Pat McMahon

Pat was born March 16, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois to John and Marguerite Bordes. She was the first of seven children, with five sisters and one brother. She graduated from Immaculata High School in Chicago and earned her degree in education from DePaul University.

After college, she began teaching elementary school in the Chicago area and eventually enrolled in a government program that allowed her to teach in Japan and France. It was during that time she met her husband, John McMahon, an Air Force pilot. Together they welcomed three children – Sheila, James "Jim", and Sean.

After a military transfer to Colorado Springs in 1971, Pat gave up teaching to care for her children. She later went on to earn her master’s degree at Colorado College and returned to education at Divine Redeemer Catholic School, where she spent many years teaching 2nd grade.

In addition to her love of teaching and travel, Pat was devoted to her family, friends, and faith. She and John remained active parishioners at Holy Apostles Catholic Church for many years.

Pat leaves behind her devoted husband of 60 years, John; loving children Sheila Austin of Oakland, California, Jim (Anne) McMahon of La Grange, Illinois, and Sean (Tracy) McMahon of Omaha, Nebraska; her beloved grandchildren Kae, Jack, Quinn, Ryan, Bee, Sam, and Drew; four surviving sisters Joan Ambrogi, Barbara Meyer, Carol Korbakis, and Nancy Trimble; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Visitation for Pat will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, followed by a Rosary from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 North Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the Rosary at 10:00 AM at Holy Apostles Catholic Church. A Lunch Reception is to follow in the Parish Hall from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Pat will be privately laid to rest at Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be directed to Holy Apostles Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of Central Colorado.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Swan-Law.com for the McMahon family.