April 6, 1948 – May 28, 2020
“Our Lord called our Libby home the morning of May 28th. If you ever met my Libby, I expect you loved her. She had a pure, sincere way of touching everyone, and always spoke from her heart.”
Libby passed away at her home in Frisco, Texas.
She was born in Japan on April 6, 1948 to COL (RET) Daniel Jack Nelson and Winifred (Mahan) Nelson.
Libby is survived by her loving husband, COL (RET) Darrell W. Singleton; children: Darrell “DJ” W. Singleton, Jr. (Drew), and Ryan D. Singleton (Susan); grandchildren: Ean R. Singleton, Sydney R. Singleton, and Cassidy H. Singleton; and siblings: Mary Ellen Spahr, Daniel J. Nelson, Jr., Patricia Nelson, William P. Nelson, and Teresa “Terri” Lujan.
“My life will never be the same without my Libby. I will always cherish her. I will always love her – I suspect you will also.”
A public visitation with social distancing will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO. Private interment will be at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Libby’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org.
Pat Newton
30 May 2020So sorry to hear this sad news about sweet Libby. My love and prayers are with her sister, Mary Ellen and all of Libby’s loving family.
Carolyn Winterberger
30 May 2020My heart is broken. Lib and I had been friends since 1970. She was honest, funny, kindhearted and a faithful friend. My love and prayers to the entire family.
Karen Dewitt
30 May 2020This is so stinking hard. I miss her so much!
I’ll miss bible study together, lunch at Cheesecake Factory and shopping at Nordstrom ( her favorite ) we had such a beautiful loving friendship that I will cherish forever ❤️
Libby I love you !!!!
Pam Cullen
30 May 2020I am very sad to hear this news, but Libby is free from pain at last and in God’s loving arms. I have so many fond memories of Libby. I’m so happy I could call her friend. Blessings to her family.
Pam (Jackson) Cullen
Susan and Ron Carlsson
30 May 2020Darrell, Ron and I are sending prayers your way. What a gift to have had Libby in our lives. I’m hoping you’ll come up this way to recharge before too long. Blessings as you forage ahead on this journey filled with sadness and also many fun, loving, and great memories.
Theresa Flanigan
30 May 2020My heart aches for Darrell and the kids. I’ve known Libby for over 40 years and although we lost touch for awhile, it was like we’d never been apart. She was an awesome friend and will be missed. Prayers for comfort during this time of grief for her entire family.
Helen Bartlett
30 May 2020Sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you and family .Libby was a very sweet Lady .
WILLIAM JAMES
30 May 2020REST EASY IN ETERNAL PEACE
Ruth Meredith
30 May 2020I’m so sorry for your loss, love Ruth
Jan Lindquist
30 May 2020Pete and I are so very sorry to hear of Libby’s passing. Our prayers and condolences to you and the family. We have fond memories of our times together at Pope.
JoAnn Fite
31 May 2020Darrell and kids
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is certainly in our prayers, we pray that God will give each of you comfort. Love you
Tony and JoAnn Fite
Dianne Wallace Williams
31 May 2020So sorry for your loss. This is Dianne Wallace William’s, from Tulip. So good to hear from schoolmates but so sad it has to be under these conditions. I am praying for you and yours for comfort today and in the days to come.
Jack and Mary Anne Erter
31 May 2020We are so sorry to hear this bad news. Libby was such a nice person – fond remembrances of her at Hillcrest.
Barbara Shekitka
31 May 2020Kris and I are so sorry to learn of Libby’s passing. She was a high school friend and was very dear to Kris’s mother.
Ann and Nels Wilt
31 May 2020Darrell, we are heartbroken to get this news! She has been fighting so hard and with Faith to keep herself going. She dearly loved you all and from this distance we have been praying for and with her. There are so many memories going back to when we met at Pope in the 70s. We send you, DJ, Ryan and their families all our love. Ann and Nels Wilt
Anonymous
31 May 2020Suzanne and I are so sorry for you loss, Love Larry
Clark and Donice Hooper
31 May 2020Libby was beautiful inside and out, funny, and very caring. We were happy to have her as our friend. May God comfort her lovely family in the days ahead.??✝️❤️
Troy Morgan
31 May 2020Libby was the type of person who always opened her heart and home to anybody regardless of circumstance. As a teenage boy in 1990 I became friends with her boys and thus became part of her family. Later in life she played a very special role When I asked my wife to marry me. She was there for it and took the pictures and held onto the ring until it was time. I’ll never forget you Libby. You were one of God’s best! You are so missed. Love to the whole family.
Urbanes Van Bemden
31 May 2020Darrell, we are so sorry for your loss. You and Libby were great neighbors.
Sally Perrett
31 May 2020Libby was a thoughtful,loving friend. She brought joy, wisdom and laughter into my life. Darrell, my prayers are with you.
Peggy thelen verville
31 May 2020Libby was my cousin. I have great memories of her and family visits to Billings. Later we met up as we were stationed in San Antonio. She was a special person . What a blessing she was she touched us all with her smile and her trust in God. I’m sure they are all rejoicing in Heaven !!
John Blind
31 May 2020Dear Darell
We are so sorry for loss of Libby. You have our deepest sympathy.
John and Janie Blind
Letha Scott
1 Jun 2020Darrell, I am so sorry for your loss!! Will be praying for comfort for you and the family during this time. Love you.
Candis and Kell Rogers
1 Jun 2020Libby was all of that, what a beautiful tribute to a wonderful wife, mother grandmother and friend. We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda
2 Jun 2020Darrell I am so very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. I was looking forward to possibly meeting her and you again at our school reunion before this COVID-19 pandemic. You and your family are in my prayers.
Linda Dickinson
Roger and Margie Horrigan
4 Jun 2020Our condolences. We are so sorry. Roger and Margie Horrigan
Jami Buckhouse
4 Jun 2020Dear Darrell, I cannot believe our sweet Libby is no longer with us. I know she is reunited with our Lord and Savior, and knowing she is puts me and I’m sure all who knew loved her are at peace as well. You’re in my heart and prayers and I will miss Libby and all our talks and laughs. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Mike & Kay Hoffman
17 Jun 2020Dear Darrell and family. We just learned of Libby’s death from Sean today. We are sorry for your loss. We had good memories from Rhein-Main and the Pentagon.
Teresa & Buck Lansford
24 Aug 2020Blessings to your family and rest in the Lord’s peace