Wednesday, November 18, 2020
My earliest memories of my cousin Gary go back to the old days in Longmont. It was always a highlight for me to go visit Uncle Gene and Aunt Pete and Debbie and Gary. Jan and I were trying to remember if we ever saw Gary as anything but happy, friendly, cutting up, never overly serious, and we couldn't think of a single time, ever. I'm sure there were times, he was human, but probably few and far between. I had the distinct pleasure, (not sure "pleasure" is the right term), of being a personal deer hunting guide for Gary and his buddies from Rocky Flats for several years. I only saw him shoot one time, and it was a good shot, but of course there was quite a story behind that one. There were many memories made in those days, for he and I both. Those were good times, good times. During my childhood in CO, Gary and his family often came up to Basalt to visit for a couple days at a time and I always looked forward to it. And since my family has been in GA, he has always called to make sure we're o.k. if there was a tornado, flood, hurricane, anything, and he was sincere. He never talked long, but he kept tabs on me. I'm pretty sure I was his favorite cousin. Almost positive. His sense of humor was unlike any I've ever encountered, except maybe his dad's.
It was a shock to get the news, especially after all the losses this family has endured over the past 12 months. As Deb said, Gary was taken too soon. He will be sorely missed by many, not the least of which is me. For those of you closest to him, cherish the memories of him you posses. If I knew him at all, I know he had to have left you with more than you can recount. He cared for you more than you know and Judi, his children and grandchildren were the loves of his life. How very fortunate we all are to have had him for the time we did. Our lives are enriched because of him.
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