Kathleen Ann Kreps

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Kreps died on June 2, 2025.

Kathy was born on January 3, 1937, in Sioux City, Iowa. Her parents, Alfred and Alyce Hoflund preceded her in death. She grew up in Denver and graduated from East High School in 1955. Kathy attended Colorado State University and graduated from the University of Denver with a B.S.B.A Degree in 1959. She received an MA degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1982. Kathy married Rev. Burl Gene Kreps on April 2, 1960, in Denver. Her beloved Burl died in 2021 after 61 years of marriage. They lived in Greeley, Colorado, Midvale, Utah, Denver, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. She taught first and second grade in Eaton, Colorado. Kathy was employed by the Widefield School District as a Library Media Specialist for 20 years. She was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. American Association University Women, the First Congregational Church, and Curiosity Unlimited through UCCS. Kathy was an avid reader and knitter. She and her husband traveled extensively. She enjoyed being a part of book groups and the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Kathy was a loving, supportive wife, mother, grandparent, and great-grandparent. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Kreps (Laurie) of Falls Church, Virginia; her daughter, Alison Key (James Goodreid) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her grandsons, Gary Masters (Haley) of Austin, Texas, Michael Key Pitman (Barbara) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Matthew Key (Hannah) of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Jacob Kreps of Falls Church, Virginia. She is also survived by a stepdaughter, Alexa Goodreid, of Parker, Colorado. As well as her two darling great-grandchildren, Savannah and Landon Pitman, of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  

 A Memorial Service will be held on August 2, 2025 at 11am at The First Congregational Church, 20 East Saint Vrain, Colorado Springs, Co 80903    

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Westside Cares 2808 West Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, Co 80904 or a charity of your choosing.