Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado 05-15-2007 *Drucilla Dye* Jan. 30, 1944 - May 11, 2007 Age: 63 Residence: Brighton Tribute: Drucilla Ann (Bernhardt) Dye was born in Windsor. She was known as "Dru" to her friends and as "Annie" to her family. She was confirmed in 1959 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Windsor. She graduated from Windsor High School in 1962 and later graduated from Xray Technician College in Greeley in 1964. She attended ongoing classes for her field from then on. Mrs. Dye was very proficient in xray, mammography, CAT Scan and medical transcription of doctor's notes. She moved to and lived in Brighton since 1974. She has worked in the Medical field since 1964, having worked last at Presbyterian Saint Luke's Hospital. She was an avid collector of dolls, cook books, cooking implements and glassware. She had a lifelong enjoyment of playing the piano and soloing. She loved to cook and was very good at it. She would try to come up with many new recipes. Her paintings are hanging in many of her relations' homes. Her green thumb served her well with raising plants of all kinds. She even got an Aloe Vera to blossom. Her ongoing love for cats and dogs helped the animal shelter many times, and she said she was the one who benefited. She was married to Melvin Dye in 1963. They later divorced and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Dye died Friday at Hospice in McKee Medical Center in Loveland. Survivors: Parents, Victor A. and Leona (Becker) Bernhardt; brother, Timothy A. Bernhardt; daughter, Vickie Jo Mullin; grandsons, Nathan Allen Dye and Grandson Zachary Farrar. Preceded in death by: Her ex-husband, Melvin; and her son, Jerry Dye, who passed away in 1965. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Windsor. Note: Instead of flowers, please make a donation to the Cancer Society for Cancer research or Hospice in care of Marks Funeral and Cremation Service, 9293 Eastman Park Dr., Windsor, CO 80550.