Estyal Delores Krupicka passed away gently on July 8, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. She was born on September 25, 1927 in Fleming to Hubert and Norma Pate. She attended school in Fleming, and graduated from high school in 1944. Estyal worked at Gates Rubber Company, where she met her future husband Norman Krupicka. They were married on April 1, 1949, and she worked in Civil Service for one year. Once the children were born she stayed home until Linda and Richard were in school, after which Estyal worked for Denver Dry Goods for five years. Together she and Norman built a home in Arvada, Colorado and lived there for 16 years. They held many 4th of July family reunions at the home in Arvada. Estyal also enjoyed gardening and had beautiful flower gardens at the home. After Norman’s death, Estyal moved to Springwood Retirement, then to Nightingale Suites and finally to Autumn Heights Health Care Center in Denver.
Estyal is survived by her daughter, Linda Hicks (Barry) of Arvada, Colorado, and son, Richard Krupicka (Lynda) of Buena Vista, Colorado; four grandchildren, Bonnie (Mike), Reuben (Sarah), Jamie (Matt) and Eric, all of Arvada; four great-grandchildren, Jared, Carissa (Marcus), Felicity and Joseph; and one great-great-grandchild, Aaliah, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Norman, her parents, Hubert and Norma Pate, three brothers, and five sisters. She was a member at Centerpoint Church in Arvada.
After the services, please join the family at Centerpoint Community Church, 6265 Garrison St., Arvada, Colorado 80004, for a reception to share some food, stories, and memories of Estyal and her wonderful life.
