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Deanna "Sunny" Lane

Deanna "Sunny" Lane obituary, Colorado Springs, CO

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Deanna Lane Obituary

The world grew a little more drab & dreary Wednesday, April 13th 2017, as Deanna "Sunny" Lane went to join her mother in Heaven.

Sunny was born August 4, 1960 in Lamesa, Texas to Bill and Peggy Lane. She graduated from Ada High School in 1978, earned her Bachelors degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, and then completed her education with a Masters in Human Resources from East Central University in Ada, OK.

Sunny spent her life helping others. In her professional life, she found her calling first as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, helping people with physical and other disabilities find meaningful work, and currently as a supervisor at the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. In her personal life, she was unflinchingly generous with her time, resources, and love. She loved her family, being "Grammie", riding motorcycles (as a passenger only!), singing karaoke, reading books (and writing her own novel).

Sunny is survived by her father, Bill Lane; her sister, Deretta Austin and family - Pete Austin, Matthew & Chelsea Thompson, Lauren Thompson & Steven Bayliss, Jeff Austin, Hope Rhoads, Maverick Rhoads, and Lake Bayliss; her sister, Lisa Lane; her brother, Robert Lane; her son, Josh McBroom and family - Amanda McBroom & Jaxon McBroom; her son, Sean McBroom; and numerous other family, cousins, friends, coworkers, and other people who loved her very very much.

Loved by so many, Sunny will be sorely missed - we hope you have found peace. A celebration of Sunny's life will take place at 4pm on Tuesday, April 18th at Swan-Law Funeral Home (501 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Apr. 17, 2017.

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Julie Cargill-Riel

April 26, 2017

This is so sad. I remember Deanna as a little girl who used to follow us "older" kids around when we all lived in Fairplay CO. The entire Lane family was so special to us and I will always remember her smiling face. May God's graces bring Her family comfort during this difficult time.

Joelle Brouner

April 21, 2017

Dear Lane/McBroom Family,
At this time of sadness, loss and reflection my heart goes out to you. Sunny was one of the first people I met when I relocated to Colorado to work for DVR. Even among an empathetic crew Sunny stood out for her warmth, humor and down to earth way. That was rooted in her depth. You can be very proud of the work ethic and heart she brought to her work. She will be missed and long remembered with love and respect.

Janet Bare

April 19, 2017

The Lane family has been very special to Tammy and me for many years. Being friends with each of the three girls (and Bill and Peggy) has meant a lot to me. I have some great memories of time spent with each of them. You all have my deepest sympathy and continuing prayers.
Josh and Sean, you must remember all the good times spent with your mother and how much she loved you. Let these memories and that love fill your heart.
God Bless Each of You!

Bonnie Stumph

April 19, 2017

We worked briefly with Sunny and occasionally ran into her and her sister Lisa (whom we work with a lot!)
Sunny was always funny, smiling and personable. We respected her greatly for the work she did and the dedication she had to helping disabled folks.
Lisa, our thoughts are with you during this time. God Bless

Sybil Conwell

April 18, 2017

I cleaned the building that Sunny worked in I didn't know her personally but she was a kind woman and was always smiling and laughing when we spoke on days that I saw her. Sunny you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Pretty Lady.

Sam Howell

April 18, 2017

I'm finding comfort in your loss knowing that you'll be singing with the angels in heaven. Rest in Peace my dear friend~ Love, Sam Howell

Melody Babbitt

April 18, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barbara Crooks

April 18, 2017

She was a lovely person and I'm so happy to have known and worked with her.

Kurt Ederer

April 17, 2017

Deanna was a special lady. She will truly be missed. God Bless her.

April 17, 2017

I was so saddened to hear of Sunny's passing. I didn't know her but worked with many of the CO Spgs. DVR staff in the past. I too hope she has found peace.

Anita McCarthey

April 17, 2017

Deanna "Sunny" was one of a kind and those who were blessed to have known her are better for it.

Gary Skaggs

April 16, 2017

Lane Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for all of you in the coming weeks and months.

Arnold Rawls

April 16, 2017

This makes me so sad. Deanna was a wonderful person and dear friend. . she will be missed and forever greatly loved. . .

Arnold Rawls

April 16, 2017

This makes me so sad. Deanna was a wonderful person and dear friend. . she will be missed and forever greatly loved. . .

Jacque Hogue

April 16, 2017

I have so many fun memories of Deanna from Bisonettes at OBU. So very sorry for your loss.

Jack Cooper

April 16, 2017

Lane Family- I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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