Theta Lundquist Obituary

A woman of commitment to faith and family, Theta Ann (Than) nee Weller Lundquist, died peacefully August 29, 2010, at age 87. Than was a self-described "people-person" who found the best in everyone, made friends easily, and saw no boundaries. She was a compassionate witness to God's Love, a bright spirit, and an inspiring Christian leader. She found joy in all of life, often expressed in her delightful poems. Even as her body faced increasing physical challenges, her positive character stood fast. Than's long ministry included organizing Sunday services at Winslow Court for the past few years, active lay ministry at Evangelical Free Church in Canon City, guiding a variety of women's Bible studies and mentoring women in their faith, and co-creating two prison ministries in Canon City, one at the Women's Prison and the other a Correctional Officer Fellowship. As a mother of four, her career was in the fashion world where she modeled, created a school of modeling in her name, staged large fashion productions, coordinated the Miss Colorado Springs pageant, and trained a number of contestants. She was an assistant society editor at the Gazette newspaper in the late 60's. Than graduated South HS in Denver and attended CU Boulder before WWII interrupted her studies. She was married for 57 year sto Judge Wallace Lundquist, before his death in 2007. She is survived by 3 of her 4 children, Gary Lundquist, Teryl Lundquist, Peter Lundquist (Penny), her stepson Stephen Anthony (Deborah), her son-in-law Dan Kuklinski, and 3 of her 4 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Wally, her daughter Carrie, and her grandson Tristram. Services will be held at Evangelical Free Church, 3000 E. Main, Canon City, on Friday, September 10, at 3PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in her honor.