Gretchen Margaret Brass

GRETCHEN BRASS April 28, 1914-June 30, 2007 Age: 93 Residence: Greeley, CO Tribute: Gretchen Margaret (Rabe) Brass was born to George and Linda (Kroeger) Rabe in Hooper, NE. On May 21, 1941, she married Virgil Henry Brass in Hooper, NE. Mrs. Brass moved to Greeley with her husband in 1943, where he worked in construction with his father and brother, doing business as John Brass and Sons Construction Company. Mrs. Brass was a homemaker, and loved making traditional quilts, playing cards and working crossword puzzles. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was involved in the Ladies Guild, and numerous other church activities. In addition, she was one of the founding members of the Lucky 13 Card Club, of which she had been a member for 65 years. After her husband’s death in 1963, Mrs. Brass worked at McArthur Olds Cadillac, as a secretary, and also worked as a court recorder for the City of Greeley. Mrs. Brass traveled a lot with her children and grandchildren to Europe, Hawaii, and Mexico. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her extended family. Mrs. Brass died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at North Colorado Medical Center, of complications from a recent fall at her home; prior to her accident she was alert, and living an active life style. Survivors: Three sons, Lynn A. Brass and wife Judy of Grand Lake, CO., Randy L. Brass of Grants Pass, OR., and Timothy M. Brass of Greeley; and a daughter, Beverly A. Darco and husband Everett of Windsor, CO. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Her parents, husband and a brother. Visitation: 5:00 �" 8:00 p.m. Thursday July 5, 2007 at Adamson West Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday July 6, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3000 35th Ave. in Greeley. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley. Note: Instead of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services 2000 47th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.