Travis Callahan
Travis Flynn Callahan, 43, died suddenly Monday, March 7, 2016. He was born in 1972, in Alliance, Ohio.
He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife, Kelly Callahan, his daughters Haely and Cameron, Madison and Sydney Boardman, his parents, Loel andLeigh Callahan, his sister, Stacy Greene, uncle Gary Koffman, aunt Marcy Schaffer and cousin Sarah Broomfield. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and countless friends in Cornish and beyond. He was predeceased by his stepbrother, Shane.
Travis spent his childhood in France, Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Pakistan, Mali and Chad, with intermittent years in Ohio and Florida. He attended the International School in Islamabad, Indian Mountain School in Lakeville, Connecticut, and Kimball Union Academy.
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Hampshire, majoring in studio art. He had a lifelong connection to creating beauty, and his artistic talent is reflected in his creations of dry stone wall masonry that enhance properties around the Upper Valley, Nantucket and Maryland.
CALLAHAN STONE, his business for many years, was run with dedication, professionalism and a strong work ethic. He was one of few holding a masters certification of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA).
His passion for creativity has been instilled within his daughters as well. They will cherish time spent working together to build valued artistic projects, saltwater marine aquariums, and planting exotic fruit trees.
His girls will always remember the crazy cliffhanger tales and stories he told about his childhood. They will also treasure the memories made from their own spontaneous road trips and grand adventures. Travis will be remembered for his deep love for his family, his unwavering generosity, and his engaging personality. His charm was legendary, and he attracted young and old alike. Travis will live on in all of us and in all those whose lives he touched.
