The Greeley Tribune August 20, 2007 John J. Gasner March 18, 1922-Aug. 16, 2007 Age: 85 Residence: Greeley Tribute: John Jacob Gasner was born in Sterling to Joseph and Opal (Schell) Gasner and was the oldest son of 12 children. He grew up in Sterling where he attended school through the eighth grade. On Sept. 23, 1947, he married Jo Ann Loftus in Denver. Mr. Gasner served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He worked as an airplane mechanic. An avid sportsman who loved all sports, he particularly loved fishing. He was a great Denver Broncos fan, but as much as he loved the Broncos, he'd rather go to the local high school to watch his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephew perform. Mr. Gasner also loved to cook and specialized in breakfast. He belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Gasner loved his family and will always be known as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He died Thursday at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. Survivors: His wife of 60 years, Jo Ann (Loftus) Gasner of Greeley; a daughter, Sherry Stone of Greeley and partner Joan Huebl; two sons, Greg Gasner and wife Danelle of Tabernash, and Steve Gasner and wife Tina of Eaton; seven grandchildren, Jimmy Gasner of Silverthorne, Jana Holder and husband Bill of Brighton, Cale Gasner of Greeley, Shelby Gasner of Greeley, Tabaitha Smith and husband Dustin of Evans, Heather Dorsey and husband David of Greeley, and Tamara Sterling of Greeley; 10 great-grandchildren, Jordan, Jalen, Josie, Grace, Bryce, Zachary, Sterling, Carter, Savanah and Jonathan. He is also survived by, two brothers, Joe Gasner of Denver and Leo Gasner of Burns, Wyo.; six sisters, Gertrude Leiker of Denver, Barb Kell of Thornton, Rose Worden of Texas, Agnes Nelson of Denver, Veronica Baskell of Denver and Shirley Maupin of Wheat Ridge; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: His parents; a grandson Jeff; two brothers, Sam and Pete; and a sister Virginia. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2222 23rd Ave., Greeley. Rosary, 7 p.m. Monday at Adamson West Chapel. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday at the West Chapel. Note: Memorial gifts may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be written to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com. --------------------------------- Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!