Obituary of KorDova Lockwood

View Video Tribute KorDova N. Lockwood, 88, of Karval, CO, passed away on October 21, 2008 in Hugo, CO. KorDova was born on February 18, 1920 in Karval, CO to Henry and Zola Amelia (Dudley) Kravig, one of six children. She grew up in Karval, attending the Karval Public School from grades 1 through 11, and then graduating from Hugo High School in 1937. Following graduation she married Melvin Lockwood on February 26, 1938 in Littleton, CO. The couple made their home north of Karval on the Lockwood homestead. KorDova attended Colorado Teachers College receiving her teachers certificate and later her Bachelors Degree in 1958. She taught school for 32 years, teaching one year at Walker, two years at Pride of the Prairie, and 29 years at Karval, CO, retiring in 1984. KorDova was very active in the Karval School, including serving on the Accountability Committee. She was a Disciple of Jesus. KorDova was a very talented musician, playing numerous string instruments, and had a wonderful voice. She enjoyed painting as a hobby. KorDova was preceded in death by her parents; Henry and Zola Kravig, her husband Melvin Lockwood, brothers; Quentin and Kay Kravig, sisters; VaNita Hassell, Dixie Igou, Marilyn Stone, and infant sister Karol Kravig. KorDova is survived by her brother-in-law Bill Stone of Karval, CO, sister-in-law Lelia Kravig of Karval, CO, nieces and nephews; Sharon Coen, Anita Kravig, Gay Bevans, Joy Grasmick, Beverly Stafford, Rosalyn Stone, Maurita Baratta, Susan Bemiss, Wanda Ballard, VaNita Kravig, Angela Wacker, Dick Igou, Carson Kravig, Roger Stone, Kevin Kravig, and Kelly Kravig. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Memorials may be made to the Karval School Accountability Committee in care of the Karval School, Karval, CO 80823. A funeral Service for KorDova N. Lockwood will be held Saturday ~ October 25, 2008 ~ 2:00 P.M. Karval School ~ Karval, CO Visitation will be held Friday ~ October 24, 2008 ~ 1-4 P.M. at the Love Funeral Home ~ Limon, CO Memorial contributions may be made to the Karval Public School Accountability Committee In C/O Karval School P.O. Box 5 Karval, CO 80823