Kimberly Crepeau, age 61, passed away on November 3rd, 2014. She was a longtime resident and native of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Drawn to serve and help others, Kim was successful as a retail supervisor and in a number of other areas from phlebotomy to floral arrangement and hair design.
Kim was born on June 12, 1953 to Tom and Phyllis (Mahlum) Kosley, in Colorado Springs. On February 14, 1996 she married Leonidas (Leo) Crepeau in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Kim was fond of painting ceramics. She also enjoyed dancing, and had an appreciation for Disney films and country music. She attended Palmer High School and graduated in 1971.
Kim is survived by her loving husband, Leo; her daughters, Heather Kohlhase and Jenny Kimbley; her mother, Phyllis Kosley; her brother, Jeff Kosley, and her two grandsons, Scott and Adam Kohlhase. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Kosley Jr. and her grandson, Benjamin Kohlhase.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10am on Friday, November 7th at the Shrine of Remembrance. (1730 E. Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80910) A reception will follow at The Olympia Center (across the street).
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kim’s name may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Colorado Springs. (616 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903)
He [the Lord] gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless… those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar on wings like eagles… (Isaiah 40:20-31)