Pauline Ann Chinery

Pauline Ann (Rescorla) Chinery of Gunnison went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 7, 2016 after a short illness. Pauline was born November 27, 1938 in Baldwin, Colo., north of Gunnison, to a coal mining family. She has one surviving brother, Jimmy (Dee Dee) Rescorla of Coeur d Alene', Idaho. Pauline married Glen Chinery of Gunnison in 1955 and they remained married till her death. Together, they raised three children, Russell (Rebecca) Chinery, Olin (Lori) Chinery and Glenda (Ron) Charmack. In addition, the Lord blessed them with fi ve grandchildren; Rhonda, Allen and Rhoda Charmack and Cody and Jake Chinery. She was great grandmother to Katie, Michael and Brandon. Pauline was a member of Trinity Baptist Church as well as the Rebekah Lodge. She was known for her wonderful smile and love for all around her. Pauline enjoyed camping and was an outstanding riflewoman and cook. She worked many different jobs in the Gunnison valley including babysitting local children, housekeeping and working at the now defunct Burger Baron restaurant. Still, she always had time for family and friends. A celebration of Pauline’s life was held at the Gunnison Cemetery on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Friends and loved ones may contact the family at POB 154, Gunnison, CO 81230.

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