The Story Of Elizabeth Delmonte

Meet Elizabeth, a 98-year-old woman whose life story spans from growing up in the mining town of Sopris, Colorado to building a beautiful family and career. Raised in a close-knit Italian immigrant family, with generations working in the Sopris Coal Mine, Elizabeth began her career as a bookkeeper at just 18, before starting a family. She shares memories of attending high school in a small town, marrying the love of her life in a heartfelt, intimate wedding, and raising children. Her story is not just about a lost town flooded by the Purgatoire Dam, but about resilience, love, and the everyday moments that make life extraordinary. Join us for this inspiring journey through history and heart.

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