Marguerite Naomi (Wilson) Gies, 96, of Eaton, Colorado, died August 28, 2016. She was born in Eaton, CO, August 21, 1920 to James Earnest and Esther Wilson.

After graduation from Eaton High School in 1938, Marguerite attended Greeley Business School. Upon completion of her courses, she worked for Civil Services. At that time, Marguerite met Harold Gies, and they were married June 14, 1941.

Harold joined the Second Air Force Command in 1941, and the couple traveled across the country. Upon returning to Eaton, they started farming, and raised registered Hereford cattle. Their son, Jim, was born in 1947. Marguerite served as a wedding coordinator for 36 years, assisting many brides-to-be.

Marguerite belonged to and served in numerous organizations. Her many honors for dedication and commitment include; Hereford Woman of the Year, Colorado Cattlewoman of the year, President of The American Hereford Auxiliary, Founding Member of the Colorado Hereford Auxiliary, Master Farm Homemaker of Colorado, Chairwoman of Weld County March of Dimes, Grand Marshall of Eaton Days, Member of Eaton and Greeley Chamber, Fifty-year Member of Eaton United Methodist Church, Member of the Eaton Historical Society, and Member of the Eaton Tree Board.

Her hobbies included traveling, which she visited all 50 states, and 13 foreign countries. She had a fondness for Hereford cattle, flower gardening and playing bridge. Marguerite had a gregarious nature and abundant generosity. She lived life to its fullest.

Marguerite is survived by her son, Jim (Cheri) Gies of Eaton, CO, two granddaughters, Wendy (Kent) Andersen of Windsor, CO, Jodi (Nolan) Stone of Eaton, CO, great-granddaughters, Claire Andersen, Shae Stone, and great-grandson, Dylan Stone. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Betty Hemenover.

Services for Marguerite will begin with visitation from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Eaton United Methodist Church, 303 Maple Avenue in Eaton. A funeral service to celebrate Marguerite’s life will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, at the church. Interment will be at the Eaton Cemetery.

Memorial gifts can be made to the Eaton United Methodist Church in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, Colorado 80620.