Jolyn L. Husted

Born 2/28/45; Died 1/11/18.

Jolyn Husted, long time Colorado Springs resident, friend and "mom" to many, was

received by the Lord after a long-fought illness. Originally from Michigan, Jolyn met the

love of her life, John, corresponding with him first as an unknown GI in Vietnam who

was a Special Forces Medic. A romance developed through the mail and Jolyn

discovered he also lived in Michigan. After meeting and dating in person, they married

and remained so for 38 years, until John's death. They were stationed in several places in

the U.S. and Jolyn had the opportunity to teach in various schools. They arrived in

Colorado Springs in the early 1970s and were stationed at Fort Carson about seven years

before John retired from the Army. Both of them felt that Colorado was "home" and

settled here.

Jolyn loved the Lord. She also loved music, had been an organist for her church,

and was one of their first women priests. She enjoyed collecting angel figurines and pop-

up books. Jolyn had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. She loved teaching and

caring for children. She enjoyed reading all kinds of books, especially mysteries. Jolyn's

favorite charities were St. Joseph's Indian School and Springs Rescue Mission.

Jolyn was preceded in death by her parents, brother and husband. She is survived

by daughter Jennifer (Robert), son John, granddaughter Madelynn, niece Dana (David),

niece Taya, nephew Chad, several more nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews,

and many more relatives throughout the United States.

Jolyn will be deeply missed.

Viewing will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 20th at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Road, followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 PM at Community of Christ, 2502 Palmer Park Blvd. (719) 632-8539.