Gail Ann Schultz

Gail Ann Schultz obituary

Gail Ann Schultz

Gail Schultz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home & Crematory on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Gail Ann Schultz Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend to all, passed on June 29th, 2025. She was born on October 21st, 1946, in Freemont, Nebraska and grew up in Denver, Colorado (later settling in Loveland). Gail was a strong woman of faith, attending Foundations Church. She inspired and guided countless people with her volunteer work at Foundations, teaching children's bible study, as well as her involvement with battered women's shelters. She was a dedicated employee at HP for sixteen years, displaying her never-ending work ethic. She ended her career as a Housing Coordinator of four years with the Loveland Housing Authority, where she helped countless in need of assistance. After retirement, she continued to serve her community by helping her neighbors in assisted living and volunteering as lead children's bible study assistant. During her life she was very active, enjoying sports like bowling, swimming and water skiing. She continued to stay active in her older years and loved her weekly pinnacle games. Her daily life included spending time with her family and helping anyone in need. She never missed a day to visit the family home or call to check in with her family and friends. She was a pillar in our lives and a big part of our family events. She was always encouraging, graceful and had a gentle, kind and giving soul. We cherished her immensely and she will be missed dearly by all who loved her. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband Dwain Schultz (Bear). She is survived by her son Craig Schultz, her daughter Lisa Koch, her grandchildren Valerie Schultz, Craig Schultz Jr., Eric Schultz and Emma Schultz. Her great-grandchildren William Small IV, Ann-Jalyse Rodney and (soon to be born) Aurora Schultz. Her sister Sarah Lindhorst and nephew Jeffrey Lindhorst (Jeff). The family of Gail Schultz invites you to a celebration of life at an open house in Loveland on Saturday, July 5th, from 11am. to 2pm. Family invites close friends and family to reach out to her granddaughter, Valerie Schultz, at (970) 355-7123 for details. Food and beverages will be served, so please come and share stories with family and friends.

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