Gary Arnold
1946-11-10 2021-09-22
On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, Gary Edwin Arnold passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 74.
Gary was born November 10, 1946 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Vivian and Glen Arnold. He served honorably and proudly in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Upon his discharge in 1970, Gary earned a B.A. in Speechwith a minor in Phychology from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 1976. On completion, Gary enjoyed a successful career in hospitality sales and marketing in San Diego and Denver, while concluding his careeras a substitute teacher in 2007.
Gary had a passion and appreciation for good food, he enjoyed spending time in the kitchen preparing new recipes for good friends and family in anticipation of laughter filled backyard barbeque. In addition, Gary enjoyed spending time outside in the backyard tending to his garden, and later caring for the several plants he held sodear. Gary was an avid music lover, and could be seen in his earlier years cleaning his beloved Harley Davidson motorcyclewhile listening to classic rock and roll iconssuch as the Beatles, AC/DC, Van Morrison and more. He was known for his gregarious personality, always looking for and willing to sharea laugh, and his unwavering support of the Denver Broncos.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Glen, stepmother Bebe, mother Vivian, andbrother Brock. He is survived by his daughter Sara (Tim), granddaughter Carter, and brother Bruce.
Gary was born November 10, 1946 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Vivian and Glen Arnold. He served honorably and proudly in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Upon his discharge in 1970, Gary earned a B.A. in Speechwith a minor in Phychology from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 1976. On completion, Gary enjoyed a successful career in hospitality sales and marketing in San Diego and Denver, while concluding his careeras a substitute teacher in 2007.
Gary had a passion and appreciation for good food, he enjoyed spending time in the kitchen preparing new recipes for good friends and family in anticipation of laughter filled backyard barbeque. In addition, Gary enjoyed spending time outside in the backyard tending to his garden, and later caring for the several plants he held sodear. Gary was an avid music lover, and could be seen in his earlier years cleaning his beloved Harley Davidson motorcyclewhile listening to classic rock and roll iconssuch as the Beatles, AC/DC, Van Morrison and more. He was known for his gregarious personality, always looking for and willing to sharea laugh, and his unwavering support of the Denver Broncos.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Glen, stepmother Bebe, mother Vivian, andbrother Brock. He is survived by his daughter Sara (Tim), granddaughter Carter, and brother Bruce.