Gladys A. Cooley

Gladys A. Cooley, 99, of Fort Collins formerly of Red Feather Lakes, died January 5, 2010 at local nursing home. Mrs. Cooley was born December 28, 1910 in Butte, Montana to John Meehan and Mary Agnes Igoe Meehan. Gladys married Eli G. Cooley in1934 in Butte, Montana. Mrs. Cooley lived fifty plus years in the Fort Collins area as a homemaker. She also lived in Red Feather Lakes, Laramie, Wyoming and Deer Lodge, Montana. She loved to crochet and being involved in church activities at First Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Jack G. Cooley, Melvin L. Cooley and David Victoria Cooley who loved their "mom" dearly. She is also survived by a sister, Ada Singleton; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grand children. Preceding Gladys in death are her parents, five sisters, six brothers, her husband, Eli and son, Howard W. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Grandview Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Act ivies Department of Fort Collins Health Care in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive St., Ft. Collins, CO 80524.