Joseph Gundy

Joseph Albert Gundy was born October 25, 1933 in Denver, his parents were Joseph I. and Winona Gundy. He has one sister Valerie born two years later. During the WW II his family moved to Portland, Oregon and remained during his childhood through most of his High School years. His father passed away when he was 15 and the family moved back to Denver when Joe was a Senior in High School. He graduated from South High School in 1952. In April of 1953 he joined the Marine Corp and served till February of 1956. To this day he has a Marine Corp sticker on his pickup. He is so proud to be an American. After being discharged from service he went to work for Ideal Cement Company and remained with them for 35 years as a Purchasing Agent. In 1962 he married Zella Justus and they have two children Jennifer and Joseph. Joe's family have always been his first priority. One of his daughter Jenny's favorite memories was after every orthodontic appointment he would take her to a favorite place to get ice cream. It was their secret to cheer her up. One of his son Joe's favorite memories was when his bicycle was stolen from school. His Dad blindfolded him and took him for a ride and they ended up at the Bicycle shop and he purchased a brand new bike for him. Joe's sister Val, her husband Ed and they four children has always been important part of his life. Many fun family times up at the cabins at Pine, Co. Joe has been an avid CU Football fan, faithful through the 'great years' and of course through the 'not so great years'. He has had season tickets since 1966 and spent many Saturday's with his Brother-in-law Ed in Boulder. His best Saturday ever was when CU whopped Nebraska 62 to 36. He loved college ball and could launch into '˜stats '˜ about his favorite teams that make your head spin. In 1993 he retired from his job, but later worked as a Security Guard at the White Fence Farm. Don't tell the Wilson's but his Grandson Nicholas changed the name to 'Papa's farm.' He loved to take his grandchildren over to see the animals and play on the slide. His grandchildren Nicholas and Ireland were the sunshine of his life. He sometimes called them 'Nick and Irish'. He has spent many hours watching them ride their scooters, playing Checkers or playing Sorry with them. He is survived by his wife Zella (Zee), his daughter Jennifer, son Joe and two grandchildren Nicholas and Ireland, his sister Valerie, several nieces and nephews. Joe's family are long term residents of the Denver area and he has several cousins on both sides of his family that live in the metro area. Memorial Donations To American Cancer Society 2255 South Oneida Street Denver, CO 80224