Carol Anne Hobbs

Carol A. Hobbs, 87, passed away October 12, 2026. Survived by her son-in-law, Bert VanderSchaaff; grandson, Jack VanderSchaaff; sister-in-law, Darlene Johnson; longtime special friends, Kathy Gay and Bonnie Aube. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Hobbs; son, Donald Hobbs; daughter, Kristine VanderSchaaff; parents, Gladys and Walter Johnson; and her siblings, Walt Johnson and Charlotte Johnson. Born March 29, 1939, in Pueblo and was a lifetime Pueblo resident. Carol graduated from Pueblo Central High School in 1957 and attended Pueblo Junior College. Carol and Charles were married on October 4, 1959. Carol worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance from 1959 – 1967 and was the office supervisor at the Pueblo office. She took time off working to spend time with her two young children. Later, she went to work for Life Care Center of Pueblo as a receptionist and retired in 2010. Member of Pueblo Chapter #7, Order of the Eastern Star; Pueblo Assembly #7, Order of Rainbow for Girls, having served as Worthy Advisor and Grand Worthy Advisor for the State of Colorado. Carol was a life member of the 1st Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. She enjoyed family fishing trips to Creede and Gunnison. After Charles passed away, her travels consisted of Portland, Oregon and Dayton, Ohio visiting family. She also enjoyed working on her home and in her garden, as well as watching the Denver Broncos. Funeral service, 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at First Congregational UCC, 228 W. Evans Avenue. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.