Gary Luce

1946 - 2022

Gary Luce, 76

Gary A. Luce; April 2, 1946 – Nov 25. 2022



Gary grew up in Columbia Falls, MT passed away surrounded by loved ones, wife, Elaine Luce, son Robert Luce. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Maxine Luce, Lori Luce. Gary had two brothers, Don and Jerry Luce and sister Barbra Smith and 7 grandchildren.



Gary, graduated from Glacier High School in 1964, where he played in sports, track, football, and basketball. Gary, played in the high school band, was part of the Columbians and inducted into the Columbia Falls High School Honor society, and attended Montana State college.



Gary lived in Washington for 39 years, where he worked for Boeing over 30 years, he worked on the AWACS program. After retiring from Boeing, moved back to Columbia Falls, to be back with family and friends.



Gary did volunteer work with the cub scouts and boy scouts in Lynnwood, Washington from 1973 to 1986 he was heavily involved in both organizations and becoming a Scoutmaster in troop p 24, Martha Lake Community Club.



Gary, after moving back to Columbia Falls, involved himself in numerous volunteer activities, Columbia Falls Senior Center, Heritage Days, organizing the golf tournament up at Glacier Golf course. He played on the Seahawks senior softball team, loved bowling, also volunteered at the elementary school teaching fourth grade students how to play cribbage.



Gary, supported and attended Wildcats games, football, and basketball, he took his notepad and would record states on the players and post them on Facebook. Gary, was a member of the Columbia Falls Methodist Church, was the administrator for Columbia falls Woodland Cemetery.



Memorial services will be held at Columbia Fall UMC on Friday December 9th, 2022 at 2PM. Services will also be live streamed, go to {columbiafallsUMC.org } In lieu of flowers you can send donations Columbia Falls senior center. Columbia Falls UMC 406-892-5811.