Kristen Rae Larsen

Kristen Rae (Lewis) Larsen of Colorado Springs passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 2. Called “Kris” or “Kristen” by friends and family, and “Grandma” by her treasured grandkids… Grace, Gavin, & Emma. She is survived by her beloved husband Michael Larsen, with whom she celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April. She and her husband had just been on a wonderful trip to Israel and Rome to see Vatican City.

Born February 28, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to IJ & Carol Lewis, having moved to Denver as a young girl. She raised her family in Denver and Aurora before moving to Dallas in 1989, returning to Colorado in 2002.

A devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Mary’s, she prayed the rosary daily. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting, quilting, and was a gifted cook and baker. She was crafty and enjoyed a variety of pastimes. A health nut, she was an avid jogger and walker, having walked the El Camino in 2016 with dear friend, Terry Rose.

She is survived by her children; Michael Larsen, Jr of Wiggins, Mississippi, Jeremy Larsen of Dallas, Texas (Luke), Timothy Larsen of Weatherford, Texas (Kim), and Marie Larsen of Dallas, Texas (Ben); Sisters Carolyn, Marolyn, Meredith, Julaine (Dan), and Dana; and a large extended family with deep roots in Colorado.

The Funeral Mass will be Friday at 2 PM at St. Mary’s Cathedral downtown Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her name to Pikes Peak Citizens for Life.