Mary Kay Carlson

Mary Kay (Kreteck) Carlson passed away March 11, 2019. She was born March 7, 1935 to Frank & Ruth (Ulm) Kreteck in Chicago, IL. She and her husband, Richard E. Carlson (deceased) were married for nearly 57 years. Mary Kay had one sister, Carol (Kreteck) and Tony (deceased) Ballweber. Together Mary Kay and Richard had two children, son, Richard E. Carlson, II (deceased) and daughter, Erica (Carlson) Riley and her husband, Frank Riley. Richards son is Ben Carlson, and Ericas children are daughter, Bridta (Riley) Rowe, husband Brandon, and their two children, Chella and Atlas; and Frank & Ericas sons are Robert and Richard Riley. Mary Kay grew up in Chicago and attended Academy of Our Lady (Longwood Academy). She then attended Marquette University achieving her BA degree and continued on with her Masters at UCCS. Mary Kays educational passion was cultivated at Colorado College where she was a professor in the teaching program. She facilitated new teachers in their first teaching positions, knowing they would nurture young minds. In addition, she wrote childrens books with a fine local artist/illustrator. Mary Kay was the long-time manager of the Skyway Racquet Club that her husband designed, developed and built. Traveling was a continuous passion for her, whether it was with her husband, children and grand-children, or her many girlfriends. They journeyed regularly to such states as Wisconsin, Illinois, Hawaii, and Europe; sailing, sightseeing, hiking and biking. Gardening was also more than a hobby, as she experienced great love, satisfaction and wonderment. Both Mary Kay and Richard spent their last years at Palisades at Broadmoor Park, with her being the master resident "gardener". Now she resides in the most beautiful garden. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Childrens Chorale, 1409 Palmer Park Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909 or Interim Hospice, 1901 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Service Information Visitation Tuesday March 12, 2019 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Cappadona Funeral Home 1020 E Fillmore St Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Funeral Mass Wednesday March 13, 2019 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2030 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO. 80904 Reception Wednesday March 13, 2019 11:00 AM Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2030 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO. 80904 Burial Fairview Cemetery 1000 S. 26th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904