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ALICIA (LANE) GREIS
April 5, 1941 - May 29, 2019
Alicia (Lane) Greis passed away on May 29, 2019 surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut on April 5, 1941 to William and Margaret Lane. Alicia grew up and attended school in Milford, Connecticut eventually earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Southern Connecticut State University. She then went on to teach grade school for 10 years at Calf Pen Meadow School in Milford.
In 1973, Alicia married the love of her life, Rudy Greis, and settled into a new life in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She taught 1st grade at Holy Trinity School for 10 years. After retiring from teaching, she went on to work for 20 years as the Trade Book Buyer for the Colorado College Bookstore in Colorado Springs. Rudy preceded her in death after 39 years of marriage on April 1, 2012.
Alicia was active in the Colorado Springs community and developed many lifelong and dear friends there. There were also quite a few of her grade school students from both Connecticut and Colorado Springs that corresponded or visited with her over many years since she taught them in school. When it came to her Greis children and grandchildren she never missed recognizing birthdays or special occasions and was always interested and asked about what was going on in their lives and what she could do for them. She was generous and good hearted and will always be missed and loved.
Alicia is survived by her brother, David Lane in Connecticut; and her Greis stepchildren of 46 years: Hans, Karl (Shelly), Erick, Anneke Brainerd, Karen Short (Chuck), Stephanie Brock (Jim) and Julianna. Her grandchildren are: Courtney and Hannah Greis, Katrina Greis, Lila Adamic, Alycia Olson and Tom, Paul and Steve Shepherd.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. A graveside service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. A reception will be held at Alicia's home after the services.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Fran Austin
June 3, 2025
Always remembered and missed. You and Rudy were such a special couple. RIP
Fran Austin
Linda Renee Brown
November 28, 2024
I am sorry I am just now finding this. Miss Lane was my first grade teacher in her first year of teaching, in 1963. As a little girl, I thought Miss Lane was the most beautiful, wonderful lady I had ever seen - the ideal of a teacher. At the end of the school year, when I told her I could not go on the class outing because of a family wedding, she took me out to lunch. My first time ever in a restaurant.
Miss Lane always made me feel special and valued. I don´t know if any teachers after her really lived up to that standard. I am sad to learn that she is gone, but clearly she is not forgotten.
Fran Austin
June 6, 2024
Certainly miss our political discussions, and lunches at the Cafe on Dale Street.
Had always enjoyed the pool activities, and seeing her with her beloved Rudy. Such a wonderful couple. Great example for all.
Lisa stobierski
June 3, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fran Austin
June 3, 2020
I think of Alicia frequently, as we used to email several times a month regarding things going on in our country. Alicia always had well thought out opinions. I miss meeting her for lunch, and our long conversations. We'd always talk about Rudy, and her MARVELOUS step-children that she adored, and their families. She was so very proud of them all. Alicia and Rudy were two VERY special people that I am fortunate to have known.
Lisa Hayden Stobierski
June 14, 2019
She was my first grade teacher at calf pen meadow school. She knew my dad very well Charles Hayden , he was a teacher and then became a principal, they kept in touch . I kept in touch after I had my first child I remember her as my favorite and beautiful teacher in first grade. I am so sad and had no idea she was sick . I was always on her Facebook page. She was a lovely lady, will miss her .
June 12, 2019
My condolences to all who love her and all whose lives she touched and shaped as she did mine. Always one of my favorite teachers. My prayers follow her to God. - Katie Cowen Holy Trinity, 1st grade, 1982
Fran Austin
June 12, 2019
Heartbroken to accidentally find out of Alicia's passing. Alicia and Rudy were two of the kindest, loving individuals that I have had the pleasure of knowing. I assumed Alicia was traveling a great deal since she usually responded quickly to emails. She and Rudy are now together....Rest In Peace
June 12, 2019
You will always be in my heart with your beautiful smile.
Shirley Fallis
David Lane
June 11, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
ROBIN LANE-CARTER
June 11, 2019
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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