Lucretia Ann (Lucky) Colpitts -

  Lucretia Ann (Lucky) Colpitts passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Pikes Peak Hospice at Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO.  She was born November 6, 1968 in Baker, Oregon to Kenneth and Frances Colpitts.   The family lived in Halfway, Oregon at the time.  She fought battles all her life. Winning a fight with breast cancer 8 years ago she was unable to conquer her final battle- pancreatic/liver cancer.  Born prematurely weighing 2lb6.25oz at birth spending the first 3 months of her life in a hospital in Pendleton, Oregon.  Her older sister Mona loved Lucky dearly taking on the role of caretaker early.  Ken and Frances divorced in 1971 in Houston, TX.  Ken married Phyllis Butts of Hereford, Oregon in 1972. The couple were awarded custody of the children in April 1976 from Harris County Texas and relocated the children to Hereford, Oregon.  They later moved to Burns, Oregon before relocating to Gillette Wyoming in December of 1980. Her sister, Whitney and brother K.C. were born there.
Lucky in 1987graduated from Campbell County High School, Gillette, Wyoming.  Because of her premature birth, Lucky's eyes were her largest handicap.  She has been legally blind for many years. After short stints in Marquette, MI; Sheridan and Casper, Wyoming she settled in Colorado Springs several years ago.  Lucky gave birth to three children, Spencer, Caleb and Elijah.  She put her children's health and well-being above her own giving the ultimate mother's love.  She allowed her children to be adopted.  She was able to visit with her oldest son, Spencer before her death.  He told her "Thank you for your decision - I have a great life."
Lucky strove to better herself and was currently a sophomore at a local college in Colorado Springs.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and brother K.C. Colpitts.
 Lucky is survived by her children Spencer Smith and Caleb and Elijah Miller; her father and step-mother Ken and Phyllis Colpitts; sisters Mona (Mike) and Whitney (Travis) Llewelyn of Gillette, Wyoming; brother-in-law Kevin and Lori Schram also of Gillette; nephews Erick and Mike (Rachel) Schram, nieces Jaci (Adam) Mathes and Kim Bell,  great-nieces Hayden, Andy and Alexa Schram.  She will be missed by partner Nina G and many friends in Colorado Springs.

Her children would like stories about their mother; to get to know her through others' eyes.  If you have any you would like to share please send them to: Lucky's Remembrances; % Ken Colpitts; 514 Americas Way  #2455 Box Elder, SD  57719