eyes. Colton cheated death. Because every single person has thought differently and will continue to think differently. And that’s true legacy. I love you colton
Pooja Babbrah
Kiffie and Chris,
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and soul hurt for you and your family. Sending you prayers and hugs with the hopes that you will find some light to get through this. Thinking of you.
Chef Rita
I met Colton at Calvary Healing Center. I feel blessed to have known him. He was such a sweet, kind, and respectful young man.
On behalf of the culinary team here at Calvary Healing Center, God bless you and your family. He will be missed.
Laryn Callaway-Blok
Dear Kiffie –
Our hearts and condolences go out to you and your family. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Sending you so much warmth and wishes for good memories to comfort you.
warmly, Laryn Callaway-Blok (Julie’s friend)
Alyssa Bradley
Robbins family-
I’m just hearing of this news. I’m heartbroken, and heartbroken for your family. Colton was a bright and energetic light as a kid, thankful I had the opportunity to meet him. Sorry for your loss, you’ll be in my prayers.
Holly T Walsh
I am so so saddened to by Colton’s passing. I knew him for a short time, but could see his beautiful soul immediately. My heartfelt condolences to his dear family and close friends.