Claudia Diane Colson, 61, Overland Park, KS passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. A private graveside family service will be held at Pleasanton Cemetery. The family requests donations to your local animal shelter in her memory, in lieu of flowers. 

Claudia was born December 6, 1963, in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Barbara June Polster. She spent her childhood living in Indianapolis, IN, Mission, KS, and Oklahoma City, OK. Upon moving to Overland Park, KS, as a young adult, she embarked on a career as a police dispatcher, and eventually police dispatch supervisor with the Overland Park Police Department. She was with the Overland Park Police Department for 15 years. She then spent several years at the Prairie Village Police Department as a dispatch supervisor. She found the responsibility of connecting citizens to law enforcement officers in times of emergencies profoundly rewarding. Upon leaving the police dispatch profession she pursued a passion and talent for managing finances by studying for and earning her Series 7 licensing. She then worked as a financial advisor for several years. Claudia will be remembered for her deep love of animals and strong independent spirit.

Claudia was preceded in death by her mother and aunt, Esther(Joseph) Amos. She is survived by her daughter, Deidra (Wade) Walker, and grandchildren, Cora and Dean.