Photo courtesy of Hawthorne Funeral Home - Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Washington
Nov 24, 1936 – Aug 21, 2023
Fred McGary went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2023.
He was born in Washington D.C. to Edward and Irene McGary on November 24, 1936, and grew up in Dearborn Michigan.
He was an extraordinary man and he touched so many lives. To have the honor of knowing him, was to LOVE him. He always had a smile on his face, and he would look you in the eye and tell you how wonderful you were or how much he loved you. Fred had a wicked sense of humor, always ready for a joke as he loved to laugh.
He was in the Air National Guard. Was a volunteer firefighter for the Geneva firehall for many years.
He was a deacon at Assumption Church. He was a salesman for the Cascade Natural Gas company and Owner of McGary's Gas Heating.
He loved his home on Lake Whatcom where he could take care of his huge yard, swim year-round to his heart's desire and share the beautiful lake with so many others. He loved his many years in Kauai, Hawaii - his second home.
Fred Married his high school sweetheart Patricia Beck in 1955 and they were married for 68 years. He is survived by his wife Patricia, his five children Mark (Terry) McGary, Patrick (Janet) McGary, Paul McGary, Nancy (Chris) Rossmiller all of Bellingham and Jeanie Luckenbaugh of Seattle. 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, his brother Bob and wife Annie, wonderful nieces as well as cousins in Michigan. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Irene McGary and granddaughter Melissa McGary.
A Celebration of Life will be on September 16th at 1pm for more information you can email Jeanie at [email protected].
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Light House Mission donate.thelighthousemission.org or call 360-671-1562
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Fred was a very kind and giving person, He treated everyone with respect. He will surely be missed...
Bryan Edinger
September 05, 2024 | Ferndale, WA | Friend
Dear Pat, Mark and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray the Peace and Comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ over your family during this time of grief. You are in my prayers. Georgia (Prather-Gregory) Stamey
Reo (Georgia Gregory) Stamey
September 23, 2023 | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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September 22, 2023
Pat & Family..............Wonderful memories of "the McGary boys" from my time as pastor of Assumption and their service as Deacons........ We were a great ministry team and together vitalized the parish........Pat Callahan www.weddingpriestseattle.com
Pat Callahan
September 17, 2023 | Friend
Pat and Family, We're so truly sorry for your loss!!! We have only the fondest memories of You and Fred. Playing cards all the time and the laughter was always in your home. Thank you for always making us feel like family all those times we visited you both at the lake. We always had a wonderful time. Sincerely, Alisa Edinger Bryan Edinger and family.
Frank and Shirley Edinger
September 15, 2023 | Friend
Pat, I am so very sorry for your loss. Fred was such a kind, devoted, thoughtful and wonderful man. It was a real pleasure knowing him. Many wonderful memories of island time come to mind. I am traveling beginning tomorrow and will miss the celebration but please know you and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Joan Sova
September 13, 2023 | Bellingham, WA | Friend
Dear Mrs. McGary, Jeanie and the entire McGary Family, Mr. McGary was the kindest man. I have wonderful memories of him from his years as a Deacon at Assumption. He and Mrs. McGary were the sweetest couple you could ever meet. I always admired the closeness of the McGary Family. I send my sincerest condolences to all of you.
Joyce McGuane Weinand
September 11, 2023 | Friend
Dear Mrs. McGary, Jeanie and the Entire McGary Family,
Mr. McGary was such a kind man. I have wonderful memories of his years as a Deacon at Assumption. He and Mrs. McGary were the sweetest couple you could ever meet. I always admired the closeness of the McGary Family. I send all of you my sincere condolences.
Joyce McGuane Weinand
September 11, 2023 | Lacey, WA | Friend
Fred was such a sweet, caring person who was always ready to talk about Jesus, the love of his life. He was a positive influence on everyone and a keen, respectful listener. His humility impressed me. He always made me happy when I ran into him.
Alan Elzea
September 10, 2023 | Bellingham, WA | Friend
