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Kenneth Crochet Obituary

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KENNETH "KENNY" (ANDREW) CROCHET
September 8, 1968 August 3, 2019
Kenneth Andrew Crochet, 50, of Colorado Springs, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2019 in Aspen, CO while participating in the Spartan Snowmass Challenge Race.
Kenny was born at Madigan General Hospital in Fort Lewis, Washington to U.S. Army MSgt. Ret. J. Don Crochet and M. Earline (Viviano) Crochet., both of whom survive Kenny, their youngest of 3 children. He is also survived by his wife, Molly, two sons, Alexander (Alex) Scott Crochet and Joseph (Joey) Steven Crochet, sister, Toni Crochet Padeway (Glenn), brother, Steven Dennis Crochet (Claire) and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Kenny was an extraordinary, multi-talented young man. Anyone who was lucky enough to cross paths with him, quickly learned how eager he was to engage in and create new friendships. He graduated from Widefield HS in 1986 and Colorado College in 1990, with a degree in Mathematics. He leveraged his degree and entered the burgeoning I.T. field in Colorado Springs working at tech giants like MCI, Verizon, L3 and at Schriever A.F.B. Since 2007 Kenny has been employed at PGi (Premiere Global Services) as Director of Datatbase Systems.
Kenny was father to two wonderful and equally talented sons, Alex and Joey, from his first marriage. In 2008, he married the love of his life, Molly. His talents included participating in award winning competitive BBQ, crocheting, knitting, embroidery and self-taught sewing. He created elaborate and detailed Medieval & other period costumes, stuffed animals and personalized linens. He learned the art of wood working from his father and he was also an expert leather engraver. Kenny was an avid health enthusiast, participated in numerous endurance events like Tough Mudders and traveled the U.S. to challenge himself in the Spartan Races, one of which he was participating on the last day of his life.
There will be a rosary at Corpus Christi Church, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019. On Sunday, September 1, 2019 a Celebration of Life will be held at Gates Common Room, Palmer Hall, Colorado College from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Kenny's memory to National Mill Dog Rescue, 5335 J D Johnson Rd, Petyon, CO 80831.

Published by The Gazette from Aug. 18 to Aug. 25, 2019.
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My deepest condolences. I worked for years near Ken and always enjoyed our conversations about sports and work. He was a great guy.

Matthew Randquist

August 31, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karleen Cotton

August 30, 2019

Heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Please find comfort in God's word.

August 28, 2019

Heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give your heart peace and comfort.

August 23, 2019

My dear Don and Earline and family, I am so very sorry about the loss of Kenny. I can share the feelings of loss because of my recent death of John. May God bless you and all of your family during this devastating and sad time. Love & blessings, Elaine Firestone

Elaine Firestone

August 23, 2019

Dear Don and Earline, I was so sorry to learn of your son's death. I know there are no words to ease your pain, but I want you to know I'm thinking of you. I hope your loving memories will carry you through this most difficult of times.
With love and deep sympathy, Jo Orsborn

Jo Ann Orsborn

August 23, 2019

My deepest condolences to the entire family. We are all so very heart broken with Kenny's passing.

Tony Baird

August 19, 2019

Many prayers for all of those left behind. Molly I can't even imagine what you are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers and if I can help in any way pm me anytime.

Kimberly Niven

August 19, 2019

Keeping you all in prayer during this difficult time of loss. May your faith see you through and bring strength, hope and peace. We trust find memories of Kenny will warm your hearts and provide comfort on those especially hard days. We offer our deepest condolences. We love you, Molly, and send a big hug (and some good vibes for good measure.). :). Thinking of you!

Grace, Trent and family Poole

August 18, 2019

Toni, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Natalie Torres-Jenne

August 17, 2019

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Rosary

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Celebration of Life

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Gates Common Room, Palmer Hall, Colorado College

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