Gary C. LaBelle, 82, of Edgewater, died December 27, 2023. He was born to the late Raymond and Arlene LaBelle, June 24, 1941, in Yakima, Washington. Gary enlisted in the army at 17, joining the 82nd Airborne. He continued his military service in transportation, serving in the US, Europe, and Vietnam. After the military, Gary worked for the US Postal Service as a letter carrier. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bingo. Gary is survived by his wife, Mary Jean Fredrickson; four children: Gary Blin, of France; Julie Hollinger, of Aurora; Michelle Murphy, of Littleton; Hope Kreiling, of Castle Pines. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, sister, brother, and two daughters, Cherie and Garry Ann. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations made to Friends of Foothill Animal Shelter. Service will be held Tuesday, January 16 at 10:00 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, staging "C".