Christie Eileen Brennan
June 13, 1935 ~ February 26, 2016
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Christie Eileen Brennan, 80, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2016. A native of Pueblo, she graduated from Central High School in 1953 and later earned her teaching degree. She taught for 25 years and retired from Central High in 1990.
Christie enjoyed spending time with her family, visiting the family cabin in San Isabel, volunteering at the Pueblo Historical Society, cheering for the Denver Broncos, playing bridge, socializing with the Central Class of 1953 'lunch bunch' and serving on their class year reunion planning committee. One of her proudest accomplishments was being named Princess Retaw (water spelled backwards) in 1954 to help promote the Fryingpan-Arkansas Water Diversion Project.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ted Brennan; sons, Terry Brennan (Jeanne) of Denver, CO and Andy Brennan (Tammy) of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Colleen Meyer (Keith) of Fort Collins, CO; grandchildren, Calen, Taryn, Jennifer, Ashley and Karlie; great-grandchildren, Lily, Brennan, and Tristan; sister, Helen McCormick of Stockton, CA; stepsiblings, Oma Lee Blackwell of Fayetteville, AR; Kathleen Lovette of Sun City West, AZ; and James Lovette, III of Wappingers Falls, NY.
She is preceded in death by her beloved son, John Brennan; her father, Christy Perkins; mother, Estelle Lovette; and stepfather, James 'Tex' Lovette, II.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the numerous friends and health care professionals who brought comfort and joy to Christie's life including: Mr. James Kramer MPAS, PA-C; Dr. Ruzkowski and nurse Kathy; Sangre De Cristo Hospice staff and volunteers, Life Care Center, the 'lunch bunch', and Dr. William Jackson of Phoenix, AZ a treasured family friend whom Christie fondly referred to as her adopted son.
Per her request, a service will not be held and her ashes will be spread at the family cabin.
In lieu of flowers and food, please make a donation in memory of Christie to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1207 Pueblo Blvd. Way, Pueblo, CO 81005 or the Pueblo Historical Society, 203 West 'B' Street, Pueblo, CO 81003. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
WE WANT TO EXTND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO TED AND ALL OF THE FAMILY., TO HAVE KNOWN CHRISTIE AND TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF HER LIFE FOR QUITE A WHILE WAS A PRIVILEGE AND A PLEASURE. I AM SO SORRY THAT WE HAVE NOT BEEN IN TOUCH, BUT OUR MEMORIES OF HER WILL ALWAYS BE FOND AND HAPPY. SHE WAS A BRIGHT SPOT IN THE DAY WHEN SHE POPPED IN FOR CIFFEE AND A CHAT. MEMORIES OF HER ARE ALLGPPD AMD WARM.
LENNIE AND GEORGE
Ted- – -I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved wife Christie. I know she was a real support of your all the time you were at the Water Works. You two were a real team. You spoke often of y’all kids. Hope the note finds you well Ted. I can never thank you enough for the help you gave me when I started at the Water Works. My thoughts and prayers are for you now, Ted.
Terry and Family, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and strength during this difficult time.
My condolences to the entire Brennan family. Mrs. Brennan was such a positive influence on me while growing up in Pueblo. I loved hanging out at the Brennan home as a teenager. She has left such a positive mark on all that she came into contact with.
Ted and Family; We are all sadened by your, (and our), loss of a wonderful person! Christie Brennan, or Eileen Perkins as we in the Central High School Graduating Class of 1953 all knew her, was one of the most wonderful people that I have ever had the privilege of knowing! Her dedication to her family, friends, and us, her classmates was second to none! Her many hours of planning, working and making things happen in our class functions over the many years has been and will forever be remembered, and greatly appreciated by us all! We will continue to have our monthly dinner meetings, because we all know that is what she would have wanted us to do, but it won’t be the same without her there with us! God Bless you our Sister; you will truly b
Thinking of you Ted – No one liked to play bridge as well as Christie did!!! We have been missing her and will continue to do so!!
Christie “Eileen” was one of the most wonderful and caring persons I ever had the pleasure of knowing. She lived that no one was better than her and she was no better than anyone else. I have known her since the 7th grade and more so in high school and all I can say about Christie is “she was one wonderful, great LADY to know”. She will be so missed at the ’53 luncheons and all she had done for our class. My deepest sympathy to Ted, the children and all. I will miss our once a month phone chats, as I have for a few months. Rest in peace special one. �
Midge Montgomery
Hello Ted and all of your family. Gene & I just want to let you know that we are thinking of you. Eileen was a wonderful caring person and now she doesn’t have to suffer any more. Just remember all the good times to help you get through this difficult time.
Gene & Arlene Hubersberger
Roy, NM 87743