Velda Jeane Troyer

Velda J Troyer passed away gently, surrounded by love and family, on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 94. Velda was born July 16, 1930, to Russell and Mable (Creamer) Creech. She lived in Dodge City, Kansas, where she graduated from Dodge City High School, class of 1948. After graduation, she worked at the First National Bank until after she married her husband and love of her life, Allen Eugene “Gene” Troyer, February 25, 1951. Their life together had many adventures! He preceded her in death May 23, 2000. Her life mission was her family, and her passion in life was to be a mother. Together, they welcomed two children, a son Mark, and a daughter, Robin. She later found that nothing compared to being a grandmother, and granddaughter Staci filled her life with joy and love and an inseparable bond. This love continued to grow with the arrival of her great-grandchildren when she became “Gigi”, and her great-great-grandchildren! She was known as “Gigi”, more often than Velda, everywhere she went (even by her doctor’s office). This was due to her kind nature and loving heart. Velda and her sister, Verla started the “La Maison” gift shop in the Village Square Mall, specializing in Christmas décor. She had a flair for decorating and impeccable taste. After, Velda continued to fulfill her creative passion with her gift shop in downtown Dodge City, “Main Street Gift Gallery”, until after the passing of her husband. Although she was a true “Kansas” girl, she relocated to Colorado Springs in 2001 to be with family. Her love for family instilled that commitment to all of us. She was the “middle” of 3 sister, whom we always referred to as the “3-V’s”, Verla, Velda, and Valo. Their bond was one of dedication, loyalty, love and special times. We are certain their heavenly reunion was one of joyous laughter! 

Velda is survived by her daughter, Robin Friesen and husband Dennis of Lakewood, Colorado; granddaughter, Staci Wroblewski and husband Ken of Colorado Springs, Colorado; great-grandchildren, Courtney Hawkins and Tyler, Brandon Duckworth and Kaylin, Tyler Duckworth and Olivia, Kenzi Greene and Andrew; great-great-grandchildren, Emmabelle, Brynli, Harper, Rowan, and Sawyer, with a new arrival Lucy, in July; and nieces and nephews.

Velda was preceded in death by her husband; son, Mark; great-great-grandson, Xander Greene; her parents; her sisters, Verla and Valo.

The memorial service will be held at the “Flying W Ranch” venue in Colorado Springs, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 10:30AM. The interment will take place in Dodge City, Kansas, at a later date with the immediate family. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. 

We wish to express great thanks and appreciation to the staff and caregivers at the Residence at Village Green and Rocky Mountain Pace for their care and relationship that has been so valuable during her stay. 

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Residence at Village Green activities fund. You can mail a check to 3455 North Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80917.