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Carol Beardsley Obituary
She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 4, 1943 to Fran and Les Murray. Carol spent early years in La Jolla, California and as a teenager moved to Colorado Springs. She graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School and attended the University of Colorado Boulder. Married to Kirk Beardsley on June 12, 1964 in La Jolla, Carol took exceptional pride in her family. She enjoyed fly-fishing, bridge and time with friends.
Pre-deceased by her infant son, Gus Baldwin Beardsley, Carol is survived by her husband, Kirk, children; Wynn and Ryan Martens, Kirk and Corinne Beardsley, and grandchildren; Gus Martens, Jack, Amelia, and Sommer Beardsley.
A private family internment will take place in Rosita, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, Carol asked that donations be made to Pikes Peak Hospice at:
Pikes Peak Hospice
2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 633-3400
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol Beardsley
April 30, 2015
We are so sorrry for your loss. Love to the Beardsleys at this difficult time and always. Anna Osborne Hite and Family
Chuck and Jennifer Bess
April 29, 2015
Kirk,
Jennifer and I very sorry to learn of your loss. We send our most sincere condolences to you and the entire Beardsley family.
April 29, 2015
Dear Kirk,
Wendy joins in sending our sincere condolences for your loss of Carol. Our hearts and love are with you.
Chris Reynolds
Pard & Amy Morrison
April 28, 2015
Sending our love and condolences.
April 28, 2015
Hi Kirk: Carolyn and I are so saddened to hear of Carol's passing. She was a lovely and spirited lady, and we will miss her very much. Carolyn and Dave Wollard
April 28, 2015
Kirk - Mary and I are very sorry to learn of Carols passing. I know it has to be a very difficult time for you and the family, but please know we are keeping all of you in our prayers. God Bless...Larry Gill
Steve Vela
April 27, 2015
Kirk, I am so sorry for your loss. Carol was a truly wonderful lady and I will always remember her fondly.
April 27, 2015
Kirk and family ,we are so sorry for your loss. Jerry and Donna Goodrich
April 27, 2015
I am so sorry and surround the family with healing love.
Marka Moser
Tom and Shirley Itin
April 26, 2015
Our condolences to the Beardsley Family
love
Tom and Shirley Itin
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