Jose Eligio Cordova

Jose E. "Joe” Cordova September 9, 1946 �" January 7, 2008 Age: 61 Residence: Greeley, Colorado Tribute: Jose E. "Joe” Cordova was born in Kersey, CO to Ben U. and Christina (Morales) Cordova. He graduated from Greeley High School in 1964. Mr. Cordova served in the United States Air Force from September 1965 to September 1968. While in the Air Force he was stationed in Thailand. On October 20, 1969 he married Kathleen Reed in Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Cordova was employed at Weld County Social Services for 28 years and is remembered by his coworkers as a dedicated employee who brought a unique sense of humor to his job. He was a loving husband and father and a special "Papa” to his "adopted” granddaughters. Mr. Cordova died Monday January 7, 2008 at North Colorado Medical Center Survivors: his wife, Kathleen Cordova of Greeley; son, Aaron Cordova of Greeley; three brothers, Ben Cordova of Loveland, John Cordova and wife Geery of Pierce, David Cordova of Greeley; sister, Eloise Benavidez of Evans. He is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews and friends Cory and Kristi Clark and special "granddaughters” Shelby and Alyssa Clark, all of Gill. Preceeded in death by: his parents, Ben U. and Christina Cordova. Services: A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2008 at Adamson West Chapel. A reception at Adamson West Chapel will follow the service. Cremation with private inurnment. Note: In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association c/o Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com