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Karen D.
(Peterson) Gulya
April 14, 1964
March 30, 2022
Karen D. Gulya, 57, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 30th, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord.
Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she was the youngest of five children born to Arthur J. Peterson Sr. and Anne B. Peterson. Karen graduated from Doherty High School and went on to receive her master's degree in teaching from UCCS. She loved teaching and was a schoolteacher for over 20 years; she most recently taught for District 11 and Pikes Peak Community College. Karen enjoyed spending time with her children, teaching, hiking, and doing crafts.
Karen is survived by her four children, Emily, Kate, Tyler and Jason, also by her mother Anne Peterson, sisters Cheryl Cole and Debra Thurber, and brothers Arthur Peterson Jr and Larry Peterson. She is preceded in death by her father, Arthur Peterson Sr.
Memorial services to be held on Thursday April 14, 2022 at 4pm at Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home 3825 Airport Rd. COS 80910
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Matthew Schaller
November 29, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I'll never forget when I met Mrs. Gulya so many years ago. I had started school at ECA and was at an end of the year barbecue. I was walking and met someone who enthusiastically said she would be my teacher next year. From the moment I met her, I always knew that she had a tender heart and loved the Lord. She taught me so many math classes in high school. She had such a gift and made it so easy for me to learn and understand. More than that, she always put Jesus at the center of everything she did. I can honestly say that she changed my life. After class, I always went away with something to think about. God really did use her to minister to my heart. She was my favorite math teacher and one of the best I've ever had. I will always remember her and am praying for continued healing for her friends and family. This isn't goodbye. It is, see you soon. I'm looking forward to our glorious reunion someday. Love you all.
Diane Kallsen
April 4, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She was an excellent teacher and will be sorely missed.
Sandra Claus
April 4, 2022
I met Karen when she taught me math tnrough District 11 Adult and Family Education. She was such a gifted teacher, as well as someone who could encourage others even as she battled her health issues. Rest in your Creator's arms, Miss Karen.
Matt Holst
April 4, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about this. I had the privilege of working with Karen in the early 2000s. She was just a kind person and will be missed. I am praying for her family during this time. May they find peace and hope in the good news of the Gospel that Karen believed.
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Karen Leidecker
April 4, 2022
I am praying for Karen's family. We taught together many years ago. She was a great encouragement to me. I am so sorry.
Holly Ashton
April 3, 2022
I will be praying for Karen's family. She was an encouragement to me and a good friend.
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