Gary Conrad Lysne

Gary Lysne Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Gary Conrad Lysne
Start: 2016-10-29T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church

Gary Conrad Lysne, November 24, 1947 - October 17, 2016 Gary was born in Bremerton, Washington to Johan and Lucile Lysne. He graduated from Rainier Beach High School and earned his Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Puget Sound. On December 23, 1966, he married Cristi McCullom. He is survived by Cristi, daughters Tonya Lysne and Heidi Lysne Evatt, son-in-law Patrick Evatt, and three grandchildren, Laurel, Vivienne and Landon Evatt. Gary was a Veteran, serving in Vietnam in the Army Combat Infantry Division and Reserves. Gary served the public as a Seattle Police Officer for 27 years, as a Patrol Officer, Officer Friendly, Detective, Police Academy Instructor, and Harbor Patrol Diver. Throughout life, Gary enjoyed every day to the fullest. He was an adventurous spirit who loved to explore. He always chose the scenic route, the back road, the remote river or the hidden cove. Many people were touched by Gary's love of water activities on his beloved Lake Whatcom in Bellingham. He was happiest there, playing with his family and friends. Memorial Service will be held on October 29th, at 12:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas Street, Bellingham. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to the scholarship fund for Vietnam Veterans of Whatcom County, Chapter 165, P.O. Box 29885, Bellingham, WA 98228.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Oct. 25, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Lysne

13 Entries

Randy Price

December 11, 2020

We spent a lot of time together riding together back and forth to Fort Ord. California. He talked a lot about Viet Nam and how proud he was to serve his country. He was also proud of the men in his unit. He was especially proud that none of them got killed and all of them came home. They did not like that he made them carry three canteens of water and low crawl every where they went but they all came home. I remember a story about when he came home from Nam that he stayed in shape by running with his dog. He said he ran the legs off his dog. He was an inspiration to me and all the Drill Sergeants he came in contact with. He was the real deal.

Randy Price

December 10, 2020

Gary low crawled his way through 13 months of Nam. He was an outstanding Drill Sergeant and mentor for me. He supported me through my entire Drill Sergeant training year. I wish I had looked him up many years ago, he was a great friend.

Steve Pennington

October 29, 2016

Gary was a fellow Vietnam Veteran and a good man. He served his country, his community and his fellow veterans. A great role model.

Jim and Tammy Evatt

October 28, 2016

Gary was a great guy and a terrific family man. We were proud and blessed to have had the opportunity to know Gary and spend some limited time with him at family functions. Always a smile and a friendly word. We know he will be missed by everyone that knew him.

Jim Lundin

October 28, 2016

A good friend, a partner, a patriot. He will be missed by so many.

October 27, 2016

Cristi and family, My heart breaks for you. Gary was such a great man.
Sandi Peterson

October 26, 2016

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of our beloved Gary. Gary was a Servant of the Lord. He had a servant's ways, a servant's heart and a servant's hands. We all loved him and the family and he will be sorely missed. God bless all of you.
Yvonne and Gene Goldsmith

October 25, 2016

Our deepest love and condolences to the Lynse Family with the passing of Gary.
No one stood taller, straighter and prouder of his family and his laugh would stop anyone in their tracks. R.I.P. soldier.

An ol Vet

October 25, 2016

Christi and family, Our deepest sympathies, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Gary was a kind, compassionate, gentleman who made our world a brighter, better place. He will be deeply missed and always remembered with the fondest of memories. One of our favorites is watching him hold the love of his life as they glided across the dance floor while looking into each other's eyes with such admiration and love. He loved and took great pride in his family,(wife, children, and grandchildren). Our love to each of you. The Pegans

Patrick Kelch

October 25, 2016

I will remember Gary fondly and with gratitude for his many acts of kindness and his years of service. My most heartfelt condolences to his family.

Sue Knowlton

October 24, 2016

With love and sympathy to Gary's family. He will be greatly missed.

Steve Oliver

October 24, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the family for their loss. I will always fondly recall Gary's visits to my office and phone calls to check on the County's Veterans' Relief Fund. Gary worked tirelessly for our veterans that needed a respectful hand up and helped them get connected to services to which they needed, deserved and are entitled. I'm certain his work saved local veteran lives. You fought the good fight, Gary. Peace be with you.

Larry Alcantara

October 24, 2016

Condolences, thoughts and prayers, to family and friends Gary Lysne passing. His was a life of service to others and he is a warrior for Veterans.

Rest in peace.

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