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Barbara Curry Obituary

Barbara Harper Curry passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. She was born in Elbert, CO to Jessie and Emment Harper on October 3, 1920. She was a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs but spent the last few years of her life in Boulder, CO near family. She retired from the Federal Government after a career spanning 30 years in various administrative positions at Fort Carson. She married Charles Curry in Colorado Springs after WWII-they were married for over 50 years and enjoyed traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles, two sisters, and three brothers. Barbara is survived by two children, Steve Curry of Pueblo West and Jan Curry Wade (Tom) of Boulder, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as many nieces and nephews. Barbara enjoyed gardening and was an avid sports fan including professional baseball, basketball, and football. She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs and read her bible and devotionals each day. She was a devout Christian and was generous with her love and thoughtfulness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A graveside service will be held early in 2011.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 24, 2010.

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January 3, 2011

Dearest Barbara...you were the most unselfish person I knew. Thank you for all the faith and wisdom you instilled in my children. And I wonder how many people knew you could "break dance"! Wonderful memories of you! Pattie Curry Hawks (Colorado Springs, CO)

Sylvia Mares

December 28, 2010

Thank god I had the chance to meet you and share even just a few moments with you. I love a lot of things about you and the way you carried yourself. You were so gracious and your spirit was so refreshing. Your family is so lucky to have had such an amazing and strong woman in their lives. You’re the kind of grandma everyone deserves to have.
Love always,
Sylvia

Lorene Kuimelis

December 26, 2010

Aunt Barbara: I am so happy we talked a week or so ago and I had the chance to tell you I love you. I will always remember your love and concern and thoughtfulness throughout my life. God speed. Lorene Truman Kuimelis

Dayle Curry Cea

December 26, 2010

My sweet Grandma~ If I could only put into words, my feelings for you. The memories you gave me, are incredible and warm my heart. They always will. I will miss your sense of humor and calling hearing your voice say "I'm just watching the ball game", while I smile because you are such a fan of Colorado teams. I will always remember being a young girl and being with you in the garden or watching the baby birds in their nest on the patio, your talks on politics and God. Your knitting, playing Go Fish and Old Maid, and Joe and I being so lucky to spend so much time with you and Grandpa. I am so happy that you have been reunited with him...how happy you both must be. Please give him a kiss from me. I admire you and love you so very, very much! Thank you for being a part of my life and for everything you've done for me! Until we meet again....

All My Love,
~Dayle

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