Paula Renea Grundy, age 60 of Collbran, CO, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Paula was born on November 11, 1960 in Omaha, NE to Charles and Larene Osterloh Mathis. She spent her childhood in Wahoo, NE, was a resident of Collbran, CO for the past 31 years and was previously a resident of Carbondale, DeBeque, and Parachute, CO. She earned her GED in 1987 and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Master’s Degree in Education, and a Master’s Degree in Mathematics. Throughout her education, she attended Mesa State College, Phoenix University, and Western Governors University. She was a member of the National Educators Association, President of the Plateau Valley Educators Association, and WEB Leader. She also served throughout her career as a Middle School Math and Science teacher, coached Track for the middle school, was an artist and painter, a proud mother and grandmother, and had a great love for the outdoors.
Paula is survived by her loving husband, Robert W. Grundy whom she married on July 15, 1978 in Carbondale, CO; sons, Mike Grundy (Marci) of Mesa, CO, Jason Grundy (Emily) of Collbran, CO, and Daniel Grundy (Colette) of Collbran, CO; daughters, Shana Appelhanz (David) of Collbran, CO and Kelly Grundy of Collbran, CO; brothers, Bill Mathis of Kentucky, Patrick Mathis of Wahoo, NE, Scott Mathis of Colorado Springs, CO, and Derek Whelan of Wahoo, NE; sisters, Penny Vega of New Mexico and Crystal Vanderoorde of Wahoo, NE; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Mathis and Larene Whelan; father-in-law Thomas Grundy and a brother-in-law.
Paula was an amazing woman who was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Her impact on the community and students will be remembered for many generations to come.
Paula requested that no services be held. She will be laid to rest in Clover Cemetery, Collbran, CO.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Paula to HopeWest Hospice at www.hopewestco.org.
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