Louise Ann Lilly (nee Nuce) of Westminster, passed away at the age of 61 on Dec. 6, 2017. Born in Denver and raised in Arvada, she graduated from Arvada West High School (1974). She earned her Bachelorâs degree from Regis University (1993), and an MBA from Colorado State University (2003). Louise spent much of her life in education. She taught preschool at Parr Elementary in Jefferson County, and she was most recently an adjunct professor at Red Rocks Community College. She worked in Human Resources at Regis University and Gambro Healthcare, and did recruiting for DaVita Kidney Care. She enjoyed scrapbooking, quilting, and singing with the Arvada Interfaith Choir. Predeceased by her father, Donald W. Nuce. Survived by her husband, Carl Lilly; daughters, Christina Lilly and Nicole (Alexander) McFarland; 2 grandchildren, Jacob Lilly and Stanley McFarland IV; mother, Marie Nuce (nee Ruscio); sister, Donna (Edward Geron) Nuce; brother, Michael (Patricia) Nuce; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Vietnam Veterans of America 8719 Colesville Rd., Suite 100 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 -or- Colorado Sheltie Rescue PO Box 2352 Englewood, Colorado 80150 Please share your memories of Louise and condolences with the family by signing the guest book below.