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Ardath Templeton Obituary

Ardath (Grandma T), 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013.

Born and raised in Henderson, Colorado, graduated from Union High School, and married Earl Templeton in 1935. Ardath and Earl lived in Henderson until they moved to Colorado Springs in 1972.

Ardath was the mother to four children: Orzetta Jean, Carol, Robert and Buddy. Ardath was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and was very active in her church, serving in many different capacities.

The family wants to express a special "thank you" to Joe Taylor, who was her best friend for many years.

Memorial services will be held at her church, Fellowship of the Rockies, 1625 S. 8th Street in Colorado Springs on January 18, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fellowship of the Rockies or Legacy Hospice.

She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.

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

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 12, 2014.

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Doris

January 3, 2025

Well, Grandma T, it has been 11 years, and I can yet remember you and your kindness as if it were yesterday. I'm happy that you are at peace.

Doris Cooper

January 2, 2024

Grandma T, may your memory live on and may memories of you always bring a smile to the faces of those remembering you.
Doris Cooper

Doris Cooper

January 2, 2023

Grandma T, I hadn't realized that nine years have passed so quickly. Memories of you seem so fresh and vivid in my mind and heart. Thank you. Doris Cooper

Doris Cooper

January 6, 2022

Grandma T, time waits for no man. You left this life 8 years ago and yet it feels like just the other day you and Joe were sitting in front of me at church. The memories of you and your kindness are yet fresh in my heart and mind. Thank you.

Doris Cooper

January 2, 2021

Grandma T, I just want you to know that memories of you and your kindness live on. You have crossed my mind from time to time throughout the years. Thank you for your kindness.

Doris Cooper

Alice, Pat and Andy Arment

March 29, 2014

I was so saddened today to hear of Ardath's home going but smiled at the memories of a very dear and beautiful lady. No one had the grace, compassion and capacity to love like this dear daughter of the king! She has left a very large empty space in the lives of so many and yet all of us who were blessed to be touched by her entrance into our lives will always cherish the beautiful memories she left us with. Say hi to Becky for me Grandma T

Kathy and Bill Owen

January 22, 2014

Our loved ones leave behind spaces in the world that can never be filled.
But they also leave behind
Love and light in each of us,
Sparks of joy and hope
That will live in our hearts
And give strength to our souls.

Thank you Gramma T for being all that~
Kathy and Bill Owen

Terri Schmidt

January 19, 2014

Jean, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Thinking of you today.

Doris Cooper

January 15, 2014

Grandma T, Thank you for your kind way of making everyone feel special. You and Joe always made me feel welcomed and special on Sunday mornings. I will miss seeing your smiling face. My sincerest condolences to your family.

January 14, 2014

We were neighbors with Ardath until she moved out of her condo last summer. She was a very kind and sweet lady. Her spirit and energy were amazing and inspirational. She would get out and walk in all kinds of weather. Bless you, Ardath. The Chowanecs

Deborah Dellacroce Senior Photo

Chris and Deborah Dellacroce

January 13, 2014

Grandma T was truly a blessing to my daughter Deborah Grace (age 16 now) and to me. I will NEVER forget the day I left Deborah at age 9-months in the nursery at Fellowship of the Rockies with much concern ... only to come back after an uninterrupted service to her sitting in Grandma T's lap, eating a cookie and being read to. I was so, so grateful!! At other church nurseries we had tried, I always had to be called back to get Deborah early because they couldn't stop her from crying. Needless to say, F.O.R. is where we made our church home for many years.

Bless you Grandma T!!! I know Jesus is happy to be with you, and vice versa! You are finally home. May God continue to bless your family, and may someone else in the family continue to play Skip-Bo with Heidi! :-) [Deb and I played once or twice with Heidi and Grandma T.] We visited Grandma T and her precious kitty(s) many times and Deb would play the piano for Grandma T. We even brought our kitty over to play one time.

We will miss her dearly!

Kim and Dik Schray

January 13, 2014

We will Miss Grandma so very much. She was so kind hearted always wanting to go and do something. More energy than anyone we knew For someone her age. She always reminded me of my mom, which brought us even closer. We want to express our condolences to the family. For one day we will all meet again in a much better world. Thanks for the memories Grandma. Love you.
Kim and Dik

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