Patricia Cotton Obituary

Pat Cotton passed peacefully in her sleep to be with the Lord on October 14, 2016. Pat had been treated for lymphoma cancer for more than three years. She was 80 years old. Pat was one of five children born to Daniel and Pearl Donnelly in Miles City, MT. She later moved to Boseman MT, Laramie WY and Colorado Springs CO with her husband Gary D. Cotton (deceased). Pat lived in Colorado Springs for more than 50 years.

Pat is survived by her husband Martin Betzing, four children Kathleen Cotton-Windham (Thomas), Susan Cotton, Daniel Cotton (Candace), and Casey Cotton (Beth). Pat has two step-children Gregory Betzing and Reid Betzing (Jamie). Pat also is survived by 17 grandchildren and step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.



Pat graduated from Pikes Peak Community College, won a scholarship to Colorado College where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, and earned a Master's Degree from Adams State College. She was a teacher for more than 20 years at local schools including South Junior High and Doherty High Schools. Pat was also a tutor, swim instructor, swim coach, and swimming pool manager in Colorado Springs.

Pat loved Colorado Springs and the people. Pat was very social and well liked in the community. She was a member of the Broadmoor Cotillion Dance Club, YMCA, Garden of the Gods Club, and Kissing Camels Women's Club.



Pat was a devout Catholic and attended services at Corpus Christi Catholic Church for the past 14 years.

Funeral services are Friday, October 28, at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 2318 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Events start at 10 AM with a Catholic Rosary/Vigil, 11 AM Celebration of Life Mass followed at noon by a reception in the adjacent Parish Community Center.