Claudia Elizabeth Garlock

Claudia E. Garlock passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2023 after her long battle with lung disease. Born in Denver, CO February 4th, 1953 to John T. and Merelyn Hobson, both deceased, she was a native Coloradan raised in Golden, CO.

She graduated from Golden High School in 1971 and attended the University of Northern Colorado where she earned her degree in Medical Technologies. She was employed by Denver Internal Medicine Group for many years and eventually went on to do Ischemia research and FDA auditing of clinical studies until her retirement in 2011.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Garlock of 26 years of Johnstown, CO; brothers Tom Hobson and his wife Connie Walker of Golden, CO & Chris Hobson of Denver, CO; step daughters Natalie Johnson and Narissa Garlock of Thornton, CO; nieces Alannah, DeDe, & Fallon Hobson; many cousins and five grandchildren, all of whom she adored.

Claudia volunteered at the Longmont Humane Society as she loved all animals. Those that wish to remember Claudia in a special way may make gifts to the Longmont Humane Society in her memory located at 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501 or through their website. (LongmontHumane.org/donate/memorials-tributes)

A “Celebration of Life” event will be held in remembrance of Claudia at a location and date to be announced later through the Ahlberg Funeral Chapel in Longmont website.