Gary Howard Pike, 71, of Firestone, died August 25, 2015 at Manor Care of Boulder. He was born September 11, 1943 in Goddard, KS the son of Howard and Beulah (Cathey) Pike. Gary was a graduate of Boulder High School, and an Honorably Discharged Veteran of the United State Marine Corp.
Gary was a man of many talents. His working career took him from being a truck driver, to farming and ranching, working as a welder, volunteering his time at Longmont United Hospital and with Little Britches Rodeo. Gary also spent time with the Boulder County Mounted Search and Rescue Team and was a member of the Rocky Mountain High RV Club and the BPO Elks Lodge. In his free time he enjoyed watching western movies, hunting, riding horses and walking his four legged ""girls"" Sophee, Sadee and Precious.
Gary’s life was enriched with the time JoAnn Packo spent as a part of it. She was not only his soulmate, but his care taker for a time. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his step father, Ralph Sporleder.
Survivors include JoAnn, his sister Donna, and his step-brother Jerry Sporleder. He is further survived by his aunt Betsy Cathey, step children Grant and Jean Abrahamson, nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members as well as his four legged friends and a host of friends too numerous to mention.
A Celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Howe Mortuary Chapel in Longmont. A reception will immediately follow in the Howe Mortuary Event Room. Casual attire is requested. Those who knew Gary, know he ALWAYS wore shorts, so feel free to wear yours.
Memorial contributions are requested to the Little Britches Rodeo.
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