He was a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado. He worked as an educator for School District 6 for 34 years, teaching at Heath Junior High and Greeley West High School. On June 25, 1977, he married Bea Martinez.
Gary is survived by his wife, Bea; daughter, Kelly MacDonald and her fiancé, Faustino Alvardo; granddaughter, Savannah of Orlando, Florida; nieces, Ann Trotter of Newport New, Virginia and Erin Reidelbach of Glenn Allen, Virginia; his brother-in-law, Benny Martinez and sisters-in-law, Beverly and Patsy Martinez.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Jackie MacDonald, his brother, Mark MacDonald and sister, Jill MacDonald.
Gary was an avid Ohio State University and Colorado Rockies fan. He enjoyed playing gold and lifting weights. He also enjoyed doing Sudoku puzzles. He was known for his sense of humor. He enjoyed making people laugh. He will be greatly missted.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the ALS Association in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.
There will be no services, instead there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
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