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Dorothy Gilliland Obituary

April 15, 1915 - Feb 20, 2008. Dorothy M. Gilliland, of Colorado Springs, joined her Savior in eternity on February 20,2008, age 92. She was born Dorothea May Curtis in Victor, Colorado on April15, 1915 to Charles and Minnie Curtis. The attending physician was the father of Lowell Thomas. Dorothy moved to Colorado Springs in 1923, attending Garfield, South Junior and Colorado Springs High Schools. She graduated in 1933. Dorothy married Merle Nelson Gilliland September 10, 1933. They were married just short of 35 years. He predeceased her in June 1968. Dorothy was a Lab Technician at the Sinton Dairy for 30 years, retiring in 1980. She had been a lifelong Presbyterian and was a faithful member of the Ivywild Community Church, PC (USA) where she served as a Deacon and was a member of the Marian-Rose Women's Circle. She had also been active in the Christian Women's Club South and the Church Women United of Colorado Springs. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, her brother Charles Curtis, her beloved husband Merle, and her grandsons Scott Gilliland and Baby Boy Gilliland. She is survived by her four children, Robert (Isolde) Gilliland of Denver, Karol (Charles) Johnson of Colorado Springs, Patrick (Artyce) Gilliland of Colorado Springs, Michael (Barbara) Gilliland of Colorado Springs, 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, February 24, 2008 from 3pm until 6pm at Swan Law Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be at the Evergreen Cemetery. Dorothy will be laid to rest next to her beloved Merle and grandson Scott. The family has asked in lieu of flowers please send your memorial gifts to Ivywild Community Church, 1626 S. Tejon St. 80906, Odyssey Health Care Hospice, 4465 Northpark Dr. 80907 or the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 24, 2008.

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Dawn Francois

February 26, 2008

Karol & Bob,
Think of you both often as I pass the old dairy where we had so much fun as kids. Sorry we lost track of each other. Your Mother was always so good to put up with having us around. God Bless you both and your families.

Dawn(Emery)Francois

Robert Jensen

February 25, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Dorothy and I worked many hours together in the lab at Sinton Dairy.

Bob Jensen

Diane (Emery) Carlson

February 24, 2008

Karol and Bob,

My twin sister, Dawn, notified me of your mothers death. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I recall many fond memories of being at Harrison School with you both, and of being in your home at the Sinton Dairy. I especially remember climbing the silo, and capturing tiny baby bunnies.
May God grant you His peace and comfort in your sorrow. You are being remembered in your grief.

Blessings,

Eugene Krueger III

February 24, 2008

Dear Grandma Dorothy,
It's Eugene F. Krueger III, and I love you with all my heart. I miss you very much, and can't wait until I get to see you again.
Love,
Gene F. Krueger III

GARY SUMMERS

February 24, 2008

HI KAROL FROM A OLD OLD CLASSMATE FROM JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL. SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM PASSING AWAY. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU LIVED IN THE SPRINGS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE OFTEN WONDERED WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU SINCE HIGH SCHOOL. COME TO THE NEXT REUNION AND SAY HI.

Kristy Peterson-Gilliland

February 24, 2008

Miss me, but let me go

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free

Miss me a little - but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me - but let me go

For this is a journey that we must all take
And each must go alone
It's all a part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home

When you are lonely, and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me - but let me go

Until we meet again, We will treasure the memories.

All our Love,

Andy, Kristy, Cody, Ryan, And Ashley

Cynthia Krueger

February 24, 2008

Grandma Gilliland, I will miss you very much, but I know that you now live with Jesus our Savior because you had faith in Him during your time on earth. Thank you for raising my dad with this same genuine faith in Christ, he has passed this faith and eternal security on to me, and my family. You always remembered us at every holiday and birthday, and we loved to come and visit you at your house. I have very happy childhood memories of you, and of Grandpa. I will miss you very much, but will see you again at the Tree of Life. I love you so much. Your Grand Daughter, Cynthia Ann Gilliland Krueger

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