Gerald "Gary" Dean Getz

Born October 24th, 1943 in Sterling CO, he is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Thelma Getz, brother Robert (Bob) Getz, nephew Chip (Ryan) Kerker, and his lifelong friend and mother to his children, Sherrii Getz (Sharon Swaney).

He is survived by his 4 children-daughter Shelly Woods and husband James Woods, son Michael Getz and wife Shannon Getz, daughter Heather Penrose and husband James Penrose, and daughter Heidi Else and husband Dustin Else, as well as seven grandchildren-Devin Woods, Michael Woods, Shaeah Woods, Madsyn (Maddy) Penrose, Kynli Else, Kennadi Else, and Corbin Else. He is survived by his two sisters, Carole Kerker and Judy Bostron, and his brother Ronald (Ron) Getz, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Gary moved his family to Dillon Colorado in 1977 where he obtained his dream, and opened the Village Inn Pancake House franchise in Silverthorne, CO. Living in the beautiful Colorado mountains afforded him to share his love of the outdoors with his family, and building memories of camping trips, fishing, hunting, boating and water and snow sports, are memories we will treasure forever.

Family was the most important thing in Gary’s life, followed by his friends. He could make a new friend anywhere he went, due to his caring and outgoing personality. He was always willing to help those in need, whether it be his mechanical skills, building or tearing down projects, or by just being there for a shoulder to lean on. He was one of the most generous people we know, and his absence from our lives will be greatly missed.