Rachel Gist
November 14, 1927 ~ September 3, 2025
Born in:
Lincoln, Nebraska
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Rachel Gist, 97, passed away September 3, 2025. She is survived by her children, Richard Massey, Dr. Ben (Ginger) Massey, and daughter, Shawn (Lou) Farnsworth; Wally’s daughters, Sherry Nash and Lyndell Gairaud; grandchildren, Noelle Massey Erspamer, Marion Massey, Benjamin Massey II, Harrison Massey, Rachel Farnsworth, Zachary Friel Farnsworth, and Geoffrey Farnsworth; great-grandchildren, Ezra, Zelda, and Eliza Erspamer, Ilana and Ilee Massey-Espinoza, Odella and Finnegan Massey, Aiden, Maverick, Declan, Owen Friel Farnsworth, and Rexlee Farnsworth; and Wally’s grandchildren, Karna Pryor and Aymeric Gairaud.
Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Wallace Gist; and sisters, Rita Person and Celia Wilson.
Rachel was born to Aby and Harold Richards on November 14, 1927, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was an accomplished artist who worked with multiple mediums, focused on portraits and landscapes. Family was the most important part of her life.
Rachel was a member of the P.E.O. sisterhood and an active and dedicated member of Ascension Episcopal Church in Pueblo, including many years as a Chalice bearer.
Cremation has taken place in the Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Her service will be determined at a later date. Inurnment will be in the columbarium at Ascension Episcopal Church. Memorials may be made in her name to Ascension Episcopal Church. Condolences online at www.MontgomerySteward.com
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Many nights were spent watching you be in your own little world, doing your wordsearch, enjoying your puzzles or reading your Bible. The amount of Joy I would see in your face when you would say your prayer just before dinner time as you held the hands of ìyour family just made me happy. Even more so when I would come to see you in the morning and watch you get excited to walk to to your little table just knowing that you had your favorite thing waiting, a healthy Banana, just for you. I remember the smile that covered your face just knowing that it was all yours, and as soon as you finished your glass of water, you could have it ☺
I struggled with some things and at times I was really sad inside, But all that disappeared the moment I walked in and got to see you. I will forever cherish the time we had together and remember your sweet little voice when I think about our “Happy Song” (if your happy and you know it) you did so much for my heart and you didn’t even know it. I am truly going to miss you, But think of you always. You will forever be My Sweet Girl 💕
Rachel, I will always remember our friendly Bible study group with Rev. Christy Shain-Hendricks in the St James Chapel and Library at the Preschool building. You always brought us some colorful Coleus plants taken from your plant at home. They were lovely and we spread many cuttings around to all our friends. Lovely knowing you over the years, a perfect lady.
Rachel, We had a special Saturday night relationship serving at the altar. I will always cherish those times. You were undoubtedly the happiest person I’ve known. Always a smile on your face. I’ll bet God feels He has a great additional to His altar!
Rachel, long life, well lived! We still have the beautiful butterfly ornaments you gave us for Christmas one year. I remember you every year when we hang them. My condolences to your family. RIP, dear Sister.