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Gary Mark Bostrom

FUNERAL HOME

Shrine of Remembrance

1730 East Fountain Blvd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Gary Bostrom Obituary

Bostrom
Gary Mark Bostrom

Gary Mark Bostrom, 60, was born in Colorado Springs on October 25, 1956, to Warren and Ruby Bostrom. He passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2017.
Gary was a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs. In the Spring of 1978, he met Sara George, and they were married on October 11, 1980.
Gary retired in 2015, celebrating a 36-year career with the Colorado Springs Utilities where he had a tremendous impact on the whole community. He was a humble and devoted servant to his family, church, work, and community, building lasting relationships with all of those around him. In addition to his many professional accomplishments, his greatest joy was loving, caring for, and providing for his family. All who knew Gary were positively impacted by his character, smile, and joy for life.
He is preceded in death by his father, Warren.
He is survived by his mother, Ruby; his siblings: Judy (Sam) Palpant, Steve (Virginia) Bostrom, and Sandi (Paul) Moede; his wife, Sara; his children: Matt (Callie) Bostrom, Erin (Zach) Ward, Alli (Jeremy) Smith, and Andrew (Mender) Bostrom; and his grandchildren, who lovingly knew him as "Papa".
A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, from 5pm to 7pm, at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 3, at 2pm at Village Seven Presbyterian Church, 4055 S. Nonchalant Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917. Private interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Village Seven Presbyterian Church - Downtown Church Plant, 4055 S. Nonchalant Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917. Please designate to "Memorial Fund". You may also give to Springs Rescue Mission, 5 W. Las Vegas Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 2, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Bostrom

17 Entries

Mark

December 19, 2025

Thank you for treating me like your own son.

Just found out. You and your family always made a space for me. You took care of me when my parents never showed up.

I cannot thank you and your family enough. RIP.

Craig Bailey

October 20, 2025

What a very special man!!

Lynne Mathews

October 19, 2025

My very deep felt love and care for you all. We are Gary´s family.
God bless and keep you. God keep you in peace.
Lynne

CHARLES E CONSER

August 26, 2023

Memories of Gary were shared among several attendees at the CSU Retiree's Association's Luncheon at the Flying W Ranch on last Wednesday. We all knew and miss him, and will always cherish the time we spent with him.

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Craig Bailey

September 6, 2017

I've had the privilege of knowing the entire Bostrom family most all of my life. My heart goes out to each of you. Gary was always such a wonderful man, always very humble and kind. My Prayers are with all of you.

Jessica Walker (Waldron)

September 4, 2017

Dear Bostrom Family,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and keep you during this time.

Penny Kimmel

September 4, 2017

Gary was such a wonderful person and my heart aches for his loss. My former husband taught Gary in Jr. High so we had lots of laughs about that experience. Youu couldn't find a nicer person than Gary and we hate this loss.

Ricki Pezoldt

September 3, 2017

A life well lived. All together too short from my view. Our Sovereign had other plans...

lynne mathews

September 3, 2017

Dear Sara and family, Dear Mrs. Bostrom, May God hold you well in His loving, compassionate and up-holding arms today and in the weeks and months to come. My thoughts are with you. Lynne Mathews

John and Carolyn Clarke

September 3, 2017

We were in Steve's NC church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Agnes Ortega

September 2, 2017

It was such a pleasure to have known Gary, he was a kind and happy person who always took the time to visit with everyone. I will remember him for his thoughtfulness and integrity, he is someone I admired. May God give the Bostrom Family comfort and peace, your Family is in my prayers.

September 2, 2017

Colorado Springs lost one of its best friends last week. Gary's unending dedication to the city and its lifeline, water, made the future more secure for our kids and grandkids. Gary was my friend, my colleague and more. I will miss him so very much.

linda firth

Charlie Conser

September 2, 2017

All of us that worked with Gary at CSU truly understand the depth of his contributions to our community and to our lives through those precious friendships. All of us will miss him greatly.

Diane Frasure

September 2, 2017

To the precious Bostrom family. Our hearts go out to all of you in the homegoing of Gary.I have known him since he was very little and know what kind of a person he was.He is in the arms of his Lord and Savior now and reunited with his earthly father. God Bless all of you with His comfort. Diane and Jeff Frasure

Sandy O'Rear

September 2, 2017

Dan and I regret that we are unable to honor the great life that Gary lived as we are out of town. Sara, our love and prayers go out to you and your family.

Rick Roc kers

September 1, 2017

Always a smile! Always a kind word!