Franklin M. Gilkey
September 7, 1931 ~ May 28, 2008
Resided in:
Aurora, CO
Franklin M. 'Frank' Gilkey, September 7, 1931 - May 28, 2008. At the age of 76, Frank passed away at the Fitzsimons VA Nursing Home in Aurora, Colo. He is survived by three daughters, Kathleen (Craig) Paranto, Donna Leigh and Susan (Bill) Campbell; sister, Dorothy (Lyle) McCleerey; his former wife, Phyllis Filler; niece, Marian Josephine (Vaughn) Meyer; nephew, Patrick (Anita) Gilkey; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel, 1317 N. Main, Pueblo, Colorado 81003. Military honors by Pueblo Veterans' Ritual Team and interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Online condolences, MontgomerySteward.com
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Dear Kathy, Donna, & Susie:
Over the years I have seen both your dad & mom. I had a nice visit with your dad just a few years ago. It was very nice to have seen him after all this time. I’m sorry for the sadness that your family is experiencing; know though that Dad has reunited with family and friends and the happiness that this has created for him.
He will be a guardian angel for those he loved.
Please take care and eventually the pain will fade; you will always
have memories to comfort you.
To:
Frank’s family, & Phyllis
Our Sympathy to you all, We knew Frank as friends when he lived near Smithwick. He worked for my father during a time. My father’s name was Bert Thompson.
We knew he was gravely ill the last while.
We also knew Orville & Cleo his brother and wife.
Sincerely,
Leonard and Kay Benson
Our condolences to you all.