Thomas Jackson Gilmore

Thomas Jackson Gilmore, 87, of Pueblo, Colorado joined our Lord in Heaven on May 30, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, EmmaLou and Marvin Gilmore, “Mom” Tillie along with Grandma and Grandpa Gilmore along with his brothers and sisters. His daughter Karen Brymer, son Bobby Dean Eldridge, grandsons Richard Gilmore, Benjamin Oles and John Eldridge, great grandson Angel Trevizo. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Gloria Gilmore, faithful daughter Jackie Gilmore and adored sister in law Lucy Frausto. Tom is also survived by nine grandchildren: Michael (Lyana) Gilmore, Venus Coca, Thomas L. Gilmore, Laura (Chris) Hamel, Denise Oles, Gypsian (Floyd) Carter, Bobby Dean Eldridge Jr., Aaron (Amber) Veenstra, Karma (Justin) Veenstra. 23 great grandchildren; Richard Gilmore Jr., Malia Gilmore, Amanda (Stephanie) Gilmore, Heather (Frankie) Hernandez, Bobby Ray Pachello, Anthony(Nicole) Hamel, Alex (Hanna) Gilmore, Jose Trevizo, Gabriel Trevizo, Thomas Oles, Casey Miles, Bobby Oles, Destiny Gilmore, Cherokee Pacheco, Harley Hamel, Allison (Isaiah) Martinez, Adam Eldridge, Mariah Trevizo, Scott Gallery, James Gallery, Johnny Eldridge, Bradley Stayskal and Shane Stayskal. 10 great great grandchildren: Dominyk Gilmore, Alexandria Veenstra, Zarriah Gilmore, Kason Pachello, Jestiny Oles,Bradley Oles, Lucas Oles, Nathan Miles and Frankie Hernandez Jr. Tom is also survived by his brother in laws, Eddie Frausto, Nate Frausto, Jaun Frausto and Bobby Frausto, along with many extended family and friends. Tom was an avid fan of the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies. His passion was working on a system to win the lottery, he worked on his “numbers” daily. Tom also loved trips to Cripple Creek and his favorite, Laughlin Nevada. Tom was known to bribe his grandchildren with ice cream after a trip to the dog track. In Tom’s younger rebellious years, he transported alcohol from Kansas to Oklahoma and would hitchhike back to Kansas. Tom served our county in the United States Army from 1948 to 1952. He moved to Pueblo after his time in the service. He was known to work several jobs at one time, including working as a milkman. He always wanted to make sure his wife, kids and grandchildren were provided for. He eventually retired from the DANA corporation in 1992. After he retired, he looked after his great grandchildren, they always made him smile. Tom loved to go for walks looking for pennies and took immense pride in his grass and yard. Tom led his life with strong morals and ethics. He believed in working hard to achieve success in life. This “Gilmore” legacy he passed on to his family and for this, we will forever be grateful for.