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She was active with her many friends, enjoying weekend bike rides, long walks with her beloved dogs and jazzercise. Libby would never turn down a beach vacation or family time in the Wet Mountains valley haven of Beulah. Always the family optimist, even on cloudy days she would be the first to say "it's brightening up".
Libby is survived by her children and their spouses, Colin and Alison Christofferson and Julia and Nick Bear; her grandchildren Lily Christofferson, April Christofferson, Tenley Bear and Remy Bear; her sisters Judith Farr and Catherine Langer and husband Steven, her brother Stephen Farr and his wife Kate Patton and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, step-sisters and step-brother and others she considered her "bonus family".
She is predeceased by her parents Walter Greene and Louise Evans Farr.
A memorial service will be held on March 24th, 2017 at 2:00pm at Shove Chapel on the Colorado College Campus.
Contributions in memory of Libby may be made to:
Silver Key Senior Services
1625 S. Murray Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
https://www.silverkey.org/donate/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Luken
Robert Bear
February 20, 2023
Libby, you are missed. You will always be in our thoughts.
Ron Phillips
June 15, 2017
Libby was my manager at Sierra Properties for many many years... She was always such a positive happy person to one and all. She so loved her family ! To me she was like a sister which i never had. You will be missed so very much Libby ! !
Kitty Clemens
March 24, 2017
Dear, dear Libby...you were Matthew's bonus mom for sure. My heart goes out to Colin and Julia. Matthew and I were so lucky to have you in our lives. He was extra lucky to spend a special summer vacation at the Beulah family home with you. See you on the other side my friend.
Denise
March 20, 2017
Libby will be missed. I met her when I first moved to Colorado Springs in 2000. She was always a friendly face when I attended professional functions. Love and light always.
Judy Reed
March 12, 2017
Libby came into my life briefly when we met on our Italy tour, and her memory will always be cherished. I love this smiling picture of her, because it says so much about who she was. A lover of life, of her family, of her children, of her friends and of adventures.
Paula Evans
March 10, 2017
Libby was a very happy, kind, loving, giving and caring lady. Memories of her will always be in my heart. Sending love, blessings and peace to all of her family.
Carin Hoffman
February 27, 2017
Libby your love of life has held strong for so many years. Family and friends carry her in your hearts and continue to share and honor her love.
Sterling and Janice Penman
February 27, 2017
We spent many nights enjoying dinner and drinks with Libby and she always lit up the room! Nobody had a smile or heart bigger than Libby. God bless Libby's family with peace and comfort. Our sincere condolences
Beulah family home on Pine Drive
Ginger Evans
February 26, 2017
Libby was a love child if ever there was one. She saw only positive things and she brought joy to everyone she encountered, every day. Rest peacefully dear mother, sister, cousin, friend.
Trina Waters
February 26, 2017
Libby will continue to live through all of us when we choose to be a little kinder, a little sillier, and when we accept and love those around us unconditionally.
Susie Gregoire
February 26, 2017
A beautiful lady inside and out. You couldn't help but smile when you were with her!
Nathan Cowger
February 26, 2017
Libby, it was great working with you, you were always so sweet. You will be missed.
Liz Seeger
February 26, 2017
Such a shocking loss. I knew Libby professionally for many years and always admired her intelligence and ethics - but even more so, her warmth and honesty and "fun-ness" on a personal level. Such a bright light. Deepest sympathies to her family.
Robert Bear
February 26, 2017
Libby's positive attitude is an inspiration to me everyday. Her smile was infectious. She will always be a Light to those who had the opportunity to know her. Why she was taken can never be answered, but the memories of her live on in my mind forever.
Deb Schmidt
February 26, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Libby's family . I so enjoyed bike rides with Libby here in South Dakota and Colorado . She always had a great smile. God bless you all Deb from the Hills of South Dakota
John Moore
February 26, 2017
God bless you Libby and comfort your family.
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