Gary A. Luce April 2, 1946 – Nov. 25. 2022

Gary grew up in Columbia Falls and passed away surrounded by loved ones, wife, Elaine Luce, son Robert Luce. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Maxine Luce; and Lori Luce. Gary had three brothers, Don and Jerry Luce, Bill Huffman and sister Barbra Smith and seven grandchildren.

Gary graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1964, where he played in track, football, and basketball. Gary played in the high school band, was part of the Columbians and inducted into the Columbia Falls High School Honor Society, and attended Montana State College.

Gary lived in Washington for 39 years, where he worked for Boeing over 30 years; he worked on the AWACS program. After retiring from Boeing, he moved back to Columbia Falls to be back with family and friends.

Gary did volunteer work with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in Lynnwood, Washington from 1973 to 1986 he was heavily involved in both organizations and becoming a Scoutmaster in Troop p 24, Martha Lake Community Club.

Gary, after moving back to Columbia Falls, involved himself in numerous volunteer activities — Columbia Falls Senior Center, Heritage Days, organizing the golf tournament up at Glacier Golf course. He played on the Seahawks senior softball team, loved bowling, also volunteered at the elementary school teaching fourth grade students how to play cribbage.

Gary supported and attended Wildcats games, football, and basketball; he took his notepad and would record stats on the players and post them on Facebook. Gary was a member of the Columbia Falls United Methodist Church and was the administrator for Columbia Falls Woodland Cemetery. He was also a great volunteer with the Columbia Falls Athletic Endowment Fund.

Memorial services will be held at the Columbia Falls UMC on Friday Dec. 9th, 2022 at 2 p.m. Services will also be live streamed: Go to columbiafallsUMC.org In lieu of flowers you can send donations Columbia Falls senior center. Columbia Falls UMC 406-892-5811.