Gregory Lee Weihs
Gregory Lee Weihs passed away on Jan. 25 in the University of Colorado Hospital, after complication with a rare disease. He fought a valiant fight. Greg was born in Spokane Washington on Dec. 6, 1953, to Herbert Luther Weihs and Lois Jean (Rail) Weihs. The family moved shortly after his birth to Anaheim, Calif., where he at tend Benjamin Franklin Grade School , Fremont Junior High and Anaheim High. He was known affectionately as Smokey, a nickname his father gave him at birth. He enjoyed sports and was a natural at Little League Baseball, and one summer his team went to regional finals. He played some football, as well. He join the Army in April of 1971 and enlisted for three years. He joined the Army during the Vietnam Campaign, however he was diverted to Korea. While he was in the Army he served in the 77th Armor Division and was also a wheeled vehicle and track mechanic. While in the Service he was stationed in Fort Carson, where he discovered Colorado. Then he discovered the Western Slope of Colorado. He moved to Gunnison in the fall of 1979. Shortly after moving to Gunnison he met the girl of his dreams and fell in love with Gunnisonite, Patty Jean Guerrieri. It was love at first sight and they married on Sept. 27, 1980. They got married at the Gunnison City Park up Taylor Canyon, a park Patty’s father Ernest (Sweed) Guerrieri helped build. Greg was a devoted husband and his purpose in life was his Patty. After the Army Greg worked for a while as a body and fender technician. When he moved to Gunnison he was hired on as a laborer on a construction site. His boss introduced him to Jim Bowen of Mountaineer Electric, and shortly thereafter that hestar ted his shocking career as an electrician. He traveled for work to keep his apprenticeship alive. In 1987 he started the business Alpine Electric and also did work under the name Greg Weihs Elecric LLC. He achieved all electrical licenses and was a licensed journeyman, master and contractor. He was very proud of those achievement and worked with some very fine craftsman. He loved the fellowship of his electrical community. He was very wellrespected in his trade and was requested by contractors. He loved working on log homes and seeing the end result. His hobbies included antiquing, and Greg was a vintage car buff. He enjoyed traveling with his bride and seeing various locations. He was blessed to take his father to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and they traveled to the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu in September of ‘09. He is proceeded in death by his grandparents Cecil and Viola Rail of Anaheim, Calif.; Herb and Carrie Weihs of Garden City Park, Long Island, N.Y.; his mother Lois Jean (Rail) Weihs; one niece, Amanda Jean Weihs of Anaheim; and his father-inlaw Ernest (Swede) Guerrieri. He is survived by his Father Herbert Luther Weihs “Pops” and his loving wife Patty J. Weihs; his brother Herbert Luther (Tina) Weihs II; his daughter Crystal Faye Martin (Weihs), and Crystal’s mother Deborah Nilsson-Weihs. He is also survived by his motherin- law Marel Lee Guerrieri; his brother-in-law David (Cindy) Guerrieri and David’s children Bobbie, Jackie , Jeremy (Danika) and Monica (John) Coleman; his sister-inlaw June (Dave) Martinez and their children Buck (Jennifer) Kolz, Jody (Beth) Kolz, Beth Ann (Kolz) Coombs , Michael (Heather) Martinez and Samuel; his sister-fromanother- mother and Patty’s BFF Kay (Sebr ing) Hicks ; not to ment ion numerous great nieces and nephews, along with Bruce and Debbie Hoffman’s girls Sarah, Leah, Eliza and Sophie. He was also proceeded in death by his fur babies and Labrador retrievers Chandler, Brandy and Sandy; and survived by Lacey, Smokey and Ruby. He was devoted to them and they to him. He had a very strong work ethic and was compassionate about his opinions and beliefs. He was proud to be an American and loved Gunnison passionately. He had a zest for life a wonderful sense of humor. He was a great friend and was always there helping people and worthy causes of his community. He will be missed by his dear friends and family. We would like to quote a Van Zant line: “If you believe in something no matter what / ‘Cause, it’s better to be hated for who you are / Than be loved for who you’re not.” The family is planning a celebration of Greg’s life at a later date, possibly Memorial Day, to be announced.
