Albuquerque, New Mexico
Elton, Gary George Gary George Elton passed away to be with our Good Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was born August 24, 1936, the middle son of Norwegian parents, Rudy Elton and Helen Lee. He served in the US Air Force as a specialist in the Czechoslovakian language. He was a copy editor; a...
Read MoreI met Gary in New York City in the early 1960s, just after he retired from the Air Force. We were great friends for years. I´m thinking of him now as I watch the film Young Man with a Horn. I miss you, Gary.
Sylvia Topp
September 29, 2025 | Friend
I was so sorry to hear this sad news, Mary Ann. Gary was a kind and warm man; and such a FINE musician. I had heard of his serious struggles with cancer years ago, so was delighted to see him at a gig a couple (three?) years ago. I'm happy I had that opportunity to reconnect with him while he was still with us. Thinking of you and your family a lot at this difficult time. -Bruce Dalby
April 25, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 20, 2017
Hello Mary Ann...I'm so sorry to hear about Gary. He was one of the nicest people I ever knew. Fine trumpeter, student, father and husband...He will always be in my thoughts and memories....Jeff Piper
Jeffrey Piper
April 19, 2017 | Albuquerque, NM
Dear Mary Anne, I am so sorry to hear about Gary, such a wonderful, talented and wise person. I have so many great memories of times we spent together over the years and send my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Chris Shultis
April 17, 2017 | Ardmore, PA
