Evelyn King Obituary

March 16, 1948 - June 29, 2007 Evelyn Ann King of Colorado Springs passed away at her home surrounded by her family and friends on June 29, 2007. Evelyn was a registered nurse, and proprietor of a personal training venture. She was an entrepreneur at heart and ran an at home nursing business, as well as an aerobic studio. She was born on March 16, 1948 in Richmond, VA to Edward and Mildred Sturdivant. She graduated from Wasson High School in 1966. She married Robert Harley King on September 13, 1969 in Colorado Springs. She earned her nursing diploma at Seton School of Nursing of Colorado Springs in 1969 and her bachelors degree in exercise science at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 1991. In addition, she held numerous certifications in fitness and wellness. She was a permanent resident of Colorado Springs for 34 years and impacted many peoples' lives. She is survived by her husband, Robert of Colorado Springs; her mother, Mildred Sturdivant of Colorado Springs; her sister, Kay Shank of Colorado Springs; her son, Robert Brandon King of Colorado Springs; her four daughters, Heather Glenn of San Mateo, CA; Gretchen King of Colorado Springs; Tiffany King of Colorado Springs; and Andrea King of San Diego, CA; her four grand children, Isaac Garduno-King; Mackenzie Kidwell-King; Cameron King; and Ethan Glenn. She was a compassionate soul who cared deeply for her patients, clients, family, and friends. She loved hiking, traveling, fitness, and sports. She was loved by many and will be missed dearly. Funeral Services were held July 6, 2007. Burial took place at Evergreen Cemetery.