Paula Jean Karrick

Paula Jean Karrick, 53, of Fort Collins, Colorado, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 unexpectedly, after battling an infection.

She was born on February 22, 1959 in Elgin, Illinois to LeRoy and Doris (Metzger) Barding. She was raised in Pekin, Illinois and graduated from High School there in 1977. She later attended Illinois Central College.

Paula met her husband, Kevin Karrick while working in a print shop in Peoria, Illinois. They were married on December 16, 1982. They relocated to Lakewood, Colorado where they lived until 1988 when theymoved to Aloha, Oregon. While in Oregon, their daughter Eleanor (Ellie) Gale was born in 2001. Ellie was Paula's crown achievement. The family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in 2002.

Paula was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Kevin, daughter Ellie, stepsons Kevin Wayne and Jeremy Loren; step grandchildren Samantha and Dereck; her mother Doris, brothers Bill and Dan and sister Susan and their families; and her beloved dog, Jackie.

Paula was known for her paintings and crafts, and had incredible dexterity when building small things. She organized many craft bazaars and was involved in Kids Camps in Oregon, and painted murals and Vacation Bible School sets for her church, Faith E Free in Fort Collins. She loved camping and fishing with her family on the Oregon coast and she loved to venture. Paula maintained her wonderful sense of humor, even through difficulties with her health. She attended Bible studies faithfully, and throughout her life Paula's Christian faith was her guiding light.

A Memorial Service will be on Monday, February 25 at 10:00 am at Faith Evangelical Free Church 3920 S Shields Street, Fort Collins, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kevin Karrick at 1837 Manchester Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80526.