Well-known and longtime Alamosa resident Becky Jean Owsley, 77, died Dec. 7, 2023, at Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa.
Becky’s life began in Denver, Colo., where her family lived for a year before moving to Alamosa. She was born on Oct. 29, 1946, to Theodore (Ted) M. Curtis and Kathryn (Kay) C. (Michael) Curtis.
She married the love of her life, Chuck Owsley in Denver, Colo., on Feb. 2, 1964. They have enjoyed over 59 years together. In her early years, Becky was a varsity cheerleader in high school. She also volunteered as a storyteller at the public library and loved reading stories to all the children.
Becky was a Den Mother for both Cub Scouts and Brownies. She enjoyed playing cards and belonged to various bridge clubs. Some of her favorite memories and greatest joy were spending time with her family playing games at the dining room table.
Becky owned and operated the family business Dairy Queen in Alamosa for a time, then worked with her husband and son David at Curtis Brothers for more than 15 years. She also was a longtime camp counselor with Mary Henessey’s Camp, which she did with her daughter and son.
Becky is a member of PEO Chapter DP, Order of the Eastern Star in Alamosa, and was an active supporter of athletics at Adams State University. She and her husband Chuck received the Grizzly Club Member of the Year in 2014.
Becky and Chuck traveled extensively throughout Europe, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. She enjoyed geocaching all throughout the United States.
Becky was loved by many and was one of the sweetest people most would ever meet.
She is survived by her husband Charles Franklin Owsley of Alamosa; her children C. Jeff Owsley of Alamosa, David (Tonya) Owsley of Alamosa, and Kathy (Jeremy) Soden of Rocky Ford, Colo., her grandchildren Charles (Kerry) Owsley, Laura Owsley, John (Matt) Owsley, Bowen (Liz) Soden, and Sawyer Soden; his great-grandchildren Warren, and Clementine Soden; her grand dog Duke; her sister Marjory (Chuck) Asay of Colorado Springs, Colo.; as well as numerous extended family and friends.
Becky was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother Michael Curtis, and her daughter-in-law Halcyon “Hallie” Owsley.
Cremation was chosen and all are invited to a visitation to greet family Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at the Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Alamosa. Contributions in her memory are suggested to the Adams State Foundation and may be made here: www.adams.edu/foundation/online-donation/
Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, tributes and words of comfort for Becky’s family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com.
