'GIBBY' GREGG DEAD AT 74
Gilbert E. Gregg, longtime former owner and editor of Buena Vista's weekly newspaper, died Sunday, Jan. 26 at Lutheran Medical Center in Denver. His death came following a month-long illness caused by a cardiac problem and other complications, according to family members. He previously had been a patient at Salida Hospital.
Born Christmas Eve 1911 to Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Gregg, he was 74 years old. Mr. Gregg lived in his home in which he was born at 114 Gunnison Ave. from nearly 62 years.
Mr. Gregg was born into a newspaper family and chose newspapering as his lifetime profession. When his father died in 1927, Mr. Gregg, then only 15 years of age, became the youngest editor in the nation, owning and editing two newspapers-The Chaffee County Republican (now The Times) in Buena Vista and The Park County News in Fairplay, which he sold the same year.
Mr. Gregg and his mother continued to publish The Republican. The Greggs also started up the ill-fated Alma Mining Record, which was in existence only a few months and was described as a financial disaster.
During the 1930s, Mr. Gregg sought to augment his income by serving as a lifeguard at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs pool and also organized and played in several dance bands.
During WWII he served in the U.S. Marines for a mere 48 hours when age limits were changed and he was sent home.
During the war years, Mr. Gregg also earned a pilot's license and did aerial photography. During the Depression, he also entered into a short-lived career as a boxer, a career cut short by a twice-broken right hand.
Prior to his sale of the Republican in 1973 and his retirement to Salida, Mr. Gregg was active in civic affairs. He served as mayor of Buena Vista and as a town councilman, commissioner of police, King Leo of the local Lions Club, president of the chamber of commerce and a director of the Congregational United Church of Christ.
He also was a director of the Buena Vista Medial Center and chairman of the annual Buena Vista Head Lettuce Day and Rodeo Association. He was a charter member of the National Rifleman's Association and was an active member of the Buena Vista Fire Department and the Salida Elks Club.
Mr. Gregg was preceeded in death by his wife Aileen Marguerite (nee Flowers), who died in 1974. He is survived by three daughters of Salida, Littleton, and Greeley. He also is survived by nine grandsons, and one granddaughter and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Mr. Gregg will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 31 at the Church of the Ascension in Salida. The Rev. Gerry Schnackenberg will officiate at graveside services which will be held at the family plot in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Buena Vista.
(Used with permission from Chaffee County Times to Eva Flowers)
Gilbert E. Gregg, longtime former owner and editor of Buena Vista's weekly newspaper, died Sunday, Jan. 26 at Lutheran Medical Center in Denver. His death came following a month-long illness caused by a cardiac problem and other complications, according to family members. He previously had been a patient at Salida Hospital.
Born Christmas Eve 1911 to Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Gregg, he was 74 years old. Mr. Gregg lived in his home in which he was born at 114 Gunnison Ave. from nearly 62 years.
Mr. Gregg was born into a newspaper family and chose newspapering as his lifetime profession. When his father died in 1927, Mr. Gregg, then only 15 years of age, became the youngest editor in the nation, owning and editing two newspapers-The Chaffee County Republican (now The Times) in Buena Vista and The Park County News in Fairplay, which he sold the same year.
Mr. Gregg and his mother continued to publish The Republican. The Greggs also started up the ill-fated Alma Mining Record, which was in existence only a few months and was described as a financial disaster.
During the 1930s, Mr. Gregg sought to augment his income by serving as a lifeguard at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs pool and also organized and played in several dance bands.
During WWII he served in the U.S. Marines for a mere 48 hours when age limits were changed and he was sent home.
During the war years, Mr. Gregg also earned a pilot's license and did aerial photography. During the Depression, he also entered into a short-lived career as a boxer, a career cut short by a twice-broken right hand.
Prior to his sale of the Republican in 1973 and his retirement to Salida, Mr. Gregg was active in civic affairs. He served as mayor of Buena Vista and as a town councilman, commissioner of police, King Leo of the local Lions Club, president of the chamber of commerce and a director of the Congregational United Church of Christ.
He also was a director of the Buena Vista Medial Center and chairman of the annual Buena Vista Head Lettuce Day and Rodeo Association. He was a charter member of the National Rifleman's Association and was an active member of the Buena Vista Fire Department and the Salida Elks Club.
Mr. Gregg was preceeded in death by his wife Aileen Marguerite (nee Flowers), who died in 1974. He is survived by three daughters of Salida, Littleton, and Greeley. He also is survived by nine grandsons, and one granddaughter and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Mr. Gregg will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 31 at the Church of the Ascension in Salida. The Rev. Gerry Schnackenberg will officiate at graveside services which will be held at the family plot in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Buena Vista.
(Used with permission from Chaffee County Times to Eva Flowers)
'GIBBY' GREGG DEAD AT 74
Gilbert E. Gregg, longtime former owner and editor of Buena Vista's weekly newspaper, died Sunday, Jan. 26 at Lutheran Medical Center in Denver. His death came following a month-long illness caused by a cardiac problem and other complications, according to family members. He previously had been a patient at Salida Hospital.
Born Christmas Eve 1911 to Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Gregg, he was 74 years old. Mr. Gregg lived in his home in which he was born at 114 Gunnison Ave. from nearly 62 years.
Mr. Gregg was born into a newspaper family and chose newspapering as his lifetime profession. When his father died in 1927, Mr. Gregg, then only 15 years of age, became the youngest editor in the nation, owning and editing two newspapers-The Chaffee County Republican (now The Times) in Buena Vista and The Park County News in Fairplay, which he sold the same year.
Mr. Gregg and his mother continued to publish The Republican. The Greggs also started up the ill-fated Alma Mining Record, which was in existence only a few months and was described as a financial disaster.
During the 1930s, Mr. Gregg sought to augment his income by serving as a lifeguard at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs pool and also organized and played in several dance bands.
During WWII he served in the U.S. Marines for a mere 48 hours when age limits were changed and he was sent home.
During the war years, Mr. Gregg also earned a pilot's license and did aerial photography. During the Depression, he also entered into a short-lived career as a boxer, a career cut short by a twice-broken right hand.
Prior to his sale of the Republican in 1973 and his retirement to Salida, Mr. Gregg was active in civic affairs. He served as mayor of Buena Vista and as a town councilman, commissioner of police, King Leo of the local Lions Club, president of the chamber of commerce and a director of the Congregational United Church of Christ.
He also was a director of the Buena Vista Medial Center and chairman of the annual Buena Vista Head Lettuce Day and Rodeo Association. He was a charter member of the National Rifleman's Association and was an active member of the Buena Vista Fire Department and the Salida Elks Club.
Mr. Gregg was preceeded in death by his wife Aileen Marguerite (nee Flowers), who died in 1974. He is survived by three daughters of Salida, Littleton, and Greeley. He also is survived by nine grandsons, and one granddaughter and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Mr. Gregg will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 31 at the Church of the Ascension in Salida. The Rev. Gerry Schnackenberg will officiate at graveside services which will be held at the family plot in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Buena Vista.
(Used with permission from Chaffee County Times to Eva Flowers)
Gilbert E. Gregg, longtime former owner and editor of Buena Vista's weekly newspaper, died Sunday, Jan. 26 at Lutheran Medical Center in Denver. His death came following a month-long illness caused by a cardiac problem and other complications, according to family members. He previously had been a patient at Salida Hospital.
Born Christmas Eve 1911 to Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Gregg, he was 74 years old. Mr. Gregg lived in his home in which he was born at 114 Gunnison Ave. from nearly 62 years.
Mr. Gregg was born into a newspaper family and chose newspapering as his lifetime profession. When his father died in 1927, Mr. Gregg, then only 15 years of age, became the youngest editor in the nation, owning and editing two newspapers-The Chaffee County Republican (now The Times) in Buena Vista and The Park County News in Fairplay, which he sold the same year.
Mr. Gregg and his mother continued to publish The Republican. The Greggs also started up the ill-fated Alma Mining Record, which was in existence only a few months and was described as a financial disaster.
During the 1930s, Mr. Gregg sought to augment his income by serving as a lifeguard at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs pool and also organized and played in several dance bands.
During WWII he served in the U.S. Marines for a mere 48 hours when age limits were changed and he was sent home.
During the war years, Mr. Gregg also earned a pilot's license and did aerial photography. During the Depression, he also entered into a short-lived career as a boxer, a career cut short by a twice-broken right hand.
Prior to his sale of the Republican in 1973 and his retirement to Salida, Mr. Gregg was active in civic affairs. He served as mayor of Buena Vista and as a town councilman, commissioner of police, King Leo of the local Lions Club, president of the chamber of commerce and a director of the Congregational United Church of Christ.
He also was a director of the Buena Vista Medial Center and chairman of the annual Buena Vista Head Lettuce Day and Rodeo Association. He was a charter member of the National Rifleman's Association and was an active member of the Buena Vista Fire Department and the Salida Elks Club.
Mr. Gregg was preceeded in death by his wife Aileen Marguerite (nee Flowers), who died in 1974. He is survived by three daughters of Salida, Littleton, and Greeley. He also is survived by nine grandsons, and one granddaughter and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Mr. Gregg will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 31 at the Church of the Ascension in Salida. The Rev. Gerry Schnackenberg will officiate at graveside services which will be held at the family plot in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Buena Vista.
(Used with permission from Chaffee County Times to Eva Flowers)
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