Obituary of Gayle Lynn Pudelski

Gayle Pudelski, age 63, passed away quietly on October 18, 2015 at her beautiful mountain home in Monument, Colorado. She was a family woman, a wonderful wife, mom, sister, grandma, aunt and sweet friend.Gayle Lynn Vild was born on July 9, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Donald and Helen (Neurath) Vild. She attended primary and secondary schools in Ohio and was a 1970 graduate of Garfield High School. She met and later married the love of her life, James Phillip Pudelski. They were married on April 15, 1972 in Garfield Heights. Jim and Gayle were a military family and had assignments in Montana and later, Ohio where they raised a family together. They were residents of Brecksville, Ohio for 27 years. They later relocated to Colorado in 2006. Gayle is survived by her beloved husband, Jim; her three sons: Scott (and Wendy) Pudelski of North Canton, Ohio; Jeffrey (and Tina) Pudelski of Northfield Center, Ohio; and Phillip Pudelski of Monument, Colorado. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kyler, Ashlan, Caelan and McKenna. Gayle has a brother: Donald (and Melanie) Vild of Medina, Ohio; and two sisters: Holly (and Dan) Diemert of Painesville, Ohio and Sherri Maisey of Cortland, Ohio who survived her as well. There are also numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.Gayle was a woman of family, faith and goodness. She took a positive stance on most everything. She was an optimist who loved the mountains, the lake, and the great outdoors. She will forever be remembered for her love and devotion to her four-legged furry friends. She was sensitive and generous to her very core.A family celebration of life has already taken place, but memorials in her name may be made to the Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, The Penrose Cancer Center of Colorado Springs, Colorado, or to the charity of the giver's choice.She'll be dearly missed.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Monday, October 19, 2015 12:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855