Pauletta Elizabeth Kruger

Pauletta Elizabeth Kruger 04/28/1936 - 10/22/2023 Pauletta Elizabeth [Beckley] Kruger passed away October 22, 2023 at her home in Littleton, Colorado. She was born April 28, 1936 in San Francisco, California. Her early years were spent in Santa Monica, California and she graduated from Samohi in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart Roger Totten in 1956 and they became parents to three daughters. Roger’s employment with Martin Marietta required multiple moves between California and Colorado, and the family ultimately settled in Littleton in 1967. Many happy memories were made as the young family enjoyed time spent camping, sailing, on road trips, and just being together. Once the girls were in school, Pauletta worked part-time as a teller for Columbia Savings, and later in the office of Joslins Department Store in Cinderella City. She eventually took a full-time position at the Arapahoe County DMV in Littleton, working in multiple positions until retiring as a bookkeeper in 1997. After retirement, Pauletta served on the supervisory board of Columbine Federal Credit Union and was a member of Red Hats. In 1986, Pauletta married the love of her life, George Kruger. Together they built a warm and inviting home with beautiful gardens. They enjoyed travel in the U.S. and Europe, visiting family and historical sites. She was a loving stepmother to George’s three daughters and welcomed each member of their growing families. Although faced with physical challenges, she never lost her positive attitude, sharp mind, sense of humor, caring heart, and gratitude for all life offered. Her beloved Shichon, Keeper, was her loyal and constant companion. Pauletta loved her family, neighbors, friends, and was genuinely interested in everyone she met. She will be missed dearly by those whose lives she touched. Survived by daughters Kathryn (Brian) Kelley, Lincoln, Nebraska; Sandy (Robert) Frye, Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Jeanine (Kelly) Bricker, Evergreen, Colorado. Beloved Gami to grandsons Davis Frye, Jordan Frye, and Evan Kelley. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Etta (Bartholomew) Beckley, brother Gordon Beckley, and husband George Kruger. Celebration of Life: Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at The Clubhouse at Riverwalk, 2751 West Riverwalk Circle, Littleton, Colorado. Reception to follow. Memorials to Arthritis National Research Foundationhttp://curearthritis.org