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Gary Stone Obituary

Gary, 73, of Colorado Springs, passed away November 29, 2014 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Born March 16, 1941 in Colorado Springs to Darrell and Maxine Stone.

Gary was a successful businessman. During his time here on earth, he rode bulls in the rodeo, served his country in the United States Army, loved and laughed with his family and friends, put smiles on faces, and enjoyed cold beer.

He is preceded in death by his parents; former wife, Barbara and their daughter, Amber Rae; brother, Doug; and step-daughter, Mindy Farist, daughter of Diana Stone.

He is survived by son, Brocklyn (Sarah); granddaughter, Kamilla; former spouses, Sandy, Pat and her children, Sherri, Lori and Robbie, and Diana and her daughter, Michelle; half-sister, Cheri Ferbrache (Bill Johnson); half-brother, Greg Ferbrache (Mary); and step-sister, Judy Obermeyer (Mike); along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 5, 2014, 10 AM with Funeral Service to follow at 11 AM, both at The Springs Funeral Home, 3115 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs. Graveside Services immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gary's name to The Pikes Peak Range Riders, Shriners, or Exempla Lutheran Collier Hospice Center or a charity of your choice.

Please share memories at HoranCares.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Dec. 3, 2014.

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Patty Wilson Stone

December 10, 2014

Gary was my former brother-in-law. He had a great Love for his family, and the best sense of humor. my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. God bless you.

Helen Jane Evenson/Showers

December 8, 2014

I knew Gary from jr high and high school. He was always very kind to me. We had several classes together. He will be missed by many. Our fifty-fifth reunion will be April/2015. Call Ted's Bicycle Shop and ask for Tony for more info.

Brent Spaulding

December 5, 2014

Gary I know you are going to a better place. Me and my kids will never forget you and all the fun you gave us while boating at Lake Powell.

Bud Rice

December 4, 2014

I was Sorry To have read of the passing of Gary . We were friends back in the late fifties And early sixties. My prayers are with all of the family in this time grief. Buddy Rice

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