Minnie Otilda Gonsior

My father Jacob R. Hill was born in Doennhof, Russia and my mother, Maria Elizabeth Kindsfather, was also born in a Russian village of Dietel. They met in Windsor, Colorado. I was born in Windsor along with one brother and six sisters. I received my confirmation at St. John Lutheran Church in Windsor in 1942.

I married Edward Paul Gonsior in September 10, 1949 in Raton, New Mexico and later had blessing ceremony at Our Lady of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. Edward was a pipe fitter of the Union Pacific Rail Road, and at that time in April of 1951, we moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Edward later became a carpenter by trade and built several house in Cheyenne during his spare time.

I worked as a sales clerk at Sopher’s Children Store until they closed after twenty-four years of employment. I also worked for Fowlers Department store for nine years, and also for the Cheyenne Winterization Program for four years.

Edward passed away on July 8, 1972 and I remained a widow thereafter.

I became a charter member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming on January 12, 1958 and remained a member for the rest of my life. I moved to Millcreek, Utah to be closer to my daughter in August of 2020, where I spent the rest of my life.

Minnie is survived by her three children Rory (Annette), Cheryl Newman (Don) and Carol Loftin (Samuel). She is also survived by six grandchildren: Dustin Tafoya (Lindsay), James Newman, Alexia Gonzalez (Frank), Sean Gonsior, Rebecca Cheff, and Laura Loftin. She is also survived by six great grandchildren, Kyandra, Tristan and Adelyn (Dustin), Jace and Calex (Alexia), Kayla (Rebecca).

The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful care and supportive staff at The Ridge Cottonwood in Holladay, UT. Also grateful thanks to Inspiration Home Health and Hospice Care, especially David for his patience, caring, and love.
Monetary donations can be given to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wyoming at 5101 Dell Range Blvd. Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009 or Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, 620 Sea Island Road, Suite 324, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Funeral Services will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Committal services will be held at Memorial Gardens, in Cheyenne after the funeral service. Afterwards, a light lunch will be provided by the Members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.