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Nancy Trujillo Obituary
NANCY V TRUJILLO
September 24th, 1939 - April 13, 2019
Colorado Springs - Nancy V. Trujillo passed away on the 13th of April surrounded by her family.
She was born in September 1939 in Farragut Iowa to Warren and Virginia Rea. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents and Brother Gordon Rea (1971).
Nancy is survived by her husband of 57 wonderful years, Henry (Hank) J. Trujillo, and Sister Janet (Don) Kauffman. Additionally, she is blessed to have three sons and daughter-in-laws and five grandchildren Kevin & Camey Trujillo (Nate, Alexa, and Laurel), Eric & Lisa Trujillo and Jeff and Mia Trujillo (Gabby & Sofia).
Nancy was a dedicated wife, mother, educator, friend, and adventurer. She spent her time raising her sons and attending as many of their sporting events as possible. Nancy's other passion was teaching grade school at School District 11 (Lowell, Howbert, and Chipeta). She took immense pride in her students' achievements and dearly loved her first and third graders. She went on to earn a Master's Degree in Education in 1999.
Nancy enjoyed a rock solid group of friends from all aspects of her life, including childhood friends from Farragut and college, her weekly Mahjong & Bunco ladies, former colleagues, and the extended Broadmoor Hotel family, including honorary family members Ann Alba and Dave Driscoll who always made her feel special. Later in life, Nancy had the great joy of watching her grandchildren grow up and take on new challenges and adventures. She was extremely proud of them all.
Most of all, Nancy was always ready to explore the world. She and Hank made it to 6 of the 7 continents including taking her grandkids to special places such as Africa and Istanbul. She instilled a great love of adventure in all her family, a deep appreciation of the outdoors and the wonders of the world. She will be remembered for her strong sense of family, generosity and passion for adventure.
Services will be held May 1st at 1pm at the First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, 600 S Marion Pkwy, Denver, CO 80209
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Jeanne Williams
April 11, 2022
Nancy the words I wrote three years ago are the same ones that will stay in my heart forever. The gratitude I have for you is endless and I hope you always knew it.
To your family, I send special thoughts on this day and always.
With love,
Jeannie
Jeanne Kleinman Williams
Richard Murphy
October 15, 2019
Hank, I just learned ofNancys passing yesterday and aI extend my deepest prayers and condolences to you and your family. We all enjoyed our times together at the USS Tiru reunions and meeting you and Nancy was a memory Ill always treasure and remember.
Dick Murphy Chaplin USS Tiru SS 416 Submarine Association
Erin (Lund) Holman
May 3, 2019
She was my First Grade teacher back in 1991. She will be missed many great memories at Chipeta with her. She always cared about her students.
Jeanne Kleinman Williams
April 21, 2019
There are not enough words to express the gratitude all of us who knew Nancy feel. What a gift you were to open Chipeta Elementary with the community and staff having that feeling of family.
You guided all of our children, that class of 2000, to love learning, people, and kindness. I will never forget your making every student in that class a Velveteen Rabbit.
Not only were you there for the students and your colleagues, but for the parents as well. You helped us mold our children, you gave support, and we always felt right at home when we visited.
There will never be another first grade teacher like you. How fortunate we were to have someone whose values, kindness, knowledge, and love left such a cherished legacy.
I sending healthing thoughts and my deepest sympathy to your family.
Love,
Jeanne
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