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Amy Ghent Obituary

Amy was born in Arkansas City, Kansas to Keith and Mary Irwin. Amy enjoyed a childhood full of sisterly love and family togetherness. Amy grew up in the Fort Collins area, graduated from Fort Collins High School, and attended CSU.

Amy married Dwight L. Ghent on December 21, 1947, but later divorced in 1972.

Amy loved going to theatre productions and sharing that experience with her family.

Amy was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Mary Irwin, as well as her 4 sisters, Elizabeth Burleson, Jane Murray, Jean Murray Jean Othberg, and Margery Mueller.

She is survived by her 4 sons Gregory, Bradley, Richard, and Robert, and 7 grandchildren.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 18, 2015.

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