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Seabeck, WA - Gary Allen Cunningham, 80, of Seabeck, WA, passed away on August 9, 2020, at his home after a short battle with ALS. Born on July 4, 1940 in Seattle, WA to Chester and Elsie (Peterson) Cunningham, Gary went on to graduate from Ballard High School in Seattle. He was a graduate of Yale University, receiving a degree in Civil Engineering in 1962. In 1965 he received a law degree from the University of Washington. Gary married Marilyn Thunman on June 13, 1964 in Seattle. He served in the reserves during the Vietnam War. At this time, Gary worked in the King County Prosecutor's Office from 1965-1967. In 1967 he and Marilyn moved to Kitsap County, where Gary practiced in the Bishop Law Firm for 52 years. He was an active member of Bremerton Rotary, Hood Canal Environmental Council, and Great Peninsula Conservancy. In his spare time he enjoyed hiking, skiing, golf, and travel. Gary's memory will live on with his loving wife of 56 years, Marilyn; brother, Jay; niece, Anna; and the many friends he and Marilyn made in Kitsap County. Graveside services for Gary will be private at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Bremerton. Memorial donations may be made to the Great Peninsula Conservancy at greatpeninsula.org or the Hood Canal Environmental Council at P.O. Box 87, Seabeck, WA 98380. An online memorial can be seen at www.lewischapel.com
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harold king
August 15, 2020
I would like to add my condolence and comfort to Marilyn in this time of sorrow. Gary was a great guy, I will always be grateful for the guidance and kindness he showed my wife Deirdre during and after her employment as a legal secretary by Gary. She thought the world of Gary and many times mentioned how much she enjoyed her years working with Gary. Again Marilyn,my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
harold king
August 15, 2020
Gary was a great guy, I will always be grateful for the compassion and guidance he bestowed on my wife Deirdre, during and after the many years she worked as a legal secretary for Gary. Many thanks and may you rest in the peace you so deserve.
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