Robert A. Gillespie, 84, a longtime Howard resident, died Sept. 8, 2023, at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, with family members by his side.
Sally J. Gillespie, 80, of Howard, died April 30, 2021. Â
She was born Feb. 16, 1941, in Englewood to Howard and Zelma Lindsay and was raised in Peetz. Â
She married Bob Gillespie May 26, 1958, Memorial Day, in Howard. Â
Together the Gillespies resided and raised their family in the community. Â
Friends and family said Mrs. Gillespie was a loving and devoted mother of three sons and beloved grandmother to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Â
They said she is remembered for her love of music and God-given talent to sing and play the piano. Â
Mrs. Gillespie sang and played piano in her community for many years, taught music at Cotopaxi High School and in the Howard and Coaldale community