Karen Colglazier
Karen Colglazier is originally from Indianapolis where she was
reared. Her father, Bob Dietz '42, played basketball at Butler
where he was an all-American, and served as the assistant men's
basketball coach under Tony Hinkle from 1947-1970. Karen was going
to basketball games at the Field house before she was born, so it
was no surprise that she would attend Butler University. She earned
her BA ('70) and MA ('74) in history at Butler, and was the
recipient of a Fulbright scholarship for study and travel
throughout India. She was also a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
Sorority.
After graduation, Karen taught social studies in IPS, Washington
Township, Noblesville Schools and Hamilton Southeastern High
School. She also coached girls' high school tennis and youth
soccer. Karen has been very active in the community, serving on
various educational and community boards including the Butler
University Parent-Faculty Council (2002-2003), Noblesville Schools
Community Advisory Council (1985-1992; President, '86-88), and
Noblesville Boys and Girls Club Auxiliary. She is currently a
member of Butler University's Liberal Arts and Sciences Board of
Visitors as well as the Ovid Butler Society Executive
Committee.
Karen lives in northeastern Hamilton County with her husband Bud
(owner, Don Hinds Ford); along with their three horses, three dogs
and a cat who thinks he's a dog! They have three children... John
is 29 and lives in Bozeman, MT; Mark, 26, lives in Indianapolis;
and their daughter Carrie, who was killed by a drunk driver on June
6, 2003. Carrie had just completed her freshman year at Butler
where she was studying in the pre-Physicians Assistant program, a
member of the women's soccer team, and a member of Alpha Chi Omega
Sorority. She was 19 years old.
Carrie has always been the inspiration for Karen's participation
in marathons, half marathons and triathlons. When Karen has time to
slow down, you will find her quilting in her studio in Indiana or
in their home in Montana, putting her Master Gardener certification
to work in the garden, and supporting Butler athletics, especially
women's soccer and men's basketball.