Theresa Elizabeth Vsetecka

1970 - 2019

Theresa Elizabeth Vsetecka obituary, 1970-2019

Theresa Elizabeth Vsetecka

1970 - 2019

BORN

1970

DIED

2019

Theresa Vsetecka Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 1, 2019.
Tracy (Phelan) Vsetecka passed away January 31, 2019 in Colorado Springs, CO at the age of 48. She is survived by her husband Kirk; children Johnathan (Emily), Abby, and Ryan; mother Carol; and siblings Mike (Michelle), Kathy (Dutch), and Steve (Kerry).
Tracy was born in Davenport, Iowa on December 8, 1970. She graduated from Heidelberg (Germany) High and obtained her degree in elementary education from the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Tracy began her teaching career in Widefield School District 3 in 1994 at Talbott Elementary. After being the Assistant Principal at Pinello and Widefield Elementary Schools, Tracy was the Principal of Widefield Elementary for 10 years. Tracy was named the Principal of Talbott Elementary School in 2015 and led the initiative for the school to become Talbott STEAM Innovation School.
Tracy gave of her time to school, church, and charities. Tracy's engaging presence, positive nature, and ever-present smile made a lasting impact on all she knew and those she had only just met. Tracy loved her family and made sure they were always the center of her existence. Tracy was an inspiration to others and was truly beloved and adored by all.
Celebration of Life will be held at Pikes Peak Christian Church (4955 Bradley Rd. 80911) on Saturday, February 9 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tracy Vsetecka Scholarship via the following link:
https://widefield.revtrak.net/Fountain-Valley-Scholars/#/v/tracy-vsetecka-scholarship

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