OBITUARY
KAREN S. WYLIE
Karen S. Wylie, 57, a leading figure in Durango music and theater, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center. She died of cardiac arrest, said her husband, David Wylie.
Mrs. Wylie was born April 16, 1946, in Pratt, Kan., the daughter of Nina (Faulkner) Adams and Carl Adams. She grew up in Greensburg, Kan., later attending Wichita State University. She married David Wylie on Dec. 5, 1970, at Shawnee, Kan.
The Wylies moved to Durango in 1982.
Mrs. Wylie worked at the Colorado State Department of Transportation in the accounting department.
She served the First Presbyterian Church of Durango for almost 20 years as its organist. She also performed organ concerts and played the piano and celeste for local theater productions.
Mrs. Wylie was active in the Community Theater and Children's Theater of Durango and in Silverton. She directed the Durango Lively Arts Company's children's production of "The Pirates of Penzance" in 2003 and the ACT Too troupe's "Moon over Buffalo" in 2002. She acted as music director of many productions.
Mr. Wylie said that his wife took a special interest in theater and concerts for children. She was especially talented in helping young people find their talents.
She is survived by her husband, of Durango.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Durango. The Rev. Bill Postler will officiate. Cremation will take place at Hood Mortuary Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 1161 East Third Ave., Durango 81301, or to the Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence, 201 East 12th Street, Durango 81301.
KAREN S. WYLIE
Karen S. Wylie, 57, a leading figure in Durango music and theater, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center. She died of cardiac arrest, said her husband, David Wylie.
Mrs. Wylie was born April 16, 1946, in Pratt, Kan., the daughter of Nina (Faulkner) Adams and Carl Adams. She grew up in Greensburg, Kan., later attending Wichita State University. She married David Wylie on Dec. 5, 1970, at Shawnee, Kan.
The Wylies moved to Durango in 1982.
Mrs. Wylie worked at the Colorado State Department of Transportation in the accounting department.
She served the First Presbyterian Church of Durango for almost 20 years as its organist. She also performed organ concerts and played the piano and celeste for local theater productions.
Mrs. Wylie was active in the Community Theater and Children's Theater of Durango and in Silverton. She directed the Durango Lively Arts Company's children's production of "The Pirates of Penzance" in 2003 and the ACT Too troupe's "Moon over Buffalo" in 2002. She acted as music director of many productions.
Mr. Wylie said that his wife took a special interest in theater and concerts for children. She was especially talented in helping young people find their talents.
She is survived by her husband, of Durango.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Durango. The Rev. Bill Postler will officiate. Cremation will take place at Hood Mortuary Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 1161 East Third Ave., Durango 81301, or to the Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence, 201 East 12th Street, Durango 81301.
OBITUARY
KAREN S. WYLIE
Karen S. Wylie, 57, a leading figure in Durango music and theater, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center. She died of cardiac arrest, said her husband, David Wylie.
Mrs. Wylie was born April 16, 1946, in Pratt, Kan., the daughter of Nina (Faulkner) Adams and Carl Adams. She grew up in Greensburg, Kan., later attending Wichita State University. She married David Wylie on Dec. 5, 1970, at Shawnee, Kan.
The Wylies moved to Durango in 1982.
Mrs. Wylie worked at the Colorado State Department of Transportation in the accounting department.
She served the First Presbyterian Church of Durango for almost 20 years as its organist. She also performed organ concerts and played the piano and celeste for local theater productions.
Mrs. Wylie was active in the Community Theater and Children's Theater of Durango and in Silverton. She directed the Durango Lively Arts Company's children's production of "The Pirates of Penzance" in 2003 and the ACT Too troupe's "Moon over Buffalo" in 2002. She acted as music director of many productions.
Mr. Wylie said that his wife took a special interest in theater and concerts for children. She was especially talented in helping young people find their talents.
She is survived by her husband, of Durango.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Durango. The Rev. Bill Postler will officiate. Cremation will take place at Hood Mortuary Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 1161 East Third Ave., Durango 81301, or to the Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence, 201 East 12th Street, Durango 81301.
KAREN S. WYLIE
Karen S. Wylie, 57, a leading figure in Durango music and theater, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center. She died of cardiac arrest, said her husband, David Wylie.
Mrs. Wylie was born April 16, 1946, in Pratt, Kan., the daughter of Nina (Faulkner) Adams and Carl Adams. She grew up in Greensburg, Kan., later attending Wichita State University. She married David Wylie on Dec. 5, 1970, at Shawnee, Kan.
The Wylies moved to Durango in 1982.
Mrs. Wylie worked at the Colorado State Department of Transportation in the accounting department.
She served the First Presbyterian Church of Durango for almost 20 years as its organist. She also performed organ concerts and played the piano and celeste for local theater productions.
Mrs. Wylie was active in the Community Theater and Children's Theater of Durango and in Silverton. She directed the Durango Lively Arts Company's children's production of "The Pirates of Penzance" in 2003 and the ACT Too troupe's "Moon over Buffalo" in 2002. She acted as music director of many productions.
Mr. Wylie said that his wife took a special interest in theater and concerts for children. She was especially talented in helping young people find their talents.
She is survived by her husband, of Durango.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Durango. The Rev. Bill Postler will officiate. Cremation will take place at Hood Mortuary Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 1161 East Third Ave., Durango 81301, or to the Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence, 201 East 12th Street, Durango 81301.
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