Rae Puderbaugh

Rae Marie Puderbaugh

DOB 12/1/1944

Rae Marie Puderbaugh, age 73 died on January 14th, 2018 after an 8 year battle with cancer.

Rae was born in Kalispell, Montana to Mary(Doherty) and Roger Metcalf.  Her father passed away and Rae was adopted by the late James Borden at age 19.  Rae is survived by her mother Mary Borden of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Rae graduated from Nucla High School after growing up in Uravan, Colorado for most of her youth.  She graduated with a teaching degree from the Colorado State College.  Rae was an educator in Grand Junction for 31 years.  She taught Home Economics at East Junior High and Grand Junction High School.  She finished her career as a gifted and talented teacher at Mt. Garfield Middle School.  Rae continued to volunteer as an educator at Mesa View Elementary School until her death.

Rae was an active member of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) and involved in the Democratic Party.

Rae enjoyed hiking, quilting, and travel with her “village” buddies.  She was a dedicated educator throughout her life

Rae is survived by her former husband Tom Puderbaugh of Grand Junction, her son Christopher Puderbaugh(Susan Ellenberger) of Grand Junction; her daughter Mary Beth Miller(Jon) of Sandy Hook, Connecticut; her two brothers Michael(Melinda Brooks) of Los Alamos, New Mexico and Leonard Borden of Grand Junction; her three sisters Carol Seeley(Jim) of Lincoln City, Oregon; Patricia Scaggs (Joe) of  Johnston, Colorado; and Rita Harclerode(Bert) of Flagstaff, Arizona; as well as an large extended family.

Rae loved and cherished her five grand children and four great grand children.

During Rae’s struggle with cancer she was continuously supported by a large group of special friends that helped her with her battle.

A Service has been entrusted to Brown’s Cremation and Funeral Services on Thursday,

January 18, 2018 at 2:00pm.

Please, in lieu of flowers consider donating to RSVP or the American Cancer Society.