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1950
2012
4733 NE Thompson St
Portland, Oregon
Gary was born and raised in Portland. Survivors include: Mother, Leatrice Altig; Step Dad, William; Sister, Linda Cokas and Niece Deborah Cokas. A family memorial will be held Saturday at 1pm February 4, 2012 at the Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes.
Arrangements under the direction of Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes, Portland, OR.
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February 15, 2012
Spent many happy hours with Gary, Bruce, Beef and I, heading to San Francisco to the Filmore, always alot of fun and laughs. Knew him at Madison and for years after, always a happy sweet guy.
sorry for his loss, thanks for the memories glad to have gotten to know you, DiAnn Anderson-Bryant-Bennett
February 11, 2012
Bruce Bennett
Gary was my buddy for a number of years. We laughed a lot when times were tough. I've missed his friendship for a long time now. I didn't know he was so sick. You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone ....
He had more records than anybody I ever knew .....I went to more concerts with Gary than anyone I ever knew ....
February 6, 2012
Tom Martine
Just heard of Gary's passing and I'm so sorry to hear the news. We were very good friends all through high school. Prayers for all friends and family.
February 3, 2012
Mark Kolbo
I am saddened by Gary's passing. We go back to grade school and surfed every weekend our jr and sr year. Growing up with Gary leaves me with many treasured memories of times spent with a good buddy. My thoughts and blessings go out to his family.
February 3, 2012
Solveig ReynoldsPortland
Sorry to hear about your dear Garys passing.His spirit will always be with you.
Good bless you all.
Love Solveig
February 3, 2012
Solveig Reynolds
Sorry to hear about your dear Garys passing.His spirit will always be with you.
Good bless you all.
Love Solveig
February 3, 2012
My heart goes out to you~~~~~~~
Gloria Marek
February 3, 2012
Solveig Reynolds
Dear Lea and Bill!
this is my condolences.I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear son Gary.
Good bless you all in your family.
Love Solveig.
February 2, 2012
Knew Gary at Madison High School, a true gentleman... kind, supportive and so very humble. Loved him as a good friend... sorry I lost touch... Bless him... Sincerely, Chris Mueller
February 2, 2012
Clare May
Gary has completed his long hard journey with spirit and grace. Blessings and peace to his family at this difficult time. I met him once and will never forget him and want you to know that. RIP, Gary. No more suffering. Clare, Portland MMD Support Group
February 2, 2012
Dr. Jonna Hongo
We will sorely miss our "Best Patient Ever" - what we will miss the most is Gary's indomitable spirit and his beautiful sense of humor. Gary never acted discouraged and we were always delighted to know he was coming in to see us. Our prayers are for comfort and strength for family still here - but rest assured Gary is whole and well and pain free. Our condolences, Dr. Jonna Hongo, Sally, Tracey, Cindy, Stephanie and Sheril We were honored to be his dental caregivers.
February 1, 2012
Norm Brindley
Sorry to hear about Gary's passing.
Norm Brindley Baseball and school friend
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