Farewell

On August 1, 2009, 30 of Gerry's friends and family gathered to scatter Gerry's ashes on sacred ground at Wolf Creek, the ski area, above all others, he loved and held close to his heart for over 35 years. Gerry's presence was felt in the gentle winds that blew on the top of Knife Ridge, several times that afternoon. There was a true representation of Gerry's friends and family and his passions in life, with family from Oklahoma City, friends from his college days in Norman, OK, artists and friends from Colorado Springs, Denver, Pagosa Springs, Taos, Santa Fe, and his musician buddies from Pagosa and South Fork. Many stories were shared and genuine feelings of love for Gerry and how each person came to know him, what he had meant to them, and whatever it was that touched each heart. Gerry left a great legacy of friendships and precious memories to so many, and did more to stay connected with his friends and support the communities of artists (visual, musicians, skiers) he so valued and deeply loved. His legacy will live on. He did make a difference in the world, especially in the art world. Hopefully, the true gift of friendship, he shared with so many, will keep us connected in honor of his life.