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Mary Denison Obituary

Mary C. Denison, age 80, of Colorado Springs passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on December 1, 2014. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed by her family and her many, many friends.

Mary was a very talented person and enjoyed many arts and crafts hobbies. She taught ceramic classes and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, Japanese Bunka embroidery, oil painting and gardening.

She leaves behind a large family who loved her dearly - her husband of 63 years, Robert D. Denison; four sons: Steven of Raton, New Mexico, Michael (Monika) of Englewood, Colorado, Richard (Tracey) of Thornton, Colorado, and Robert L. (Kay) of Norfolk, Nebraska; and a daughter, Kathryn (Pete) of Raton, New Mexico. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Mary (Dinkel) Rohr.

A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. A reception will follow at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 South Union Boulevard.

Memorials in Mary's name may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care.

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ShrineOfRemembrance.com

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 3, 2014.

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Kelli McCord

December 4, 2014

I love you grandma. You will be greatly missed .. I can't believe you won't be here for Christmas.. breaks my heart. I know your in a peaceful place and I hope you know how much we love you.

December 4, 2014

Wishing I could be with everyone during this difficult time. Know that I love you all and send thoughts and prayers wrapped up in hugs for each of you. Mary will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Love, Kay Sobotka

Rick Denison

December 4, 2014

We are so sad to hear of Mary's passing but so thankful for the love she shared and the memories we have of our time with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Our love to you from Texas,
Rick, Lisa, Ryan & Katy Denison

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