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Ila DeRosier Obituary

Ila Mae DeRosier , 86, of Colorado Springs, Colo, died 7/3/2017 at her Colorado Springs home . Born 11/1/1930.

Services are being handled through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

A service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday July 18, 2017 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Road M Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 pm Monday evening at Ertel Chapel.

Published by The Journal on Jul. 10, 2017.
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Ila was a gift to all of her family, remember her so fondly as a care giver to myself and my siblings and a great friend later in life when i worked with her at Mtn. Bell. hugs to Sharon and Tammy

Kathy Wilson (Allen)

July 18, 2017

Heartfelt condolences. Tammy, I know how much you loved your your mother and how much you sacrificed to be with her and help provide care.

Allan Burnside

July 18, 2017

Ima was an extra aunt growing up. She was a greatady nd will be sorely missed.

Glenda James (Taylor)

July 18, 2017

In behalf of myself and my sisters we send our heartfelt condolences to your family regarding Ila Maes passing. she was always such a sweet and kind woman. SHE was highly thought of and will be always remembered with a smile.
Sincerely, the Allen Girls.Barbara, JoAnn & Linda

Tiki carprnter

Family

July 17, 2017

Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this great time of loss of your Mother. May God grant you the peace and comfort that only He can do. Ila Mae was an awesome lady and she and Shirley Graybeal had a lot of good times and laughs. Elbert and Marilyn Colcord

MARILYN COLCORD

July 13, 2017

Tammy and Sharon, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a delight to be around. Ila and My Mom got along so well. Cherish your memories and remember all the good times! Sincerely, Kellie Veach Beyers and Dixie Veach-Foutz

Kellie Veach Beyers

July 13, 2017

Tammy, I loved your mom. She was always so sweet and friendly and a barrel of fun. I will always remember her. Bless you and your family especially at this time. Jeanie

Jeanie Roundtree

July 12, 2017

I am so so sorry to hear of Ila's passing. She was always a wonderful friend and Nora loved her dearly. Our family missed her a lot after she moved to Colorado Springs Love and prayers to all of you at this time. We will continue to miss our adopted aunt.

The Combs Family, Brad, Loretta and all

July 12, 2017

Your Mom was a kind person and a friend to my mom. She always appreciated the thoughtfulness she showed her.

Jim Reser

July 11, 2017

Tammy & family, My love and prayers are with you during this time. Your mom was a wonderful and kind lady and I thought so much of her. Take care and I love youl

Herma Watson

July 11, 2017

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