Gary Richard Reynolds Sr. was born to William and June Reynolds, July 20, 1946 in Tillamook, Oregon. He passed away May 20, 2024 at home in Tillamook surrounded by family.
Gary graduated from Tillamook Highschool and soon after worked at the saw mill for 47 years. He was born, raised and stayed in Tillamook all of his life. Gary loved to travel and passed through many places. Including Reno, Las Vegas, Canada, Alaska, Yellowstone, Disneyland, and San Diego. Although Gary loved to travel, he was more of a home-body than anything. Some of Gary’s favorite hobbies were golfing, playing pool, beach go-er, fishing, playing cribbage, going razor/clam digging, bowling, loved cars and eagles. He was a member of the Tillamook Elk’s Lodge for 45 years.
Gary is survived by his wife, Wanda L. Reynolds; son Gary Reynolds Jr. and wife Dawna; daughter Crystal Walpole; his sisters, Cindy Thun and husband Hank, and Diane Stitch. Grandchildren: Steven Reynolds (Trista), Beau Reynolds (Kayla), Brandon Reynolds, Richard Reynolds, Vince Wilson (McKenzie), Colton Wilson, and Jasmine Sleutel (Travis). Great-grandchildren: Hendrix Reynolds, Paisley Wilson, Rivers Sleutel, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gary is preceded in death by grandparents, mother and father, and his sister Denise. Along with many other loved ones.
A memorial service will be held for Gary later in August this year at the Tillamook Elk’s Lodge.