Patricia M. Caulkins

April 5, 1924 - January 30, 2015

Patricia Wells Caulkins of Highlands Ranch, Colorado died at the age of 90 on Friday, January 30 with family members at her side. Pat (“Patsy”) was born on April 5, 1924 in Bay City Michigan, the daughter of William & Leah Wells. She went to East High School there and graduated from Connecticut College in 1945. She met her late husband John (“Jack”) Erwin Caulkins (of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan) through his sister Christine Caulkins and they were married on December 28, 1946. Pat lived in Grosse Pointe (1946 – 1987), Rio Verde, AZ (1987 – 2006) and Highlands Ranch, CO (2006-2015). Pat loved art, reading & gardens, having volunteered her time to many such causes at the stops along her path. But far and away, Pat’s primary passion was people, sharing & receiving love with everyone she met. Beyond her immediate family, Pat leaves behind hundreds of adoring friends from all corners of the nation and every walk of life. She greeted everyone with her trademark smile & joy. Pat was a loving and gracious mother & grandmother survived by her five sons and seven grandchildren: John Wells Caulkins & his wife Pam, Peter Polson Caulkins & wife Cindy Costello, son Michael; William Wells Caulkins, wife Winnie & two sons Hank, Jamie; Charles Wells Caulkins & wife Gail, daughter Abby and son Ben; and Edward Wells Caulkins & wife Robin, two sons Jacob & George. She was predeceased by her brothers Charles & William. Pat’s memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, February 15th at the Vi residential community at 2150 Classic Drive in Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to one of these organizations: CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ)P.O. Box 628222Orlando, FL. 32862-8222memo: Hugh Brandt #0115060 Denver Rescue MissionP.O. Box 5206Denver, CO. 80217memo: in memory of Pat Caulkins Casa de la Esperanza (orphanage in Mexico)c/0 Hillside Church5461 Paradise DriveCorte Madera, CA. 94925memo: in memory of Pat Caulkins