OBITUARY Gary Pinson PINSON, Gary, 60, died Sunday, October 28, 2007, in Brandon, Fla. He was born June 17, 1947, in Hays, Kansas, to Don and Naomi Pinson. He had lived in Brandon for the past three years, after moving from Fort Lupton, Colo. Gary retired from United Airlines in 2004, after 17 years of service, and had worked for the old Frontier Airlines for 19 years until they closed in 1986. He was preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Pinson, and his sister, Mary Ann Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Vickie; his father, Don F. Pinson; three children, Don Vaughan, Tausha Sills and Jamie Hadler; stepson, Jeremy Boudreaux; son-in-law, EP Hadler; and three grandchildren, Chad Vaughan, Ariel Vaughan and Avery Hadler. No services will be held at this time, however, a celebration of life will take place next summer on the Poudre River in Colorado. -TAMPA TRIBUNE on 11/2/2007. -http://www.legacy.com/TBO/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=97139724 ONLINE FUNERARY GUESTBOOK FOR GARY AT http://www.legacy.com/TBO/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=97139724 December 24, 2007 I met and worked with Gary in JAC in the summer of '75. We had good times together. He was always a friend and he even made it fun when we cleaned the RON. I will always remember the river raft trip down the Snake River. I got to know him better when at UAL and it was nice when he and Vickie came up to Estes Park and we would sit on the deck. I was disappointed when Gary and Vickie left for TPA. We talked several times after he moved. He was way too young to leave Vickie, his daughters, dad and friends. All will miss him... Bob Higley (Estes Park, CO) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 28, 2007 My Beloved Husband, it has been one month now since you left me, and I am so broken hearted. Everyone says it gets easier but it does not feel like it. Although we were together only 13 short years, we did so much together and there are so many special memories. Loving you was easy, now living without you is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. If love could have kept you here, you never would have gone. You are truly my soulmate and my very best friend. Rest in peace. Forever loved, Forever missed. Vickie Pinson (Brandon, FL) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 16, 2007 We were shocked to learn of Gary's passing. He was one of those terrific Frontier agents we always appreciated. His smile and his work ethic was always reliable. We will treasure our memories of him when we flew in and out of SLC & JAC. Billy & Cheryl Walker (Ahwatukee, AZ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 12, 2007 REMEMBERING THE FUN YOU AND I AND ENOCH HAD AT THE BRONCO GAMES. LINDA HAMALA DEN PHX JAC LINDA HAMALA (CAMP VERDE, AZ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 7, 2007 I hired on in Salt Lake when Gary was working there. I enjoyed catching up with him again at the 2005 reunion in SLC, where we relived all the fun old times and stories. I enjoyed Gary and though he passed through my life too quickly, he will never be forgotten. My condolences to his family and friends who lost someone really special. Bob Noble (Salt Lake Ciy, UT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 3, 2007 Gary was a great cousin and enjoyed the great times we had since we were young. I remember watching him ski years ago. Recently he took some of us on a boat ride around the lake by his house. I also have one of his pens and case that he made recently. That will also be cherished. He will always be remembered as a wonderful person as well as a great cousin. Saundra Thomas (Naples, FL) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 3, 2007 Ok then old friend. We had the good times (AA Boston Clam Bake) and the bad times (the great condo fire of 1974). Gonna miss ya. 27R gear up. Have a good trip. Ron Abfalter (East Jordan, MI) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 3, 2007 I WORKED WITH GARY IN SLC. IT WAS SO NICE TO SEE HIM AT THE 2005 FRONTIER REUNION. GARY WAS JUST PLAIN FUN TO BE AROUND.HE WILL BE MISSED. STAN COVINGTON (SALT LAKE CITY) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 3, 2007 Worked with Gary at DFW(Frontier Airlines) - was a great guy to be around and with. Bill Kirkley (Euless, Tx) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 3, 2007 I knew Gary when he worked for the old Frontier Airlines, both in Salt Lke and I think he also worked in Denver for a time. He will be missed by all who knew him. He left us way too young!! God be with you, Gary. Carol Pickett-Stillman (Murray, UT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 3, 2007 Everyone who worked at FL in JAC during Gary's stint in Wyoming will remember him for packing in a lot of living and being a generous friend. Condolences to family. He was one of a kind. Jim Kyte (Beijing China) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2, 2007 Forgot to add in first guest book signing that I also worked with Gary in Salt Lake City. Dave Gabbert (Dickinson, ND) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2, 2007 I worked with Gary in Kansas City and Helena Mt. We had some good times. You will be missed Gary. Dave Gabbert (Dickinson, ND) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2, 2007 Gary was a friend for many years at the old Frontier Airlines. We shared many travels and adventures during the 1970s and 80s. All his friends there extend their condolences and sympathy. Jake Lamkins (Fayetteville, AR) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2, 2007 Hey old friend, sorry you had to go so soon. We had some good times ( AA Boston Clam Bake), and some not so good times (the great condo fire of 1974). I took the liberty of telling the story of you spearing Clyde's hat at Park West on the Frontier Alum website. Have to enjoy the good times we had. Have a good flight. 27R, gear up. Ron Abfalter (East Jordan, MI) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2, 2007 I first met Gary in Kansas City in 1968. We both were working for Frontier Airlines. We worked together again in Salt Lake City for the airline in 1973. We had been friends for almost 40 years. I will certainly miss him. Paul Farris (Lowell, AR)