September 16 1946 July 20 2019
Kyleen’s Obituary Kyleen R. Black, 72, passed away peacefully on July 20th 2019, at home in Severance, CO, surrounded by her family. Kyleen bravely battled Parkinson’s for 10 years and Lewy Body Dementia for nearly 4 years. She was the loving and devoted wife of Thomas (Tom) A. Black Sr. and together they shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. Kyleen was born on September 16, 1946 in Corpus Christi, TX to Chester Parnell and Dessie Marie Russell. In June of 1962, Kyleen met Tom during a dance at Garner State Park in Concan, TX and they have been head over heels in love ever since. The inseparable pair were joined in marriage on June 7, 1963 in Corpus Christi, TX. In November of that same year they welcomed their son, Thomas A. Black Jr. In October 1965 they welcomed their daughter, Dionne D. Black. They moved from Corpus Christi to begin raising their family in Portland, TX shortly thereafter. In 1983, Kyleen and Tom moved to Uvalde, TX to raise cattle on The Black Ranch. Within a few years, they became Whataburger franchisees in Uvalde, Hondo, and Del Rio. Among many accomplishments while residing in Uvalde, Kyleen was president of the Garden Club and long time member of First United Methodist Church. In 1989 and 1991 they proudly welcomed their first two grandchildren. In 2002, Kyleen and Tom moved their family to Northern Colorado where they have remained ever since. They established Mobility & More in Loveland, a durable medical equipment company, which has been family owned and operated since 2003. Between the years of 1999-2016 they welcomed four more grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all which currently reside in Northern Colorado. In spring of 2014, Mind & Body Magazine recognized Kyleen as one of the “Top 40 Northern Colorado Super Women” for her leadership, perseverance, and business achievements. Kyleen remained President of Mobility & More until her passing. She is remembered by her family as being effortlessly extraordinary in life and a truly outstanding matriarch. She was a woman of incredible determination, elegance, strength, and showed unconditional love to those around her. Kyleen loved hosting parties, shopping, traveling, and carrying on family traditions. She is survived by her loving husband Tom, her children Tab (Suzanne) Black Jr, Dionne (David) Franklin and her sister Jeaneen Gough. Grandchildren Hunter (Jess) Poehler, Chanel (Alex) Brackett, Thomas Black III, Emily Black, Bryleigh and Brooke Franklin. Great-grandchildren Carson, Ryland, Wrenley, Abel and Indie. She is proceeded in death by her parents Chester and Dessie Russell and her in-laws, Wallace and Elaine Franks. A celebration of life will be held at their house in the coming months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson’s Association of The Rockies or the Redneck Ride for Parkinson’s team, “Riding for KK”, which is a 24 mile bike ride that Kyleen’s family will be participating in to honor her. To donate please visit: engage.parkinsonrockies.org/goto/Ridingforkk Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kyleen R Black September 16 1946 July 20 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Fort Collins, state: Colorado