Kathleen Searles Obituary

Searles
Kathleen Searles
February 17, 1951
October 30, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Searles, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was 73 years old.
Kathleen was born to Nancy (Root) Searles and John Searles on February 17, 1951, in Santa Monica, California. She graduated from Canyon High School in Castro Valley, California, in 1969.
Kathleen began her career with Pacific Bell in Watsonville, California, before transferring to Mountain Bell, which brought her to Colorado. She retired from Mountain Bell in 2005 after many years of dedicated service. Following her retirement, Kathleen pursued a passion for zoology, graduating from Pikes Peak College with a degree in 2007. She then joined the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, where she worked until her retirement in 2021. Known affectionately as "K" by her colleagues, Kathleen was deeply passionate about her work at the zoo.
Kathleen is survived by her brother Richard Searles and his wife, Karin, of Loveland, Colorado; her niece Mary McDonald and grand-niece Rachel McDonald of Colorado Springs; and her longtime friend Marion Seymour of Colorado Springs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nancy Searles, of Castro Valley, California.
Kathleen will be remembered for her love for animals including her beloved cats, and the joy she found in sharing her life with others. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.