Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado Gretchen Brass April 28, 1914-June 30, 2007 Age: 93 Residence: Greeley Tribute: Gretchen Margaret (Rabe) Brass was born to George and Linda (Kroeger) Rabe in Hooper, Neb. On May 21, 1941, she married Virgil Henry Brass in Hooper. Mrs. Brass moved to Greeley with her husband in 1943, where he worked in construction with his father and brother, doing business as John Brass and Sons Construction Co. Mrs. Brass was a homemaker and loved making traditional quilts, playing cards and working crossword puzzles. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was involved in the Ladies Guild and numerous other church activities. In addition, she was one of the founding members of the Lucky 13 Card Club and was a member for 65 years. After her husband's death in 1963, Mrs. Brass worked as a secretary at McArthur Olds Cadillac and also worked as a court recorder for the City of Greeley. Mrs. Brass traveled a lot with her children and grandchildren to Europe, Hawaii and Mexico. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her extended family. Mrs. Brass died Saturday at North Colorado Medical Center of complications from a recent fall at her home. Prior to her accident, she was alert and living an active lifestyle. Survivors: Three sons, Lynn A. Brass and wife Judy of Grand Lake, Randy L. Brass of Grants Pass, Ore., and Timothy M. Brass of Greeley; a daughter, Beverly A. Darco and husband Everett of Windsor; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Her parents, husband and a brother. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Adamson West Chapel, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley. Services: A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3000 35th Ave. in Greeley. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley. Note: Instead of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com<http://www.adamsonchapels.com/>.