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Elizabeth Rock Obituary

Elizabeth A. Rock departed this life on November 20, 2014.

She was born November 27, 1940 in Colorado Springs.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Walk (Harold), Cheryl Rock and Joseph Rock (Melissa); and her grandchildren, Kelsey and Bryan Walk. She is also survived by her sister, Mildred Gladin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service, 11:00AM, Saturday, November 29, 2014, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Published by The Gazette from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2014.

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Tammy Dudley

November 30, 2014

Debbie, Cheryl, Joe and family - my sincerest condolences. Liz always cracked me up with how she was always the "mom" when around friends. She was loved. What a great testament to her and to her family. Hugs!!!

Vonda Keator

November 28, 2014

Cheryl and Family -

Our sincerest condolences during this very difficult time. May you find peace in all the wonderful memories of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vonda and Paul Keator

Renee Fox

November 28, 2014

Cheryl and family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I will cherish all the memories from the 30+ years that she was like a second mom. My love to all of you.

Debbie Rocco

November 27, 2014

Debbie
So sorry to learn of y our mom's passing. May your memories sustain you in the days ahead.

Sheila Gibson Helme

November 25, 2014

Dear Debbie, Cheryl, and Joe-- My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming weeks. I didn't know your mom well, but I know she had three lovely children and two grandchildren who cared for her with love... and that's a beautiful legacy!

Barb Miller

November 24, 2014

Cheryl and family,
May all of the great memories keep her close and in your hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Carter

November 24, 2014

Cheryl, Debbie and Joe, thinking about you all at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Millie Gladin

November 23, 2014

Tootie,I will miss you so much.Love you Millie

Susan Harris

November 23, 2014

Remembering you , Aunt Tootie. Even though times were tough in Dumas with my mom, we still had some laughs and fun. Rest in peace.

Gayla Dunning

November 23, 2014

Cheryl, Debbie, and Joe I am so very sad to hear about mom's passing. Liz was always so welcoming to me and I am grateful for all the years I had her as my other mom. Thank you for sharing her with me all these years. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all - Gayla

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