Edward Gray

Edward L. Gray, age 71, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away July 9, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction

Born October 28, 1943 in Littleton, CO, he was the son of the late Walter A. and Minnie Notario Gray.

Ed graduated from Englewood Senior High School in Englewood, CO and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern Junior College and Colorado School of Mines in Denver, CO.  He had been employed as a Machinist for Sunstrand Aviation, and as a Surveyor for the State of Colorado He  had a strong work ethic and worked hard to provide for his family.  He valued his Catholic faith and emphasized family values. When Ed’s work took him to Grand Junction, he bought an 7 acre farm in East Orchard Mesa, and together with his family raised crops and had a menagerie of animals.  The family had horses, cows, pigs, chickens and ducks.   Ed loved helping his kids with their 4H projects. Ed loved fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. He is survived by a son, Chris Gray, of Fruita, CO, a daughter, Jennifer Gray, of Conroe, TX, three sisters, Linda Holland, of Windsor, CO, Shirley Harris, of Johnston, IA and Judy Nielsen, of Longmont, CO, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A graveside service will be held in Littleton, CO.

Memorial may be made to Hope West Hospice, 3090 W. 12 ^th St, Grand Junction, CO  81506 or the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brown's Cremation & Funeral Service in Grand Junction.