Gary Edward Camp
March 26, 1948 – August 11, 2024
Age 76, spent his formative years in Rochester, NY where he cultivated lifelong friendships and a deep love for sports of all kinds, especially basketball. He was born in 1948 to Edward N Camp and Doris M Camp. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his adopted son, Joe Rodriguez Camp. He is survived by his loving brothers Greg and Tim (Lori) Camp, his nephew Matthew Camp and his beloved dog, Binks.
At an early age Gary moved to Buffalo, where he attended Conesus College and Buffalo State. After school he moved to Columbus, Ohio where he operated a Friendlys Family Restaurant for several years.
Gary lived for many years in Colorado, where he indulged in all the sunny state had to offer; he enjoyed long drives through the Poudre canyon, concerts at Red Rocks and the Mish, and owning a successful restaurant, Whistlers Cafe, in Nederland to name a few. He fit in well with the residents of Ward – if you know, you know. A lover of music, he was an early attendee of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and danced on the floor of Grateful Dead shows more times than he could remember. Two of his proudest achievements were his 37 years of sobriety and the many dogs he raised throughout his life. He had a huge heart, an incredible sense of humor, and touched more lives that he could possibly know. His best friend of 17 years, Chris, would especially like to thank him for countless memories – road trips, concerts, deep conversations, and unsolicited advice he should have taken more often – but most of all, his love.
Gary’s warm smile, infectious laughter and generous spirit endears him to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. As requested by Gary, there was no service and funeral arrangements. Informal gatherings replaced traditional services and his ashes will be scattered on a mountain top in Colorado.
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