Gary Krauser Obituary

I worked with Gary in the past and just found out of his passing. I am sad to hear it, I enjoyed working with him, he was a good guy.

Time has only made me miss you more my brother & with the holidays coming up it will be hard on us all. Shelly & Jesse had their birthdays & it was tough not seeing you there. Dolly misses you so much. Every night when I take the dogs out for the last time I look to the sky & talk to you. One very sad night a single small cloud blew over me. I know it was you telling me to be strong & you were missing me too. You just never know how much you loved & needed someone until there gone. Your little brother-Rick

Dana
Was in the store to say hello and heard the news. Gary must have been a man of sound mind and character for you to be with him. He will be missed. I will keep you in my prayers and wish you peace. You will see him again.

I have no words or thoughts that could possibly convey how sorry our family is for what has happened. I regret not having gotten to know Gary. But for Dana, Rick and Gary's family, the missing piece to your life must be a void nothing can fill. We pray and hope time may find answers for you and that if at any time you need company or just a friend you can come by. Our love and strength to you always.

The McCollett's

I am very sorry to hear the loss of Gary. I had never had the pleasure of meeting him, but have heard many, many kind words of him.

My condolences to the family.

I haven't seen Gary since childhood but I can only imagine what a devastating loss this must be to his entire family. My thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with you.

Gary's family:
Receive my sympathy in these difficult times. I met Gary when he came visit Kim once in Santa Cruz. He was a very funny and a sweet man. I was lucky to meet him.
All my love to you Kim, please let me know if you need something.

Stunned and saddened.I can remember so many great times with Gary.My deepest condolences to the Krauser family.

The most recent memory I hold in my heart of my brother Gary was from the morning he died. I came into my mother's kitchen to see him standing in front of the window smiling, as he frequently was. I was SO glad to see him, as I always was. I threw my arms arounds him and kissed him on the cheek. I am so extremely grateful to have had him as my brother, protector, confindante, advisor, laughter buddy and dear friend for the last 50 years. I will do my best to look out for our family as he did and continues to do so. I believe with all my heart that we will all be together again someday. I love you Gary, your sister Kim

Dear Family,
I still can't believe he's gone, it seem so unreal. He was such a wonderful, funny, loving man. I only wish I could have spend more time with him and gotten to know him better. I'm so glad he took me to the airport the thursday before he died and we got to spend some time together, he played a prank on Rick on the way there and it made him laugh, he got the last laugh on Rick since they were always playing jokes on each other. He will always be in our hearts and I know the he's in heaven watching over you as he's your gardian angel now. My heart and love goes out to you.

All of the Apex Sports family would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Gary. He was a valued customer and a really nice guy. His tragic accident will always be in our thoughts and will help us to be safer and even more aware of our surroundings as we ride.

Chrissy and family,
I am so sorry to learn of your recent loss. Though it is hard to say the "right" thing at this time, the boys and I will keep you in our prayers.

I cannot even begin to describe the loss I am feeling. My brother Gary is someone I have looked up to my whole life. I will miss his humor and compassion. I will cherish the last three years since I moved back to Colorado and all the time we had together. We hiked Waldo Canyon together last year and were so engrossed in conversation that we missed the turn. We kept going up and up and ended up on a ridge that was so close to Pikes Peak I felt like I could reached out and touch it. It was cold and he loaned me his bandana to cover my ears. He made sure to explain to me the best way to tie it around my head. That was Gary. It was a long hike and we both were hobbling by the time we got back to the car. It was a good day.

I was always happy to see his cab accross the street at my dad's knowing they were talking and having coffee together. He helped me so much with the care of our mom and dad.

I know the void will never be filled, but I will try and fill some small corner with his children and especially his grandchildren. He will live on in my heart and memories. I don't know if he ever really knew how much I loved him. I did. I loved him so very much.

When I learned that my Uncle Gary was gone it blew my mind. I thought how could God take such a happy and funny man. I remember the last time I talked to him was the day of my birthday party and he called to tell me how sorry he was that he couldn't make it and that he would try to come to Thornton to visit when he could. Well I guess he can't anymore. I don't think he ever knew but whenever I heard his voice it always comforted me because it was just so soft and sophisticated sounding. It reminded me of my own Dad, his brother, that passed away last year. I'm so sad to know that I will never hear any of Uncle Gary's infamous corny jokes ever again. Even though I will miss him it kind of makes me happy that he died doing something that he loved so much, and that was to ride. Now maybe him and my dad can ride the clouds together in heaven.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Gary and I am deeply sorry for your loss. Gary's brother Rick is our neighbor and helped my son Austin with his dirtbike this summer. God Bless you all.

I cannot express the feelings that I had when I heard that my grandfather was gone. He has tought me so many things during my life while he was here, how to work my camera, to keep people laughing everyday-to smile, love, and care for one another, and many more things that I could fill this page with. He was the greatest Papa I've even known, and will ever know. I still think of the time we hiked up to Glen Erie with my great aunt Kim. We were on our way to hike up to the pools and found a baby duck alone. Papa put a blanket in the bottom of his backpack and put the duck in there to take home and take care of. I loved the scenery and the creek that ran along (and sometimes across) the trail we hiked on.The day before the accident I will always remember. We watched movies and bet on what would happen, what what did have to happen. I laughed with him when they did happen, and we both still laughed if it didn't happen. Gary will be missed by many, his grandchildren, daughters, wife, friends, brothers, sisters, and neighbors. I loved to see that smile on his face, and that silly grin he always had. I'll hold tight the memories I had shared with him the day before the accident, and the days, years, and months before then. I loved him, and so did many.

I'll miss you, my papa.

It's been our good fortune to live next door to the Krausers for over 10 years. We're deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Although it has been a very long time since we have seen your family, we remember your Dad as a very fun loving family man who adored his wife and children and always had a open door for our daughter Stephanie who at times just about lived over at your house on High Street. God Bless your entire family during this difficult time. Love George and Carol Wodtke

Kim and Krauser clan: Gary was a real gem that will always shine...our love and hugs to all, Annie & Boyce Rains

I am so very, very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

Our hearts and prayers go out for each and every one in this family at this very sad time. I know Gary had to be a fantastic guy because he has a fantastic family. I talk to Rick, my neighbor, and I have heard him talk about how much he loved doing things with his brother. My daughter is in school with his grandson, Chance. I know both his daughters, Shelly and Chrissy. Everyone I know that loves Gary is a kind & loving person and I know he also had to be the same and had to have had a great influence on those he loved around him. My deepest sympathy to everyone in the family for this tremendous loss.

I did not know Gary, but have worked with Rick over the last year.

Gary, I have been told you were a great man in mind and spirit. I believe this to be true because your bright and caring brother Rick has told me so. I'm sorry we never got to meet. The Lord has gained a great and compassionate companion in you. My family and I will keep your family in our hearts and prayers.

Rick and family, be assured that Gary is with our Lord and as much as it breaks your hearts, he is in a better place, waiting patiently to see you again at the end of your journeys.

Hug each other and care for each other as life is too short. You will be in our hearts and prayers.

I met Gary a couple of times while he was at my neighbor Rick's house. My Condolences to the family. Rick, we should do a commemorative "Jack the Captain" Ride.

I had the pleasure of meeting the Krauser family 27 years ago as a neighbor in Cypress. There, Rick and I became very close friends. I got to know Gary through this friendship. What a wonderfull fun-loving man I found him to be, full of life and always looking for that perfect prank. My deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to the entire Krauser family.


While we are mourning the loss of our friend, Others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.

My dear family, I feel more pain than you'll ever know for each and every one. I lost my husband, Robert Ken Krauser, last August and my world is still out of place. Robert was the eldest child of the Krauser. The one thing that always made me feel real is seeing the family in the springs. It reminded me of the tenderness I shared with my husband and it is very consoling. Now all I feel is turmoil inside. I am not quite sure
how to deal with it all but I know there is a God and he will see us all through to greener pastures.
Gary, I guess God has greater need for you and what better calling can one wish for. Remember be nice to each other up there.
Love to all

I'm terribly sorry for your family's loss. Though I didn't know Gary, Rick always spoke of him with the highest regard. My heart goes out to you in this sad time.

I did not know Gary but I have known Rick and his mom and dad for a very long time. This is never easy but think of him being with God in Heaven. With all my love and thoughts.

When Steve Gearhart called me Saturday evening to tell me about Gary, I was speechless, what words I had are not for here, eventually the tears came. God got a bargain when he called for Gary Saturday. Gary introduced me to motorcycles in junior high, I believe he had a Vespa. Then he got a Honda 90, as did Steve (if I remember right) and I got a Yamaha 80. We went all over the front range from the Rampart, Captain Jacks, Gold Camp, Cheyenne Canyon, even to Mt. Pisgah by Cripple Creek for the motorcycle races. On the Pisgah run I believe his then girlfriend Dana rode on the back of my bike so neither of us had to slow down...I only have great memories of him, never a cross word. I'll miss his emails of jokes or of pictures he took on rides in the mountains.
Dana and family, I am so sorry for your loss, rest assured Gary is at peace. He is and will be sorely missed.
God Bless All

Gary, our neighbor and wonderful man. Your will be missed. Our condolences to family and friends left behind.

Although Gary had lived in Colorado for the majority of the 33 years I've known Rick, I got to know Gary from his many visits to Cypress. He was a great man. I never knew him to be anything but. I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a man, and for the anguish his family must be suffering.

The Earth is certainly poorer, but Heaven is certainly richer...

Godspeed, Gary, and God bless your family and friends.

We are very sorry for your loss.

gary was my friend for 47 years i can't begin to express the loss i feel (especially at the rate i type) or the loss i know his family feels. gary and i were motercycle buddies. we grew up in junior high and high school on two wheels,it was our common denominator. we "jacked the captian" hundreds of times, thats rode captian jacks trail in gary-speak. i cannot look at the mountains without seeing some place gary and i were together.i love you and i miss you gary.

Kim and Family --
I'm very sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathy to your entire family.

Son,Brother,Husband,Father,Uncle, Grandfather,Explorer,Good Guy & Friend To All. I will have a void & ache in my heart for the rest of my life. I will miss you my brother-my best friend. Looking forward to the first prank when I see you again. I love you Dana & I am 16 houses away. Nothing will be the same with out you. Your heart-broken brother, Rick.

Dear family,
Kim, Barb, Rick, John, Jackie, Dana (and everyone else)- I am so shocked and saddened to hear about your loss. It has been a long time since I have seen Gary, but the news (eventually)brought me back to happy times in Cypress with the Krauser family, and many great memories of a fun-loving guy. I know that family was very important to him.
My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Melissa Offutt

Dear Kim and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Gary was my cousin and one of the most genuine, kind men I have known. He was always excited to do new things and I can't ever remember him without a grin on his face. Last year when I was in Colorado Springs for Rob's funeral, I had the opportunity to go to Garden of the Gods on a hike with Gary. I have a picture of him -- standing on a massive boulder -- looking out over the world like a great explorer. That's how I think of him, in his cab, on his bike, going somewhere to explore something new and take pictures to remember it by. That picture will be in my mind and heart forever.

My deepest sympathy for you Dana and Shelly, Chrissy and everyone in the Krauser family.

Love to all of you, Kris Iversen

Dear Kim and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

I went to school with Gary and remember him well. He was a great person. My thoughts, prayers and condolences to his family.

Dear Dana and family,

You might not remember me, but I worked with Gary for many years, he was a dear and very respected friend and coworker. In fact, we talked about you and the girls, his motorcycle rides (dirt bikes) in the mountains, RC cars (our son still has the Green, white, and red one that he sold to me in 1994). As a result of Gary, my son (who was 8 at the time) and I raced together for many years. Gary was one of the most creative systems engineers that we had at Litton DSD. He ended up with the damaged hardware that came back from the field for repair. I first met Gary in July of 1985 while working at Litton. They had me work in his place while he was on vacation, etc., and I was amazed how he was able to make the stuff work and he immediately earned my respect. Around 1998 I was asked to pick three engineers to work TAOM field failures because the failures were impacting the customer mission... Gary was the first person I picked. Above all... Gary always had photos of his family in his work area and loved to talk about you and the girls. He always had a great attitude and loved life.

Renee and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

We love you Gary and thank you for all that you taught me and for being positive influence in my life!!!

We are friends of Chrissy and Mike and are so sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you.

Gary, Thank you for all the things you taught me. When I was 14 and you showed me how to put two speakers on the floor and lay down between them creating head phones to listen to the Doors album. How to not only ride a motorcycle but how to work on them (or doing it for me). When you let me borrow your truck so I could work in Fort Morgan. This could go on and on. I never told you THANK YOU!! I LOVE YOU!!! JERRY

We are very sorry for your loss.

Although I didn't really know Gary, I knew his wife, Dana. I never heard an unkind word about Gary. My heart aches for the loss to his family.