Gloria Jean Hudson (Haselwood)

GLORIA JEAN HUDSON

MONTROSE – Gloria J. Hudson, 74, died unexpectedly at Montrose Regional Health on January 29, 2024. She was born June 23, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Dale Haselwood and Sylvia Almeda (Conaway) Haselwood.

Gloria attended Montrose High School, married the love of her life, George Raymond Hudson on December 19, 1964, and was part of the Class of 1967. George and Gloria were married for 59 years. She was a personal banker for over 35 years, was very active in the community with several different organizations, and enjoyed playing softball, volleyball and pickle ball. Her and George enjoyed camping, dancing at the Montrose Elks Lodge, four wheeling on their ATVs, and supporting her many grandchildren and great grandchildren in all of their endeavors. Gloria was considered by all to be the ultimate Social Butterfly. Her favorite saying was “There’s always time for tea with friends.”

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by in-laws Joe Hudson and Anna Belle (Snyder) Hudson and son-in-law Ronald A. Bowman Junior. Surviving in addition to her husband, George Hudson, are her siblings Carol (Mick), Larry (Judy), Mary Ann (Larry), Betty, and Cindy; son Gary Joe Hudson and wife Nina and daughter Georgiana Kay Bowman; Grandchildren Samantha (Nick), Paige (Kent), Geordon (Kayla), and Austin; Great Grandchildren Kileigh, Ivy, Zain, Liliana, Archer, Auti, Jaidyn, Jacey, Keaton, Paysleigh, and Maice; and too many nieces and nephews to count.

A service of remembrance will be held 10 a.m. Friday, February 2 at Montrose Christian Church, 2351 Sunnyside Rd, Montrose. There will not be a graveside ceremony at this time. Those who wish to remember Gloria in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Bosom Buddies of the Western Slope at BosomBuddiesSWC.org and click on the “Donate & Make a Difference” link. A bench in honor of Gloria will be placed at The Coffee Trader at 845 E Main St, Montrose. Donations for the bench will be collected at the funeral or can be given to Gary Hudson.

Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting Mrs. Hudson’s family. 970-249-2121.