Tia Lovelle Blair, age 46, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at 5:14 p.m., surrounded by her beloved family. A lifelong resident of Colorado Springs, Tia was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, joyful sister, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
Tia was born on March 20, 1979, to Dave Larson and Raphaelle (Frederiksen) Ahmed. She married the love of her life, Rylan Blair, on October 9, 1999, in Colorado Springs. High school sweethearts, Rylan and Tia shared over 25 beautiful years of marriage and built a life rooted in love, faith, and family.
A graduate of Harrison High School, Class of 1997, Tia went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2002, after also attending Pikes Peak Community College. Tia received numerous All-State awards in high school for her Softball stats.
Tia and Rylan were the heart and soul behind Lighthouse Automotive, where they worked alongside each other for over two decades. Together, they served the Colorado Springs community with integrity, compassion, and dedication.
Tia lived her life full of joy and purpose. She loved softball, dancing, camping, hiking, and attending women’s retreats. A passionate woman of faith, she was actively involved in Moms in Prayer International and was a devoted member of Pikes Peak Christian Church. Tia found great peace in praising God, listening to Christian music, studying the Bible, and reading Christian books. She also proudly earned a black belt in Taekwondo, reflecting her strength, discipline, and determination.
Tia is survived by her loving husband, Rylan Blair; their three children, Alex, Alaina, and Hope; her father, David Larson; her siblings: Garrett Larson, Kara Miller, and Michael Ahmed; many aunts and uncles; and her nieces and nephews: Mikhail Larson, Kaleb Larson, Shay Larson, and Temperance Miller. She was preceded in death by her mother, Raphaelle Ahmed, and her grandparents: Monte and Fritz Frederiksen, and Gladys and William Larson.
Tia’s legacy of love, faith, and kindness will live on through the lives she touched so deeply.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 E Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. A reception will follow at 5:30 p.m. at Pikes Peak Christian Church – Next Gen Center, 4955 Bradley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80911.
In honor of Tia’s passion for women’s ministry, memorial contributions may be made to the Women’s Ministry at Pikes Peak Christian Church, 4955 Bradley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Inquiries can be directed to cnorton@yes2god.org.
Tia’s favorite Bible verses were from Romans 8:
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
— Romans 8:37-39
Jan bodholdt, sister in Christ, and member of Mom's in Prayer
14 Apr 2025Dear Tia, ol’ Jan misses you…Mom’s in Prayer has lost a staunch, faithful, Godly believer with your graduation to Heaven! We miss you so! It is with grateful hearts we acknowledge your faithful witness of Christ’s power and presence. It will be a joy anticipated to see you again in the future graduation to Heaven that awaits each of us as we too have a knowledge Christ’s precious sacrifice on the Cross of Calvary! In time we will all joy in being together again! With thankful hearts….your sister in Christ…
Jan Bodholdt
14 Apr 2025Prayers for Tia’s beloved family…hubby and children are assured. How can we not bow in poignant loss of such a faithful woman who has graced our lives? We shall uphold her beloved hubby and children in prayer with each remembrance of dear Tia. We join you in grief!
Jan Bodholdt ( use to live in Fountain, now live in Sterling, Massachusetts)
14 Apr 2025I grieve the loss of Tia with you!