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Barbara Williams-Dieter Obituary
Barbara Dorothy Williams-Dieter
September 27, 1926
May 9, 2024
Barbara Williams Dieter was born on September 27, 1926 in Watertown, New York. She passed away on May 9, 2024 surrounded by family in Colorado Springs. She is predeceased by her husband, Wes Dieter, and son-in-law, Sam Ortiz. She is survived by her sons David (Debra) and Charles (Cathy), and daughter, Dana Ortiz, as well as four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. As a child she lived at the New York State Ranger School in Wanakena, New York. Her family moved several more times, living in South Dakota and Nebraska. Barbara graduated from Lincoln High School in Nebraska, and attended the University of Nebraska for two years. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1948. While at CU she met her husband, Wes Dieter, and they married on May 29, 1948. She had a 23-year career teaching in District 11 in Colorado Springs, and during that time she acquired a Master's degree from Colorado College.
She was one of the co-founders of Curiosity Unlimited, a community outreach program at UCCS. Barbara and her husband were active members of Friendship Force, and enjoyed traveling to Europe with the group.
The family will be observing a private memorial service.
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Sharon Marquez
May 30, 2024
So sad to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you all. Love, Sharon and Ellen
Jane Hunter, 4th/5th combined, 1967
May 24, 2024
She was my favorite teacher at Mark Twain in 1967 Elementary and I still think of her often. She sparked in me a lifelong love poetry and books and knowledge. (Hey, Mrs Dieter, I got a chemistry degree!) Thank you for teaching me to love learning and Rest in Peace Mrs Dieter.
Lisa T
May 19, 2024
My condolences to Mrs Dieter´s family and friends. I had Mrs Dieter for fifth grade in 1980 and loved every minute! She was a wonderful teacher and person.
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