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Obituary of Grace Gordon
Grace Florence Gordon
Grace Florence Stone was born at her parents homestead north of Kutch, Colorado on January 14, 1914. She was the second child of Frank and Florence Stone. She attended the nearby Central School where she completed eight grades of education.
Grace married Raymond Gordon on March 28, 1930. They had 3 sons, William Robert, James Leroy, and Charles Leslie. They were blessed to celebrate 73 years of marriage together. Side by side, Raymond and Grace farmed, milked cows, and sold eggs to restaurants in Limon and Colorado Springs. She was a very hard worker and had many talents. She made several quilts, pillow cases, afghans, and numerous beautiful crotched doilies, hats and table cloths. She was an avid gardener and a very good cook with apple pies being her specialty.
Grace was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, son James, son Charles and wife Betty (Huston), parents Frank and Florence, brother Norman and wife Gladys (Nicks), sisters Trixie Miller and husband Jim, Mertie English and husband Phil, and Mary Truesdell and husband June, and grandson Brad Gordon.
She is survived by her son William Robert and daughter-in-law Juanita (Nicks); five grandchildren, Rick Gordon and wife Cindy, Connie Reilly and husband Mike, James Gordon, Robert Gordon and wife Susan, Debbie Payne and husband Steve; fifteen Great Grandchildren, Carissa (Doug) Cox, Kelly (Kyle) Kocerha, Kimberly (Tye) Amendt, Chris (Kelly) Reilly, Brian and Teryn Reilly, Colby and Austin Gordon, Jentri (Rob) Kendell, Megan (Josh) Hendrickson, Zach (Brittany) Gordon, Nolan Payne, Kyle (Dulcee) Payne, and Brian and Brandon Gordon; sixteen Great Great Grandchildren Caston, Carlee and Kinlee Cox, Treven, Tatum and Trenna Kocerha, Brynlee and Breckyn Amendt, Kloe and Krewe Kendell, Bridger, Charlie and Hayes Hendrickson, Liam and Jade Gordon, and Lyla Payne.
Grace was able to celebrate her 100th birthday in January. She received a plaque honoring her 100th birthday from Governor Hickenlooper at that time.
Grace was a beacon for the Lord. She had such a joyful and giving attitude and was kind to everyone. She provided such a positive and inspiring influence to those around her. Grace loved The Lord and it was evident in all she did. She always put Him first in her life.
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