Gary R. Colwell Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

GARY R. COLWELL, SR. Gary R. Colwell, Sr., 61, of Great Bend Township, PA went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Belinda. He is also survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary R. Jr. and Pam Colwell and Jason and Heather Colwell; three grandchildren, Grant, Olivia, and Ryan; his mother, Mary Holtzman; his father-in-law, Art Kopp; one sister, Della Trammel; and several cousins, including Jimmy Colwell and Tom Colwell. Gary was predeceased by his father, Ralph G. Colwell. Gary was a machinist by trade and a farmer by heart. His greatest love was his grandchildren. Gary took great pleasure in being surrounded by his family on the farm. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Sarah, Mary Pat, and Zach for their care and compassion. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., January 7, 2016 at the United Methodist Community Church, Great Bend, PA. Spring interment will be made in Newman Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the United Methodist Community Church, P.O. Box 586, Great Bend, PA 18821.

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Gary R. Colwell Sr.

January 6, 1954 - January 4, 2016