Obituary of Gary Peterson

Gary Dean Peterson, 47, of Byers, Colorado passed away on April 4, 2014 at his home. Gary was born on November 5, 1966 to Thomas and Marcella S. (Born) Peterson in Frankfurt, Germany one of two children. The family moved to Byers, Colorado and he went to Byers School beginning in the 7th grade graduating in 1985. After graduation he enlisted in the Army serving his country for three years. Gary married Lynne Hasenbalg in Byers, Colorado on October 27, 1995 and the couple had three children; Krystin, Tyler and Justin. Gary had two daughters Shelby and Ashley from a previous marriage. The family made their home in Byers where they enjoyed small town living. When Gary was young he loved playing sports, especially football, loved riding horses and motorbikes. Gary loved his family, especially his grand daughter, he enjoyed being outdoors working in the yard or just sitting around visiting with friends and neighbors. He enjoyed fishing and camping in the earlier years of his life. Gary worked as a forklift operator at a lumberyard making many friends there as well. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Gary is survived by his wife, Lynne of Byers, Colorado and their children; Krystin and her husband Matthew Martinez and their daughter, Kylie of Byers, Colorado, Tyler and Justin Peterson of Byers, Colorado and his daughters; Shelby and Ashley Peterson of Texas. He is also survived by his parents; Tom and Marcella of Aurora, Colorado and his sister, Tammy Peterson of Aurora, Colorado.