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Obituary of Ailean Vidmar
Ailean Robertean âGrannyâ? Vidmar, of Calhan, Colorado passed away December 22, 2005 at the Simla Good Samaritan Center in Simla, Colorado at the age of 96 years, 10 months and 22 days.
Robertean was born on February 1, 1909 to John Elmer and Maud Melee (Myers) Cox in Quincy, Ill. one of three children. She graduated from Miami Yoder High School in Rush, CO in 1926. Robertean married John Frank Vidmar in Colorado Springs, CO on April 23, 1930 and to this union one daughter was born.
Robertean was a great farm hand, she drove the tractor, farmed and raised cattle right alongside John. They continued to work together until Johnâs death in 1978 and Robertean continued to live on the ranch until 2002. She then moved to the Simla Good Samaritan Center where she lived until her death. Robertean enjoyed crocheting and was very involved with her family, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Robertean is preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers; John W. Cox and Homer E. Cox.
Robertean is survived by her daughter; Billie and her husband Bob Hendrix of Calhan, CO, grandchildren; J.R. and wife Jeri Hendrix of Monument, CO, Michelle Firebaugh of Colorado Springs, CO and Bobbi Gordon of Calhan, CO. She is also survived by her great grandchildren; Angie(Clem), Nathan, Kresten and Kelsi Hendrix, Jason (Tracy) and Blake Firebaugh and Colby and Austin Gordon, great-great grandchildren; Shelby and Jackson Firebaugh, Jaden Elgazzar and Hennep Hendrix. Also surviving is a sister-in-law and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the Living Word Community Church in Calhan, CO with Pastor Rick Cofer officiating. Burial followed at the Calhan Cemetery in Calhan, CO.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Living Word Church, 532 Colorado Ave., Calhan, CO 80808.
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