Carol Ann Mooney

Carol Ann Peterson Mooney was born in Denver on November 30, 1939 and was adopted by Sidney Peterson and Thelma Hultin Peterson. She grew up in Denver, attending Park Hill Elementary, Smiley Junior High and East High School where she graduated in 1957. Carol went to CSU and ASU before receiving her college degree and teaching certificate from the University of Denver. She also completed a Master’s Degree through Regis University.

Carol was married to Donald Sherman Mooney on June 30, 1962 at St. Thomas Episcopal Cathedral. She was a homemaker during which time she served as President of the Cancer League of Colorado, before returning to elementary school education at the age of 47. Carol taught kindergarten, first and third grades at Ponderosa Elementary School, finishing as a reading specialist until her retirement.

In the summer of 1991, Carol was awarded a trip to Japan through a teacher’s essay writing contest, to learn about the Japanese education system and culture. This was a meaningful experience that fostered a love of world travel which continued after she retired. Carol was a life-long dog owner, most recently to Primrose. She enjoyed playing bridge and keeping up with current events. Carol was an avid reader throughout her life and a member of several book clubs.

Carol was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, particularly seeing her four great-grandchildren earlier this year. Carol is survived by her daughters, Barbara Gallagher and Nancy Larned; her son-in-law Mike Larned; her grandchildren including Charlie and Myha Gallagher, Mary and Ford St. John and their four children, Brent, JP, Katara and Pax, Michael Gallagher, Ben Larned, Danny Gallagher and his wife Melody Caloyannides, and Allison and Max Jackowitz. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Ralph Peterson.

Monetary donations in Memory of Carol Mooney can be made by mailed check to Cancer League of Colorado, PO Box 5373, Englewood CO 80155 with a memo “In Memory of Carol Mooney”; or online through the donate button on https://www.cancerleague.org with mention of her name in the comment section.

Carol will be remembered for her sharp wit, beauty, infectious smile and laugh. She is greatly missed and will live on forever in our hearts. “We will meet you at the party!”

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