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Romans Rd
Republic, WA 99166
Gary Purdey
d. May 27, 2018
Gary Purdey
Our Dad, Gary Lee Purdey, passed away May 27, 2018. Having recently celebrated his eightieth birthday, Gary was ready to run his final race. Born to John Purdey and Ethel VanSlyke, Gary spent the first years of life in the Seattle area, attending Highline High School. The youngest of seven siblings, Gary is preceded in death by Laurinda, Vivian, Ethel, John, Dan, and Clara Belle Purdey. Gary is survived by his four daughters, Laurie Niemeyer, Pamela Brookes, Sheila Purdey, Carrie Davidson, grandchildren Dan Barrington, Benjamin and Erin Davidson, great grandchildren Mazie and Weston Barrington and half siblings Marjorie Kent and Lyle Purdey. Gary relocated to Republic Washington when his parents separated. He played varsity football and graduated from Republic High School in 1957. Gary spent time working as a miner in Republic, and as a contractor in Vietnam. He drove trucks for many years and retired from Georgia Pacific. He loved spending time outdoors, riding motorcycles, snowmobiling with friend’s, and enjoying car races.
Services will be held Saturday June 30th at 11 AM at the Republic Cemetery. Our family appreciates the love and care he received from his good friends and neighbors Margie Anderson and her son Billy. In addition to his family, Gary was loved and is survived by many great friends he made throughout his life. We are hoping you can join us in Republic on June 30th as we remember his life and share his stories.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gary Purdey, please visit our flower store.
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