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Ellen Dailey Summers, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on November 3, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Carol Jean Dailey and G. William Fishering Jr. She grew up in Indiana, but fell in love with the mountains of Colorado while attending CU Boulder and never left.

Ellen’s life was multifaceted, but what truly defined her …

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Born

November 3rd, 1958
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Passed away

February 8th, 2026
Glenwood Springs, CO

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Ellen Summers