Obituary of Connie Elaine Strack

Connie was born in Waterloo, Iowa. When she was five years old her family moved to Bellevue, Nebraska where she lived for 35 years. She received her Associates Degree in Cosmetology and was a hair stylist for more than twenty-five years. She was the proud owner/operator of Capehart Styling in Bellevue for eight years. Connie loved her customers and treated them all like longtime friends.Connie married John Strack in 1996 and they embarked on an amazing life together. After being assigned to Washington, D.C. for four years, Connie and John settled in Colorado Springs in 2001. Connie helped to raise John's two children, and was very proud to be the Grandmother of their children.Connie was always charitable with her time and talent. She participated in events like the American Cancer Society's "Relay for the Cure", "St. Baldrick's" and "Locks for Love".Connie's family and friends have always been very important to her. She was preceded in passing by her Dad, Kenneth R. Vokes and is survived by her mother, Joy Vokes, her husband of fifteen years John H. Strack, Jr. Her step-children Candice and Sean Strack; grandchildren, Autumn, SkyLynne, Meadow, Tiffany, Kyle, Kalei and Taylor Ann; brother, Kenneth J. Vokes and sister, Brenda Erhart.A Memorial Service will be held at The Springs Community Church, 7290 Lexington Drive on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Springs Community Church.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Saturday, May 21, 2011 9:30AM Springs Community Church 7290 Lexington Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Phone: 719-328-1793 Service Saturday, May 21, 2011 10:00AM Springs Community Church 7290 Lexington Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Phone: 719-328-1793