Gertrude F. Bigge
(98 years old)
We are sad to announce that on May 21, 2025, at the age of 98, Gertrude F. Bigge of Laporte, Colorado, born in Hugo, Colorado passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gertrude F. Bigge to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert J. Koppes and Irene Griebel Koppes; her husband Don Bigge; her great grandchild Emma Kate; and her siblings, Vernon, Nicholas Koppes and Philisene Probasco.
She is survived by: her children, Carolyn Clay (Earl) of Steelville, Phillip "Doug" Bigge (Kathleen) of Laporte, Dianne Bigge (Sudie) of Juneau and David "Tony" Bigge (Tanya) of Anacortes, Washington.; her grandchildren, Jason Bigge (Alisha), Josh Bigge (Julie), Stacey Clay, Michelle Neuwirth (Alvin), Kristina Cowling (Dan), Gretchen Bigge, Savannah Nielsen (Eric) and Cameron Bigge (Frannie); her great grandchildren, Brittany Contreras (Matthew), Cooper Bigge, Jackson Bigge, Carli Bigge, Jade Bigge, Anthony Neuwirth, Casen Lilly, Alexa Cowling, Kiara Cowling and Natasha Cowling; her great great grandchild Lyla Contreras; and her former husband Gilbert F. Bush.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 29th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Saint Joseph Catholic Church (300 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521). Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 29th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at 121 N Meldrum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521-2653. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 29th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery (8426 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525).
Donations in her honor may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church and School in Fort Collins, Colorado.