I just realized this is Memorial day weekend making next week early June. June is when Gladys and I have, for most of our adult lives, exchanged birthday cards because both of our birthdays were in June. Her birthday was June 7th. so as soon as the 1st. of June rolled around I would start planning what day I would have to go and buy a birthday card to be able to get it in the mail in time so it would get to her before or on her birthday! Since my birthday was later in the month I would always be expecting her birthday card to get to me a day or two early. This has gone on for most of the years since I moved to Texas in 1959. I just started realizing that this will be the first time in close to 60 years that we won't be exchanging birthday cards. That little part of her makes me understand how much I miss her already! She was a very caring sister and was always trying to help me, just as she did for everyone of her friends and relatives. She didn't deserve to die the way she did from ALS! No one does. It is a horrible disease! I was relieved when she passed away because she suffered way too long after being the kind person that she was all of her life! I love you Sis!

Gladys has always welcomed Robin into her family and was a wonderful and fun Grandma and friend.  Gladys was the most organized, thoughtful, and generous and caring person. We were always welcome in her beautiful home when ever we made it Denver. It was always a treat with lovely meals and fun activities planned. It was always a whirlwind!  We enjoyed when Gladys and Gary, or Scott and the girls would come over the mountains for a visit with Mildred Herring and us. They were game for anything. We went x-country skiing, bluegrass concert in Steamboat Springs, sightseeing, shopping and eating at fun places wherever we would be. 
We loved her and will miss her. 

Gladys was such a warm and friendly spirit. I came to the Denver IRS office in 1974 where I first met her and new her as a serious and professional secretary. Soon after meeting her I realized under the tough exterior at work was a heart of gold and warmth. I know, not the typical image we hold in the Service.  As District Director I only got to have Gladys work with me occasionally, but I really noticed and admired her work ethic and disposition.
I suppose it was later in life, after retirement, that I came to know and appreciate Gladys so much more as a friend and a person that was always giving of herself to fill others with joy. I see in these postings how many of us mention the CI lunches. For those that haven't been there, please know how special those days were for so many of us and how much she shined every time we gathered. What a gift she gave us all when she brought us together! Gladys was a friend, a professional, a warm and caring person with a gift of lifting everyone up when she was around. 
My thoughts and prayers are with her family now and thank you for letting me share my thoughts on this extraordinary woman. 
Jerry 

My IRS career began as a Revenue Agent, later I worked in Appeals. I never did work in CID, but I got know and work with several of the Special Agents. I also knew many of the secretaries. No one was ever friendlier or kinder to work with than Gladys. She was always a pleasure to deal with. After retirement, it was so nice of her to include me in the CID luncheons that she coordinated for us "old" retirees. She was the one sending out the emails, booking the restaurant, taking pictures, then sending the pictures to the attendees with all the kind notes, etc. Gladys was definitely the "glue" that kept so many relationships going long after we left the IRS. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Gladys for everything she did. That is who she was - someone always doing something for others!!! I will miss Gladys and I'm so thankful that I got to know her. She was a wonderful person in every sense of the word. My thoughts and PRAYERS are with the family at this difficult time. 

I remember Gladys when we were very young. Our parents were neighbors and good friends living near a little farming/logging town in Wisconsin. Gladys was younger then I and I was born in 1940. My parents moved away in about 1945 and the Kinney family moved to Colorado not many years after. They always stayed in touch with cards at Christmas and letters through the years. My parents, Donald and Dorothy Aiken visited them in CO. once and I visited one time with my sister and her husband and one time when Eva was still alive. They were always like a part of our family. Gladys died to young and I know she will be greatly missed. May God be with Gladys' family.

Gladys-You made a difference in our lives in CI. I will miss hearing from you each year.