Kiersten Joy Walchle

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” (Proverbs 31:26) 

Kiersten Joy Walchle (46) born May 22, 1978 of Montrose, CO passed away on January 14, 2025 after a 3 year journey with cancer. Kiersten was born to Harry (Bud)and Pamela Drennan. And the daughter-in-law of Ralph and Karen Walchle.

Kiersten attended Colorado West Christian School during her elementary years and Olathe and Montrose High Schools, after which she fulfilled her childhood dream of being involved in international missions. That dream led her to Nepal and Norway with Youth With A Mission. Kiersten’s travels continued throughout her life, taking her to London, Scotland, Ireland, Mexico and New Zealand. Her travels fostered new friendships around the world. These friendships evolved into a large Facebook following as she chronicled her journey with cancer.

Kiersten enjoyed her years as a barber and stylist; so much so that she returned to Delta Technical College of the Rockies as an instructor. Her hobbies were sketching, interior design, touring interesting architectural buildings and having coffee with her dear church community and close friends. Some of Kiersten‘s favorite memories were growing up in church. She loved being in church and the church family culture. Above all else, Kiersten was devoted to her two children, Christopher and Trinity, who survive her. Wherever she and her children moved, she had a unique ability to turn that place into a home no matter the circumstances.