Mable Galyan

Mable Lewis Galyan was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1905/1906? to Samuel Edward and Keturah Mariah Lewis. In the early 1960's she, her husband James Siverling and daughter Ann moved to Boulder, CO. Not long after, Mable took a room over what is now the Ace Hardware building in Old Town Fort Collins while attending Nursing School in Greeley. She began her 35+ year career as an LPN at Poudre Valley Hospital and purchased a home on Loomis Street. Over the years she was a landlord to many CSU students who rented her basement apartment. While she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, wood-working, rock-hunting, her favorite hobby was gardening with her companion Schnauzers (Charlie I and Charlie II) by her side. She was fabulous at it - her yard and flowers were always immaculate and she enjoyed gardening well into her 90's. Most recently, Mable was a resident at Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab Facility where she was cared for with the utmost respect and kindness. At the remarkable age of 105/106?, one of Fort Collins' oldest residents, Mable went home to be with Our Lord Jesus on Thursday February 24th, 2011. She also rejoined those loved ones who preceded her in death including: her parents, her beloved infant son, James, her siblings; Raymond, Arthur, Viola, Frank and 2 brothers who died in infancy; 2 nieces; Shirley Reid and Joanne Lewis. Husbands; James Siverling, George Peterson and Chuck Galyan. Mable will be incredibly missed by all who knew and loved her for who she was. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Lucas, 2 nieces; Alice (Steve) Pavlisin, Jane (Ed) Peterson, 2 nephews; David (Cheryl) Lewis and Frank Lewis II. 5 Grandchildren; Michael Lucas, Nancy (Tim) Hixon, Diane (Dale) Black, Jim Lucas, Rebecca (Bruce) Hood. 8 Great grandchildren: Chris, Aaron, Jessica, Jeremiah, Keturah ,Jamison, Katie & Sarah. 6 Great-great grandchildren; Jahi, Jackson, Sienna, Finley and Abigail. She is also survived by 7 Great nieces & nephews; Beth, Lereen, Tami, Frank III, David, Daniel, Doyle, 14 Great-great nieces and nephews. & 1 Great-great-great (niece/nephew?) That's 5 generations! What a true legacy she leaves behind! Please join us in a celebration of her life on Saturday March 5th at Citipointe Church Located on 1119 West Drake Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526 at 10:00 AM. Reception to follow.