Catherine Ann (Krause) Anderson
January 30, 1937 ~ February 17, 2026
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Catherine Ann (Krause) Anderson passed away on February 17, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado.
Born on January 30, 1937, Catherine graduated from Centennial High School in 1955. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Colorado State College (now CSU-Pueblo) and a Master of Arts degree from Adams State College. Catherine dedicated her career to education, teaching at Lake View and Somerlid Elementary Schools in District 60, where she touched the lives of many students.
Catherine was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Thelma Krause; her twin brother, William D. Krause, DVM, and his wife, Judith (Wheeler) Krause; and her son, William D. Anderson.
She is survived by her brother, Arthur (Barbara) Krause; niece, Carolyn Cady of Carlsbad, California; nephews, David (Cathy) Krause of Pueblo, Kenneth (Abbie) Krause of Beulah, and Richard Krause of Meeker, Colorado; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.
A devoted member of First Presbyterian Church for over 75 years, Catherine served as an ordained Deacon and Elder, taught Sunday School, and participated in many church activities throughout the years. She was also a long-standing member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority for over fifty years and a member of Chapter BQ of P.E.O.
Catherine found great joy in volunteering at Rosemount Museum as a docent giving tours, working in the gift shop, and assisting as an auxiliary member. Her hobbies included traveling, reading, and tending to her gardens.
She was a woman of quiet strength and will be missed by those who knew her well.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 11:00 at First Presbyterian Church, 220 W. 10th St.
Memorials may be sent to Rosemount Museum or First Presbyterian Church. Online condolences at www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Celebration of Life: February 26, 2026 11:00 am
First Presbyterian Church
220 W. 10th Street
Pueblo, CO 81004
719-542-1552
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Catherine was a lovely lady. Her quiet personality and spirit brought strength to those who were blessed to call her our friend! She will be missed by many.
Catherine was the perfect example of a lady. I will miss her.
I want to thank you for being the best elementary teacher for me at Sommerlid Elementary School and teaching me to be a good person/pupil in the world..
I know your missed by a lot of kids who had you as a teacher for us to get the best education in the world here..
My condolences to your family and kids, grandkids and so forth.
I thought about you and how you made our education fun and always exciting for me even though I was an “special needs” kid..
I, even named myself after all the French foreign language classes I had in High School at Centennial and South High.
Miss you and again, thanks for giving me an opportunity to learn from you.