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Gary Burnett Obituary

Gary Fain Burnett, 52, passed away peacefully in his sleep November 25, 2010, in Colorado Springs, Colorado from health complications due to diabetes. He was born April 7, 1958, in Louisiana, Missouri. Gary spent his childhood in Paynesville, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska until he and his family moved to Colorado Springs in 1972. Gary graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in 1976 and later attended Western State College. After school, Gary entered the field of commercial construction and later owned and operated a video store. Gary loved the Colorado outdoors where he enjoyed four-wheeling, hunting, camping, and motorcycling. He especially loved skiing and excelled as a ski racer for the Broadmoor ski team. Gary later shared his talents and enthusiasm as a ski coach. Gary is survived by his mother and step-father, Sally and Kenneth Mayo of Colorado Springs; brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Teresa Burnett of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Scott Buttermore of Colorado Springs; and step-brother McCabe Mayo of Carlsbad, New Mexico. He is also survived by his seven nieces and nephews: Liz, Sarah, and Thomas Burnett, Cody and Regan Buttermore, and Trinity and Madison Mayo. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Fain R. Carnes, his adoptive father, James K. Burnett, and his grandparents, Frank W. and Vera D. Patton, and Arnold C. and Miriam G. Burnett. Although Gary's family and friends will miss his sense of humor and strong spirit, they take great comfort in knowing he no longer suffers as he rests in the hands of God. A service of remembrance will be held in Gary's honor on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the Swan-Law Cascade Chapel in Colorado Springs.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 28, 2010.

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Scott Quinn

April 22, 2019

I am so sorry to see the announcement of Gary's passing almost 10 years ago. We were the best of buddies in grade school and the first year of junior high. We spent nearly every summer day riding our Honda 50 Mini Trails, racing around the open fields around houses in west Omaha. We had many sleep overs and he even let me join his mouse club with his brother Gary. They had a bunch of little mice around the house! I only saw Gary once or twice after the Burnett's moved to Colorado but the memories have lasted all of these years. Rest in Peace my friend. Scott

Carolyn Dunlap

December 2, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Gary. He was a dear friend to me and to many others in high school. I remember him fondly and grieve his passing.

Christie

December 1, 2010

You lived, you laughed, you loved... you left too soon. I miss you friend. You always had a smile that lit up the world. Know how much you meant to me.

Denise Bufmack

November 30, 2010

Gary was a good friend of mine some years ago.We all had some good times.Years gone by we lost touch.I still would think of him from time to time,as I always will.To the loving family of Gary Im so sorry for your loss God bless and rest in peace now Gary.

Dian Schreimann

November 30, 2010

Sally, Ken, Greg, Ann and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Gary will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Love, Dian, Duane and family

Theresa (Dooher) Grossman

November 29, 2010

Gary was my buddy/partner as we walked the aisle to graduate at CMHS. He was a great friend to my brother Chris and I for over 30 years. He always had a smile for me when I ran into him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family. He will be missed.
Theresa (Dooher) Grossman and Chris Dooher

Linda and Harry Vallery

November 29, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.I know Sally worked tirelessly and Ann was very devoted to Gary. I only knew him when he was young and worked at Manitou with my husband. Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Gary in 2007

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Gary at one year of age.

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Gary on top of the world.

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Gary with his proud dad Jim, now they are reunited.

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A young cowboy full of mischief.

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Gary doing something else he loved.

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Gary doing what he loved.

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Gary with his brother Greg and sister Ann

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His Senior picture

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He loved this car!

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Deb and Travis

November 29, 2010

Gary was family to my son Travis and myself for many years. He had a
heart that was bigger than life itself. His mother was a Saint when it came to looking after Gary with his diabetes. Rest now Sally, knowing that Gary's loving spirit is no longer suffering in the arms of the Lord!
With All Our Love, Deb Whitman and Travis Bennett

Tim Turk

November 29, 2010

Sally/Ken,
So Very Sorry to hear of your loss - my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Denise Smith

November 29, 2010

Dear Aunt Sally, You should take great comfort to know that Gary is with Grandpa now. Gary is riding the horses in a fenceless pasture.
My heart is with you.
Denise

Denise Smith

November 29, 2010

Dear Aunt Sally you should take great comfort to know that Gary is with Grandpa now. Gary is riding the horses in a fencless pasture.

My heart is with you.
Denise

Denise Ras-Arvidson

November 28, 2010

Oh, I am so very sad to hear that! My deepest condolences to his loved ones during this time of grief. I always liked Gary, we use to ski and race together at the Ski Broadmoor, he was a lot of fun with a wonderful spirit. Gary had a beautiful personality, and was always nice and kind to everyone, he had a beautiful smile and could always make me laugh. My heart and blessings go out to his family. May he rest in peace! - Fondly, Denise Ras-Arvidson

Cindy Riddle

November 28, 2010

I remember Greg's kindness and sweet smile as we went to high school together. I'm grateful to God for the joy Greg is experiencing now, but I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Fondly,

Cindy Riddle

Gibson Hazard

November 28, 2010

I am truly at a lost of words. Gary was one of the best friends a guy could ever have. He was so full of life, energy and mischief. I will never forget him. We had so many memories together. Together we went to JR High, High School, College, Broadmoor Ski Team, AMAZING SKI TRIPS, I got drunk for the first time with him, trips to Zermatt, Switzerland, Glacier Bay, Alaska, Camping Trips, and Four Wheel Drive Trips and on and on. Wow, did we have a good time together! Boy did we laugh when the two of us got together!!!! He ALWAYS had a smile, a zest for life, which was hard to match. Gary's nickname on the Broadmoor Ski Team was, "The Star". As he was a natural and gifted skier, but also had a “Star� personality. I shall forever look up into the heavens looking at the Stars and know that Gary is now with God and is one of the Stars I am looking at. Goodbye my friend. Gibson Hazard

November 27, 2010

Dear Greg and family, please accept our deepest sympathy, and extend it to your family and friends. With love, Bob and Mary McDougall

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