Gale-DePriest-Obituary

Gale DePriest

Pateros, Washington

Sep 7, 1943 – Apr 14, 2024

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BORN
September 7, 1943
DIED
April 14, 2024
LOCATION
Pateros, Washington

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Our beloved father, and grandfather Gale C. DePriest of Pateros, Washington, died peacefully April 14, 2024, at the age of 80.He was the youngest of two sets of twins born in Longview, Washington on September 7, 1943 to Ralph and Eva (Elliott) DePriest. He graduated from R.A. Long High School in...

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I was sitting here today with my wife and Gale´s name popped into my head (over a hilarious story he told me that is not appropriate for this message board) and I thought... I wonder what that legend is up to these days. Gale was a mentor to so many people and I got the opportunity to work with him on the I90 Sunset Interchange where he quite literally taught me everything I know about heavy civil construction. He taught me with grace, a humble spirit and a care and compassion that was only...

As Sue's cousin, I met Gale at Grandma's house not too long after Terry was born. There were family gatherings at Uncle Leo's house when Sue and Gale were in town. I am thankful that Steve and I got to go visit them at the lake house a couple of years ago. They were both such neat people. Much love to you Terry, Debbie and Gary.

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My.thoughts and prayers are with the family