Jennifer Brooke Gelvin

Jennifer Brooke Gelvin was born December 27th, 1971 in Wray, Colorado to Edmond E and Rebecca C (Grate) Gelvin.  They lived at Kitzmiller Ranch and in Laird, CO until the family settled north of Wray.  She graduated from Wray High School in 1990 and moved to Boulder where she nannied for Uncle Bill and Aunt Jean Thomas while attending the University of Colorado.  She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1994; double majoring in music and art.  Her love of music and singing landed her in Denver, where she went on to be the vocal front for The Blackouts, The New Majestics and The Fabulous Boogienauts. She met and married Keith Rouse, another member of the Boogienauts who shared her passion for music.  They welcomed Jada Mackenzie to the family in 2004 and Jazper Logan in 2007. She created Jennsing Musik Company and shared her talents as a vocal coach.  She provided vocal instruction at the School of Rock; a position seemingly made for her.  She also served as a substitute teacher, allowing her to spread her joy to children throughout Denver.  Her favorite calling, however, was being a mother.

Jennifer passed away tragically on Sept 29th, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Rouse, her mother, Beckie Edens, grandparents, Ray and Carol Gelvin and Willard and Marjorie Grate, sister-in-law, Mary Cobb, uncle, Kenneth Hergert and cousin, Pachi Hergert.

She is survived by children, Jada and Jaz Rouse, father and stepmother, Ed and Nancy Gelvin; stepfather, John Edens; brother, Jeffrey Gelvin and Shelby, Maddie and Cami Singleton, Hannah and Jenna Gelvin, Molly and Ella Cobb; sister Amber Speicher and Jacob, Ezra, Quinn and Ozzy; sister, Megan Welp and Shannon, Darin, Reagan, Zachary and Thomas, sister, Natalie Holland and Jeremy, Ethan and Taylor; stepbrother, Todd Roseberry and Tonia, stepbrother, JJ Roseberry and Kristie and families--along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Jennifer will be remembered for her larger-than-life presence, her beautiful singing voice, and her giving heart.  She sparkled wherever she went, never met a stranger, and spread joy to those around her.  She will be missed dearly.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at the Kitzmiller Auditorium,30074 Co. Rd. 35, Wray, Colorado.

Memorials may be made to the Jada and Jazper Rouse Memorial Fund, c/o Wray State Bank, P.O. Box 277, Wray, Colorado 80758.

Schmidt-Jones Funeral Home is in charge.