Miriam Claire Kuhlman Colwell

CASA GRANDE - Miriam Claire Kuhlman Colwell, 86, of Casa Grande died on Jan. 24, 2020.

Mrs. Colwell was born on Nov. 2, 1933, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Joseph H. Kuhlman and Klare M. Kinnamon. She met the love of her life, Robert L. Colwell, and eloped when she was 19. The two were married in Raton, New Mexico, on March 26, 1952, and spent their lives together.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 68 years; two daughters, Cheris Koch and Sandy Zink; three sons, Brad, Bryan and Tracy; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Celebration of life at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel.

Contributions may be made to: Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.