Stacie Renee Kirtley

   Stacie Renee Kirtley, age 62, passed away peacefully from lung cancer April 11, 2025 at Tru Hospice Care Center at Longmont United Hospital in Longmont Colorado. Born on January 3, 1963, in Killeen, Texas, Stacie grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and made Colorado her home beginning in 1989.She made lasting connections throughout Missouri and Colorado, where she spent much of her life surrounded by close friends and the animals she adored.

   Stacie deeply loved her daughters, Lindsey Kirtley and Valerie Ward, and was a proud Nana to Chloe, Sebastian, and Noah. She is also survived by her sister, Dawn Brant, brother Christopher Kirtley, great-aunt Judy Kirtley, cousin Janet and stepmother Bonnie Kotay.   

   Stacie had a vibrant and creative spirit and had many passions. She was an avid foosball player, she found joy in watercolor painting, jewelry making, scrapbooking, camping, and photography. She had a deep appreciation for nature and was endlessly fascinated by volcanoes and storms. A passionate animal lover, she cared for many pets over the years and worked as a devoted dog sitter. She especially cherished the companionship of her beloved dog, Choos, and her cats Milo, Sunshine, and Roameo.   

   Music was one of the great joys of Stacie’s life, Pink Floyd being her all time favorite band.   

   She was preceded in death by her parents, Kent and Linda Kirtley, whom she will rest beside in Gallatin, Missouri. Cremation will take place at Blue Mountain Cremations and a graveside service in Gallatin will be planned for a later date, along with a possible celebration of life in Colorado.  

    Stacie will be remembered for her creativity, her warmth, her sense of humor, and the deep love she had for her family, friends, and animals. Her presence in this world will be missed beyond measure.