Charlotte Marie Chumbley

Charlotte Marie (Klausner) Chumbley, 80, of Loveland, CO, peacefully passed away in her sleep on May 6, 2024. She was lovingly surrounded by her family and dear ones in the weeks leading up to her passing, after courageously battling dementia for over ten years.

Born on November 18, 1943, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, to Thomas Joseph Klausner and Louise Dolores Viviano Klausner, Charlotte met and married the love of her life, Sandy Lee Chumbley, on September 28, 1964, in Roggen, Colorado. Tragically, Sandy left this world much too soon on September 4, 1992. Charlotte never remarried, always longing to be reunited with him.

Charlotte was a devoted mother, wife, sister, and daughter. As the eldest of 15 children, she played a huge part in raising many of her siblings before raising her own five children with Sandy. She was a blessing to many, with a heart of gold, a wonderful sense of humor, and an unshakeable strength. She was the glue that held her family together and built the foundation of love and support that her children stand on today. A cherished member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Loveland, she and Sandy were active members leading such groups as marriage encounters.

She lived in Loveland until 1990 when she, Sandy, and their youngest children moved to Hillsboro, Oregon. She returned to Colorado in 1993, moved back to Oregon in 2005, and finally came home to Colorado in 2018. Loveland has been her home since 2020.

Charlotte is survived by her:

Children: Lori A. Glenn and her husband John of Loveland, Colorado; Denise L. Jojola and her husband Anthony of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Scott L. Chumbley and Robin of Farmington, Minnesota; Matthew T. Chumbley of Cornelius, Oregon; and Daniel L. Chumbley and his partner Leigh M. Bennet of Windsor, Colorado.

Grandchildren: Michael T. Holtz of Billings, Montana; Levi L. Holtz and his fiancé Scarlet Ford of Billings, Montana; Abby M. Rodriguez and her husband Dominic of Broomfield, Colorado; Emma R. Golsan and her fiancé Troy Gutbub of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Andi L. Golsan of Alamosa, Colorado; Tayler M. Demers and her husband Justin of Oregon City, Oregon; Stephen L. Chumbley of Eagan, Minnesota; Gabriel S. Chumbley of Eagan, Minnesota; Spencer C. Chumbley of Portland, Oregon; Grace E. Chumbley of Portland, Oregon; Laurel R. Chumbley of Cornelius, Oregon; Conner L. Chumbley and his fiancé Laurel Benson of St. Johns, Oregon; Noah J. Chumbley of Portland, Oregon; and Samuel J. Chumbley of Portland, Oregon.

Great Grandchildren, Claire M. Holtz, Kadyn E. Holtz, Bailey R. Holtz, Morgan G. Holtz, Rhett V. L. Holtz, and Parker W. Gutbub.

Siblings: Robert Klausner & wife Debbie of Greeley, Colorado; John Klausner of Greeley, Colorado; Mary Reynolds of Wiggins, Colorado; Michael Klausner of Castle Rock, Colorado; Cathy Jones of Montgomery, Texas; Tom Klausner of Cripple Creek, Colorado; Anthony Klausner of Milliken, Colorado; Anita Lutz of Wiggins, Colorado; Jeff Klausner of Gilcrest, Colorado; Gina Hettinger & husband Ken of Windsor, Colorado; Barry Klausner of Brighton, Colorado; and Rose Gibson of Arvada, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sandy L. Chumbley; mother, Louise D. Klausner; father, Thomas J. Klausner; brothers, Paul E. Klausner, David L. Klausner, and Bryan Klausner; and great grandson, Lane R. Holtz.

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Pathways (www.pathways-care.org), a local nonprofit hospice and inpatient care center whose staff played a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to Charlotte and her loved ones during this very difficult time.

Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org)