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Patricia Ann Colket, a resident of Albuquerque since 1979, died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Colket was born June 4, 1934 in Deadwood, SD and lived in Spearfish, SD till the age of six when she moved with her parents to Denver, CO. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Colonel Charles H. (Duke) Colket; three daughters, Lisa C. Schrimsher and her husband Rick of Houston, TX, Lauri C. Youngblood and her husband Scott of Charlotte, NC, Leslie C. Jackson and her husband Tim of Fairview, TX; and grandchildren Madison, Jack and Grace Schrimsher, Spencer and Weston Youngblood and Katya and Reagan Jackson. She was a 1952 graduate of North High School, Denver, CO and earned a BA in 1956 at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. During her life she lived with her husband in the Philippines, Italy, Germany, and at many military installations in the United States. Mrs. Colket was an avid fitness and exercise enthusiast and completed numerous marathons to include running the 1985 New York City Marathon with her daughter Lauri. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Colorado State University Alumni Association, and Master Runners. She was a past member of St. Mark's-on-the-Mesa Episcopal Church for over 30 years where she had been a member of the vestry and many other committees. She was a charter member of Christ the King Anglican Church and served on the Altar Guild and as a hostess with Luminaries. She also was a discussion leader for Bible Study Home Groups and attended Bible Study Fellowship for seven years. Mrs. Colket spent many hours hiking the foothills of the Sandias as an Open Space Trail Watch Volunteer. She and her husband traveled extensively throughout the world. Memorial services will be held at Christ the King Anglican Church on Saturday April 10 at 11:00. Should friends desire, a memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Anglican Church, 5300 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 or a charity of their choice. The family would like to thank all friends and family who helped them during the past few months. Your love, prayers, and support have been a great source of comfort during these difficult times. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Pat's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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