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Crystie Garrett Obituary

Crystie Rae Garrett (Bachelder) was born on May 1, 1967 to Raymond and Crystal Bachelder in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2009 after a vicious battle with colon cancer. Her childhood was spent in Canon City, Colorado, moving with her family to Colorado Springs in 1982. She was a great mother, daughter, and friend. She survived by her two children Blake, and Stephanie. Her Mother Crystal, and her three brothers Raymond (Janet), Ronnie (Tanya), and Randy. She was preceded in death by her father Raymond, and both sets of grandparents. Crystie Enjoyed many hobbies such as cooking, knitting, making scrapbooks for her children, and was an accomplished pianist. Crystie always found and enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She was strong spirited, and very optimistic no matter what, and always had a great sense of humor. She will be missed dearly by many people. A life tribute will be held at Swan-Law Funeral Home on 501 N. Cascade, Tuesday October 27, 2009 at 11 am. She will be laid to rest next to her father in the Calhan Cemetery at a later date.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 27, 2009.

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Michelle Shaw

November 9, 2009

Oh Crystie I have such found memories of you ! I just am at a lose for words.. Its been many years since we talked but know you were a blast to hang out with I will always remember the fun times we had

Stephanie Garrett

October 30, 2009

I will always miss my mother, and keep her spirit alive in my heart. She was the best mother that any child could ever ask for. Mother by fate, Friend by choice. She is in much better hands now, it is just unfortunate that she had to go so soon. But I love and miss her dearly!

Theresa Godfrey (Lara)

October 28, 2009

My deepest symmpathies to all of Crystie's family. I met Crystie when we were 13. We were in the same youth group and we went to school together at Calvary Christian Schools. I am truly blessed to have known this wonderful lady, and although it has been 20 years since I saw her, I will never forget her amazing smile, her caring heart or her postivie energy. Blessings to all and my prayers go out for her family, especially her children.

Carol Vierling(Shank)

October 28, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

MIchelle

October 27, 2009

I met Crystie when she worked for my ex-husband at Adam's Leaf. She was a beautiful and loving person. We still have the baby blanket she made our son 13 plus years ago. I am so sorry for your lose. Michelle Rubel

Bob Shelton

October 27, 2009

I had the honor of being Crystie's pharmacist for the past year. She always had a smile on her face and a wonderful outlook on life. She is and was an inspiration to me and fought everyday for her life. She is one of those people that you meet in your life that leave footprints on your heart. I will miss her very much.
Bob Shelton

October 27, 2009

We just wanted to send our sympathy to the family. We have good memories of Crystie. Know the family will miss her. I was just thinking I should try to call her again. Not knowing of her illness. With our sympathy, Your cousin, Katherine and Genevieve Dooley

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