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Gary Lee Luther

July 19th, 1943 - December 18th, 2024

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Gary Lee Luther, 81, of Loveland passed away in the loving care at Pathways Inpatient Care Center, Fort Collins, CO on December 18, 2024. 

Gary was born on July 19, 1943 in Fremont, Nebraska. He was raised by his mother Elaine and step-father Ed Luther.  While in High School he helped his dad run a Skelly Gas station after school and on the weekends. 

He entered the Navy after High School graduation in 1961. After boot camp and electronics school he was stationed in Keflavik, Iceland at a large communication center. After leaving the service in 1964 he worked as a production manager for Dale Electronics for 9 years in Columbus, NE. 

He met his soul mate and love of his life, Marilyn through his sister and they married in March of 1976 in Fremont, NE at the First United Methodist Church. 

He furthered his education in Alexandria, MN at Avionics school to learn the electronical equipment in airplanes. After Avionics school the family moved to Lincoln, NE and he worked for Duncan Aviation. 

He took a job in 1979 at Hewlett Packard in Loveland, CO and worked for the company and branches mostly in electronic maintenance for 33 years. 

His legacy is marked by his joy for life in all things and his Lord. He loved volunteering at the homeless shelter and Lifespring Covenant Church. For the past 10 years he was actively involved in the KidsPak organization which provides weekend food for food insecure youth in our community. 

Gary was an avid golfer, bowler, and fisherman, he also enjoyed music, photography, camping and hiking.

He was a devoted husband, dad and grandfather. He loved being involved with his 4 grandchildren and grand-dog. Gary was a magnet for little children and dogs and the family called him the neighborhood dog whisperer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and a brother. 

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn, sons Dr. Jeffrey (Katie) Luther of Loveland, CO; Robert (Sara) Luther of Fort Collins, CO; 4 grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and many other family and friends. 

He will be greatly missed and his memory will be cherished by everyone that met him. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to KidsPak (P.O Box 2078 Loveland, CO 80539) or Lifespring Covenant Church (743 S. Dotsero Dr. Loveland, CO 80537) or family choice.

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