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Beth Gillespie Obituary

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BETH GILLESPIE
July 26th, 1957 October 9th, 2019
Beth Gillespie passed into the next world on October 9th, 2019 surrounded by her family; she had been battling cancer for the last few months. She was born in Boone Iowa on July 26th, 1957 to her proud parents, Carroll and Aline Branson.
Beth is survived by her sisters, Terry Wood and Lynda Brown; brother, Phillip Branson; father in-law, Don Gillespie; brother in-law, James; and her beloved children, Ryan, Terri and Laura. She is also survived by her love Charles Gilman and his family. She was preceded by her loving husband, Bill; parents, Carroll and Aline Branson; brothers, Warren Branson, Michael and Joe Feller; and her sister, Elaine Chandler.
At 5 years old Beth moved to Colorado Springs. She was a gymnast for Coronado High School and could be found on the ice at the old-World Arena in the Broadmoor. Beth graduated from Nursing school in 1984 and found her fit in nursing with Labor & Delivery. She was a dedicated and fierce advocate for her patients. She also had a career in Mary Kay Cosmetics from 1987-1999 where she ran a successful business and rose to the level of director. Beth had an adventurous spirit and love of nature. She loved country music and square dancing. A devoted animal lover she always had pets.
Beth loved Roses and it was her request to have those at her services.
A visitation will be 5-7pm Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Funeral services will be 2pm Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Shrine of Remembrance with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was a loving daughter, mother, wife, and nurse.
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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 20, 2019.

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Andy Arambula

November 7, 2019

Family this is truly sad news. Beth was beautiful and had the kindest spirit.
She touched my spirit like no one else. I feel lucky that she called me friend.
My heart is broken and my soul is empty. I will always keep her in my memories. I will for ever Love her.

Lavonne Doran

October 20, 2019

Dear family,
I worked with Beth years ago at the old St. Francis hospital on 3 East. She was also a friend and a fabulous nurse. Her caring spirit will always be remembered by me. Her infectious smile and laugh will also be remembered. My sympathy goes out to you all as I know you will miss her greatly.

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