Obituary of Helen Kravig

Helen Frances Kravig, 84 of La Junta, CO, formerly of Karval, CO passed away on September 7, 2008 in La Junta. Helen was born on May 8, 1924 in Colorado Springs, CO to Lawrence and Anna (Hanson) Walker, one of four children. She graduated from Hugo High School in 1942 then attended Colorado A&M in Ft. Collins receiving her teacher’s certificate. Helen taught during WWII then took classes during the summer from UNC in Greeley, CO obtaining her bachelors degree in education in 1958. Helen started teaching in Karval in 1948 where she met Quentin. They began dating and were married on June 19, 1949 in Limon, CO. The couple were blessed with two daughters. Helen loved teaching. She taught in Alaska from 1960 – 1962. The couple moved back to Karval where Quentin was the superintendent. Helen taught for a total of 35 years. Helen loved her family very much; she enjoyed gardening and had beautiful flowers. She was a member of the Willing Workers Club, Friendship Circle Club, and Lamplighters Club and was a board member for the Karval Community Club. Helen was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Floyd and Clifford Walker. She is survived by her husband Quentin Kravig of La Junta, CO and two daughters; Beverly and her husband Warren Stafford of Hill City, KS and Sue and husband George Bemiss of La Junta, CO. Helen is also survived by her sister Jean Stone of Limon, CO and five grandchildren; Jill and her husband Mike Arensdorf, Layne Stafford, Lance Stafford, Stephanie and husband Rick Giconi and Quentin Bemiss. She will be greatly missed. Funeral services for Helen will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008, 2:00 P.M. at the Karval School in Karval, CO. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 3-6 P.M. at the Love Funeral Home in Limon, CO. Memorials may be made to the Karval Community Club in care of Vernon Stone 26091 County Road V, Hugo, CO 80821.