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Gina Hartley
1963 - 2017
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1963 - 2017
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Gina Hartley Obituary
From the Edgewater Echo.
Edgewater Loses a Saint
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Posted By: joelnewton Apr 13, 2017
Today the Edgewater community lost a Saint. Longtime Edgewater resident Gina Hartley passed away on the morning of April 13, 2017 at the age of 54.
Regina Maureen Hartley was born February 20, 1963. She attended local Edgewater schools and graduated from Jefferson High School as a Saint in 1981. She then attended University of Denver, graduated with an Elementary Education degree and started her career as a school teacher.
In recent years, Gina owned Edgewater Coffee Company which served as a hub for the community. Edgewater Coffee Company was located in the space which is currently occupied by Coda Coffee on 25th Avenue between Ames and Sheridan. Gina hired local students from Jefferson High School and saw her business as a community hub. She served much more than coffee as she listened to people's stories and connected them with local resources and people. Local art from school children and aspiring artists filled the walls. The stage in Edgewater Coffee hosted many local musicians and launched the career of Tomara Conrad.
Gina will be remembered for her big smile and large heart for her family, education and the Edgewater community.
Gina Hartley Scholarship Fund
In lieu of flowers Gina would love for people to donate to a scholarship fund that has been set up in Gina's name. This was one of Gina's deepest wishes, that she could continue to help the Edgewater Community that she loved so much.
She wants to help Jefferson High School students, who just like her needed grants and help in order to go to college.
Arrangements under the direction of Moore Howard Chapel, Denver, CO.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Curt Gray
April 13, 2019
Two years ago we lost an angel and heaven gained one. For us it seems an eternity but for Gina it is less than the blink of an eye. Living as she lived is our best remembrance.
Jude DeLorca
February 10, 2018
Gina was a dynamic force - what and who she believed in had her entire energy and focus - she left the world a better place from what she gave. Tragically taken at too early an age - sending condolences to family and the community at large that she so loved.
January 17, 2018
We still think of Gina daily with her infectious personality and smile. To this day she continues to influence our lives.
David Bierman and Marie Palermo
Julie S
August 24, 2017
Will miss her and all the great work she did with all the kids!
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Melinda Clark
April 29, 2017
What a treasure. The time I spent in school with Gina was short, but she made a huge impact on my life. The video I watched made for her coffee shop, brings back even more for me how smart, and self sacrificing she was. I've heard it said, God takes the worthy ones to build his army in heaven. I will miss you lady.
Bob Schnorr
April 25, 2017
Terribly saddened to hear of Gina's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family and friends.
Pat Heffner
April 21, 2017
The world was a better place with Gina in it. She brightened the lives of everyone she encountered, never missing an opportunity to share her bright smile. She truly is a 'Saint'. I'm saddened by the way she passed, but know that she's in a much better place now. I look forward to seeing her again.
Roger Schulte
April 21, 2017
I want to take this opportunity to thank Gina. I am a community facilitator for 10 developmentally disabled men . I often brought the guys into Edgewater coffee. She treated them as if they were her own family. Giving hugs to each one of them and letting them now how valued they were. That's just who Gina was, a light in everybody's life that she met and will be dearly missed.
Patty Thompson
April 20, 2017
You are a most beautiful angel. Until we meet again, my friend.
April 20, 2017
God keeps those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15
Virginia Alexander
April 19, 2017
Gina you will be missed but I know we will meet again. You are a treasured friend and my heart will always smile when I think of you! Your friendship meant a lot to me, thank you sweet angel!!! Love in Christ - Ginny
Patti Balodis
April 19, 2017
Our hearts go out to the family. Our prayers and love are with you all. May Gina be in peace and comfort. Always remember she will be watching over all of you.
Betty Dunn
Patti and Martin Dunn-Balodis and Family
Andy & Estelle Drance
April 18, 2017
We loved seeing Gina on Sunday mornings, and visiting with her after Mass. She kept the same sweet smile throughout her struggle with the cancer, and simply asked for prayers each week. She so much wanted to live, and now she can live in our hearts. Our condolences to all her family and friends.
Marie Cardinale
April 18, 2017
Dear Sweet Aunt Gina, I will always remember you with the little ones and how much they loved to see you walk in with your big bowl of chocolate strawberries. I also remember all of the interesting people you brought into our lives. Your kindness to everyone was a beautiful example of how to live. I will miss your smile.
Sean Sammut
April 18, 2017
My sympathies to the entire community and most especially to Gina's family for the loss of a Saint, not just a Jefferson Saint, but an Edgewater Saint. We won't forget her, Gina lives on within us all who have known her, from decades ago or only weeks ago. I was more blessed then I would ever realize to know her in person, not well, and not recently, but she touched this life too. God Bless her, and her family and I already see her legacy of helping will continue for a long time to come.
Kathy and chuck Ahna Tomara and Kaycee
April 17, 2017
To my faithful , loving and joyful friend. I will remember our road trips to see Tomara sing and all the crazy laughter we shared over so many coffee shop stories . We shared many laughs and also we cried on each others shoulders. Thank you so much sharing your life with me and my girls. They are also heartbroken over your departure but they will never forget how you touched their lives. You are one in a million and I will never ever forget you. Thank you and till we see each other again jump all the rainbows and dance till you can't and laugh with everything in you. All our love to the moon and back. Kathy , Chuck, Ahna , Tomara and Kaycee.
M. Gomez
April 16, 2017
Gino, thank you for sharing your life with me. When I think of you, it will always bring a smile...I will never forget the funny stories you shared, the love and patience you demonstrated as you cared for your beloved Mama, the way you accepted and loved everyone. The strength and courage you displayed as you fought your most courageous battle. Most of all, I'll never forget your faithfulness. I miss you more than words can express, but you are free now and that brings me peace. RIP, GINO.
K8
April 16, 2017
Gina- you got your wings! You truly are a treasure. You will be missed. You spread joy everywhere you went. Shine on.
Jimmer & Donna Kerlin
April 14, 2017
Gina you will be forever missed. We will always remember your sweet contagious smile and your energy at every team meeting. We are so so sorry that you were taken from us way to early. You always showed your love and wanted more for others then they wanted for themselves. RIP Gina and know we will meet again. We Love You!!!
Maria Satriano
April 14, 2017
Gina you will be missed by so many. Your light will never dim. I am in awe of your determination, wisdom, your friendship and your compassion for others. You are the brightest angel in heaven their lucky to have you. Till we meet again my friend. Love and miss you much
Family is forever!
April 14, 2017
Chris Reed
April 14, 2017
Gina Always had the most amazing smile and caring nature. All of us Saints loose another kindred spirit to our father in heaven. May she always be watching over us until we assend to be with Gina and all of the other Saints in Heaven. I will miss seeing her if only so breefly we had in the past. Take a break sweet Gina and enjoy everlasting love.
Jayme Harris
April 14, 2017
Gina was an amazing and accepting person. She was always there to help those in need. I will miss you my friend.
Gonzales'
April 14, 2017
So sorry for your loss, much to young but she was fighter. Bob, Betty, Bobby and Mark Gonzales
Russ Applehans
April 14, 2017
Gina will remain in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Love Russ, Cindy, Rachel and Brandon Applehans
Curt Gray
April 14, 2017
The world was a better place while she was in it, because of the love and faith she shared with everyone. I remains a better place because she remains in our hearts and memories. Gina touched so many lives, as a sister, daughter, Beloved family member, teacher, entrepreneur, and mostly as a friend. She remains with us and always will.
Doug Yoshimura
April 14, 2017
Her smile was contagious and she herself like sunshine. Kind and supportive, we've lost one of the nicest people I've ever known. Our deepest condolences to her family and her many friends.
Michelle Kennedy Bobrick
April 13, 2017
What a beautiful soul that loved among us. I am grateful for her.
Deepest heartfelt sympathy to her beloved family.
MICHELLE CASADOS MONTOYA
April 13, 2017
Thank you Gina for allowing me back into your life after so many years. Thank you for enlightening me with your love and positive energy to the world around you. Thank you for inspiring me to be a better person to others. Now, you rest in peace and in love my friend. Via con Dios, until we meet again. I love you Gina.
John Reinhart
April 13, 2017
We knew Gina through her coffee shop - "Gina's Coffee Shop" - where we spent many hours, eating, drinking, playing with toys. She was a warm light, and we will always think of that little shop as "Gina's Coffee Shop" for the memories we created there.
Paula Stanley-Schutte
April 13, 2017
Gina was the light of so many lives. Her heart was giving and loving and she always took care of the children. A child of God as she showed us we are completed the cycle and is with the heavenly father form this day forward, where peace and love is all around her forever and ever. Love you Gina - words cannot express our thankfulness for having you here with us in our lives on this earth. Godspeed. Always in our hearts and on our minds - Paula S
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