Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Goetze (Gay), Irene |
Othernames |
Known as one of the "Gay Girls" |
Born |
Aug. 29, 1894 |
Birthplace |
Fairmount, CO |
Deceased |
July 11,1982 |
Deceased where |
Denver, CO |
Places of residence |
Golden, CO Astor House, 822 12th St., Golden, CO (1915-1946) 1110 Cheyenne St, Golden, CO |
Titles & honors |
Secretary, Jefferson County Chapter of the American Red Cross (32 years). Awarded Dark Blue Veil for her service to group at Mile High Red Cross 50th anniversary. Self-styled historian who documented a number of Golden buildings before they were torn down and cataloged in scrapbooks. |
Father |
William H. Gay |
Mother |
Alta Lambing Gay |
Education |
Fairmount Elementary Golden High School, 1914 |
Notes |
Buried in Golden Cemetery |
Occupation |
Colorado Transcript, reporter Robinson Bookstore Berry picker for Trezise Farm Boston House |
Relationships |
George Gay, brother Cora Evans, sister Agnes Edmiston, sister Ida Evans, sister |
Role |
Historian |
Spouse |
Oscar A. Goetze, married in California in Aug. 24, 1915. |
