Gloria Yvonne Hemphill Daack

Gloria Daack Obituary

Gloria Yvonne Hemphill Daack began eternity with our Savior, Jesus Christ, on 7 August 2011 after a courageous and faith-filled battle with cancer. Her departure leaves her husband, Col (ret) Martin T. Daack; daughter, Stephanie Daack Reynolds and husband Lt Col Ashton Reynolds (Analyn, Saxon); son, Lt. Col Martin Daack Jr, and wife Jennifer (Taylor, Chase, Jory, Lindsey); brother, Gary Hemphill; sister, Karen Hemphill Medley (Megan, Blair, Caitlin) deeply mourning but grateful that our lives were graced by hers. She joins her father, Lt Col (ret) William T. Hemphill Jr, and mother Yvonne Ramsey Hemphill in eternal joy and peace. Gloria was much loved by everyone and loved everyone much. With a warm smile and an unshakeable faith, she brought wise counsel and delight into the lives of those blessed to have known her. Her mercy and tenderness for others enabled her to be a mentor at church and at home. She enjoyed travelling the country and entertaining with true southern charm and hospitality. She was the loving wife, the gentle mother, the steadfast friend. She brought beauty and delight to everything she did and to all lives she touched, from foreign dignitaries to young children. The world is a lonelier place for her passing. We take comfort that all that we love about her - her wit, charm, wisdom, faith, humor, kindness, mischief, witness, and beauty of heart and mind - still lives and we may eagerly await the day when we will join her in heaven. She was an active member of the community, including her church. Her love for history and family ties made her an invaluable member of the Kinnikinnik Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A memorial service will be held at the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel on Friday, 12 August 2011, at 10:00 a.m., followed by inurnment in the Air Force Academy Memorial Pavilion columbarium. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Gloria Daack's name to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance organization, 1161 S. Vivian Street, Lakewood, CO 80228.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 10, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Daack

8 Entries

Debbie Mueller

August 31, 2011

Marty, I am so saddened to hear this news and belatedly as I was not aware. I will never forget my time working with Gloria at MCI and for the friendship that we shared. May she be at peace in the arms of our lord. Strength and love to your and your family.

August 20, 2011

Marty

I am so sorry to hear about Gloria's passing.
I remember her from High School. And from my visit west in the 1990's I think. I came with Katie.
You and your family are in my prayers.

Gayle Thomas Reed
Fairaborn HS Class 64

Team Ritzman

August 19, 2011

To the Daack Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. We all know that Mrs Daack was a very, very special person and loved by all. We wish you the very best.
Mike, Lisa, Cami, Maci, and Jace

Patti & Dave Kmezich

August 11, 2011

Marty,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you -your beautiful wife is now with Jesus and she suffers no more. This world is a better place because of Gloria and your love for each other.

Patti & Dave Kmezich

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Lexie Forbes

August 10, 2011

Sincerest sympathies, Mr. Daack. The love you have for each other has been an inspirational blessing.

Rick & Brenda Schulze

August 10, 2011

To the Daack Family,

We are very sorry to hear about Gloria. She was a wonderful person and are glad we knew her. We met her when Brenda worked with Marty at Compuware in the late 90's, and are glad we have stayed in touch and stayed friends over the years. Our thoughts to Marty and his family.

Our best,
Rick & Brenda Schulze

Karen Miller

August 10, 2011

Gloria, you were such a beautiful person, both inside and out, and a good neighbor.

Marty we are so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.

Jerry and Karen Miller

Cristy Wilhite (Caballero)

August 10, 2011

I worked with Gloria at MCI and can say the world has lost one of the kindest, gentlest souls I have ever met. I think of those days and can't help but smile. A true Southern Lady, Gloria was never without her lipstick on and a hand out to help! She will be dearly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched.

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