October 11th, 2021

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Gary. Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, hunter, fisherman, coach, and friend!

Gary is survived by his wife Kay, daughters Kim Sundby (Glayne), Kelly Vos (Paul), Tracy Oakden, Pam Oakden (Bonnie McLeod), 8 grandchildren, 8+ great grand children, sister Anita Philpotts (Allan) and several nieces and nephews.

Gary was born in Deloraine, Manitoba and moved to New Westminster when he was fourteen. He started his talented boxing career at age 14 till 21. He then met Kay and  they married in 1957. In 1967 they moved to Kamloops where Gary and his Dad Lew built their Brocklehurst home of 30 years.

His interests were hunting, fishing, golf, and coaching boxing. Gary and Kay retired in 1990 to enjoy their family and Travel. Gary worked for BC Tel for 35 years. We would like to thank the staff at Overlander Extended Care where he lived for the past 4 years for taking good care of him.

A private family gathering will take place in July at Bonaparte Lake.

You may express a message of condolence at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2021-10-11
• Location : Kamloops