Jason knew from a young age he wanted to be a Daddy. He knew he wanted a family and everything that came with it. Each day he proves that he is 100% living up to his childhood goals. He loves these four rascals with everything that he has. There is no denying his unconditional love for each of them for who they are. His love is fierce and protective. It is remarkable to see everyday. I am so happy we get to celebrate him every year.
My sweet, fisty, and strong Great Aunt Marlene passed away peacefully last week. She was such a nice and loving with the most stubborn, hard headed, and tough around the edges demeanor. Perfect combination, truly it was! Some of my most fond memories with her include playing cards where she would get very upset if she lost and I remember her mumbling under her breath whether it be swearword or not if she didn’t win, sometimes when she would talk to us midsentence she would break into baby talk, she loved to hug and snuggle us when we came for a visit, and probably one of my most precious and fond memories of her was at another funeral coincidentally; the funeral was for my Grandma Donna and prior to the services all of the family was in the room with my grandma before they took her into the main officiate room, as we were walking into that room the first person that I recognized or saw Eye 2 Eye was her, she gave me a grin and kind of put up her fist in a way that suggested “you’ve got this it’ll be OK hang in there” whether that facial expression was geared toward me or another family member I will not know but for me in that moment it meant the world I was only 12 years old and I still remember that very vividly. She will be missed and what she left behind cherishes;)
Here is her obituary:
Marlene May Gorham (Long version for website: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.legacy.com/obituaries/reporterherald/obituary.aspx%3fn=marlene-gorham&pid=199035492&fhid=16071 )
February 19, 1940 June 7, 2021
Marlene May Gorham, 81 of Cheyenne WY passed away at Cheyenne Regional Hospital. She was born to Hector and Gladys Dandurand and was the youngest of the family. She Married Michael J Gorham in 1958 in Deadwood, SD. They were married for 55 years, with residing in Loveland, CO for 51 years. They also lived in South Dakota and Arizona.
Marlene was a homemaker and had worked and volunteered at various jobs throughout her life. She was an organ and tissue donor. She was a huge fan of the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies.
She is survived by daughters, Dorothy Markwell and Tammy (Tim) Bauer, son-in-law Guy Carroll and son Mike and many nieces and nephews. Together they had 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother Donald and friend Del Land.
She was preceded in death by husband Michael (Mick), daughter Kathleen (Kathy) and son-in-law Richard Markwell, a niece and nephew, her parents, one sister and four brothers.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest with her husband in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, CO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local animal shelter.
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Taken in 2014; holding SJ
Someone posted this on FB and I just LOVE it. Such a great message and SO true! I fear that so many are afraid that they forget to live.
So many people are cartooning their faces on FB….so I guess I’ll bite too;)
Then here are some of Jas and I…
The kids did not have an awards ceremony but were given packets at the end of school. So proud of all their accomplishments!
Last week, EFMP hosted a party at Next Level Sports. The kids just LOVED it. They sweated A LOT and didn’t want to leave. Some highlights were the batting cages, the large inflatable balls, the sports simulator, and playing volleyball. Really can’t say enough how much I appreciate the EFMP and all that they do for kids;)
And I forgot my phone so these came from various sources and might be out of order. Thanks Amber for taking pics!
