Sally "Celine" Sandra Kron

Sally "Celine" Sandra Kron obituary, Montrose, CO

Sally "Celine" Sandra Kron

Sally "Celine" Kron Obituary

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Sally (Celine) Sandra Kron, passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born in Minnesota on November 11, 1940, but lived most of her life in Colorado. She most recently resided in Montrose, Colorado.

She was a resilient, tenacious, and fearless woman who devoted most of her life to caring for others. She spent her earlier years raising her four children and later earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Fort Lewis College in the late 80's.

She lived most of her life in Colorado, enjoying the beautiful mountains, gardening, sewing, feeding birds, and enjoying the Colorado sunshine. Her strong faith in Jesus carried her through many difficult times.

Sally was predeceased by two of her children, Michael Robert Hostrawer and Sharyn Joy Swanson. She cared for Sharyn throughout her battle with cancer until her passing in January 2017. 

She is survived by her children Sandra Jean Brooks, David Browneyes, grandchildren Wayne Jennings, Laura Brooks and Serena Brooks and two great grandchildren who she loved dearly.

A special thank you to Dana Clark for the care and love she showed towards Sally, making her feel part of her family in her final years of life.

 Although Sally is gone, she will live in our hearts forever.

A lunch to honor Sally will be held on 2/1/25, 12pm at Christ's Church of the Valley - 10 Hillcrest Plaza Way #5876, Montrose, CO 81401

Please RSVP by call or texting Laura Brooks, 720-225-7146

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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802 Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401

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