Colleen Dives Graves

Colleen Lorraine Dives Graves passed away December 3, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a beautiful and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Colleen grew up in Malad, Idaho with her parents, five siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, whom she greatly loved. She graduated from Malad High School and attended Colorado Women’s College in Denver, Colorado. She served an 18-month mission for her church in the West Spanish American Mission, where she became fluent in the Spanish language. She then completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Utah State University in Logan, Utah.

Colleen married the love of her life, Allen W. Graves, on September 20, 1963, in the Logan, Utah Temple. Together they raised seven children. She loved music, cooking, learning, and participating in her prominent literary book club and Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was a substitute teacher in Morgan, Utah and enjoyed teaching piano lessons in Castle Rock, Colorado. Colleen loved her family and made each child feel like they were the favorite. She loved serving others and could never say no. She was a great teacher and had never-ending patience. Her generous heart continuously brought joy to those around her. Her warmth, love and kindness will never be forgotten.

Colleen was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in Relief Society, Young Women’s, seminary, primary, and as organist.

Colleen was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo and Lorraine Dives, her sister Connie Budge, her daughter-in-law, Laura Parker Graves and grandchildren, Kaleb, Kelsey and Cameron Graves.

She is survived by her husband Allen Graves and the families of her seven children: Curtis (Emily) Graves, Lori (Jim) Barkes, Beth (Bill) Winsor, Steven (Julie) Graves, Ron Graves, Jerry (Megan) Graves, and Shannon (Chris) Moralez, 33 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren, as well as her siblings: Linda Call, Larry (Cindy) Dives, Michael Dives, and Nancy (Dave) Decker.

Colleen’s family is so thankful for the outpouring of love and kindness they have received through these difficult months, as so many have looked after our angelic wife, mother and friend.

“Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, they simply mean I’ll miss you until we meet again.” – Unknown.

Viewing and funeral services will be held on Saturday December 10, 2022, at the LDS Stake Center, 3301 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80109. Viewing will be at 9am with services to follow at 11am. The interment will take place at the Cedar Hill Cemetery, 880 E Wolfensberger Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80109.