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Elaine Roush Obituary

Elaine Marie Roush, 64, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home in Superior, CO, on April 5, 2013. She was born in Richmond Heights, MO, to Marvin and Jesse Skouby. Elaine received her high school diploma from Ritenour High School in 1966, pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Michigan in 1975, and then went on to graduate as a registered nurse from Nyack University Nursing School in 1985. She was an accomplished and caring nurse, specializing in caring for the elderly. Her kindness and humor were well-known and well-loved. She was married to Ronald L. Roush for 27 years, until their divorce in 1995, and is the mother of Anne and Jennifer Roush. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Skouby and her mother, Jessie Skouby, of St. Louis, Missouri. She is survived by her brother, Paul and his wife, Marietta Skouby, of Bridgeton, MO; daughters: Anne Roush and her husband, Alex Wilson, Jennifer Roush and her husband, Ralph Jones; grandchildren: Beyelica, Aron, Myranda, Isaiah, and Valdron (AJ), and great granddaughters, Isabella and Brooklyn. She is also survived by nieces and nephews: Tim, Scott, Melissa, Kim, and Chrissy. She enjoyed reading, gardening, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends. An informal, drop-in memorial service will be held between 1-4pm on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post Conference Center, located at 324 Beckers Lane, Manitou Springs, CO 80829. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Care and Share or to the Pikes Peak Public Library District.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 19, 2013.

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Annie Roush

May 5, 2013

I can't believe it has been a month since we lost you. Yesterday was the Kentucky Derby, your favorite time of the year, and in a week it will be Mother's Day. You are always on my mind and forever in my heart. I hope I can carry your stories and your spirit with me, and make you proud of the person I become. I miss you and love you so so much. Your daughter, Your "Roo", Annie.

Annie Roush

May 5, 2013

Missing you every second of every day. Uncle Paul and I talked about the sound of your laugh and how it makes us smile and laugh when we remember it.

Barbara Barnett

April 24, 2013

Elaine was my shift supervisor at Laurel Manor and I also considered her my friend. I can hardly believe she's gone. The world has lost a warm, wonderful person. I'll miss her. She had so much pride in and love for her family I know losing her must be heart breaking for them. My condolences.

I think she was laughing :-)

Jennifer Roush

April 22, 2013

This was Lightning you did not get to see him

Myranda Wilson

April 20, 2013

You have given me more then happiness !!1 I still Love you!you were a special too me!I did not see in til you were gone rest in peace B T W were going to bring a birthday cake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!1 Myanda

Miranda Cosgro miss you too

Myranda Wilson

April 20, 2013

Grandma Elaine you were the best I miss you and love you!To make me happy I have to say I really miss You!rest in peace and see you in 101 years

On our San Antonio Vacation-Hand-dipped ice cream, the River Walk, and birds that only sang at night.

Jennifer Roush

April 19, 2013

Christine Swift

April 19, 2013

My deepest condolences go out to the family! Elaine was a memoriable friend and a loving heart! She will be missed by many!

Jennifer & Ralph Roush & Jones

April 19, 2013

For Momma: You brigtened our days with your smile.

Jennifer Roush

April 19, 2013

To my dear and loving Mother:
Thank you for teaching me the most important things in life: Kindness is never unwarranted, laughter really is the best medicine, and that God is love. Thank you for teaching me that everyone is important. Thank you for loving me, for being a tremendous judge of character, and for teaching me to appreciate the odd and the small. Thank you for the best parts of me. Thank you for fighting, for being Puma Pumsey. Thank you for hugs and "touch now". Thank you for making friends *everywhere* you went.

Thank you for being my Mom.

I will miss you forever,
Your Buzzbomb,
Your JenJerSnap,
Your JennyJenJen.

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