Carolyn Anne Cordova 76, of Colorado Springs, left this life for her heavenly home on February 23, 2019. Carolyn was born in Gooding, Idaho, on February 26, 1942, to Don and Mary Bauscher. She grew up in Fairfield, Idaho, and graduated from Camas County High School as salutatorian of her class in 1960. She attended the University of Idaho and Idaho State University. While in college she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. After graduating from ISU with a degree in dental hygiene, she moved to Colorado Springs where she worked as a dental hygienist until retirement. Carolyn was well known for her quick wit and her unique sense of humor.
It was in Colorado Springs where she met the love of her life, Bob Cordova. They were married in Fairfield, Idaho, on April 5, 1969. Carolyn will be deeply missed by Bob, her husband of nearly 50 years.
Carolyn enjoyed riding horses and working their cattle on the Cordova Ranch. Her many hobbies included knitting, quilting, sewing, gardening, playing bridge with her lady friends, playing piano and accordion. She truly loved her animal friends and pets. Additionally, she volunteered as the President of both the Colorado and National Association of Conservation Districts.
In addition to her husband, Carolyn is also survived by her sisters Donna (Fred), Sheryl (Terry), Marylin (Eddie), her brother Rich (Linae) and many nieces and nephews. She will also be greatly missed by the many lives she touched as patients and friends.
The family will always be grateful to the caretakers of Pikes Peak Hospice and for their loving care they provided for Carolyn the last few years of her beautiful and productive life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Pike Peak Hospice. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, March 8, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Swan Law Funeral Home at 501 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO. 80903.
