On the morning of October 10, 2023, Gary Wayne Doolittle, 74, of Weldona, CO peacefully passed away from a long battle with Dementia.

Gary was born in Fairmont MN to Maurice and Elmina (Alford) Doolittle on June 21, 1949. He attended school in Fairmont.  From there he joined the Army, which he was very proud to have completed his boot camp training and had the opportunity to serve his country. He was honorably discharged for health reasons. Gary then attended college at Mankato State University where he received his Bachler's degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology.  During his time in High school and College he worked at Endersons Men's Clothing store. From that point on Gary was always very meticulous with his clothing and how he dresses, he reminisced throughout his life of his enjoyment while working there.

Gary learned the skill of house painting and enjoyed this career. The Alpha Paint Doctor was in business for over 30 years in the Boulder County area where his clients became his friends.

Gary was an avid Christian and attended Miramonte Bible College in Broomfield, CO, he was very active in his church, as well as at Rocky Mountain Bible College in Englewood, CO, thru out his life. He enjoyed Bible Study's, Potlucks and fellowship with other Theologian's.

Gary also was an active Amateur "ham" radio operator from the 1970's he was known as KB0NUX on the air waves. He enjoyed talking to people all over the world and being part of the weather reporting group.

Growing up in southern Minnesota, Gary did a lot of hunting and fishing with his father and continued the hobby, as long as he was physically/mentally able to do so. He enjoyed teaching others about firearms, archery, fishing and being outdoors.

When his daughters were young, they started riding horses, which lead to purchasing horses, taking them to 4-H and horse shows. Gary enjoyed being part of their hobby and got into riding as well, but he mostly, enjoyed being around the horses and the therapy they offered.

Gary married Rita Beatrice Nowak in 1970 in Fairmont and returned to Rita's home state of Colorado 4 years later. Gary fell in love with the warmer climate and beautiful scenery. They lived in the Boulder County area where they raised their daughters, until they went different paths.

Gary remarried a few years later to Charlene Lyon whom he met at church.  They were married for 26 years and in that time, they traveled all over the world including Singapore, Italy, New York, and Alaksa to name a few.

In 2016 Gary moved to the Weldona Valley and enjoyed living on his daughter's farm until it became too difficult for him to live in his RV without assistance. He moved to Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center where he was well cared for and well liked by many.

Everywhere Gary went, he made friends and talked to everyone. He loved to socialize, make his famous apple pie and eat hot roast beef sandwiches!

He is survived by his daughters, Sarah Jo Montana her husband Robert Griffith (Weldona, CO), Akasha LoVetere and her husband Scott (Nederland, CO) his grandsons, Nicholas Fintelmann and his wife Jennifer (Weldona), Wesley Fintelmann (Weldona) and Brennan LoVetere (Nederland).  Stepsons, Joel Lyon and his wife Dalad (Singapore) grandchildren Alex and Rhea, Greg Lyon and his wife Lindsey (Charleston, SC). He proceeds in death with his parents.

A memorial service will be held on November 18, 2023, at 10:00am at the Berean Bible Church, 211 W. Beaver Ave. Ft. Morgan CO with a potluck to follow.

In the Spring/Summer of 2024 a Celebration of Life and interment of his urn will be placed in Lake View Cemetery in Fairmont MN with his parents.