Obituary of Margaret Sue Mosher

Margaret Sue Mosher died at Brookside Inn, in Castle Rock, on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at the age of 91. Sue lived most of her life on one block of Institute Street in Colorado Springs and since 2008, resided in Castle Rock, Colorado. She was born to William and Harriet Carey on July 9, 1923. After graduation from St. Mary's High School, Sue received a scholarship from Julia Penrose, wife of Spencer Penrose, to attend Colorado College. However, Sue did not want to attend college, but insisted on entering the work force and worked as a switchboard operator for Mountain Bell and Holly Sugar.Early in her life she knew she was destined to be a salesperson. Sue began her sales career with a homemade root beer stand on Institute Street. Her first customers were the passengers riding the Colorado Springs Street Car that stopped near her home. Later in life she successfully sold office supplies to businesses in Denver and Colorado Springs. Sue was very proud in her accomplishment for being the first saleswoman in the Denver market. To her many friends and family, Sue will be remembered as a lovely lady who had a zest for life and who loved to laugh. Some of her favorite activities were writing poems for special occasions, oil painting, listening to acoustic and big band music, dancing, and her cocker spaniels. Sue was married to the love of her life, Thomas Mosher and he predeceased her. She is survived by a niece, Michelle De Leon (Aliso Viejo, CA.) and a niece, Cindy Corley (Mesa, AZ). Sue was an adopted Grandma to Taylor Tsakopulos (Denver) and she survives. She also is survived by many friends, whom she cherished, as their adopted "Mom".A Celebration of Sue's Life , 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at The Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 North Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. A private burial will be conducted at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation, in honor of Sue, to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 610 Abbot Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80905. She loved her dogs! LOVE The only love I can write about Was the love I personally felt towards my husband of 35 years.Our love was truly real. We had our ups and downs as every couple does.But they seemed to bring us closer and made our outlook bright and new.I have to admit he had spoiled me all those many years.He helped me through illness and consoled me through my many fears.I feel blessed that God sent this wonderful man my way.He was my true love. What more can I say?By Sue MosherFuneral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Saturday, April 11, 2015 2:00PM The Colorado Springs Senior Center 1514 North Hancock Avenue Colorado Springs,, CO 80903 Phone: 719-328-1793 Cemetery Sunday, April 5, 2015 12:00AM Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-578-6646