Zelma C LaBar

Zelma joined her husband, Les, to enjoy the rewards of their eternal hunt on November 23, 2021. Zelma and Les shared their passion for fishing and hunting with family and friends who wanted to experience even a bit of the wonder they found in the beautiful Colorado mountains, to which they were always anxious to return. Their special companions Spook and Brodie undoubtedly welcomed Zelma, with tails wagging in anticipation of having her with them once again.

Born July 27, 1937 in Pueblo, CO, Zelma, the eldest child of Zelma and William Yalotz Sr, was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 48 years, Les LaBar, her parents, her beloved brother John Yalotz Sr, sister-in-law Lola Yalotz and brother-in-law Stephen Frownfelter. She is dearly missed by her daughter Tanya Frazier, grand children Dee Dee Henson, Gloria Henson and Chris Henson, four great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, her siblings William (Sandi) Yalotz Jr and Katelyn Frownfelter, and numerous other family and friends.

Zelma was a dedicated employee at the Pueblo Horizons Credit Union for 35 years, bringing about numerous advances in the 13 years during which she fulfilled the role of President and CEO before retiring in 1989. Zelma worked diligently toward the advancement of credit unions as an active member of the Pueblo Chapter of the Colorado Association of Credit Unions and Mountain West Credit Union Association, even presenting before congressional committees in Washington DC. In the immediate years following retirement, Zelma continued service to the credit union on the Board of Directors and remained active in local politics, including serving as chair of her precinct.

Zelma’s greatest passions in life were her faith, big game hunting and fishing side by side with her husband and brothers, spending time with her dog Brodie and her special relationship with her grandson Chris. Zelma enjoyed sharing her faith with family, whom she encouraged to join her at the Shrine of St Therese where she was a long standing member.

Zelma will be long remembered, deeply missed and forever loved.

Friends and extended family are welcome to join the immediate family to celebrate and honor Zelma at the rosary being conducted on her behalf at the Shrine of St Therese, 300 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004, at 6 PM on Sunday, Dec 5th, the funeral mass at the Shrine on Monday, Dec 6 at 10 AM, and the interment that will follow in the Pieta Gardens section of Imperial Memorial Gardens, 5450 Highway 78 West, Pueblo, CO 81005.