Gail Ann Meyer Kilgore, 78 passed away on Saturday,
22 May 2021, with family by her side. She passed in Hospice care at
Penrose Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Gail resided in
Florence, Colorado.
Gail Ann was born to Richard Wilhelm Meyer and Viola Ruth Groen on 30
July 1942, in Rockford, Illinois. She, with her family moved to Twin
Lakes, Colorado in 1958 at the age of 16. Gail married James Emmett
Irwin in 1960, divorced 1980. Gail married John Joseph Kilgore in 1981.
Gail had a passion for animals and all activities outdoors. She
enjoyed camping, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, hiking and boating.
One of her most extensive hobbies was conducting research into her
family's genealogy. Gail enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. She was known for her quick wit, her infectious
smile, and her strength and perseverance.
Gail is survived by her
five children: daughter, Lynne Marie (Irwin) Dahl and husband Keith Dahl
of Durango, Colorado; son James Kevin Irwin and wife Vicky Irwin of
Loveland, Colorado; son Michael Patrick Irwin and wife Julie Irwin of
Twin Lakes, Colorado; son Richard "Rick" Andrew Irwin of Leadville,
Colorado; and son William "Bill" Shawn Irwin and wife Tina Marie Irwin
of Divide, Colorado.
Gail will be forever remembered by her
thirteen grandchildren: Patrick "Ryan" Dahl (Megan), Brandice Dahl Nobis
(Andrew), Shawn Dahl (Rose) and Katherine Dahl Harter (Nathaniel); Shane
Irwin (Kasi), Monica Irwin Michaud and Emily Irwin; Jessie Palmer
(Dustin); Joseph "Joey" Irwin; William Irwin (Desiree), Erica Irwin
(Tailer), McKaela Irwin Candelario (Carlo) and Shaelynn Irwin.
Gail will also be lovingly remembered by her twenty great-grandchildren:
Melidy Jean, Haily Mae, Korbin Ryan, Claire Evelynn, Tristan Shawn,
Landon Everett, Genevieve Lynne, James Nathaniel, Emeri Rose, Jameson
Lee, Dayvanee Sky, Bellamee Raine, Kylee Leann, Nicklas James, Arianna
Sloan, Ayla Nicole, Kaylea Marshae, Shawn William, Levi Thomas, and
Isabella Rose.
Gail is survived by her mother Viola Ruth Guyette
of Woodlands, Texas, sister Marilyn Elaine Diamond, her brother Richard
Wilhelm Meyer II (Michelle), and brother Gary K. Meyer (Allana). She
leaves numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Gail was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, John Joseph
Kilgore and her father Richard Wilhelm Meyer.
Family and friends
may visit on Friday, June 4th, 2021 from 1-4pm in the Lewis & Glenn
Funeral Home Chapel, 203 E. Sacket Ave., Salida. A graveside service
will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at 2pm in Mt. Olivet Cemetery
in Buena Vista.
Reception to follow at The American Legion Post
55 Annex. 306 E Arkansas St. Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
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