Karen Yvonne Thielbar
October 20, 1947 ~ July 31, 2024
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Celebration of Life
Karen Yvonne Thielbar, 76, of Pueblo, CO, passed away on July 31, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Pueblo, CO, on October 20, 1947, daughter of the late Joseph and Clarice Cawlfield and sister of late Darryl Cawlfield. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Rick Thielbar, and their two sons, Ryan (Marissa) of Berkley, MI, and Matt (Karla) of Pueblo. Karen was a loving grandmother to Landon, Logan, Clarice, Elizabeth, and Christian. She is also survived by her sisters, Barbara McPhaul (Boone McReynolds), Linda Haling-Hall (Lee), Marilyn (Jerry) Lehl, and Jill (Dallas) Martin, and her brother, Joe (Gloria) Cawlfield, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Karen graduated from the University of Southern Colorado with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in 1994. She worked as a Computer Analyst at CF&I Steel Corporation and the Colorado Division of Water Resources. Karen retired in 2007 as a Software Developer from the Colorado Lottery, where she made many lifelong friends.
A talented seamstress and quilter, Karen took joy in creating beautiful pieces for her family. She was known for her kind heart and love of animals, especially cats and kittens. Karen was a devoted foster parent, providing care and comfort to countless kittens from local shelters.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to PAWS for Life, 800 N Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81003.
Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Memorial Service: August 5, 2024 2:00 pm
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
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I hope you have all the kitties you ever loved, and Winston, by your side.
Love you —-
Condolences to the family.
From the first time we met when Karen rode her bike past our home in 1982 and she demanded to know who I was to our last text about green Volvo stations wagons on July 22, 2024, she has been a part of my life. We did room mother work, Cub Scouts, Odyssey of the Mind, sewing projects, to being grandmothers . ( I’ll never forget the 6 ft Cabbage Patch costume she made for Rick.). Karen was the most amazingly creative woman I will ever know. I can see her directing St Peter on building balsa wood structures!!! I will miss her.
Karen a very intelligent young lady had a warm personality, which made it easy to talk to her. I’ll always remember her smile & giggles.
May she rest in peace.
Carrie Carpenter