Connie Hulme, 76, of Johnstown, CO passed away on April 23, 2025 with her family by her side.
Connie was born on June 22, 1948 in Ottumwa, IA to James Thomas (JT) and Gladys Louise Long Wilster.
Connie spent her early years in Iowa before her family relocated to Denville, NJ where Connie met and later married her husband William (Bill) Hulme. Connie and Bill settled in Denville welcoming the birth of their daughter Tina (Curtis) and cherished son James. Connie was a big personality in a small package and had an impact on each person she interacted with. She was kind, loving and funny. Her greatest joys and accomplishments were the love of her husband and the gift of being a mother to Tina and James. Her loss is deeply felt by her family and all those who knew and loved her. Over the years Connie worked outside of the home for several local businesses including Denville Seafood of Denville, NJ where many customers would specifically request Connie to be their server as she was tireless, caring and always had a smile for everyone. She also worked at Pierson Industries of Rockaway, NJ as an executive assistant. Connie and Bill eventually relocated and retired in Johnstown, Colorado.
Connie is survived by her devoted husband Bill, their loving daughter Tina and son-in-law Kevin. She is also survived by her sister Deborah (Clark) Barker of Eddyville, IA; nieces and nephews David Vanderhoof, Terri Vanderhoof, Alan Mazzacchi and Courtney Mazzacchi of New York; John Vanderhoof of Ottumwa, IA; Michael Vanderhoof of Bloomfield, IA; Brad Barker and Amber (Andy) Ramos of Eddyville, IA and brother in-laws Floyd Vanderhoof of Drakesville, IA and Glen Dunham of San Diego, CA.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents; son, James of Denville, NJ; sisters Patricia Vanderhoof of Drakesville, IA and Brenda King of Ottumwa, IA; sister-in-law Jeanne Dunham of San Diego, CA and brother-in-law Ernie King of Ottumwa, IA.
