Theo Elaine Spencer

Theo Elaine Spencer

Theo Spencer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 4, 2006.


SPENCER, THEO ELAINE Passed away at her home July 31, 2006 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerald E. Spencer. Survived by her son, Robert R. (Estelle) Spencer; daughter, Jo Ann (Gary) Erdman; grandchildren, Tre, Sonae, Scott, and Shelby; great-grandchildren, Josiah, Laurie, Erin, and Nathan. Elaine worked for Denver Public Schools in food services for 25 years. After retirement, she was very involved in care giving to many in senior care centers. She was an amazing mother and grandmother and was the glue that held our family together. She always brightened the world of everyone around her and will be greatly missed. Our family wishes to thank Dr. Murphy, Dr Bays; nurses, Marilyn, Lynn, Janet, and all the people involved in her wonderful care. Visitation, Friday 4-8PM at Olinger Hampden Funeral Home, 8600 E. Hampden Ave., Denver. Service, Monday 1PM at Ft. Logan Nat'l Cemetery.

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