Geraldine Marie Tilton, 83, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on October 3, 2019. Born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 4, 1936, she was married to Patrick John Tilton on June 25, 1954. She was a housewife, but also worked various jobs later in her life. She was a loving mother to three sons and two daughters. She had a passion for sports, but mostly golf, her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Joseph and Agnes Murphy, her sister Beverly Murphy, husband Patrick Tilton and her granddaughter Megan Tilton.
She is survived by her children; Joseph Tilton(Julie), Terri Conine(Richard), Mark Tilton(Kathleen), Robert Lee Tilton(Julie) and Karen Arango(Hector). Her Grandchildren; Andrew Tilton(Margaret), Donald Arango and Jake Arango. Step Grandchildren; Amity Herrera, Christina Benfield, Josh Preston, Kyle Preston, Travis Arango and Steven Arango. Great-grandchildren; Garret, Lily and Cheyenne.
A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM, Friday October 11, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2030 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. To honor Geri Tilton and her deep love of children and her compassion for those children facing devastating illness, The Geri Tilton Memorial Fund has been created at St. Jude’s. The family would appreciate a donation to this memorial fund in lieu of flowers.
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