Gary Allen GUNDERSON

1945 - 2010  (64 years)

• Name	Gary Allen GUNDERSON
  Birth	13 Jul 1945	Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
  Gender	Male
  Death	9 May 2010	Pierce County, Washington
  Notes	Our beloved Gary Allen Gunderson passed away Sunday, May 9th, 2010. Mother's Day. His passing from lung cancer was swift and merciful. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Gary was born to Bernard Victor and Evelyn Gunderson on July 31st 1945 in Tacoma Washington. He graduated from Stadium High School '63. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Navy on The Coral Sea as an aircraft mechanic. He was a Past Master of the Horace W. Tyler Masonic Lodge #290, University Place. Gary made his career as a painting contractor. He lived his life in North End Tacoma, Fircrest and Gig Harbor. He had a passion for salmon fishing in the Puget Sound and Friday night poker games with the boys. Gary was known as a kind, loving and gentle soul. We will remember him for his unforgetable hugs, his firm hand shakes, his affectionate smile, and his genuine love and kindness for Everyone. He was "Uncle Gary" to so many. Gary will be greatly missed by his wife, Judy (Brett) Gunderson and his son -- his pride and joy -- Brett Victor Gunderson. He will be forever cherished by his sisters, Julie Anne Gunderson, Gayle Gunderson Carino and Vicki Gunderson Orr; brothers-in-law Mike Scannell, Ernie Carino, Jimmy Brett and Alvis Pollan; and, sister-in-law Jeannie Brett. He will be always adored by his nieces and nephews: Paige, Tami, Tony, Michael, Scott, Coco, Erin, Marco, Dusty, Tim, Tony, Tyler, Bree, Bryce & Bryce, and along with several great nieces and nephews.
  Person ID	I36542	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	10 Nov 2022

  
  

  Father	Bernard Victor GUNDERSON,   b. 8 Mar 1912, Seattle, King County, Washington d. 17 Nov 1976, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington (Age 64 years)
  Mother	Evelyn Henrietta NELSON,   b. 3 May 1913, Wheaton, Traverse County, Minnesota d. 4 Jun 1988, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington (Age 75 years)
  Marriage	14 Dec 1940	Olympia, Thurston County, Washington
  Family ID	F18678	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Judy Ann BRETT
  Marriage	19 May 1973	Pierce County, Washington
  	First Lutheran, Tacoma
  Family ID	F24904	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 May 2023