Gary Glenn Hoselton was born February 19, 1943 and went to be with his Lord Jesus on February 24, 2022. Gary was born in Denver, CO to Glenn and Helen Hoselton as the oldest of what would be 12 children. He attended elementary school in Durango on the Florida Mesa. He attended junior high and high school in Durango and graduated high school in 1961. After high school he served in the United States Air Force. He was a jet engine mechanic working on B52 bombers and KC-135 refuelers and was primarily stationed at Ellsworth Air Force base in Rapid City, South Dakota. He married Jenny "Cookie" Norton on June 11, 1963 at the First Baptist Church in Durango. They were junior high sweethearts and she was the love of his life. After finishing in the Air Force they settled in Durango on the Florida Mesa. There they ran a farm and had 3 children, Traci, Rick, and Ron. He was the service manager at Pat Murphy Motors for 32 years and retired from there on December 30, 2005.

Gary's family was the most important to him and he loved them with all he had. He loved spending time hunting, camping, 4-wheeling and doing all things outdoors. He loved watching his grandkids and great grandkids grow up. He spent many hours hunting and hiking with them and sitting in lawn chairs and on bleachers watching all of their activities. He was a Godly man with a very strong faith. He served in the church in many different areas. He was a kind, genuine, honest man who was loved and respected by all who met him.

Gary was preceded in death by his mom and dad and his brother John. He is survived by his wife Cookie; his daughter Traci (Dutch) McKnight; son Rick (Stephanie) Hoselton; son Ron (Dawn) Hoselton; grandchildren Megan (Jarett) Stovall, Travis (Jamie) McKnight, Darren (Emily) Hoselton, Dillon Hoselton, Lacey Hoselton, and Chauncey Hoselton; and great grandchildren Paislee and Paxton Stovall; Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Abigail McKnight; and Kinsey Hoselton; siblings Judy (Bill) Black, Janie (Ed) Wilson, Debbie (Jim) McVean, Darla (Dean) Hill, Doug (Shelley) Hoselton, Trudy Logan, Eva (Ray) Moreland, Lorie (Dennis) Larson, Carrie (Jerry) Martinez, Jim (Sandi) Hoselton; many nieces and nephews; the Funkhouser family and numerous other close friends.

Family directed memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Hillside Christian Church in Canyon, Texas. Services will also be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Pine Valley Church in Bayfield, Colorado.

The service in Bayfield will also be available to view online at https://zoom.us/j/.92789679306

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers or your favorite charity.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 28, 2022.

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David Bryce

May 4, 2022

Just now reviewing obituaries from Durango, and found Gary´s. So sorry. Knew him well, attended grade school with him. Did have a last chance to see him again at the great grade school reunion in 2019! My deepest condolences to Jenny and family. I know, will see you later, thank you Lord

Carol Pomeroy Stone

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Becky H.

March 19, 2022

What a wonderful guy!! He was dearly loved! He loved my Dad and my Dad thought the world of him!! We all enjoyed him every time we met!! My sympathies to each of you! May God Bless & Keep Each of you now and through the days ahead! Becky H.

Lori (Purdy) Jasmer

March 12, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was such a guiding father figure in my childhood. It was a blessing to have grown up with him in the 'village' that raised me. May God bless and hold your family through your sorrow.

Julie Schwindt

March 10, 2022

Gary was an amazing man. A true friend. He would do anything for anyone. He was definitely a child of God. He will definitely be missed. Love and prayers to the family.

Lori Thompson Sauck

March 7, 2022

Dear Cookie, Traci, Rick, Ron and all the family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of Gary, he was indeed a special
man. I worked with Gary at Pat Murphy Motors for over 7 years. I always felt that you guys had such a wonderful family.
May God bless you and wrap His loving arms around you all.
With much love and respect,
Lori (Thompson) Sauck

Poncho and Penny McNew

March 4, 2022

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Gary was a great guy!

John and Terry Decker

March 3, 2022

Cookie and Family,
We are sending our thoughts,prayers and
sympathy, and are happy to have such good memories of times spent together.
The John Decker Family

JANET JOHNSON

March 3, 2022

So sorry to hear of Gary's passing I am thankful he had a strong relationship with the Lord I remember how much fun we had as kids out on the farm Gary had such a good heart..........God bless all his family....sending you my love

Gary and Kay DeLuzio

March 2, 2022

Sorry for your loss

Sarah Posey

March 1, 2022

So sorry for your loss Cookie and family. Wish we lived close so we could be there. Just know we are thinking of of you and you are in our prayers.

Roger Candelaria

February 28, 2022

Good man, Gary. Years ago our offices were right across the street and we chatted almost every day He was ever upbeat and personable, showed kindness and sincere concern for everyone whose path crossed his. May he rest in peace

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