Gareld “Gary” Eugene Sisson

Friday, April 3, 2020

Gareld “Gary” Eugene Sisson

March 13, 1936 - April 1, 2020

GREELEY, Colo. — On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Gareld “Gary” Eugene Sisson, loving husband and father of three sons, passed away at the age of 84 at his home in Greeley.

Gary was born in Cambridge Neb., on March 13, 1936, to Leslie Robert and Lila Faye (Richard) Sisson. He grew up on different farms south of Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge high school in 1953. In August of 1956, he married Anita Smith in McCook, Neb. In September of 1956, they moved to Sterling, Colo., where Gary started his career as a maintenance man for the state of Colorado, He worked for the state for 39 years before retiring as a senior foreman.

Gary liked hunting, fishing and taking his three son’s and Anita camping. He also had a lifelong passion for cars, motorcycles and traveling. He and Anita traveled by motorcycle through different parts of the country, they were also able to take a dream trip to Europe. In later years they bought a motor home and wintered in Arizona.

Gary is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anita; his three sons, Rick and wife, Jeannie, Dan and wife, Jeanette, and Jim and wife, Elizabeth; two granddaughters, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Rodney.

A direct burial will take place in the Bartley Cemetery in Bartley, Neb.

Friends may leave online condolences at lockenourfh.com. Memorials may be left in Gary’s name at the Lockenour Jones Mortuary in Cambridge.

A celebration of life services will be at a later date in Greeley. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary entrusted with arrangements.