Gary Leon Trainer died peacefully at his home in Hartsel, Colorado in the loving embrace of Carol on November 16, 2020.
Gary was born on July 3, 1944 in Zanesville,Ohio to Roy Lancelot Trainer and Frances Marion Triplett. Gary joined the United States Air Force where he faithfully served this country for 22 years. After retiring from the Air Force, Gary became the owner of the Badger Basin Country store where he pursued his entrepreneurial passion, but moreover where he renewed his love for raising horses.
Gary is survived by his wife Carol and his six boys: Greg, Daniel, Christopher, Brian, Douglas, and Jeremy. He is also survived by his eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter, River, who died earlier this year.
The funeral will be at St. Joseph's Church in Fairplay, Colorado at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Burial will follow at Pikes Peak National Cemetery.