Gary Dean Middleton of Aurora, Colorado, son of Ida Bridgette Coulter Middleton and the late Rogy Middleton was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri, on June 11, 1953. He departed this life in Aurora, Colorado, on January 9, 2008, having attained the age of 54 years, six months, and 29 days.
Gary was united in marriage to Charmaine Reece on October 27, 1996, at Indian Hills, Colorado. Gary was a veteran of the United States Air force. Gary was a member of the Firefighters Association, he was also a paramedic and taught paramedic classes. Gary loved life and it's challenges, his family, and farm. He loved the mountains, white water rafting, riding motorcycles, and he loved to tease.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Rogy Middleton.
Gary is survived by his mother, Ida Bridgette Middleton of Farmington, Missouri, his wife Charmaine Reece of Aurora, Colorado, and his brother, Denny Middleton of St. Louis, Missouri. Gary will also be missed by other relatives and friends who will mourn his passing.
Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 2:00 P.M.
Reverend Ted Middleton
Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Pallbearers: Sam Dwayne Harter, Joe Middleton, Jr., Brian Reece
Brad Mallon, Kenny Huighe, and Mike Huighe
Memorials: The "CU Foundation" Account #: 0221828
Mail to: David B. Badesch, MD
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Leprino Office Building, Room 536
12401 E. 17th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, MO