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Edmund Gorab Obituary

Edmund (Ed) A. Gorab, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2016, at the age of 97. Ed was born in Haledon, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lila, 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He had a green thumb and loved working in his vegetable garden and beautifying the yard with flowers. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting with family and friends. His wife appreciated his help as a "sous chef."

He served in the U.S. Navy for 3 ½ years during World War II. Ed moved his family to Colorado Springs and eventually became involved in all aspects of the real estate business including becoming the sole owner of Bennett-Shellenberger Realty. He served on the board of the Multiple Listing Service, was a member of the Pikes Peak and National Association of Realtors, President of the Southern Colorado Chapter of Real Estate Managers as well as a V.A. appraiser. He served on the boards of the Petroleum Funding Corporation, Pikes Peak Family Counseling and Mental Health Center, Covenant Theological Seminary and The Navigators (located in Glen Eyrie).

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Bijou Street in Colorado Springs. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one of the following: The Navigators, P. O. Box 6079, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6679 or First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Bijou, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 14, 2016.

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December 21, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jer. 29: 11,12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.

Lila Gorab and Family

December 17, 2016

To our precious extended family and friends,

Thank you so much for remembering Ed with us, and celebrating the life he had and the memories we shared. We deeply appreciate all the warm words, prayers, and we treasure the relationship that we have with each of you!

We will miss him immensely, but celebrate that he is at peace and with our Lord.

Love and blessings to each of you,
Lila and family

Bryan Shannon

December 16, 2016

Gorab Family,

Your family always brings with it good memories of my younger years. My memories are primarily of EPC years and I'll always remember the kind greeting of Ed and Lila (Mr. and Mrs. Gorab to me) whenever I saw them. It was Tom that drove us high school kids to Covenant College (he got a ticket in Kansas) years ago, another fond memory. I pray the knowledge of your husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather in the presence of Jesus brings peace to your family as you celebrate Ed's life.

Bryan

Stephen and Glenda Leonard

December 15, 2016

Dear Lila, Tom, Cathy, Nora and Susan and each spouse,

Your husband and Daddy was a life long and dear friend of mine and indeed the whole Leonard family. He will be sorely missed. He and my father lived a combined almost 200 years. And they were dear life long friends! You all have been such a precious part of my life, and I thank you for it. The Gorabs will always stir up such fond memories and thoughts in me and indeed all the Leonards. I am so sorry to not be at the Memorial Service. We are in Georgia as we have been most of this last year. The Paul Anderson Youth Home is demanding a lot of our time right now, especially Glenda's time as President. We would be with you if we could. We do send love to you all. I will miss not being able to see and talk with you!

Love to each of you,
Steve and Glenda Leonard

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December 15, 2016

Aunt Lila, Cathy, Tom, Susan & Nora, we are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers as we join you in mourning the loss of Uncle Ed. He was a kind and generous man who lived loving his Lord and his neighbor. No doubt, he has already heard the words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant!" Peace be with you in this most difficult time.

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Fred and Bonnie Correll

December 14, 2016

Dear Lila, Cathy, Tom, Nora and Susan. We were saddened to learn today that Ed had passed away. We've no doubt he is with the Lord. His life has had a far-reaching impact on this community. Regrettably, we are unable to be with you Friday. We would love to see you all, as your family was one of the first to warmly welcome us to Colorado Springs back in 1972. We have appreciated your friendship over the years. We pray that God will comfort you all with his peace. Know we will be thinking of you. With our love, Fred and Bonnie Correll

Diane Frasure

December 14, 2016

To all the precious Gorab family. May God comfort you with the comfort that only He can give. Ed was a wonderful Christian man and we know that he was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior. Love you all Diane Frasure and family.

Eva Bishop

December 14, 2016

I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss, I worked at the Garden of the Gods Club Meany years ago and I loved to watch him and his Wife dance.
He was one of the nicest people I ever meet. The world is sad to loss him but the heavens are very lucky. Eva Bishop

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