Wow. I had no idea of his sudden wish to watch over us from above. He was so funny, smart, charismatic, and selfless. I was one of the roommates with Gary when he was going through his Architecture degree program at Washington State University. Wendy was the Interior Design student and I was the Fine Arts student. We all had different schedules and very much enjoyed this arrangement to get us by through our coursework.
I remember when he fell asleep with fish sticks in the oven after a very late night studying in the Daggy Dungeon, which, in turn, set off the fire alarm around 2:00 a.m. We awoke to a smoke filled room and all apartment dwellers in a panic.
He was so meticulous about his Beatles album collection, especially the coveted limited edition un edited, untouched “White” album! We all enjoyed sharing music and details of the recordings and history. We were all into history in some facet; Gary architecture, Wendy building and interiors, and I the art/architecture.
His dry humor, smile, and selflessness is tough to follow as we do our best going forward.
Thank you, Gary, for your miles of smiles.

A candle was lit by Pamela Thomas, former Washington State University friend on January 23, 2020 11:13 AM

Message from Don & Rosie Griek

December 3, 2016 2:53 PM

Thinking of you Vickie. Sending our love and prayers.

A candle was lit by Connie Frederick on November 4, 2016 6:25 PM

Message from Barb Bow

November 4, 2016 4:18 PM

Dear Vicki;

I am so sad for your loss. What an amazing person. Take care.

Barb

Message from Rebecca Gaudina

November 3, 2016 10:07 AM

Sincere sympathy to Vicki and Gary's family. I met Gary at WSU and he was such a great friend...always smiling. He was very compassionate and when I was struggling in architecture, he was willing to help me out. I encouraged him to switch his major from architecture to interior design and I always told him, that if he ended up being famous, that I had some influence on that! lol I ran into him & Vicki at a couple of Coug games and was able to see his smiling face. Truly a great soul and I was glad to have had the chance to get to know such a great man.

A candle was lit by Diane Tinker on November 3, 2016 6:32 AM

Message from Bob Stoneman

November 3, 2016 6:00 AM

Gary was a professional colleague at IFMA. I always enjoyed his friendly and welcoming nature and will miss him. My thoughts and prayers to Gary's family.

Message from Lynn Clark

November 2, 2016 11:04 PM

I was greatly saddened to read the posting of Gary's passing. Gary was an incredibly generous and cheerful person. I experienced this through his many years of service with the IFMA Seattle Chapter. Thank-you for sharing him - best wishes to his family.

Message from Fred Lawson

November 2, 2016 5:24 PM

Gary was a close friend and fantastic coworker. His passing was like losing a family member, and I will dearly miss him. My heart goes out to his family as well as all of his other friends & past coworkers.

Expression of Sympathy

A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on November 2, 2016