The Loveland Reporter-HeraldLew Gaiter Larimer County Commissioner Lew Gaiter died after a long battle with cancer, spending his last days doing the things he loved best — being with family, leaning on his faith in God and working on behalf of the citizens until the very end. Gaiter, who has served as a commissioner for nine years, died at home Tuesday just before midnight. “Lew passed away peacefully late Tuesday night with his wife, Jeannette, dog, Hope, and family by his side,” his family said in a written statement.