Paula Peppers Obituary

Paula M. Peppers, age 49, passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2010 after a courageous life long battle with diabetes. Paula formerly of Vancouver, Washington was a resident of Colorado Springs for the past 5 years. Paula M. Woody was born January 8th, 1961 to Paul and Marie Woody at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. While growing up, Paula lived in many places throughout the world but ended up in Vancouver, Washington where she married her love, Steve Peppers on December 8th, 1984. After graduating from Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, Paula started a career in the accounting field where she worked for many years and held many positions. Paula was very creative and loved doing arts and crafts. Her creations will always be treasured. Paula enjoyed spending time and playing games with her family, but mostly she loved children and that is where most of her time and energy was spent. Paula was also an active member of “Women of the Moose� chapter 373. Paula is survived and will be missed by her husband of 25 years, Steve; a daughter Teriana; her mother, Marie Woody; brothers Anthony Mercer of British Columbia, David Woody (Kathy) of Colorado Springs; sister Terri (Daniel) Darling of Colorado Springs and numerous nieces and nephews as well as many cherished friends. A memorial service will be held in her honor at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 21st 2010 at the Shrine of Remembrance, “America the Beautiful� Chapel. A reception will be held at Central Christian Church following the celebration. Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice at 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.